Kids' Links: Homework Help, Games and More
Science
Australian Animals
A great site with information and diagrams of animals native to Australia and New Zealand. Extinct animals are also included.
National Geographic Animals
A site full of fascinating facts on animals from around the world.
Zoom Dinosaurs
Includes information and diagrams of 107 different dinosaurs. Also has links to dinosaur jokes, games and crafts.
Dinodictionary
An A-Z of dinosaurs. Includes facts about every dinosaur you can think of and many more you've probably never heard of!
StarChild
A NASA website packed with information on the solar system, space travel and the universe. Includes pages at both beginners and a more advanced level.
Zoom Inventors and Inventions
A great site with information on inventions - from bandaids to yo-yos and from lawnmowers to telescopes. Also includes information on the inventors.
Arts
SFS Kids: Fun with Music
A fun site with information on musical terms and instruments of the orchestra. Includes a music lab where you can compose your own tune.
Webmuseum, Paris
A thorough site including information on artists with examples of their paintings. Also includes information on artistic periods.
The Great Buildings Collection
Use the alphabetical index on the search screen to find information on great buildings such as the Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower and the Empire State Building. Includes information on Australian buildings such as the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Football Stadium.
Cultural Fashions
A good introduction to clothing in Japan, Rome, Egypt and the United States. Includes timelines and pictures of male and female clothing.
History and Biography
Aboriginal Australia
A site packed with information on Aboriginal history and culture.
Explorers of Australia
A good introduction to Australian explorers such as Oxley, Leichhardt, Blaxland and Eyre.
Australian Bushrangers
Dedicated to the story of Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang. Also includes biographies of many other bushrangers such as Benjamin Hall, Dan Morgan, Captain Thunderbolt and Martin Cash.
The Bushranger Site
A great site which is recommended by the NSW Department of Education. A range of information including bushranger profiles, haunts, dress and firearms. Also covered are quotes and bushrangers in song and poetry.
GOLD!
A fun site with information on the discovery of gold in Australia, life on the goldfields and the immigration rush. Includes interactive map with facts on Australia's gold fields.
The Biography Channel
A searchable collection of entries on over 25 000 of the greatest lives, past and present.
The Saints and Angels Index
Information on saints and angels from A-Z.
Literature
Australian Authors for Young People
A great list of links to websites on Australian authors and illustrators.
Series and sequels
A database containing the details of over 22 000 books. They can be searched by author, title and subject and many Australian series are included.
Guys Read
Guys Read is a cool website designed to help boys find stuff they like to read.
Geography
Atlapedia Online
An online atlas with maps and facts on the countries of the world.
World Flag Database
A great site for searching the flags of the world, including many Australian flags. Maps and facts on each country are included.
Australian State Emblems
A list of all the floral, faunal, marine and animal emblems of the Australian states. Includes links to the state flags.
It's an Honour: Australia celebrating Australians
Information on Australian emblems, coat of arms, flags and national anthem.
Rainforests Australia
Information on the animals and plants of the Australian rainforests.
Games and Crafts
The Wiggles
A huge site with games, puzzles and lots of information on the Wiggles, including concert dates and merchandise.
KidsCom
Lots of great games and other cool stuff.
The Playground
Lots of games and crafts from your favourite ABC Kids TV programs.
CBeebies
A fun site with links to all your favourite BBC TV shows, including the Teletubbies, Charlie and Lola, and Bob the Builder.
Sesame Street
Fun and games with all your friends from Sesame Street.
DLTK's Printable Crafts for Kids
Hundreds of great craft ideas, most with templates. Also includes printable cards and colouring sheets.
Youth
The Source
The Source is a gateway to youth information, services and entertainment for 12-25-year-olds.
Triple J
Listen to your favourite radio station online and check out the music news, gig guide, podcasts and reviews.
Reach Out
A website with loads of information on issues such as health, relationships, drugs, and school. Includes plenty of links to support agencies and hotlines.
The Australian Music Website
Information on all your favourite Australian bands and singers. Includes discographies and links to their official websites.
Jobguide
The Department of Education, Science and Training have provided this great site which offers detailed descriptions of a wide range of jobs, including education and training requirements. Also includes information on apprenticeships and VET courses.
