Check out this great sight from Gordon Korman's fantastic Island
Series. Find out all about your favorite characters from
Shipwreck, Survival and Escape.
http://www.scholastic.com/titles/island/books.htm
Scholastic has great information about some of my favorite
authors. Remember No David! by David Shannon? Well you can find
out all about him through the Scholastic website. Just type in
your favorite author's name and click!! Find out about all your
favorites.
http://www.scholastic.com/titles/authors/index.htm
Gamequarium is a portal to hundreds - thousands - maybe even
millions of free, online learning games and activities for Pre-
School through Grade 6. You gotta see this one!
http://www.gamequarium.com/
The Lemony Snicket home page. Find out about one of the hottest
book series for kids - A Series of Unfortunate Events. CHECK OUT
THE MOVIE PART!! Jim Carey is starring as Count Olaf in the
movie. It's out on DVD. The movie is based on the first 3 books
and there are some differences but it's still a
good movie. If you saw the movie why not go ahead and the read
the books. There's so much more to the books!! You'll love them.
http://www.lemonysnicket.com
A great website to check out if you are interested in Geronimo
Stilton. Meet all the characters from the books. The books were
originally written in Italian! If you go the official Geronimo
Stilton website, it's all written in Italian. I can't read it but
it's fun to look at. I gave you a link to the site done in
English. You should be able to read that one.
http://www.scholastic.com/titles/geronimostilton/index.htm
Between the Lions - Get Wild About Reading. This site is based on
the PBS program and offers some great activities for kids.
http://www.pbskids.org/lions/
Get Ready to Read! This site offers some great resources for
preschool age children. Includes reading resources and learning
activities great for kids, parents and teachers.
http://www.getreadytoread.org/
This is the official webpage of Douglass Elementary school. Check
it out.
http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/doug/site/default.asp
Oh No!! It's Captain Underpants!!
http://www.scholastic.com/captainunderpants/
Interested in Volcanoes? This is a great site.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forcesofnature/interactive/index.html?section=v
This is a great resource for those of you who are interested in
Natural Disasters.
http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/00758/en/disaster/volcano.html
Really into tornadoes? Check this out. While you're there, look
at the hurricanes, too. There are some pictures of Hurricanes
Andrew and Hugo.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forcesofnature/interactive/index.html?
Curious George is so cute and this resource outlines how to set
up and run hands-on "Curiosity Centers" where children can
explore earth science topics, making their own discoveries about
sand, water, soil, wind, and recycling. The how-to includes a
simple materials lists, learning goals, leader notes, and
tips for success.
http://pbskids.org/curiousgeorge/parentsteachers/activities/
Play fun games and watch videos of Olivia, Dora, Wonder Pets or
any of the great shows on Nick.
Nick Jrs.
Tumble Books - free Ebooks!
http://www.portlandlibrary.com/kidsplace/tumblebooks.htm
The NC Kids page.
http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/kidspg/?1810Nav=|&NodeID=182