Social Studies National Geographic for Kids - information, adventures, and games World Almanac for Kids - much information just a click away. The Story of a Young Map Colorer - Learn map color theory with fun activities. The Rainforest - a good starting place for your study Rain Forest Basics - lots of good information Virtual Desert - lots of things to learn and ways to check your understanding The Vikings - Be sure to examine all the parts of this site and click on the village picture too. Mummy Tombs - Introductory information and good visuals Stately Knowledge - information About all 50 US states Zoom School: United States - basic information makes this a good starting place Explore the States - brief background on each The US 50 - history and more about each of the states 50 States.com - almananc-like information Map Outlines - for all the US states and regions iKnowthat: Geography Puzzle Maps - an easy way to learn the states, regions, and more Other States with Kids Pages - from the State of Wyoming Flags of the United States - of our country, the states, and more State Web Games - Choose the game and level. US Map/Quiz Printouts - This will test your basic knowledge with a map for each state. US State Capitals - Choose from several games. The States - great coloring/learning pages from Crayola US Cities - Match the city with the state. Outline Maps - from all over the world Map Library outline maps for, the USA and the world A to Z Geography - a good place to start from Discovery School and Worldbook World Capitals - How many do you know? Third from the Sun - Geographical Features as seen from space The White House for Kids - Check this out! America's Story - good introductory information on many aspects of history and geography Fifty States  excellent information makes this a great place to start Explorers of North America - Check you knowledge with quizzes here. Join a Cattle Drive - Find out what it was like. The First Americans - a 3rd Grade Project First Americans for Grade Schoolers - information, games, and more American Indian Kids - told from an Indian child's viewpoint Explore an Iroquian Long House - These Indians lived in New York and Canada. Southwest Native Americans - They lived in Arizona, New Mexico, Southern Colorado. Native American WebSite for Children - good basic information Dream Catchers - learn how to make them Learn about the Official Illinois State Symbols - from the Illinois State Museum Discover Illinois - lots about the state At Home in the Heartland - about Illinois history Docent Web - Learn about Chicago and Cahokia Fort Dearborn - good information and pictures Pocahontas Benjamin Franklin Betsy Ross and the American Flag Abraham Lincoln for Primary Children Virtual Silurian Reef - Learn about Wisconsin and Illinois 425 million Years ago Chicago Image Base - pictures and maps Home  /  Art  /  Astronomy  /  Basic Science Topics Mathematics  /  NASA and Space Travel  /  Social Studies Stories to Read