Saturday, July 15, 2000
S I T E  S E E I N G

 

Dictionary.comwww.dictionary.com

Not sure about the term for a word that sounds like what it best describes? This is a query from Clatterbuck in the dictionary forum at this simple, highly educative and yet most entertaining site. For a query about the nuances of the English language, just consult the site doctor. Solve crosswords or look at Roget’s Thesaurus or simply visit the book store — it’s all full of fun. The home page is a simple design yet makes the look impressive.

kamat.comhttp://www.kamat.com

An interesting webzine full of unique wonders of ancient lands showcases the works of the innovative Kamat family. The site offers perspectives on the history, mystery and diversity of India, covering topics ranging from prehistoric rock art to environmental protection. This advertisement-free site has 325 pages adorned with more than 450 pictures. A highly informative site, must check out for fun and information.

  space com.http://www.space.com



Should the humans go to Mars? Or Does Mars have water? These are some of the questions that make this site different and interesting for the young minds who aim for not less than NASA. Sky-Watch helps you know more about the vast sky above you. You find news, photos, opinions, space games, science fiction and lots of fun. Don’t forget to check your space IQ.

BQChttp://www.allasiabqc

For all those who love the brain teasing quizzes, this wonder site offers a number of links to put your brain into action along with some really cool stuff. Calculate the nutritive value of your food at Nutri-doc, on the BNC nutri meter or consult the rater to know whether you are over or underweight. Quiz-o-mania is an interesting quiz series.The BQC offline tells you how to participate in the small screen shows.For quiz addicts its like a dream come true.

Kids on the Web



http://www.brookes.ac.uk/rms/kidsontheweb/

Kids on the Web is a site promoted by Oxford Brookes University to educate and inform children about the Internet. By spending time on this site you will learn about the Web, be better informed about the links and also will be able to surf on your own. The university also invites children from the region to come to Brookes for Web training. The site also provides links such as All about Internet, wicked websites,Tell cyber, cyber quiz. Hey children, this is fun.

http://www.kidsplanet.com

At Kids' Planet.com you can get cool stuff that can also help save the environment. The site provides education in an interesting package. The other links are Get the facts, teachers table, wild games web of life, world wide wolves, defend it, colour your world and cool stuff. The site is very creatively designed with its background sounds of animals. The site claims to be dedicated to the protection of all wild animals and plants in their natural communities.This Amercian site focuses its programmes on what scientists consider the most serious environmental threats to the planet.

— Gaurav Sood