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Wisconsin and the United States

American FactFinder Kids' Corner

Get fun facts and interesting statistics about each of the 50 states from the US Census Bureau.

America's Story from America's Library
The Library of Congress presents an interactive history of the United States with games and exhibits.

Ben's guide to the U.S. Government 

Everything you ever wanted to know about the United States government!  Learn about the different branches of the government, how laws are made, and US citizenship.  There's plenty for children of just about any age, from K-12.

Encyclopedia Britannica's Guide to Black History
Featured in this site are video and audio clips where you can see and hear Hank Aaron, civil rights demonstrators like Martin Luther King, and singer Billie Holiday.

Fifty States and Capitals

Loaded with lots of quick facts about each of the 50 states.

Kids in the House

The kids' page for the US House of Representatives.  Learn how laws are made and what members of Congress do with information geared do different ages from grades K-12.

State of Wisconsin Kids Page 

This site has links to lots of other great pages for kids sponsored by different Wisconsin agencies.  Visit the Wisconsin Tourism page, the Wisconsin State Historical Society, and more.

White House 101

Get biographies of all of the US Presidents - and their pets!

Wisconsin Historical Society

This page is built especially for students.  Check out lists of Wisconsin firsts and state symbols, navigate a timeline of the state's history, and explore Odd Wisconsin.