USA

A place where you can find all sorts of information on the history, government, presidents, people, and states of the United States.

Sub-headings:

50 States

Government

History & People

Law

Native Americans

Political Process

Presidents & the White House

USA Resources for Parents & Teachers

Resources in this category:

FirstGov for Kids!
http://www.kids.gov/

Come explore this site if you are looking for information on almost every topic you can think of…from art, music and animals, to homework help, history, how to fight crime, and computers!

Global Virtual Classroom
http://www.virtualclassroom.org/index.html

"On this site, you can learn about how students live and go to school in three different countries: Russia, Thailand, and the USA."

Kids Next Door
http://www.hud.gov/kids/

Learn about the people, places and things that make up your neighborhood, how to be a good citizen, and how to help the people around you.

Legendary Lighthouses
http://www.pbs.org/legendarylighthouses/

Discover something about lighthouses from all over the United States. You can learn about the geography of the region, see stunning pictures and read interesting stories about lighthouses in Maine, Michigan, the Pacific Northwest and other regions.

Man on the Moon
http://www.chron.com/content/chronicle/special/moon/

Read about the first man on the moon, look at tons of photos, and watch some historic videos.

Postcards From America
http://www.postcardsfrom.com

Postcards from America is a virtual roadtrip of the USA that followsa history teacher and a photographer as they drive across America, seeing a state a week, and sending live postcards on the Internet every day from every state.

A Tapestry of Time and Terrain
http://tapestry.usgs.gov/Default.html

Here are interactive geologic and topographic maps to help you learn about the United States.