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Hey Kids!

This government documents virtual display, prepared by documents student assistant Anna Churchill, is dedicated to you. There are lots of fun and interesting resources for you to use. Check it out!


Nature is important to all of us not matter where we live...even in the city. (Govt. A 13.2:UR 1/2).
If you live in the city, this is an activity book that suggests ways you can bring nature into your neighborhood.

Here's a crossword puzzle for you to try!

Only You can prevent forest fires! (Govt. A 13.2:Sm 7/11)


This comic book tells the story of how one careless move can cause a huge disaster.


Disponible en Espanol, tambien!

This document tells you how to keep your own home safe from fire:


Govt. FEM 1.102:F 95

Here's an activity for you to try.

If you have a parent in the military this could be a useful activity book for you.


Govt. D 214.2:D 12/991

This book is for children like you who may have to go to court. (Govt. J 1.2:J 57)

McGruff, the crime dog, tells you how to protect yourself and others from crime.


Govt. J 1.2:Y 8/2

Here's a true story of how kids and teens keep their neighborhood safe:

If you like to explore this might be the book for you. It has a poster and activities to help you be safe and to understand what you might find in a cave.


Govt. I 19.2:EX 7/4/PACK

Experiments! This one comes in a set of 15. Just don't forget to get your parent's permission first!


Govt. E 1.2:C 42

Are you interested in the environment? These three documents are full of activities and pictures to color that will help you learn more about the world around you and how you can help it stay healthy.
Print this off and color!

Attention girls!
You are growing up at one of the most exciting times in our history. You must face some difficult challenges that your parents never faced. In order to stay strong and make positive decisions for your future, you need to call upon your Girl Power!-the power every girl has inside herself to be confident, fulfilled, happy, and healthy. (Govt. HE 20.402:G 44/2)

These documents have stories from other girls like you and activities to help you learn more about yourself and how special you are. Check them out!

Govt. HE 20.402:G 44/2

Govt. HE 20.402:G 44/3

Govt. HE 20.402:P 87

Links to internet sites with interactive games and cool info:

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids on GPO
Welcome to the White House for Kids
Peace Corps Kids World
Kids Castle
Air Force Link Jr.
U.S. EPA's Explorer's Club
FDA Kids Home Page
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Kids and Youth Educational Page
FEMA for KIDS Home Page: Education, Schools, Disasters, Games, Teachers, Art, Hurricane
NCADI: For Kids Only
Girl Power! Campaign Homepage
HHS Pages for Kids
Overview of BLS Career Information
DOJ Kids and Youth
U.S. Coast Guard - Kid's
Kids Corner - Alaska OCS Region
U.S. Department of the Interior Homepage Kids Page
Kids Next Door - HUD
MSHA Kid's Page
Kid Pages for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) - Educational and Fun Brainteasers, Riddles, Jokes, and Games for Children, Teachers, Parents
CIA Homepage for Kids
FRA - Education, Career Development, and Safety Awareness
Just for Kids
U.S. Department of Energy - Science Pages for Kids
StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers
Welcome To The Department of Treasury Kid's Page
Woodsy Owl
United States Postal Service
Social Security Kids Stuff
CPSC's Kids Page
The Hoover Museum - Just for Kids

More government documents for kids:

Mark Trail Tells How Prescribed Fire Can Be Helpful to Southern Ecosystems: A Book to Color GOVT. A 13.2:F 51/8

Give a Hoot! Don't Pollute! GOVT. A 13.2:Sm 7/9

Smokey's Fire Prevention Football Activity Book GOVT. A 13.2:Sm 7/14

Smokey's Fire Prevention Basketball Activity Book GOVT. A 13.2:Sm 7/15

Smokey's Fire Prevention Baseball Activity Book GOVT. A 13.2:Sm 7/16

The Happy Earth Day Activities Book GOVT. EP 1.2:EA 7/6

My Wetland Coloring Book GOVT. EP 1.2:W 53

Your World, Your Environment GOVT. EP 1.2:Y 8/3

This one's a CD! Let's Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle GOVT. EP 1.104:R 31/2

Color and Learn GOVT. FEM 1.102:C 71

Colorea y Prende GOVT. FEM 1.102:C 71/SPAN

What's Under Your Feet? GOVT. I 19.2:F 32

What Do Maps Show? GOVT. I 19.2:M 32/21/KIT

This one's a CD! Exploring the Universe GOVT. NAS 1.86:UN 3/2/CD

Have an adult take you for a visit to your local depository library to check out these fun items.


Page author: Sandi Groleau
Date: 6/11/2001


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