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BookPALSStoryline Online
www.boohpak.net/storyline
Your young readerscan watch books come to life. BookPAlS
featuresvideo files ofbeloved children's stories, narrated by
well-knovrnactorsand actresses.The stories,written by
authorslike PaniciaPolaccoand William Steig,include
follow-up activitiesto boost comprehension.
Children'sBooksOnline
www.chiWrensbooluonline.orylliWary.htm
Sendyour youngsterson a trip back in time. This site provides the text and illustrations of more than 2,000 antique
children'sbools. From PeterRabbirto Mother Goose,rhese
classicscan be read and enjoyed online. Bools are presented
in severallanguages.
Stories from the Web
www.stonesfromthaveb.org
When your youngstersfeel like writing, steer them here for
ideas.They can choosestory beginningswritten by famous
authors or write their own from scratch.They can also try
differenttypesof poetry-from letter poemsto limericlaand write book reviews.
Writing Activities for Early Writers
www.enchantedlearning,corn/essay/wnnng.shtml
This diversesite offers everything
from help with book repors
to ideas for creative-writing
projects. Writing activities
include going on space
KidsReads.com
www.hidsreads.com
Youngbook lovers will find conrests,
games,reviews,and trivia at this
info-packed site. From A Is
for Abigailby Lynne Cheney
to Znk by CherieBennett,
it spansan alphabet of
greatreadingideas.Plus,
you'll find tips on starting
and running a book club.
adventures,inventing a
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new Olympic sport, and
describingan imaginary pet.
Mathematics
Writing
International Kids' Space
www.hids-space.org
Would your children enjoy sharingtheir writing with youngstersaround the world? The Kids' Gallerl'contains original
storieson specifictopics, such as animals,people, and science.
Also featuredis the Story Train, a collaborativestory project.
Math Games
www.gamequaium.com/math.htm
If your children are looking for math activities, have them
visit the Gamequarium.It provides linlis to the basics,starting with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Online math tools, such as a kids' calculator,are also available.
Math Forum: Elementary School Student Center
www.mathforum.
com/sUdenr/ elem
Youryoungsterscan talk to other studens about math, pose
math questions, and try the problem of the week. Math
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for finding other math sites.
l{ational Library of Virtual Manipulatives for
Interactive Mathematics
www.mattr.usu.edu/nlvmlnavhliWary.html
Here's a gold mine of hands-on practice. Chooseactivities
by gradelevel or math topic. Hundreds of colorful puzzles,
games,and other manipulativesare available.
Science
Cool Sciencefor Curious Kids
www.hhmi.orglaokaence
Paytngattention to the world around us is the theme here.
Youryoungsterscan o<aminethe food they eat and the air
they breathe.A combination of online and olfline activities
will open their eyesand build their skills.
OLogy
www.olag.amnh.org
Whether your young scientists are
interestedin archaeology,marine
biology, or paleontology,OLory has
it all. The animated pagesare filled
with activities, information, and
online delights. Visit the Hall of Fame
to seewinning kids' projecs.
the three branchesof government,and elections.Each
section offers an interactive learning feature,such as qtizzes,
flash cards,word searches,and puzzles.
World Almanac for Kids
www.worldalmanacf
orhids.com
looking for information about
U.S. presidents?The world's
population?A timeline of U.S.
history?Your children will
find it at World Almanac.
The Ask the Editors section
givesthem a chanceto get
answersto things they're
curious about.
Virtuaf Field Trips
Youryoungsterscan visit these amazingplaces
without ever
leavinghome. Eachsite offers a tu.I'r;;;;f
its main
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attracdons.
Exploratorium: The lllluseum of Science,
Art
and Human perception rr*.optoriirium.edu
Head to this online museum for cunint Jibio
on
;igh.t,;unspors,and surfing. Hands_onu.riJri", involve
things, mind aid p.r""ptior, ,o.iety, a.ra
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culrure.
3d&i Design
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3d-i.oryldesign-landingj
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Imaginationswill run wild at this
interactive site. Kids can design a
watch, a logo, or a pod to o<plorethe oceanfloor. They can
also discoverand discussthe world of design-from clothes
to vehiclesand other machines.
SocialStudies
America's Story from America's Library
www.americasstory.com
America's Story lets children travel back in time and leam
about the country's past. They can meet famousAmericans,
including aftists, writers, scientists,inventors, athletes,
and entertainers.They'll also discoverAmerica's favorite
pastimesand hobbies.
Congressfor Kids
www.
congressJorkrk.na
Your children can test their govemmentknowledge at this
information-rich site. They'll leam about the Constitution,
H u b b fe Sit e www.hubblesite.
org
telescopeand view piciures takenin space.
Pur.t.
Orvisit the Fun and Gamesiection to makea
handheld
Hubble telescopeand an asteroid.
Nationaf 2oo www.nationalzoo.si.edu
Checkout this sire to leam about the animals
that live
ulS" ro9:.Tom grantpaadasto repdlesanJamphibians,
visitorswill find los ofphotos and actvities.
U.S. Capit ol www.
senate.
gwfo tour
%ft.fr: U..S.Capitol in Washington,D.C. This
muldmedia
tour includes panoramic views oTfamous
rooms, including
the SenateChamber.
Editor'sNotc Although theseWeb sites were current at the
time of publication, all are subject to changewithout notice.
We suggestthat you review eachsite to determine its appropriatenessfor your children.
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