Fun Stuff
Books
Hey guys! Looking for something good to read? Click on these two websites that recommend books for boys:
This website gives an interactive lookat different books, reviews, and authors. It gives a preview of each book to let you think on. They have information on the stories and reviews. They also talk about and list books in series. This site contains games and trivia for you to play.
Sports
Sports Illustrated for Kids- This site is good for kids to get their updates on all of the major sports. It is easy to understand and easy to browse through. It contains the latest news on football, hockey, basketball, and more. This site also contains games for you to play.
Sport Science@the Exploratorium- This is a good site for kids to learn the relationship between science and daily life. It contains scientific information for kids about everything from sports to animals to food.
Games
Games and Online Fun (great sites selected by the American Library Association)
Home Schooling
Science
The Exploratorium (Big hands-on museum in San Francisco)
Animals from A to Z- Animals A to Z contains information on all types of animals. some of the different animals contain sound clips and video clips. Each animal contains information on their description, habitat, diet, life cycle, and adaptations and much more.
Kid's Planet-Kid's Planet has pictures and descriptive information about each animal. It is easy to browse around in this website. There are games that are fun. It also has ways for you to interact with your surrounding environment.
Science New for Kids- ScienceNews for Kids gives excellent information on all forms of science. ti has animals, chemistry, computers, anatomy, physics, plants, space, weather, andmore. Each topic has the latest news and information. There are also games, puzzles, and labs on this site.
Learning to Read/Books
- Learn to Read (Easy readers that you read online)
-BookFlix (use if you are in the library)
The wonderful picture book based videos will be loved by moms and kids. You can read or listen to books.
-BookFlix (use if you are at home or not in the library) -see above for description.
Reference
World History
Secrets of the Lost Empires: Medieval Seige- This site contains good information on medieval life and society. It contains a game that involves thinking and skills. Overall this is a good website on medieval times.
Cultures of the World
Countries- This site gives an interactive look at all countries. Each country is full of information of all types. It conatins each country's flag and government. It also has the different foods, facts, and pictures.
Politics and Government
FirstGov for Kids-This site takes kids through every aspect of government in easy steps for your child. It goes through simple to understand steps to teach kids the relation of government and daily life. It has arts to careers, health to music, space to safety, and much more. Everything is explained out simply.
Ben Franklin Portal-This site directs you to educational info about Ben Franklin, his writings, and proverbs.