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American Association of Pediatrics

Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper

I'm B. J. but my friends call me Beege. I turned 17 on March 16th. My site contains over 700 links to sites that will help you with your homework.

Cook County Sheriff Department

This internet site will provide you with many other interesting facts and figures about the Cook County Sheriff's Office.

D.A.R.E.

D.A.R.E.'s primary mission is to provide children with the information and skills they need to live drug-and-violence-free lives.

Des Plaines Fire Department

In addition to its primary duties of fire suppression, emergency medical services and rescue work

Des Plaines Police Department

The Des Plaines Police Department, to provide 24 hour police service to the community, ensuring the  protection of life and prosperity.

Des Plaines Public Library

To provide free and open access to information in a welcoming environment and to promote literacy.

Discovery Channel School

Dedicated to making teaching and learning an exciting, rewarding adventure for students, teachers, and parents.

Fact Monster.com

Unbeatable reference materials, fun facts and features, and individualized homework help.

Family Education Network

We empower learners of all ages to reach their full potential.

How Stuff Works.com

Leading source for clear, reliable explanations of how everything around us actually works.

Illinois State Board of Education

Illinois Education - Second to None.

Internet Public Library

The Internet Public Library is a public service organization and a learning/teaching environment at the University of Michigan School of Information.

Langa List

A free and lively, award winning, twice-a-week e-newsletter from noted computer author and editor Fred Langa.

Library of Congress 'Americas Story

This web site is brought to you from the Library of Congress, the largest library in the world.

Market Day

Market Day offers a wide selection of high quality foods at a value, and a portion of every purchase goes back to your child's school or organization.

NASA

Since its inception in 1958, NASA has achieved many great scientific and technological feats.

National Geographic

To increase and diffuse geographic knowledge’.

Nat'l Association of Elementary School Principals

To lead in the advocacy and support for elementary and middle level principals.

RefDesk.com

Refdesk aims to index, review, and publish quality, credible information-based Web sites.

School District 62

To equip our students with the skills necessary for their success as responsible citizens.

School Success Info.com

Children whose parents are involved in their education are more likely to succeed.

The Beehive

Information and resources around the things that matter in our lives: money, health, jobs, school and family.

The Educators Reference Desk

The Educator's Reference Desk builds on over a quarter century of experience providing high-quality resources and services to the education community.

The History Channel

Where the past comes to life. Bringing history to life.

The Hubble Telescope

Home of the Hubble Space Telescope, a NASA mission that seeks answers to fundamental questions about the universe and our place in it.

The Morton Arboretum

A place for trees, a place for people, a place for fun.

U.S. Department of Education

Promoting education excellence for all Americans.

What Works - Parents' Ideas

Looking for the best websites for your children? Explore our collection of parent-tested kids' sites, and share your favorites.

Yahooligan's for kids

Yahooligans! is Yahoo's web site for kids ages 7-12.