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Amateur Science
    Science projects, where to get materials, and information about the Society for Amateur Scientists.

American Zoo and Aquarium Association
    Links to Web pages at member zoos and aquariums under contact information.

Bess's Science and Nature
    Fun science links for you to explore on your own!

Bob's Rock Shop
    Calling young rock hounds! Look at beautiful photos and read about gems like aquamarine and malachite.

Cells Alive!
    See cells in extra-large size--let the computer be your microscope!

Dinosaurs in Hawaii
    An online dinosaur exhibit and tour courtesy of Honolulu Community College. Includes a stegosaur skeleton and, of course, T. Rex!

The Exploratorium
    Online exhibits like "Mutant Fruit Flies" and "Bronx Cheer Bulb" make this one of the best science sites on the Web.

Field Museum of Chicago
     Don't miss the museum's virtual field trips, which include "The Sue Files" featuring the museum's famous dinosaur.

Hubble Space Telescope
    Great pictures of space--all from the world's most powerful telescope.

Nanoworld
    Have you ever seen a foot-long flea? Mind-boggling microscopic pictures of things too small to see with the naked eye.

National Geographic for Kids
    Check out the Cartoon Factory, Amazing Facts, GeoBee Challenge, and Fun and Games on this great site that changes monthly.

New England Aquarium
    Nothing fishy about this site -- it's Boston's own New England Aquarium.

Nye Labs Online
    The Web site for the popular educational TV show, Bill Nye the Science Guy. Send e-mail to Bill!

Paleontology Without Walls
    Learn more about geology, paleontology, phylogeny, and much more!

Rainforest Action Network
    Explore the rainforest at the Kids' Action Page.

Science Biographies
    Read more about famous scientists at this site.

Science/Nature for Kids
    This site helps kids explore lots of the newest information sites on the Internet.

Virtual Heart
    You can practically hear this heart beat--check out this site for information about your heart!

Volcano World
    If you love lava, here's a site for you. Ask a volcanologist for advice, read up on volcano news, or find out if there's a volcano near you.

WebElements
    For in-depth information about an element, just click on its name in the periodic table.

You Can With Beakman and Jax
    Based on the crazy science TV show, "You Can..." has lots of clickable pictures, answers to your science questions (like, "why do feet smell?"), and neat science links.