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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.
Whitehousekids.gov
Visit the White House's official page for kids and learn about president, his responsibilities and the history of the office.
First Gov for Kids
The federal government's portal for fun, educational and safe sites for kids.
Kid's News
Read news just for kids at the Washington Post Kid's Post Page.
CIA's Homepage for Kids
Learn what it takes to be a spy, read about the history of the CIA and try on spy disguises.
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.
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.