Websites to Explore

Explore these and other sites to learn about topics related to Marco Polo's journey.

China Vista

Take a virtual tour of the Forbidden City and a virtual walk along the Great Wall, as well as visiting other exciting places in China.

Chinese Astrology

Are you a Rat or a Rooster? Learn more about your sign's qualities and read this year's forecast.

Empires Past

Study at the library of ancient civilizations, then play an interactive game that takes you through ancient cities and introduces you to foreign cultures.

Foreign Languages

Select any of 70 languages to learn basic words. Audio clips teach you how the words are supposed to sound.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Find amazing art and artifacts inside the Collections of the Met, from Ancient Near Eastern Art, Asian Art, Islamic Art, and more.

Online Chinese

Click on "Get A Chinese Name" to convert your English name to Chinese.

National Geographic

Here you can find other countries, cultures, and worlds, as well as maps and articles about animals. Visit their special kids' site too.

Two Sites About Tigers

At the Tiger Information Center, you can learn about tiger biology, behavior, and habitat as well as what you can do to help tigers in trouble. Visit the World Wildlife Fund's special tiger page to learn about how these magnificant animals live, hunt, and mate. In WWF's kids section you'll find cool animal quizzes and games, including a "make a paper tiger" project.

The World Wildlife Fund's Just for Kids Site

Visit the "Animal Pages" to find out everything you ever wanted to know about elephants, tigers, rhinos, and more.