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| TallMania_Web_Directory Web directory designed for and developed by students, 11-15 years old. |
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| Top_20_Kids Links to fun stuff, games, books, stories, homework help and crafts. |
| Virtual_Middle_School_Library Directory provides links to resources for students. |
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| World_Wide_School Large collection of online texts and classic works grouped by topic. Also features free online courses. |
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| Why_Do_I_Fight_With_My_Parents_So_Much? Short article explains why teens who are developing their own identities may find themselves at odds with their parents so often. |
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| Children_of_Bangalore A collection of writings from children of Sophia High School, Bangalore, India. |
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Chris Siarkiewicz"); if ((month == 2) && (date == 16)) document.write("Happy Birthday! Stephanie Siarkiewicz"); if ((month == 2) && (date == 17)) document.write("St. Patrick's Day"); // April if ((month == 3) && (date == 1)) document.write("April Fools' Day"); if ((month == 3) && (date == 8)) document.write("Buddha born"); if ((month == 3) && (date == 16) && (day == 1)) document.write("Income Tax Day (USA) "); if ((month == 3) && (date == 19)) document.write("Happy Birthday! 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