Fact Monster
Fact Monster, from Information Please, was launched in 2000. This site won the Webby Award in 2001.(see
www.webbyawards.com). The fun and user-friendly site has categories that include: World, United States, People, Science, Sports, Math and Money, Word Wise, Cool Stuff, Homework Center and Games and Quizzes. Other features are Today in History, Dictionary, Atlas, Timelines and an Encyclopedia. The colorful cartoon-like graphics will grab a kid's attention, but don't let that fool you. This website is packed with useful and timely information.
www.factmonster.com -Xochiquetzal
International Children's Digital Library
International Children's Digital Library, (http://www.icdlbooks.org/) was launched in November of 2002 with the following mission: "support the world's children in becoming effective members of the global community - who exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages and ideas -- by making the best in children's literature available online free of charge. The Foundation pursues its vision by building a digital library of outstanding children's books from around the world and supporting communities of children and adults in exploring and using this literature through innovative technology designed in close partnership with children for children." The site serves two main audiences- children ages 3 to 12 and adults interested in children's literature. Currently the online book collection consists of 1585 books in 38 different languages. Stop by, read a book, and check it out. -
Morrigan
