Cool Sites

Cool Sites

Here are some of our favorite sites on the Internet.
We hope you think they're as fun as we do!

Animals

Fun & Games

Sports

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.

TheColor.com
Color pictures online. You can print, email, or save your creations.
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

Local Teams