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	400 Years of Women in Science Read these biographies of women who were active in science before the Twentieth Century.			Kids Place Check out these science activities and games.
	About Foucault Pendulums Find out everything from how Foucault invented the pendulum to why they prove the earth rotates.			The Lab Visit the lab to learn lots of cool stuff about science, play games, read the news and have fun!
	The Adventures of Science Bob Join Science Bob and visit his online lab for experiments and answers to your science questions.			Laser Basics Find out how lasers are a different kind of light from the sun and a light bulb.
	All About Atoms Learn about the basic building blocks of matter that make up everyday objects.			Learn About Chemicals Around Your House Take a household tour to find chemicals lurking in your bathroom and kitchen.
	Antenna Science news by the Science Museum in the United Kingdom.			Low Life Labs Find out what robot designers are learning from ants, cockroaches, and other simple forms of life.
	Archkidecture Learn about architecture terms and ideas, with hands on projects to try and structures from around the world.			The Mad Scientist Network Washington U's Ask a Scientist gets you answers to questions from the experts.
	Architecture for Kids Check out these interesting design styles, and learn where they came from and how they developed into the mainstream of American housing.			Manufacturing Videos Check out how things are made like candy, cars, airplanes, or bottles how the manufacturing processes works, like forging, casting, or injection molding.
	Architect Studio 3D Design a house with Frank Lloyd Wright.			Metric Conversions Use these online conversion calculators for a variety of measurement units including temperature, length, area, volume, and weight.
	The Art and Science of Bubbles Get tips for making better bubbles to do lots of activities with.			Molecularium Take a ride with atoms and molecules and discover concepts such as states of matter, phase changes, and molecular motion.
	Art of Science These images were produced in the course of research or incorporating tools and concepts from science.			Oops We Goofed Take a look at some inventions that were invented unintentionally.
	Atmospheric Optics Light playing on water drops, dust or ice crystals in the atmosphere produces a host of visual spectacles - rainbows, halos, glories, coronas and many more Find out where to see them and how they form. Then seek and enjoy them outdoors.			Optics for Kids Get information on how we use light everyday.
	The Atoms Family Find out different types of energy, the properties of light, electricity, atoms, and fuel conservation at this information-packed site.			The Particle Adventure Learn how the universe is held together by learning about small particle physics and forces.
	Basic Bridge Types Here are six basic types of bridges, with existing examples of each.			Periodic Table of Comic Books Click on an element to see a list of comic book pages involving that element.
	Bubble Town Learn how to blow big long lasting bubbles.			Physics 2000 Have fun learning about physics with these interactive animations.
	Building Big: Skyscrapers Take a look at the well-known structures around the world.			Physics4Kids Check out the sections on motion, light, thermodynamics, sound, waves, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics.
	Chem4Kids Check out the sections on atoms, matter, elements, the periodic table, biochemistry, and reactions.			Planet Science This site has news you can use to sharpen your science senses.
	Cool Science for Curious Kids This fun and interactive site to helps kids appreciate science includes activities adapted from children's and science museums.			Rainbow Maker This artist uses large scale pumps and the sun's light to create natural rainbows.
	Crackling Noise Learn about the many different processes that produce crackling noises.			Revisewise Science Activities, fact sheets and questions to help you prepare for anything science.
	CRAM Science Find out how science is a part of every aspect of your life.			Robot Gallery Take a look at where robot builders show off their latest creations.
	Design a Roller Coaster Try your hand at designing your own roller coaster. You will be building a conceptual coaster using the physics concepts that are used to design real coasters.			Rockhound Go digging for some fun and facts about rock collecting.
	Design a Satellite Design a communications satellite. Make your choices, then see how well it works!			Rocks and Minerals Learn about rocks and minerals with these images.
	The Dirt on Soil Discover what’s really going on underground.			Rocks for Kids Learn how to identify the rocks you have and discover neat things you can do with them.
	Edventures Term Browser Look up math and science terms.			Say Hello to ASIMO Learn all about the world’s most advanced humanoid robot!
	Electric Circuits Check out this interactive site, consisting of games and information about electric circuits.			Science Knows No Boundaries Join agricultural scientists travel to far-away countries to gain knowledge that can benefit us all.
	Electrical Safety World Find out why you should care about electrical safety.			Science News For Kids Get the latest news covering all topics of science.
	Energy Kid’s Page Learn all about energy and how to use it wisely.			Science of Cycling Find out what makes bicycles work.
	The Energy Quest Read all about different types of energy.			Science of Sound Close your eyes, open your ears, and explore the world of sound!
	Engineering Challenges Explore different types of engineering in the challenges.			Science Toy Maker Create mysterious toys and projects that entice scientific investigation.
	Famous Inventions: A to Z Here's a list of famous inventions.			Science U Fun activities make Science U a great place to learn.
	Fireworks ! Learn all about the different types of fireworks you may see in the sky.			Seashells Learn the types of seashells, how to preserve and clean them and the fun things you can do with them.
	Flipping for Science Visit FLIP, the Floating Instrument Platform that turns over for research.			Simple Machines Find out how Simple machines are simple tools used to make work easier.
	Fossils for Kids Get your questions answered about fossils.			Strange Matter Discover the secrets of everyday stuff!
	Fun Facts About Fungi Get the facts about how fungi can be both beneficial and harmful.			Strange Science A collection of misguided attempts to explain natural history, including honest and dishonest mistakes about dinosaurs, mammals, sea monsters and prehistoric beasts.
	Funology A place where the science of having fun.			Submersibles Take a look at these pictures of small submarines from around the world.
	Geography4Kids Learn about earth science that includes topics on the Earth's structure, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.			The Reconstructors; "A Plaguing Problem" Explorer and unravel the history and science of opioids.
	Geo-Mysteries Help Rex, the Dino Detective, solve mysteries about rocks, fossils and minerals!			Theater of Electricity Find out the history, amazing facts, and construction details of the world's largest air-insulated Van de Graaff generator.
	Get A Grip On Robotics This exhibit explores the jointed-arm robot which looks similar to a certain part of your body.			Time Rock Find information on anything from your favorite gemstone to the scariest meat-eating dinosaur.
	History of Inventions Have a look at the inventions that have changed the way we live.			Transportation Futuristics Browse through the many galleries to see how people throughout history have pictured the future of machines, like the automobile, the helicopter, or the monorail.
	The Hobby Shop Flex your math and science skills in this hands-on workshop.			Treasure Troves of Science Contains material about astronomy, scientific biography, scientific books, physics, and other areas of science.
	How Does a Kite Fly? Get answers to get your kite high in the sky.			Underwater Exploration Imagine swimming over a shipwreck larger than a football field--explore this and more on Underwater Exploration.
	How We Made The First Flight Read this article by Orville Wright and learn how the Wright Brothers got off the ground.			Water Works Discover the magic of water fountains.
	Inner Auto Parts Explore the marvel of the automobile. Learn how the combustion of gasoline enables us to get from one place to another.			Women’s Adventures in Science Meet important women in science and travel through the timeline of scientific breakthroughs.
	Invention at Play Explore the playful side of invention and the inventive side of play.			Women Architects Explore the rich and varied achievements of women architects.
	Invention Dimension Here’s the place for information about inventors.			Wonderville Visit a town filled with exciting science adventures.
	It's all mine! This site will introduce you to marvelous minerals and the mystery of mining.			World Records in Earth Science The place to find information on world records in earth science and geological formations.
	Journey Through a Jet Engine This animated video lets you see inside each section of a Rolls-Royce jet engine.			The Yuckiest Site on the Internet! Explore the living sciences of entomology, earth science, and human biology through roaches, earthworms, and more.
	Kids 4 Research Learn how the laboratory animal science is devoted to the production, care, and study of laboratory animals used in biomedical research.			Zona Land Where physics and mathematics unite for all you science and math lovers.
	Kids Konstruction Korner Try these buildings projects.			Be sure to check the St. Louis Public Librarys' very own: Science Fair Links Science Fair Resources Study Hall - Science section

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Math

	A Walk Through Time Travel through the history of time measurement, which chronicles the evolution of time-keeping from ancient calendars through the establishment of time zones and atomic clocks.			Longer or Shorter Compare lengths to figure out which is longer or shorter.
	Abacus Learn about the art of calculating with beads.			Making Tracks Toward Area Learn how to find the area of any shape.
	About PI Find answers to all you questions to Pi.			Math Advantage Improve your math skills with these active activities for all grade levels.
	Absurd Math Go on missions in a strange world where the ultimate power consists of mathematical skill and knowledge.			Math Cats Try these fun online math projects, math art and crafts, math writing contests, math story problems, even a magic chalkboard!
	BasketMath Interactive Have fun testing your math skills.			Math-Kitecture Become an architect in your math classroom.
	Block Corner Using simple programming commands, you can create, color and move blocks to build structures.			Math Words, and Some Other Words of Interest Use this dictionary to find definitions of words of mathematics and science.
	Consumer Jungle Learn to be a savvy consumer because you never know who could be trying to mess with your money.			Mathletics Find out how sports use math in some way.
	Count On You can count on having math fun with all these math activities.			The Mint Learn how to save and invest your money wisely. Take the money quiz and find out if you are a spender or a saver.
	Count Us In Practice counting, sorting, and ordering with these fun games.			Multiplication: An Adventure in Number Sense Find out why you only need to memorize 13 multiplication facts (or less) in order to know the whole table.
	Create a Graph Use homework problems, things you have a special interest in, or use some of the numbers you find elsewhere to create a graph online.			Music Room Math and language taught with songs.
	Dr. Wick's Evil Plans Use your math skills to stop Dr. Wick's evil plans in these missions.			NumberNut Get an introduction to mathematics with these interactive activities.
	e- Divide Take an eTour and learn about the digital divide that affects millions around the world.			Numbers Play these math games based on baseball, soccer, car racing and other fun things.
	Escape from Knab Find out if you know enough about money and investing.			Pattern Palace Explore, find and learn with patterns that are present everywhere.
	The Euro Check out the new common monetary unit--the Euro--which is used in all European countries that participate in the Economic and Monetary Union.			Pattern Wizardry Learn how geometric designs create order and beauty in the natural and cultural worlds.
	Figure This! Take your family up on math challenges with cartoon characters named Polygon, Tessellation, Exponent, Tangent, and Axis.			Sense & Dollars Get the facts here on earning, saving and spending.
	Geometric Shape Flashcards Guess which geometry term best describes the shape.			This is Mega-Mathematics! All kinds of math - for all age levels. Colors, graphs, and a machine that eats your words!
	Geometry Full of special geometric activities involving star polygons, constructions, polygons, tessellations, and much more.			Young Investor Explore ways to earn money then learn how to save and spend money wisely.
	History of Math Try these sites suggested by the staff of the St. Louis Public Library.			Tessellations Build your own tessellations with this tool.
	Hot Shot Business Pick a business, make all the decisions, and see if you can turn a profit in six weeks!			Tic Tac Toe Squares Solve the math problems to get three in a row!
	It’s My Life Learn how to spend money the smart way!			Unit Conversion Convert units from one measure to another.
	Kids Bank Learn about how savings, interest, checking and other banking things work.			What Good is Math? Get answers to the question and find out how you use math everyday without even realizing it.
	Kids Zone Play games, try quizzes and build your math skills.			World of Measurement Come learn about length, mass, temperature, time, and volume.
	Let’s Count A fun, colorful set of counting activities.

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Computers

	Artificial Intelligence Find out how computers think and details what A.I. is really about.			Internet Safety Game Learn about Internet safety by helping the Internet superhero find the bad guy and becoming a hero yourself.
	ChatDanger Find out how to keep safe while chatting online.			Internet Scavenger Hunts Use the internet to search the clues to help you get the answers to the questions.
	CalPhotos CalPhotos is a collection of images of plants, animals, fossils, people, and landscapes. Please be aware that these various contributors maintain copyright and follow the usage guidelines provided with each image.			Learning HTML Get the basics of HTML so that you can make your very own web page.
	Computer History Trace through the history of computing technology with this collection of hardware, software, and more!			Learning HTML for Kids Use this guide to that covers all the basics to help you create your own webpage.
	Cool Text Create an online graphics using this generator for web pages.			Mousercise Are you a new computer user? If so, check out Mousercise, an online tutorial teaching you how to move and click your computer's mouse. Great fun for users of all ages.
	Create Your Own Webpage The directions in this step-by-step guide will show you how to do it.			NetSmartz This is an interactive way to learn about being safe while surfing the World Wide Web.
	The Credibles Learn how to assess the credibility of information you encounter on the internet.			Playing It Safe Figure out what information these kids should not have revealed about themselves online.
	CyberNetiquette Join classic Disney characters for adventure, fun, and online awareness tips.			Surf Swell Island Adventures in Internet safety with Mickey and friends.
	DK Clip Art Check out DK's famous photographs that can be used in your school projects or just for fun!			Technology in 1900 Take a look back at the technology trends.
	Especially for Children and Their Parents Provides links to resources on the Internet to help you and your children learn about Internet safety.			Time Warp of Vintage Technology Through the Decades Witness the history of computers, calculators, antique radio, tube audio and video games-vintage technology of the 20th century.
	Glossary of Internet Terms Look up definitions to basic and not so basic computer and Internet terminology.			Understand Computers Inside and Out Learn what makes a good computer.
	ID the Creep Can you tell when someone who is emailing, chatting or IMing you is not a friend, but a creepy stranger pretending to know you? Put on your thinking cap, get ready to do a little detective work and see if you can get the creeps before they get you!			Webmonkey for Kids Get tips for creating your own website.
	I Keep Safe Learn about being safe on the Internet while in the Fun Zone!			WiredKidz WiredKids is a one-stop safety resource for everyone who cares about keeping our children safe online.
	I Know Better Find the tools and tips you need to stay safe online.

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Experiments

	Bill Nye the Science Guy The home page for 'Bill Nye the Science Guy' provides a wealth of resources.			Magnet Man Find cool experiments with magnets.
	The Bubblesphere Go on a bubble adventure with bubble information, games and history more!			MadSciNet The 24-hour exploding laboratory with Ask-a-Scientist, Science Demonstrations, and answers to experiments.
	ChemShorts for Kids Check out these cool chemistry experiments you can test in your own home.			Magnet University Understand the science of magnets.
	Experiments Discover hands on science experiments.			Science Websites Use this collection of useful links in numerous science areas for experiments and homework help.
	Exploring Leonardo Learn as Leonardo da Vinci did, through experience, experimentation, observation and reflection.			Silly Putty University Discover the science behind Silly Putty, learn about its history and check out the latest news.
	Lawrence Hall of Science Kids Corner Great science fun make projects with step-by-step instructions and pictures.			Science Snacks The kind of snack you can learn from and have fun with.
	Light: A Learning Unit Discover the science, technology, math, and history of light with these activities.			The Slinky Home Page With information on experiments you can do.
	Little Shop of Physics Try these online experiments, where you can choose different projects using household objects or your computer.			Soap Bubbles Find out what is so fascinating about bubbles.
				Thinking Fountain Great ideas from A to Z for fun science projects.

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Space

	Amazing Space Find all about comets, black holes, galaxies, telescopes and more.			Mars Exploration Program Read about NASA's different projects and expeditions, and the challenges of getting to Mars.
	Arty the Part-time Astronaut Go on a voyage through the solar system.			Milestones of Flight Take a look at this time line with major "firsts" in aviation and space history.
	Asteroid Introduction Explore the worlds of asteroids, known as minor planets.			Mysteries of Space Examines the unexplained facets of the universe, from black holes to supernovas.
	Astro Fun Page Play games and do activities that are all about outer space, including video games, crossword puzzles, word searches, an interactive quiz, and coloring pages.			Names of the Planets Check out what other languages call the planets.
	Astronomy and Space Explore distant worlds and galaxies.			NASA The best place for kids interested in space, science, rockets, astronauts and the Solar System.
	Astronomy Basics Get the most out of backyard stargazing with this collection of eight articles.			People in Astronomy Read about the famous scientists which have studied the planets, sun, moon and stars.
	Astronomy Picture of the Day Each day a features a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe.			Satellites Learn about satellite types and uses, view the image gallery and design a satellite of your own.
	Auroras: Mysterious Lights in the Sky Visit a place far north and south, to a place where scientists work above the earth.			Science Monster Take a virtual tour of the night sky.
	Auroras: Paintings in the Sky Find out what auroras look like on Earth and from space, how they are created, and where they can be found.			Sky View Caf� Sky View Caf� presents a number of different ways to look at the movements of the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets through the sky.
	Basics of Space Flight Find out how to get from one planet to another.			Skywatching Center Use this guide while gazing at the stars.
	Be a Spacecraft Engineer This lab connects NASA's Stardust comet-exploration mission with the International Space Station project. Students explore the engineering choices that went into Stardust, then design a new spacecraft to protect the Space Station from orbital space junk.			Solar Eclipse Watch past eclipses in places like Zambia and see where cool eclipses will be occurring in the future.
	The Best Dressed Astronaut Find out what an astronaut wear while in space.			Solar System Simulator Try a simulated view of any body in the solar system from any location and time in full-color graphics.
	Boeing Kids Page Here's a web site full of airplanes, helicopters and space vehicles!			Space Place Learn fun facts about Earth, space and technology.
	Cool Cosmos Learn about infrared light and open a door into the world of Infrared Astronomy.			Space Sounds Listen to the history of the space program!
	Cosmos4Kids Learn about astronomy and space science fundamentals.			Space Travel Guide Learn all about how space travel works with loads of interesting facts about space shuttles, space stations and the future of space travel.
	Earth Science Enterprise Explore environmental science topics using satellite imagery and NASA data.			Sputnik See how history changed when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, the world's first artificial satellite.
	European Space Agency Learn all about outer space, from its earliest history to the most recent explorations of the European Space Agency.			StarChild A learning center for young astronomers.
	Exploring Mars Your starting point for Mars science on the Internet.			Surf the Night Sky Discover the constellations and learn about its stars and deep sky objects that can be found in it.
	Exploring the Planets Discover how the planets were discovered and see lots of images of the planets in our universe.			To The Moon Explore the moon with Apollo astronauts, answer lunar, read excerpts from the last astronaut to set foot on the moon, and find out where did the moon come from?
	F9 Kids Learn about the nine planets with stories and games.			Virtual Journey into the Universe Take an interactive tour of the solar system.
	Human Space Flight Information about NASA's human exploration and development of space.			Windows to the Universe Explore the solar system, the universe, and the scientists who have discovered these worlds.
	Index to Eclipse and Astronomy Photographs Take a look at these eclipses and a variety of photos of other astronomical subjects for your viewing pleasure.			Zoom Astronomy Find everything you wanted to know about what’s in space.
				Zula Patrol Sing songs about the moon, matter, clouds and more.

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Your Body

	About Faces Discover the advances in medical research that have changed the appearance of the human face over the past 60+ years.			The Memory Exhibition Learn how your memory is constantly changing and play some memory games to help you remember things better.
	All Systems Go Test your skills and build a real body with this cool interactive site.			More About Teeth Explore your teeth with the gang from the Magic Schoolbus. You can learn tooth terminology by doing a word search, print out a fact sheet, or go on a Great Tooth Exploration.
	The Amazing Aging Machine Find out why we age and what happens when we do!			Mouth Power Discover the power of a healthy smile.
	Ask, Listen, Learn Play with an interactive body to learn how drinking alcohol affects different parts of your body, then watch a video on how alcohol changed the life of one teen forever.			My Body Head to toe information about your body.
	BAM: Body and Mind Center Get answers to questions on health issues and find ways to make your body and mind healthier, stronger, and safer.			Neuroscience for Kids Learn about the nervous system with activities and experiments.
	Biology Take a tour of the smallest unit of life, the cell.			Optical Illusions Challenge your skills of perception.
	Body Fun Get healthy while having fun.			Out on a Limb Learn how to better manage conflicts and challenges you face on a daily basis.
	Bone Biology for Kids Explore the skeletal system, bone health, and nutrition and play an interactive Bone-Yahtzee game, or participate in a question/answer page.			Plastic Fork Diaries Explore your relationship to food: nutrition, athletic performance, cultural significance, and the vanishing family meal.
	BrainsRule The place to learn about brains.			Powerful Girls Have Powerful Bones Bone up on strong bone facts about how to get your daily dose of calcium.
	BrainsWork Learn about the brain's various functions.			The Reconstructors Solve Medical Mysteries Use the interactive lab to help to unlock the mysteries of infectious diseases.
	Bullies 2 Buddies Learn how to stop being bullied without really trying.			Sara’s Quest Learn about the effects of drugs on your brain and body.
	Can Do Learn how people can overcome their challenges and reach their dreams by using their abilities and a "can-do" attitude.			Science, Tobacco & You Get answers to your questions about the various effects that tobacco has on YOU.
	Casing the Joint Learn how our muscles, bones and joints allow us to run jump and kick a ball.			Scrub Club Learn the six important steps to hand washing and introduce you to the dangers of germs.
	Come to Your Senses Learn more about each of the five senses.			Seeing Take a look at the science and mystery of how we see the world.
	Crossroads of Character Learn about what it is to have good character and what you can do to better yourself and the world.			Sense of Smell Find answers and learn more fun facts about our sense of smell from Professor Nosetradamus!
	Dangerous Decibels Test your hearing in the Virtual exhibit.			Sleep for Kids Find out why sleep is important.
	Dental Health Try these activities about flossing, fluoride, brushing, sealants, and much more!			SmileKids Learn all about dental health with these fun tips, games, and stories.
	Dental Health Month Practice good dental health with these activities and games.