This is a great way to explore our planet. The Map Viewer lets you zoom in on any part of the world. National SchoolNet Atlas Learn about Canadian society, history, geography and more with maps. You can view maps from the Atlas of Canadian Communities, and the National Atlas of Canada, read facts about Canada, and find out more about a place from its name, and even create a map of your own. Mapmaker, Mapmaker, Make Me a Map Find out about maps and how they're made.
Archives Look at all sorts of pictures of volcanoes.
VolcanoWorld This NASA project provides information about volcanoes for school kids and visitors to volcanoes in the United States. Here you'll find reports and pictures of the latest eruptions, photos of volcanoes, a virtual field trip to Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, an Ask the Volcanologist page, and lots more. Smithsonian Gem and Mineral Collection Visit the Gem and Mineral Collection at the Smithsonian. There are lots of pictures of gems and minerals accompanied by brief descriptions. You'll find neat samples of crystals, as well as beautiful jewelry and sculptures.