The recent National Geographic - Roper 2002 Global Geographic Literacy Survey has shown us that only 36% of young American adults know which two countries are fighting over the region of Kashmir. And about 11% of polled Americans (ages 18 to 24) couldn't
You've visited the NASA Pathfinder site, you've seen all the latest photos from the Sojourner rover. Now you're ready for some fun. Inspired by the recent Pathfinder landing, I searched the Internet for some Mars fun (come make an alien) and games (join i
These multiplayer word games pit you not only against the clock but also against real live opponents. They are fun and educational — a perfect use of the communication power of the Internet. But all these games include chat, so please supervise your child
Mind Fun brings us two Java word games with chat.
The Java scrambled word game Tangleword is fast and addictive, and an all-time favorite at our house.
Word Zap (create as many words from a combination of letters as possible) requires a software download (and isn't always free), but rewards you with a wide range of playing options (some of which are free).
How many words can you make in three minutes out of the letters in the name "John Lennon"? How many do you think other people can find? Want to try? This live timed game is played across the Internet against other players.
Every week the Fake Out! vocabulary words are presented in three lists divided by grade level.
This is an addictive implementation of the classic word guessing game.
This monthly contest (with prizes) consists of five original vocabulary-building games.
I've always enjoyed word games and I have fond childhood memories of playing them with my parents. Now it is my turn to pass on my love of words to my kids, and board games aren't the only games in town anymore. Here is a sampling of Web word games that t