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Are you 9–12 years old?
(If you're not, please don't read anymore.

If you are... we have 5 very
cool websites just for you!

There's tons of cool stuff just waiting for you to check out. We think you'll find yourself wrapped up in these great websites for awhile. The cool sites include stuff like the environment, understanding TV and advertising, great food choices and other things like dealing with real life issues that you or someone you know probably faces everyday.

Be sure to bookmark this page and use it as your launch pad to these great websites. We've include a brief description of each of the five Tween websites for you.

Check them out today!

Backyard Jungle

This cool multimedia site where you can learn about ecology and new ways to explore your own backyard. Science, games and a whole lot more!

Visit the
Backyard Jungle
website.

Don't Buy It

So you've got money to spend, but where and what should you be spending your money? This site shows you what advertising is all about and helps you become a smart consumer.

Go to the
Don't Buy It
website.

It's My Life

Whether you've got a crush or you're feeling insecure, this excellent site lets you share your feelings about the issues that affect you with other kids. Other kids share their stories too!

Visit the
It's My Life
website today.

Plastic Fork Diaries

Explore food, nutrition, athletic performance, culture significance and much more. It's all about the food you eat. What? Is food THAT important? We think you know the answer! :-)

Check it out, the
Plastic Fork Diaries
website.

News Flash Five

A news site about news and current events. Cool animated broadcasts offer a fresh way of receiving the news online. The site includes lots of cool things to do and help you understand how news can affect your life. Including National News, Sports, Arts and Tech, Science and World News.

Visit the
News Flash Five
website.