WDPL - Geography & Government

Countries

Afghanistan for Kids
Information on Afghanistan, geared towards kids.

Atlapedia Online
Country information and facts.

Background Notes
Background Notes from the Department of State for each country in the world.

CIA World Factbook
Information on every country in the world from the CIA.

Country Studies
From the Library of Congress Web; searchable and browsable site.

Electronic Embassy
Provides information on each of the embassies in Washington D.C., with links to Web-based resources where available.

Global Statistics
Information about countries around the world.

InfoNation
Choose two countries and the site will compare them statistically, economically, and more.

International Data Base
Computerized data bank containing statistical tables of demographic and socio-economic data for all countries of the world.

Population Reference Bureau
Find population statistics by subject and by country or find out world population information.

Resources by Country
Find out about a country's government, politics, population, location, etc.

Rulers of the World
Extensive listing of heads of state and heads of government of all countries and territories, includes current and historical leaders.

World Flag Database
Printable flag graphics and basic country information can be found here.

Xpeditions
Provides over 1800 printable atlases.

Government

CIA For Kids
CIA has a site especially for kids.

Core Documents of U.S. Democracy
Online access to a core group of current and historical government publications via GPO Access .

C-SPAN in the Classroom: A Guide To Campaign Definitions
Learn definitions of campaign terms here.

Embassy World
Directory of embassies around the world.

FirstGov
The United State's governments official web portal.

FBI Kid's and Youth Educational Page
FBI site for kids in 6th through 12th grade..

Fedstats
Statistics from over 70 federal agencies.

Kids Voting USA
Find more out about the election process.

State and Local Governments
Provides information about each state's government.

THOMAS
Legislative information from the Library of Congress. Search the full text of U.S. House and Senate Bills, the Congressional Record, and other legislative information.

United States Government Manual
Up to date information on officials, their addresses and more.

U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Features online exhibits, historic documents, speeches, and more.

White House for Kids
Official site for kids from the White House.

Maps

A to Z Maps Online

AtoZMapsOnline - with its collection of more than 146,000 maps offers a large database of static, animated, real-time, scientific, and antique maps in one easy-to-access place. A sampling of features contained in AtoZMapsOnline includes outline maps, political maps, physical maps, environmental maps, topographic maps, and weather maps. You can use the thousands of maps in any way you wish. This includes use for print and electronic reports so long as the map is not resold. For use at the Wood Dale Public Library or with your Wood Dale Library card.

Atlapedia
Physical and political world maps.

Color Landform Atlas of the United States
Landform maps of every state in the United States.

Google Local
Type in an address in the United States and this site will draws you a map of where it is.

Map Machine
Maps of the world and of countries from National Geographic .

MapQuest
Maps for all over the world.

Maps On Us
Creates maps and directions to where you want to go.

Outline Maps
From Education Place. Here you will find continental and regional outline maps.

Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
From the University of Texas at Austin. Includes current and historical maps, as well as links to other great map websites.

Xpeditions
National Geographic for Kids site with over 1800 printable atlases.

State Information

50 States.com
Find state capitals, constitutions, flags, etc. at this site.

ClassBrain.com: State Reports
Everything you need to put together a report on your selected state.

Explore the States
From America's Library; provides a variety of stories on each of the 50 states that be accessed via the clickable map.

Multnomah Homework Center - State Information Page
Concise list of links for each of the 50 states.

Name that State
Online quiz that will test your knowledge of the states.

Nifty Fifty United States
Find basic facts about all 50 states, arranged by region.

State Animals
Locate the official state animals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and insects at this website.

Stately Knowledge
Lists basic information and includes links to articles and other information about each state.

The US50.com
Concise guide to each state's information including its history, geography, and more.