Welcome to this Treasure Chest of Free Stuff.If you haven’t yet checked out the Internet Public Library, it is a marvellous resource for individuals of all ages. I am highlighting here the part of the Internet Public Library that has been created specifically for kids. This one is listed on my Content & Curriculum page.

Kidspace @ The Internet Public Library (online resource) is a huge repository of information and resources for children. Essentially, this site is a very well organized collection of links to other web sites. The main headings are: Reference; Our World; Computers & Internet; Health & Nutrition; Reading Zone; Math & Science; Art & Music; Sports & Recreation; Fun Stuff. Kidspace itself is ad-free and the site is clean and uncluttered. The sites that are linked are generally of very high quality, but they are not all ad-free. Kidspace provides links to both content and skill-building sources.

In addition to its “Subject Collections”, Kidspace offers what it calls “Features”. These include: Science Fair, Stately Knowledge, Learning HTML, Orca Search, Poison Prevention, Culture Quest, Story Hour, US Presidents. The site is searchable, and for children under 13, there is an “Ask a question” feature. The site says it requires 3 days to answer questions that are submitted.

The Internet Public Library is sponsored by The Regents of the University of Michigan.