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News for and by Kids
TIME FOR KIDS
Go to this site if you want to understand what's happening in the news and read articles that are relevant to kids. There are also articles written by kid reporters about a whole range of things, games and polls.Recommended by Martin Jacobs

Help with Essay Writing
Writing Den
If you're struggling with writing, this would be a good place to go. It explains all types of essays, like compare and contrast essays and description essays, and how to write them. It also breaks an essay into parts thatare defined and described.Recommended by Zack Dale

Maps for Everything
University of Texas Libraries
If you want to see lots and lots of maps of any place in the world, this is a great site. There are links to maps of cities, regions, countries and the world. It also has special maps showing ethnic group distribution, terrain, places in the news and lots more.Recommended by Martin Jacobs

Your Own Research Assistant
Encyclopedia Britannica
Go to this site to learn something about everything! It's great for research reports or checking facts because it has the resources of the famous Encyclopedia Britannica series at your fingertips. But to access the full encyclopedia, you have to become a member.Recommended by Henry Rome

Answers to Your Questions
Ask Jeeves Kids
Have a homework question? Then ask Jeeves for kids. The site has a built-in thesaurus, dictionary, atlas, almanac and arcade with games for when you're ready to take a break from your homework. This site has great resources, especially if you need to research a report or an essay.Recommended by Jamie Bergey