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Poems That Go
http://www.poemsthatgo.com

"You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club," is the Jack London quotation that welcomes you to this eclectic site. Its mission: unite words, design music and motion, and celebrate poetry through technology and the Internet. Launched in spring 2000, the site experiments with new media poetry and provides a forum and a gallery for the new generation of poets and artists. Don't miss the opportunity to see the creativity possible with this new art form. (Note: You will need Flash or Shockwave to completely view this site.)

Map Collections: 1500-1999
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/

If maps are your passion, you will be enthralled by the Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress. The on-line "Map Collections" includes digitized maps from the over 4.5 million-item collection housed in the library. The maps are divided into categories such as 'Cities/Towns, and ‘Discovery/Exploration,' are searchable by keyword, subject, creator, geographical location, and title. History buffs will find little known facts about the locale and inhabitants on the maps. The older maps drawn without the visual aids are fascinating and sure to give everyone an appreciation for the talent of cartographers. The maps are downloadable and available for reprint should you wish to start your own private "Map Collections."

The United States H.I. Mint P. Pocket Change
http://www.usmint.gov/kids/

Here's a site that will help you teach your children the value of money. The HPC Pals (H.I.P. Pocket Change for you un-initiates) will entertain and educate you, while revealing the treasures produced by the United States Mint. Follow the seal's instructions as you 'pass your mouse across the pot of gold for a sneak peek of what's offered! It's better than finding a four-leaf clover!' After meeting the HPC Pals, you'll be the lucky 'hip' one when it comes to pocket change!

50states.com
http://www.50states.com/

Ever been stumped on a question about one of the 50 states? 50states.com is a complete list of all the states with the capitals and other basic facts included. Most of the individual pages have links to support pertinent data for in-depth search on any location. Here's the place to start on your 'state' quest! You might even want to check out a few facts about your own state. How many of us know all the words to our state song?

Wacky Uses
http://www.wackyuses.com/uses.html

This Web site, authored by Joey Green, will give you all sorts of ideas for well-known products. Of course we all know of dozens of uses for baking soda, but you're sure to find a few you've never thought of. Do you know how to petrify a cockroach? Just make a paste with corn starch and plaster of Paris and you can preserve your own specimens. Come browse through the products and have fun inventing your own projects. You'll even be able to research weird facts and bizarre history behind some of these everyday products.

Native American Sites
http://www.nativeculture.com/lisamitten/Indians.html

Lisa Mitten, a mixed-blood Mohawk urban Indian and former librarian at the University of Pittsburgh, has developed a Web site for facilitating communication among Native peoples and between Indians and non-Indians and as well as providing links to other sites that contain solid information about American Indians. The links are well-organized, with entries including individual nations, language, and culture including pow-wows, festivals, and education, as well as other topics. If you've ever needed a resource on Native Americans, this site should be the basis for your inquiry and research.