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Kids Page

Reading Lists
Cool Search Engines and Homework Helpers!
Ask Jeeves for Kids
Got a quick question? Ask Jeeves, and he will direct you to a web site that should answer it. All sites are reviewed by Ask Jeeves research staff.
Yahooligans
Doing research? Use this web directory to find web sites in science, computers, sports, entertainment and more! Sites are reviewed and categorized by Yahoo catalogers.
Why Files
Look through articles about current topics in science. Search through their archives to find some great basic information, like how tornadoes work. Founded by the National Institute for Science Education.
Educational Entertainment!
Sports Illustrated for Kids
This site has a lot of fun stuff - sports articles, trivia, opinion polls, fantasy sports and games. You need Shockwave in order to use most of the games, which is not available on the library computers.
National Geographic for Kids
This site has a lot of stuff to do - join the penpal network and get penpals from around the world matched to your age and interests, go on an adventure, play games, try out cool projects!
New Moon Publishing
An online magazine that "listens to girls and women and celebrate their power." View articles with girls and the parents of girls in mind.
Children’s Television Workshop
Build a web site or create a story book with your friends from Sesame Street. There’s links to fun activities and a section for parents.
World Flag Database
Did you want to see the flag for a particular country, state, province or national organization? The Flag Institute will show you in printable graphics. The site also provides basic information on countries such as population, currency, language and capitals.
700+ Amazing Web Sites for Kids
The American Library Association has a wonderful collection of web sites for children, parents and educators.
Maine Secretary of State Kids’ Page
A fun and helpful site for kids to learn more about Maine.
Game Goo
Game Goo games — learning that sticks!
Enchanted Learning
Teaching resources, craft ideas and more!
Public Broadcasting System for Kids
Links to popular kids programming.
Play Music
Site for musical education and fun! Requires Flash Player.
Bill Nye, the Science Guy
Science education for kids! Requires Flash Player.
Figure This!
Helping families enjoy mathematics outside school through a series of fun and engaging, high-quality challenges!
Cool Science for Curious Kids
Interesting science from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Abenaki Culture and History
A list of links for kids interested in the Abenaki.
Maine Audubon Society
Connecting people with nature.
National Gallery of Art for Kids
Interactive art online!
Author Websites!
Dr. Seuss’s Seussville
Of course Dr. Seuss has a web site! It has games, contests, and other fun stuff. Many of the games require Shockwave.
Jan Brett’s Home Page
Author’s personal homepage with tons of fun activities!
J. K. Rowling Home Page
For all things Harry Potter or related to the author, including a diary!
Tomie.com!
The award-winning author’s official website!
Children’s Computers

The Camden Public Library is pleased to provide four public access computers in the juvenile section of the library. These computers provide access to the Library’s on-line catalog, an encyclopedia on CD-ROM and CD-ROMs such as Harry Potter and the World Book Encyclopedia. Please sign up for these computers at the circulation desk.