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Galileo Galilei was born February 15, 1564. He was the first to use a telescope to look at the night sky. Learn about inventions that help us understand the universe better.

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Fermilab For Students - Fermilab is home to the world's most powerful accelerator, the Tevatron. Learn how scientists use Fermilab's resources to explore the most basic particles and forces of nature.

Science Facts - Get the answers to life's most interesting questions through scientific inquiry; it will introduce you to the Library of Congress' rich collections in science and technology.

Walk Through Time - Provides information on ancient calendars, early clocks, revolution in timekeeping, the "Atomic Age" and more.

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Other Resources

Albert Einstein: Image and Impact - Read about the life of the man behind the theory of relativity.

Amusement Park Physics - Design your own roller coaster, and along the way they will learn a thing or two about the laws of gravity, pendulums, and kinetic energy. Along with explanatory essays, this resource contains interactive graphics and a glossary of terms.

Discovery of the Electron - One hundred years ago, amidst glowing glass tubes and the hum of electricity, the British physicist J.J. Thomson was venturing into the interior of the atom.

EurekAlert! Science News and Resources for Kids - The EurekAlert! Science for Kids Portal is a central, online source for kid-friendly news and resources.

How Small is Small? - Play a game! Can you arrange these objects from smallest to biggest? (Requires Flash)

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