Make a Splash Sites

With the recent merge of two of my favorite fail-safe resources, the Internet Public Library and the Librarian’s Index to the Internet, I found A LOT of water-related sites that kids with love – all on one page! Here are a few of them:

Staying Safe in the Water

This site has water safety information for swimming pools, lakes and ponds, beaches, and water parks.

The Water Cycle

Have you ever wondered where water comes from, where it goes, and what it does in between? This short fun animation supplies all the answers.

All About Oceans and Seas

Learn all about oceans and seas on the earth, along with finding out answers to questions, such as what causes tides and why is the ocean salty? Information about the water cycle, underwater explorers, and coral reefs is also provided.

NOVA Online – Shark Attack!

Lots of cool facts about sharks! Learn about the shark's six senses. Want to learn even more about sharks? Contains shark-related links. Based on a program originally aired on PBS' NOVA television series.

Jellyfish are Everywhere!

Learn about the different kinds of jellyfish and how to avoid getting stung by one.

Shark Surfari

"Get a kid's-eye view of these ancient fish. Fins surround you, but the only teeth on our cyber sharks are quiz questions that challenge your knowledge--and prejudices.

Cool Kids Fishing

http://www.ncfisheries.net/kids/index.html

You can learn about fish, crustaceans, and shellfish. Read some fun stories, too!

Zoom Sharks

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/sharks/index.html

"Online book about sharks that has facts, pictures, print-outs, extreme sharks, and much more."

Pete and Barb’s Penguin Pages

"Inside this site you will find everything you want to know about penguins."

- CEO, Rhonda Puntney, Issue 337, February 9, 2010