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Kid Safe Search Engines

Ask For Kids
Ask for Kids (formerly known as Ask Jeeves for Kids) is a fast, easy and kid-friendly way for kids to search online. Designed to be a fun destination site focused on learning and "edu-tainment".
http://www.askkids.com/

Cyber Sleuth Kids
An Internet search guide for the K-12 student. A searchable directory of web sites compiled by teachers.
http://cybersleuth-kids.com/

DibDabDoo.com
Ad free, non-commercial directory of web sites designed for child-safe searching.
http://www.dibdabdoo.com/

Fact Monster
Reference provider Information Please produces this site which provides facts and information oriented around the needs of children.
http://www.factmonster.com/

KidsClick!
Backed by librarians, KidsClick lists about 5,000 web sites in various categories.
http://www.kidsclick.org/

OneKey
OneKey uses a filtered search by Google to search the web. It also has a directory of web sites.
http://www.onekey.com/

TekMom's Search Tools for Students
All-in-one search page for kid search sites and research resources.
http://www.tekmom.com/search/

Yahooligans.com
Yahoo for kids, designed for ages 7 to 12. Sites are hand-picked to be appropriate for children. Yahooligans is the oldest major directory for children, launched in March 1996.
http://kids.yahoo.com/