| About Afghanistan [ Kids ] - Brief description of the country and its food. http://www.maine.com/users/craig/afghan/afghanis.htm |
| Afghan Network Interactive [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - An excellent source of information about Afghanistan such as geography, flags, and maps. http://www.afghan-network.net/ |
| Afghanistan [ Kids/Teens ] - Learn about this country's role in the rivalry between the two superpowers. http://www.pwc.k12.nf.ca/coldwar/plain/afghanistan.html |
| Afghanistan - A Country Study [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Overview of life, history, and culture by the US Library of Congress. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/aftoc.html |
| Afghanistan - Surviving in the Mountains [ Kids/Teens ] - Find captivating images of the people and places of this country and learn a little about life in the mountains. http://foto8.com/issue02/afghan1.html |
| Afghanistan for Kids [ Kids/Teens ] - See what Afghan people eat and wear, learn about their crafts, and read a story from the Middle East. http://www.public.asu.edu/~apnilsen/afghanistan4kids/index2.html |
| Afghanistan Online [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Offers information on the country's history, culture, geography, and politics. Also includes news, recipes, and biographies. http://www.afghan-web.com/ |
| Afghanistan: A Historical Timeline [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Provides a concise account of the nation's past, from the time it was conquered by Darius I of Babylonia to the current day. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/asia/afghanistan/timeline/intro.html |
| Afghanistan: Veiled in Fear [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - PBS special describes what it is like to live in modern-day Afghanistan. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/asia/july-dec96/afghan_background_10-9.html |
| Afghanpedia [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Provides detailed information about the land, its history, the people who inhabit it, and their way of life. http://www.sabawoon.com/afghanpedia/Afghanistan.shtm |
| CIA World Factbook: Afghanistan [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people. http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/af.html |
| Ethnic Groups of Afghanistan [ Kids/Teens ] - Get details on the Hazara, Pashtun, Uzbeks, and Turkmens of the country. http://www.afghan-network.net/Ethnic-Groups/ |
| Lonely Planet World Guide: Destination Afghanistan [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Tells how two decades of war have virtually destroyed what was once a backpacker's paradise. Includes information on the country's history and culture. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/middle_east/afghanistan/ |
| MSN Encarta: Afghanistan [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Introduces the land and its people. Includes information on the country's past, its current government, and the culture that prevails today. http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761569370/Afghanistan.html |
| Pashtun [ Kids/Teens ] - Learn about this cultural group found in Afghanistan and Pakistan. http://www.sabawoon.com/afghanpedia/People.Pashtun.shtm |
| Time for Kids: No Music, No TV [ Kids/Teens ] - Explores the changes the Taliban brought to this country when they first took control. (October 11, 1996) http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/magazines/story/0,6277,94545,00.html |
| Time for Kids: Tearing Down History in Afghanistan [ Kids/Teens ] - Describes the Taliban's efforts to destroy all religious statues in the country. (March 2, 2001) http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/news/story/0,6260,101038,00.html |
| Time for Kids: Why Afghanistan? [ Kids/Teens ] - Explores how this poor, drought-ridden country became the main target behind U.S. military strikes in retaliation for the Sept. 11 attacks. (September 18, 2001) http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/news/story/0,6260,175214,00.html |
| Understanding Afghanistan: Land in Crisis [ Kids/Teens ] - News, maps, photos, and other information on the country from National Geographic. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/landincrisis/ |
| WashingtonPost.com: The Road of Last Resort [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - An article by David Finkel about the plight of refugees who have abandoned their homes after 22 years of war and a drought. Photographs and slide show. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&node=world&contentId=A15359-2001Mar16 |