Our Animals
A wonderful digital book about Australian animals which makes a super non-fiction text. It also includes informative videos about the animals which show how they live in the wild.
Animals and Plants
This site by San Diego Zoo is a mine of information about animals and plants, written especially for young people. It is a fabulous resource for research about paricular animals and is well worth a visit.
Environment Agency
News, information, research and data about the environment of England and Wales. A mine of information about all aspects of environmental concern. Check the drop down menu to see what is on offer. A site of relevance to A Level geographers.
Edexcel Students and Learners
A great new site where you can find all the information you need to help you prepare for Edexcel exams. There's everything from practice exam papers that you can download to information on how the exams are marked.
GCSE Bitesize - Design and Technology
Lots of information on most aspects of GCSE courses, presented in easy to understand language. Chapter headings are electronics, food technology, graphics, resistant materials, systems and control and textile technology.
Better Planet Education
A bright, informative site about the environment and nature especially written for young people. There are lots of animal and environment fact sheets.
Early Years Experience
This site has seasonal rhymes, action songs and recipes. There is information about festivals.
Design and Technology Online
This site uses text, pictures and animations to provide useful information on various topics such as packaging, electronics, food, pneumatics and mechanisms.
Wikipedia - The Free Encyclopedia
Just what it says, a free encyclopedia. Anyone can edit this so the information is not guaranteed to be accurate.
Mapmaker Interactive
NatGeo Mapmaker Interactive from National Geographic has maps of countries providing lots of different information about each country.
