See also:

• Kids and Teens: People and Society: Holidays and Special Days: Burns Night  (9)
• Kids and Teens: People and Society: Holidays and Special Days: Guy Fawkes Day  (21)

Aspects of the Victorian book - [ Kids/Teens ] - Learn about the printing techniques, bindings, and wood engravings of books in the 19th century from the British Library's online exhibit.

BritainUSA - 4 Kids - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Official UK Government site for US kids to learn about Britain. Includes school stuff, history and geography, sports, things to do, picture gallery and quiz.

Bubblycrew - [ Kids/Teens ] - Created by teenagers in the United Kingdom who look after members of their family who are ill or need lots of help. Their site won an international award.

Centrepoint - [ Kids/Teens ] - Find out how this London, England center helps homeless youth. You can also play their virtual homelessness game to see how you would cope on the streets.

CIA World Factbook: United Kingdom - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people.

Conkers and Ghosts - [ Kids/Teens ] - Explore traditions, myths, and superstitions including a folklore calendar and seasonal holiday customs. From British online magazine Kids Ark.

Destination England: Culture - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Brief introduction to the way of life. From Lonely Planet.

Educhurch - [ Kids/Teens ] - Explore Christian churches and learn Christian beliefs and how they affect how people live their lives.

Explore Parliament - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Interactive site explains how British government functions and explores parliamentary history. Includes answers to common questions.

FactMonster: United Kingdom - [ Kids/Teens ] - Very basic information on the land, its people, history and government.

GridClub - [ Kids/Teens ] - Try some tests with the help of Sats Magic. Explore the world with the atlas and use Fact Gadget to help with your homework on this site from the UK Department for Education and Skills.

On the Line - United Kingdom Virtual Journey - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Provides a guide to the culture, history and daily life of the UK. Includes facts, figures and quotations.

United Kingdom Parliament - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Information on the House of Commons, the House of Lords and national parliamentary services.

United Kingdom Virtual Journey - [ Kids/Teens ] - Journey through the UK and learn about the nation's history, environment, arts, music, sports, daily life, and food.

Worldinformation.com: United Kingdom - [ Kids/Teens ] - Includes key facts, profile, visitors guide, news, and weather.

Youth Voice - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A grass-roots initiative aiming to empower young people with the global knowledge and skills to actively participate in making change. Based in North Tyneside.