Just for Kids
Below you will find exciting information about the United States government and other fun things. 

Do You Know What Happened on This Date in History? 

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government 
Learn how your U.S. Government works, about its history and your civic responsibilities by reading these pages and playing the games on this site. 

Kid's in the House: The Official Kid's Page of the U.S. House of Representatives
Learn about the legislative process and its effect on you. Experience the exciting world of government like you never have before. 

Kid's News 
Read news just for kids at the Washington Post Kid's Post Page. 

First Gov for Kids 
The federal government's portal for fun, educational and safe sites for kids. 

National Zoo 
Meet the animals that live at our national zoo. 

NASA Just for Kids 
Learn about our missions to space, new technologies and the history of our space program. 

National Children's Museum 
Take a tour of the National Children's Museum. 

National Museum of the Marine Corps 
This is the National Museum of the Marine Corps Virtual Experience! This rich, interactive virtual environment will serve as the gateway for Marines and visitors from all around the world to see the museum regardless of their location. Explore the U.S. Marine Corps' proud heritage from your desktop...marvel at the Marine aircraft suspended throughout the Leatherneck Gallery; experience bootcamp as a new recruit; watch historic footage of Marines landing on Iwo Jima; and much, much more. 

EPA's Explorers' Club 
Learn about the environment and what you can do to protect it. 

Smithsonian Kids' Castle 
The Smithsonian's official site for kids includes games and learning material about the things that kids are interested in. 

The Congressional Award
The Congressional Award is a public partnership created by Congress to promote and recognize achievement, initiative, and service in America's youth. The Congressional Award provides a unique opportunity for young people to set and achieve personally challenging goals that build character and foster community service, personal development, and citizenship. 

 

"I shall never surrender or retreat. Victory or Death."

~Col. William Barrett Travis. Commander of the Alamo 1836

“With the venerable remains of our worthy companions as witnesses, I invite you to declare to the entire world, “Texas shall be free and independent or we shall perish in the glorious combat.”’

~Capt. Juan Seguin, Texas Army. As he buried the ashes of the Alamo Defenders.

“If I knew my death would assure the liberation of Texas, I would not live another hour.”

~Lorenzo de Zavala. First Vice President of the Republic of Texas.