Kids News
The latest edition of the Embassy Kids Newsletter is all about New England. It has lots of fun activities. You can still find the first and second editions of the newsletter here.
30 August 2007 After Facing Mobs 50 Years Ago, Nine Go Home to Honors As schools across America begin a new year, Little Rock’s largest high school is planning a 50-year reunion expected to attract presidents and poets. But all eyes will be on nine professionals in their mid-60s - the Little Rock Nine, the first blacks to attend all-white Central High School in 1957. Their enrollment sparked resistance and a constitutional crisis that would advance civil rights in America.
08 August 2007 Space Shuttle Endeavour Lifts Off!
30 July 2007 3,000 of U.S. Scouts Travel to UK for World Scout Jamboree
Did you know?
Some turkeys look forward to Thanksgiving Day!.
Kids living in Jamestown in 1607 ate breakfast from a breakfast bowl - just like you!
It is 400 years since the first English children made a home in America.
April 22 was Earth Day. You can find out more about the U.S. Government and the environment with these Earth Day links for kids.
It is possible to run a marathon in outer space!
Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Roosevelt shared a great friendship
Fun and Games
Learn about America by tackling these puzzles
Learn about America
Follow the links to U.S. Government web sites for kids
For Teachers
Sources of information for teachers in the U.K.
For Outreach to Schools
The U.S. Embassy Speaker Bureau offers schools the chance to hear from Americans first-hand on topics of interest.
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