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Myths, Folktales, and Fairytales (Scholastic Inc.)
Here is a great collection of myths, folktales, and fairytales compiled and collected by many authors.
The British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club
This site is a wealth of knowledge about cryptids. Be sure to check with an adult before signing on as a member or purchasing anything.
Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
Check out this site for a database of Bigfoot sightings. Find answers to frequently answered questions. Even report your own sightings. Check with an adult before signing on to this site.
SportsKnowHow.com
Learn more about the game of lacrosse and other sports.
100 Years of Flight (Scholastic Inc.)
Learn about the history of flight from the Wright brothers to space travel.
The girl who helped discover dinosaurs – BBC
Check out this amazing animation video made using sand from the beach where Mary Anning lived and worked.
Dinosaurs – Natural History Museum
Can’t get enough of dinosaurs? Well, look no further than this site that has tons of information about dinosaurs, including a massive Dino Directory.
5 Terrifying Tales From Greek Mythology – National Geographic Kids
Enjoyed reading about Icarus? Then take a look at this website that has brief summaries of five other tales from Greek mythology.
Who were the ancient Greek gods and heroes? – BBC
Get the lowdown on Greek mythology, including some of the most popular heroes and what Greeks believed about the Underworld.
Oceans and Seas – DK Find Out!
Learn more about the different oceans and seas on the planet with this interactive site.
Royal Canadian Mint
Have a look at some of the coins available from the mint. Learn some more about the minting process.
Bank of Canada
Check out the Bank of Canada’s Website to find out about the latest exhibits at the bank. Check the glossary to learn more about bank notes.
Rare Breeds Canada
Find out more about the work of Rare Breeds Canada.
Nasa – A Day Aboard the International Space Station
Looking at the daily routine of astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
CoolMath4Kids
Check out this site for more on triangles and other shapes.
Stanley Cup Winners – Hockey Hall of Fame
Learn more about the cup, those who have held it, and more.
The Avro Arrow: Canada’s Broken Dream (CBC.ca)
View video clips and listen to radio clips from the CBC’s archives. Find out what people thought about the Avro Arrow right at the time that it was being developed.
How much do you know about the common loon? – Nature Canada
Check out this site that has a Q & A about loons in Canada.
10 amazing facts about loons – Cottage Life
Discover 10 amazing facts about Canadian loons through this site.
Neuroscience for Kids
Get answers to questions about the nervous system. Find experiments to learn more about how your brain works. Read interesting article about neuroscience. Be sure to ask an adult before you sign up for the newsletter.
BrainBashers
This site is full of brain teasers, puzzles, riddles, and optical illusions to mess with your head.