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Background Notes

CIA World Factbook

InfoNation - View and compare up-to-date statistical data for member states of the United Nations.

United States Gazaetteer

Discovery School - Information on a variety of topics presented in a fun manner.

DiscoveryKids.com - has put together a whole site about adventure and the adventures we think you should try. Ever wanted to climb a climbing wall? Ride a camel? Learn to take your own pictures? Well, here is the place to learn how.

Live from the Rain Forest - Let biologists take you to the heart of Earth's largest rainforest. Explore a gallery of images and information on the ecosystem, check out maps, and read journals that take you behind the scenes and into the jungle!

Sled Dogs: An Alaskan Epic - Mush! It's a dog's life and PBS' Nature wants to show you what it's like. Find out what it takes to pull those sleds across frozen terrain and read the story of Balto, a very brave Husky. You can even try your hand at some virtual dogsledding.

Wonders of the Sea - The Oceanic Research Group "Wonders of the Seas" page highlights different animals with text and images, from sponges to sharks

Zoboomafoo - Find out about this show for kids on PBS! This fun site has cool info on the characters, facts about animals, games, and coloring pages.

Sled Dogs: An Alaskan Epic - Mush! It's a dog's life and PBS' Nature wants to show you what it's like. Find out what it takes to pull those sleds across frozen terrain and read the story of Balto, a very brave Husky. You can even try your hand at some virtual dogsledding.

Wonders of the Sea - The Oceanic Research Group "Wonders of the Seas" page highlights different animals with text and images, from sponges to sharks

Zoboomafoo - Find out about this show for kids on PBS! This fun site has cool info on the characters, facts about animals, games, and coloring pages.

Agriculture in the Classroom Kid's Corner - Learn about the role and importance of agriculture in the economy and society.

Ask the Answer Worm - S.K.Worm, the official annelid, or worm, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service answers students questions about soil and stuff.

California Deserts - Explore the wild world of the California desert. Take a look at the area's nature, people, and weather, or find out what to do there. There are also lots of great photos of different desert features.

Children's Butterfly Site - A delightful site: pictures to color, facts to learn. Includes bibliographies of books and videos on butterflies.

Children's Health Protection - Learn of some things you can do to protect health from hazards in the environment.

Operation Extermination - Join Vinny on this week's funny adventure into the insect world. See 3D comic strips and animation, meet the characters, and print coloring pages.

Smokey the Bear - Smokey Kids - Join Smokey for some forest and campfire fun. And, along the way, discover Smokey's rules for forest fire safety and prevention so that you can become a member of Smokey's team!

Zooish - Watch the world's animal kingdom come to life in animation and sound. Learn more about land and sea animals, view space images and listen to the sounds of nature.