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Age Range: 2 and up Unquestionably, to be a kid is the most exciting thing to be. With a foreword by Martin and Chris Kratt, creators of the PBS series Kratts' Creatures and Zoboomafoo, To Be a Kid presents the best parts of growing up.

What foods should you eat to help your body function at its best? When you consider the wide range of nutrients the human body needs to grow and be healthy, it may not be surprising that three-fourths of the U.S. population does not meet daily recommended dietary allowances. Here, learn about these key nutrients and the foods that provide them.

NOVA. "Nutrients Your Body Needs." Accessed March 25, 2013. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/nutrients-body-needs.html Grade Level: 4 and up Description: This is an interactive website that looks into how carbs, protein, fiber, and more help our body and what they do when digested.

PBS. "D4K: Nutrition." Accessed March 26, 2013. http://unctv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/idptv11.sci.life.reg.d4knut/nutrition/ Grade Level: 4-6 Description: This video segment from IdahoPTV's D4K demonstrates the path food takes in our body in order for us to absorb nutrients. The functions of the 6 nutrients of protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals and water are described with examples of each nutrient.

In this interactive game from WGBH, players learn about sustainable practices by growing crops, protecting them against unforeseen problems, and determining how best to conserve resources.

PBS. "Nutrition." Accessed March 26, 2013. http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/c4fbeb5a-6520-42a0-acaf-09a61fd9ca26/nutrition/ Age Level: PreK-12 Description: This series of videos provides tips on healthing eating and proper nutritional strategies. Learn about kid friendly pizzas, fruits and veggies, balanced nutrition and healthy calories.

A web-only series featuring original characters and humorous stories that entertain and educate families about the importance of good nutrition, a balanced diet and physical activity.

This website documents one of the most important and influential inventions of our time: the telephone. The website tracks the history of the telephone, from its invention to how it is used today through an interactive timeline, discusses those people and events that made the invention of the telephone possible, and offers teacher's fun and exciting activities to include in their lessons.