Sail into the Big Harbour and you will be greeted by the friendly smile of Theodore Tugboat, who likes to make friends with everyone. Take the illustrated, interactive story link and read about one of Theodore's experiences in the Big Harbour. Be prepared to do more than read! Theodore needs your help in deciding what to do next for the story to continue. Follow the links to learn more about all of Theodore's floating friends and how the harbour works. You can even download a coloring book page. Toot, toot!

Take a trip through time and space to Earthlore Explorations: The Story of Our World. The graphics here are great, giving you a front-row view of some of the world's most incredible sites. Find out about the mystery of Pharoah Akhnaton's tomb, tour the glorious Gothic cathedrals of Europe, and wander around Ireland, the Emerald Isle, rich in history and contemporary wonders. Begin your own journey of discovery into mysteries, myths and cultural legacies from around the globe, and take part in this online investigation into our world's history. All you need is a Web browser, curiosity and a desire to learn. May the electronic road rise to meet you as you take your virtual trip to the four corners of the Earth, past and present!

For some eye-straining fun, go to the Optical Illusions collection. z Your optical orbs will send messages sure to confuse, amuse and amaze you. Take in tons of mind-bending images like the duck. Wait-it's a rabbit! It's both! Is the Mystic wheel moving? Is it 3D? How do they do that? Find out, and then stump a parent. Ask one to assemble the Devil's Fork (pictured here). That should keep someone busy for a while!

Be a 4Kids Detective!.

When you know the answers to these questions, go to 4Kids Detective!. Here are the questions:

• Who is the Necker Cube illusion named after?
  
• In the Irish flag, orange represents which culture?
  
• Who does Theodore love to watch the sunrise with?