ANIMALS

Animal Diversity Web

Find animal classifications, pictures, information, and sound files in this huge database from the University of Michigan.

 

Animal Info: Rare Threatened and Endangered Mammals

Search for endangered mammals by names or by country.

 

Animaland

ASPCA’s site for kids featuring games, pet care tips, an animal encyclopedia, and more.

 

Brookfield Zoo

Over 200 wild acres of animals in nearby Brookfield, IL.

 

Endangered Species Information from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Search for animals by name or by state.  

 

Lincoln Park Zoo

Open 365 days a year, this Chicago zoo is always FREE.

 

Names of Males, Females, and Groups of Animals

Also includes other animal facts and coloring pages.

 

The National Zoo: Just for Kids

Activities, pictures, facts, and fun from The National Zoo.

 

North American Mammals

A searchable database of all living mammals in North America created by The Smithsonian.

 

Notebaert Nature Museum

This local museum features activities and exhibits about nature and the environment.

 

Shedd Aquarium

Check out what’s happening with the underwater creatures at Chicago’s famous aquarium.

FUN & GAMES

Barbie

Online activities and news about America’s favorite doll.

 

Boy Scouts of America, Northwest Suburban Council

Information about the local boy scouts council and its activities.

 

Cartoon Network

En Español: Cartoon Network ¡YA!

Games featuring The Powerpuff Girls, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Samurai Jack, and more.

 

Coloring.com

Pictures your can color online or print to color later.

 

FunBrain

Cool games, comics, Mad Libs, and more.

 

Funschool

Smart, fun games organized by age and subject.

 

A Game a Day

Word games and brainteasers updated daily.

 

Girl Scouts: Illinois Crossroads Council

En Español: Sitio Web Oficial de Girl Scouts of the USA

Information about the local girl scouts council and its activities.

International Children's Digital Library
Read multicultural books online in many different languages.

 

JigZone

Solve jigsaw puzzles online.

 

MaMaMedia.com

Games designed to encourage creativity and computer skills in children.

 

Nickelodeon

Games featuring SpongeBob SquarePants, Zoey 101, Rugrats, and more.

 

Noggin

Preschool fun and games with Dora the Explorer, Miffy, Franklin, and more.

 

PBS Kids

Games featuring Arthur, Teletubbies, Sesame Street, and more.

 

Peep and the Big Wide World

Science activities and games for preschoolers.

 

Puzzlemaker

Create and print your own word search, crossword, and math puzzles.

 

Seussville

Games and fun from the world of Dr. Seuss.

Starfall.com
Games to help kids learn to read.

 

StoryPlace: The Children’s Digital Library

En Español: StoryPlace: La Biblioteca Digital de Niños

Stories, activities, and book suggestions for kids of all ages.

 

White House Kids

Facts and fun about our presidents, from George Washington to George W. Bush.

SPORTS   

The Olympics

Find information on past and future games on the official Olympics site. 

 

Sport Science

Take a new look at sports, including skateboarding, hockey, and baseball.

 

Sports Illustrated for Kids

Check out the popular magazine online, featuring games, video clips, and photos.

 

Varsity.com

Find news articles and event information for cheer and dance.

 

 

LEAGUES

 

FIFA: The  Official Site

En Español: FIFA: El Sitio Oficial

Little League Baseball

Major League Baseball

Major League Soccer

En Español: La Major League Soccer

Minor League Baseball

NASCAR

National Basketball Association

National Football League

National Hockey League

Women’s National Basketball Association

 

LOCAL TEAMS

 

Chicago Bears

 

Chicago Blackhawks

 

Chicago Bulls

 

Chicago Cobras

 

Chicago Cubs

 

Chicago Fire

 

Chicago Rush

 

Chicago White Sox

 

Chicago Wolves

 

Kane County Cougars

 

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