Science and Nature

Advanced Network and Services: Library: Geo Globe
Trek off on a geo-find and discover the world's largest mountains, or join the geo-quest and identify mystery animals from around the world.

Africam, South Africa
See the Big Five -- lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo -- as they visit a waterhole in an African reserve. Live picture every 30 seconds.

Albert Einstein: Biographical Information and Resources Guide
Everything you ever wanted to know about Albert Einstein, with biographical links, as well as links on his scientific theories and his work.

American Museum of Natural History: National Center
Observe, draw and write about animals, plants and flowers at The American Museum of Natural History site. Other drawings and photographs.

Bristol Zoo Gardens, England, United Kingdom
A bright introduction to this zoo in Bristol, with a list of attractions, their aims, breeding and conservation programs and how you can help.

British Broadcasting Corporation, United Kingdom: Little Animals Activity Center
Games for four to eight-year-olds to add to their skills in math, language, crafts, music and reading. Kids also enjoy the jokes and riddles.

British Broadcasting Corporation, United Kingdom: Medicine Through Time
A fun, activity-based study of medicine through the ages for older students and aspiring young doctors. Very informative and easy to use.

British Broadcasting Corporation, United Kingdom: Science in Action
Entertaining science lessons to go with the BBC TV series: lots of puzzles and graphics, and children can do experiments in a "virtual lab".

British Marine Life Study Society, United Kingdom
Articles and reports from this society devoted to providing information about sea life. Site includes news about their activities and aims.

Cambridge University, England, United Kingdom: Ozone Hole Tour and Information Guide
What exactly is it, what causes it, how fast is it growing and what does it mean for our future? The Center for Atmospheric Science tells all.

Canadian Children's Museum, Hull, Quebec, Canada
A Great Adventure, where you can travel around the world (via the exhibits in this museum), to see the peoples and lifestyles of distant lands.

Canterbury Environmental Education Center, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Follow virtual wildlife trails and current events at this Kent nature center. This county council site also promotes biodiversity projects.

Cells Alive
Find out what happens when you get a splinter, check out the live microscope cameras, and discover facts on cells of all shapes and sizes.

Chem 4 Kids: Children's Chemistry Experiments and Resources Guide
Basic chemistry ideas and experimental procedures in a lively setting, for young students ages seven to 12. Here, even the glossary is fun.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York: DNA From the Beginning
If you slept through biology class this morning, catch up online with this free, interactive tutorial, to teach you about genes and heredity.

De Montfort University, Leicester, England, United Kingdom: Cycles for Life
Download an animated presentation that explains the water cycle in plain and simple terms. It takes a bit of time, but it's worth the wait.

Department of Health, United Kingdom: Wired for Health
The "National Grid for Learning" gives kids from four to 19 information about their health through links to "clear and credible" web sites.

Desert USA: American Southwest Desert Life and Education Guide
Explore the deserts in the American Southwest, and you can enjoy learning about the plants and animals that thrive in this harsh ecosystem.

Enchanted Learning: Zoom Dinosaurs
A huge site to answer every question you ever had about dinosaurs. For students of all ages, with plenty of fun activities for young readers.

Enchanted Learning: Zoom Sharks
Read about these bizarre fish that have lived since before the dinosaurs, and range in size from six inches to 50ft. For students of all ages.

Enchanted Learning: Zoom Whales
Fans of marine mammals will enjoy this site about whales ... how they live and breathe, communicate ... fascinating information for kids.

Encyclopaedia Britannica: Dinosaurs Information Guide
A magnificent study of the saurian giants that roamed the Earth 66 million years ago, with great animations of the fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Eureka Children's Museum, Halifax, England, United Kingdom
Colorful guide to the attractions at this museum, designed for children three to 12 years old. Special events plus information for schools.

Exploratorium Museum, San Francisco, California: ExploraNet
San Francisco's Exploratorium presents 650 exhibits in science, art and human perception. Tour the online exhibits and interactive displays.

Explore Science Online
Carry out simple experiments in mechanics, life science, optics and waves, and play scientific games - which are not as easy as they appear.

Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, Illinois: Sue the Tyrannosaurus Rex
This Tyrannosaurus Rex (named Sue) was found in South Dakota and moved to a museum in Chicago. Watch the preparation of the bones for display.

Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
All kinds of goodies, including on-line exhibits, a science-publications library, and a children's special starring Amy the science student.

Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Benjamin Franklin Information Guide
Learn all about Benjamin Franklin, a famous scientist, inventor and statesman at this site from the Franklin Institute, in a Quick Time movie.

Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Heart Exploration Guide
Explore your heart, its development and structure. Follow the blood through the blood vessels, and learn how to keep your heart healthy.

Government of Canada: Energy Quest Educational Guide
Investigate energy through these stories, puzzles, games and descriptions. The games are really fun to play and educational at the same time.

How Stuff Works
A site for any kid who's ever taken something apart to see what makes it go. Learn about all kind of things from car engines to cell phones.

Illusion Works
Optical and sensory illusions, interactive demonstrations, scientific explanations, school projects, illusion artwork, 3-D graphics and more.

Internet Public Library: Dr. Internet
Need help with your science homework and project? Ask Dr. Internet, who can teach you a fun and easy way to learn and explore science.

Jason Project: World Expeditions and Voyages Guide
The JASON Project involves school children in expeditions and voyages of discovery. Get information on what they do and how to get involved.

Kennedy Space Center
Take part in mankind’s greatest journey at the Kennedy Space Center in Orlando, Florida. A variety of space attractions and tours provide an adventurous and educational experience.

Learner Organization: Annenberg-CPB Project: Amusement Park Physics
How does physics keep a roller coasters on track? Design a roller coaster, bumper cars and free-fall ride to learn the secrets and science.

Lego Group: Mindstorms
Lego's robotics system, for the inventors of tomorrow. Site includes pages for Mindstorms builders, with several online building missions.

Mad Scientist Network
Have fun with science in the mad labs or get answers to your questions in Ask-a-Scientist. Plus links to quality sites in the MadSci library.

Microscopy, United Kingdom
View a gallery of 3D pictures of tiny crawlies under the microscope (you'll need special specs), with details of clubs and microscopy articles.

Minnesota State University, Mankato: Elementary Science Information Guide
A monthly webzine for young scientists and their teachers. Simple, themed activities, profiles of famous scientists and an Animal of the Month.

Mungo Park: Online Children's Adventure Magazine
A travel webzine, named after the 19th Century Scottish explorer, goes off to exotic destinations (e.g. Chile, Antarctica, or Easter Island).

Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
The world's first industrial city offers a large range of exhibitions on such things as dinosaurs, science of sport and the homes of tomorrow.

National Aquarium of Scotland, United Kingdom: Deep Sea World
The National Aquarium of Scotland has produced this net show, featuring some of the fish who live there and a special spot for schools.

National Geographic Society: National Geographic for Kids
Yes, it's National Geographic … everything a kid could ever want to know about nature is right here. Plus all the cool contests and games!

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, England, United Kingdom: Wild Kids Resources Guide
The Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust offers to open up the world of wildlife and nature to young people and teach them about conservation.

Physics Link
Information for physics students and teachers, including a directory of prestigious school and college physics departments around the world.

Public Broadcasting Service: A Science Odyssey
Splendid site from PBS about major breakthroughs in science during the past 100 years, with profiles of the men and women who changed things.

Public Broadcasting Service: KCTS: Nye Labs
Bill Nye, Science Guy's Web pages are just as captivating as his PBS show, with a daily science experiment kids can safely perform at home.

Public Broadcasting Service: WGBH: Odyssey of Life
A companion web site to the mini-series of the same name, with information and debates on how we got here and how the human embryo forms.

Royal Society of Chemistry, United Kingdom: Visual Elements Information Guide
A visual interpretation of the periodic table of elements. Might sound dull, but a complex subject is dealt with here in an imaginative way.

Science Made Simple
Why's the sky blue? What's static electricity? Subscribe for the newsletter and an online Q&A. Nonsubscribers get news and a conversion chart.

Scientific American
This scientific magazine offers most of its features and interviews online. Offers past issues and links to more information on their topics.

Sea Life, United Kingdom
An underwater adventure from Sea Life aquaria. Site also contains information on their attractions in Europe; games, puzzles and animals.

Sherwood Forest Trust, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Tree-mendous site from the Sherwood Forest Trust gives facts about their conservation work and details of it's famous resident, Robin Hood.

Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.: Museum of Natural History: Online Exhibits and Resources Guide
A fun, interactive site for folks of all ages. Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian, learn about global warming, explore the ocean and more.

South Pole Adventure
Kids will love this site for the simple experiments they can do at home involving snow, ice, which way the world goes 'round and much more.

Space Daily: Online Science News and Information Guide
Space news for those who want science facts. Provided by Spacer.Com, "an on-line information service for the international space industry".

Sun Block 99, United Kingdom: Online Solar System Information Guide
This interactive tour is great for young scientists interested in exploring the Solar System and learning fascinating facts about our own star.

Techniquest, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
An online appetizer for the hands-on scientific discovery center in Cardiff. 160 educational exhibits, with a planetarium and science theatre.

The Globe Programme, United Kingdom
An international education project "to increase understanding of the Earth". Children research local environment and share results online.

Thorntons, United Kingdom: Natural Discovery
This natural-history spot from UK chocolate makers Thorntons lets them promote their children's chocolates, shaped like "wonders of nature".

Time Warner Corporation: Home Box Office: Apollo: From The Earth To The Moon
Companion to Tom Hanks's US TV mini-series about the Apollo Moon missions. An episode guide, space history and fun stuff like 3D environments.

Time Warner Corporation: Time Magazine For Kids
For the Time readers of tomorrow, this kids' edition has regular features, plus articles on topical issues for use at home or in classroom..

United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Human Spaceflight Information Guide
Check the progress of the new International Space Station, track its orbit and find out about latest developments, experiments and additions.

United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Solar Planets Information Guide
NASA's guide to our solar system. Superb pictures, graphics and articles makes this an authoritative "quick" guide to our nearest planets.

United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Solar System Simulator
NASA scientist David Seal takes us on a tour of the solar system which he created when he wasn't working on the shuttle mission in California.

United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Space Library
Resources about the Solar System from NASA's David Seal. Surface maps of planetary bodies, star maps, and impressive interplanetary artwork.

United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Observatorium
Planet earth as viewed by NASA, plus a movie gallery where you can watch the space shuttle land, see stars explode and black holes drag time.

United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Star Child Information Guide
This learning center for young astronomers has information on our solar system, the planets, the universe, the sun, and on astronomy itself.

United States Navy: World Time Information Guide
Check the time anywhere around the world in real-time, Real Audio and animated formats. Learn how to convert to local standard time zones.

Universiteit van Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Het Sterrenkundig Instituut: Michiel Berger: The Sun: A Multimedia Tour
Award-winning educational site tours the sun - in amazing text, pictures and movies - explaining why and how the Sun lightens our darkness.

University of California, Irvine: Online Goats Information Guide
A big site entirely devoted to goats, from how to identify sex, to goat shows, supplies, organisations ... and links to many other goat sites.

University of Liverpool, England, United Kingdom: Department of Chemistry: Chemistry Information and Resources Guide
Directory of 6,000+ chemistry sites, with sections on companies, societies, funding bodies, databases, newsgroups, mailing lists and the like.

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks: Volcano World
Volcanoes are one of the most spectacular natural phenomena. This site is one of the most spectacular internet phenomena. Splendidly volcanic.

University of Southern California, Los Angeles: Tele Garden Information Guide
An experiment, currently based in Austria, in which web users plant and tend a small garden, with a remotely-controlled robot arm and camera.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville: Children's Science Bytes
Aimed at schoolchildren and teachers, the many subjects include rocks, the environment, maps, the Antarctic and the behavior of zoo animals.

University of Washington, Bothell: Children's Neuroscience Information Guide
Overview of the human nervous system, with an interactive tour of the brain, spinal cord and more, to answer any question a student may have.

University of Wisconsin, Madison: Why Files
Why is the weather like it is? What does low-dose radiation do to you? Answer these and more with this guide to The Science Behind The News.

Virtual Science Center, Singapore
Science tips for children and adults with things like: Making an electromagnet, or a marble out of oil, or a secret message in invisible ink.

Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri: Net Vet Information Guide
A great site for info and fun: plenty of pictures and sounds, covering all the animals you'd expect to find in somebody's home - or a zoo.

Yucky.com: Bugs and Insects Information Guide
The science of gross things such as worms, roaches, burps and sweat. Enjoy edible science experiments, or ask your yucky science questions.