It has features such as MP of the month, political kid of the month, a guide to political parties and a guide to democracy. It also features online polls - 65 per cent of readers opposed the war on Iraq - a games and competition section and a school education zone to link in with the citizenship curriculum.
Future plans involve online chats with MPs. www.politicalkids.com
SHOUT ABOUT WASTE
Running from 3-7 November this year, Friends of the Earth's Shout About Waste week is designed to get young people aged 11 to 13 thinking about the environmental impact of an over-packaged, throwaway society and involve them in practical action. This free education pack contains information cards about waste, plus activity sheets to help come up with ideas for solving the rubbish problem.
Price: Free Available from: Friends of the Earth 0808 800 1111.
