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Use the search form to search over 700,000 articles in the Kiddle encyclopedia.
Word Central
Word Central uses the Merriam-Webster dictionary. The dictionary offers suggestions for the correct spelling if a user misspells a word. Additionally, the dictionary suggests words that may have multiple interpretations. Browse the dictionary or find games on the Word Central site to challenge language and spelling skills. The site also offers a "daily buzzword" that can help expand vocabulary, a thesaurus, and a rhyming dictionary.
Fact Monster
Fact Monster is a fun website that is filled with learning opportunities. It goes far beyond the basic dictionary to include an encyclopedia, almanac, atlas, and timelines. In the dictionary search for a particular word and receive a very comprehensive definition. Learn how to use a traditional pronunciation key. Find many daily challenges as well, including a spelling bee, analogies, word quizzes, and crossword puzzles. Study math, science, history, social studies, and language arts. Go as deep into a subject as you would like. It's great for homework and special projects.
Kids.wordsmyth
Kids.Wordsmyth provides the option to search at different levels. Kids.Wordsmyth is a full-featured dictionary with entries that include pronunciations, animations, synonyms, photographs, and word etymology.
world map
A large colorful map of the world. When you click a country you go to a more detailed map of that country.
chillola
Chillola.com is a way for children from around the world to interact with one another and learn another language. Educational and fun, Chillola offers the chance to learn English, Spanish, German, French, or Italian.
duolingo
Learn a language.