Kid's Sites

  Books and Reading
    Caldecott Medal Winners
      View a list of medal winners from 1939 till today through the link above or learn more about the Caldecott Medal.
    Coretta Scott King Award Winners
      View a list of African-American children's book award winners through the link above or learn more about the Coretta Scott King Award.
    KidsReads.com
      Here kids will find information on their favorite books, reviews of the newest titles, and interviews with the coolest authors.
    Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award
      Outstanding children's book lists selected by Maryland media specialists, with winners chosen by Maryland students.
    Newbery Medal Winners
      View a list of medal winners from 1922 till today through the link above or learn more about the Newbery Medal.
       
     
  Fun Sites
    ALA Great Sites
      700 plus sites compiled by the American Library Association.
    America’s Story from America’s Librarynew
     

Meet amazing Americans, jump back in time, explore the states, and join Americans at play courtesy of the Library of Congress.

    Braille Bug Gamesnew
     

Learn about braille by playing games and solving puzzles.

    Cartoon Network Gamesnew
     

Test your skill with games from popular Cartoon Network shows such as Tom and  Jerry, Pokemon and Scooby-doo.

    CoolMath4Kids.comnew
      Visit this amusement park of math and more—especially designed for fun, fun, fun!
    Curious George new
      Games and activities involving that silly monkey, Curious George.
    Dave Pilkey’s Extra-Crunchy Website O’Fun new
      Creative online science museum that sparks scientific curiosity. This site incorporates classroom versions of popular Exploratorium experiments and exhibits. Useful for students and teachers.
    Disney Channel Game Finder new
     

Get your Disney Channel game on!  Pick from over 100 games from popular Disney shows.

    Exploratorium
      Creative online science museum that sparks scientific curiosity. This site incorporates classroom versions of popular Exploratorium experiments and exhibits. Useful for students and teachers.
    Fact Monster
      Almanac, atlas, dictionary, & encyclopedia information for elementary & middle school students. Separate section called “Homework Center.” Developed by the same company that publishes the Information Please
Almanac.
    Fun Brainnew
     

Play games, solve puzzles, and improve your math and reading skills!  Includes easy games for preschoolers.

    My Home Librarynew
     

Download bookplates drawn by famous children’s book illustrators for use in your home library.

    National Geographic Kidsnew
     

Stories, games, and activities for kids who enjoy animals and nature.

    NetSmartzKids new
     

Videos, games and activities to help kids learn about internet safety.

    Nick.com new
      Fans of SpongeBob and other Nickelodeon characters will find plenty of games here.
    NIEHS Kids' Pages
      A government educational website designed to teach children about the connections between their health and the environment.
    PBS Kids
      Public Television site with links to sites about PBS characters (Arthur, Barney) and reading, art, music and animals.
    SFS Kids: Fun with Music new
      Love music? Compose your own tune, experiment in the Music Lab, and program a radio station courtesy of the San Francisco Symphony.
    Space Place
      NASA’s fun-filled website explains science and space technology through kid-friendly projects and activities.
    The Stacks at Scholastic Booksnew
      Visit the Stacks at Scholastic Books.  Check out the games for Goosebumps, Captain Underpants, Bone, The 39 Clues, Harry Potter, and more.
    Story Place
      Entertaining, interactive stories created and read by the librarians of the Charlotte Mecklenberg Public Library for preschool and elementary-age children. Activities and reading lists are included.
    Yahooligans!
      The web guide for kids developed by Yahoo with links to entertainment, sports, art, science sites.
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  Fun Sites for Preschoolers
    Fun Brainnew
     

Play games, solve puzzles, and improve your math and reading skills!  Includes easy games for preschoolers.

    Nick, Jr..comnew
     

Games for preschoolers featuring Dora, Diego, Oliva, and other favorite Nick Jr. cartoon characters.

    Pigeon Presentsnew
     

Meet Mo Willems’s Pals. Help Naked Mole Rat get dressed, dance with Elephant Piggie, and fix a silly hotdog for Pigeon.

    Scholastic Family Playgroundnew
     

Great book related games for preschoolers featuring Clifford, the Magic School Bus, Miss Spider, I Spy, and more.

    Sesame Streetnew
     

Enjoy games, videos and activities with Elmo and his friends.  Have fun and learn basic concepts at the same time!

    Seussvillenew
     

Wander through Seussville and meet Dr. Seuss' wonderful creations.

    Thomas & Friendsnew
     

Games and activities for preschoolers featuring Thomas the Tank Engine, Angelina Ballerina, Bob the Builder, Barney, and more.

     
  Maryland and the United States
    Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
      Ben Franklin guides you through the working of the U.S. Government.
    Maryland Kids Page
      A wealth of information about Maryland often sought by students presented in a fun, colorful format
    My DNR
      Online environmental education project for kids from the Md. Dept. of Natural Resources and the Md. Dept.of Education.
    World Almanac for Kids
      Online version to the popular print source.
     
  Scouting
    Merit Badge Research Center
      Provides links to helpful websites for completing badge requirements.