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Adventure of Echo the Bat - Follow the story of Echo, the baby bat, as he learns to fly, catch insects, and "see" with his ears. How is that possible? It's called echolocation , and you'll learn all about it right along with furry Echo. A sudden storm separates Echo from his mom, but he remembers she told him something about a big cave down south, where bats meet up to spend the winter. Can he find his way there? Turns out he also has a special tag that allows his route to be tracked by satellite. If you have a 4.0 or better browser, you can become a scientist and track Echo on his journey to find Mom.
Aesop's Fables - Online Collection - All the fables you're looking for are here, and some are in Real Audio files, so you can listen to them as well as read them. There are also Grimm and Andersen fairy tales, as well as a very cool scrolling time line from 1000 B.C. to A.D. 1000, showing contemporary thinkers, religious leaders, and scientists.
American Girl.com - The official website of the American Girls. The American Girls Collection features six American girls of yesterday. Learn how they dressed, played and lived. You can also explore the American Girl Today collection and the Bitty Baby collection. There are also activities and games to enjoy on this site.
American Tall Tales - John Henry was a steel-drivin' man. Pecos Bill was raised by coyotes. Paul Bunyan had a blue ox named Babe. Are you familiar with these tall tales? If not, read the reports kids have written about them. They also created stamps to commemorate the stories.
Arthur - Arthur's web site features interactive activities to encourage reading, writing, and creativity.
BAB Books: On-Line Stories for Kids - This site has lots of online stories. One of our favorites is "When I Grow Up." One little boy dreams of the future, when he'll be a firefighter, a cowboy, or an astronaut. What would you like to be when you grow up? There are also links to other charming stories.
Baby-Sitters Club - The Baby-Sitters Club books are very popular. Who is your favorite character? Read profiles of all of them at this site. You can also enjoy learning some information about the author, Ann M. Martin, as well as find a complete checklist of all the books, their characters, and their plots. Did you miss any?
BBC - KS2 Revisewise - English - Can you solve the mystery of the missing jewelry? You'll have to read very carefully, then question the witnesses. Who is telling the truth and who is lying? Can you shed some light on the real thief? Other parts of this rollicking good fun site teach you how to write a great story, spell well, and more.
Berenstain Bears - Welcome to the Official Berenstain Bears Website! There's lots to do in Bear Country! Brother is on the soccer team and is teaching Cousin Fred some new moves. Sister is on her way over to Lizzy's house to play with her brand new Bearbie - CyberBearbie (she even comes with her own computer!). Papa is busy fishing for a great big salmon to bring home to Mama so she can make The Berenstain Bears' favorite dish - honey-cured salmon. There's lots for you to do in Bear Country too! Try the maze to Bigpaw's Lair - just make sure you don't wake him up! Sister's got a secret message for you - can you solve it? Take a tour of the Bears' Tree House from the cellar all the way up to Brother and Sister's room. Visit the library or take in a movie. Send an e-mail to Mama, Papa, Sister or Brother (or the whole family). And don't forget to check out our brand new Berenstain Bears First Time Books and super-hot Berenstain Bears Big Chapter Books!
Bibliomania - Free education library that contains hundreds of works of classic fiction, short stories, drama and poetry and dictionaries, research and religious texts. Includes the works of Shakespeare and James Joyce.
Big Busy House at HarperCollins - This Web site gives you the latest news from this publisher of children's books. Read how classics such as 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' were developed. There's a lot at this site, including games, activities, and news on upcoming titles. Don't miss the links to the home pages of beloved authors, such as Jean Craighead George ( 'My Side of the Mountain' and many more) and Eric Carle ('The Very Hungry Caterpillar' and many more).
Book Adventure - Lots of kids like to read books because it's fun. Other kids need a little incentive to read. A free reading club-with prizes!-might be a good summer activity for families. Here's the deal. Your child registers a user name and picks a password. Giving a parent's e-mail address at the time of registration is an option, but you can always go back and add it in later. Your child then goes into the Facemaker section to create a silly face to adorn her new reading "account." After that, use the Book Finder section to select some books to read. Choose grade, reading level, and preferred types of books to generate a reading list. There are over 3,000 books in the database; many have one-sentence annotations, too. Print it out, take the resulting list to the library, and grab some books! After your child has read them, she can log on to her account at Book Adventure and try a short multiple-choice quiz on each book. If she doesn't do well at first, she can go back to the book to check out the answers, then take the quiz again. But beware, she can take each quiz only twice. She will rack up points for each correct answer. Points may be traded for prizes, which range from "instant win" printable things (like bookmarks), to gift certificates at Barnes & Noble bookstores. Other prizes include movie passes, a free game of miniature golf, and even shoe discounts at Kmart, among other things. Parental permission is required before these gift certificates are sent to kids, that's why the parent's e-mail address is needed. I signed up, took a quick quiz on a familiar book, and won a quick 100 points. That was good enough to allow me to print out a very cool paper airplane. But if I want the $5 Barnes & Noble certificate, I'll need a total of 1,500 points. Oh, and I have to be in kindergarten through eighth grade!
BookHive: Your Guide to Children's Literature & Books - BookHive was created by librarians at the Public Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. You'll discover age-level-recommended books for ages birth through age 12. Or, choose a category like Mystery, Folklore, or Biography and you'll get brief reviews and pictures of the book covers.
BookSpot feature - Children's Books from Alcott to Seuss - Just about anything you'd like to know about great books for children is at this site. It has information on all the award winners and the recommended-reading listees. Look for this surefire reading material on your next trip to the library. But this particular page is just a feature on kids' books. For everything else, take the link to the BookSpot main page for general book reviews, best-seller lists, book club discussion groups (some are online!), and much more.
BookWire Electronic Children's Books Index - Many full-text online children's books are collected at this Web resource, including Mark Twain's stories and Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales.
Bungalo Books Headquarters - Have Some Fun! - Color a picture, connect the dots, read a story, send a card to a friend, and take a drawing lesson from John Bianchi.
Candlelight Stories - Children's Stories - Storybooks right on the Web! The illustrations are beautifully done by the author of this site. It's amazing how kids can learn to use the mouse when they are reading these stories. Try "Sally Saves Christmas" for a look at what happens when a little girl travels on a moonbeam. As you look at each page, try asking your little brother or sister what will happen next--will Sally decide to follow the Moon Queen? You can also get your own stories published on this site. If you have the right media, you can hear many of these stories read out loud.
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site - Sometimes it's fun to learn about a topic by reading a story about it rather than slogging through a regular textbook. For example, there is something called "historical fiction." Here's how it works. Instead of reading about, for example, the Revolutionary War in a fact-after-fact, date-after-date history book, you can read a novel written about that time period. By following the story of the characters and how they interact with events and their environment, you can really learn a lot about the time period at hand. This Web site lists stories on historical periods, themes, topics, and lots more. An added bonus for teachers: activities and discussion questions are suggested for many titles.
Children's Literature Web Guide - Here you will find online children's stories, information about authors and illustrators, children's book awards, and lots of lists.
Children's Storybooks Online - Explore these stories with your little prereaders, who will be delighted by the busy animations, charmed by the animal noises, and enchanted by the tales themselves. There are stories for older kids too.
Christmas Stories - It's the night before Christmas, and you need some new holiday stories. Here's a collection in the St. Nick of time! You'll find the complete text of L. Frank Baum's "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus", as well as lesser-known tales from European and other cultural traditions.
Cinderella Project - You may have seen Disney's animated story of Cinderella, but do you know that there are lots of other pictures and stories about her? Here is a collection of 12 different versions of the story, some with illustrations. She's really an old lady: the earliest version here is dated 1729! From here you can also explore variations on Little Red Riding Hood, too.
Classics for Young People - Many books your parents read as kids are collected at this site; some of the ones they may remember include the Wizard of Oz books, 'The Wind in the Willows', and ' Treasure Island'. You'll also find the Anne of Green Gables stories and 'Alice in Wonderland'. Maybe you can read these books to your parents just before you tuck them in for their naps!
Cyber-Seuss - Welcome to the world of "the great glorious and gandorious...Dr. Seuss!" You remember him as the author of 'The Cat in the Hat', 'The Grinch Who Stole Christmas', ' Green Eggs and Ham', 'Fox in Sox', and ' Yertle the Turtle'. See a photo of the author, read quotes from him, and visit Dartmouth, where Ted (Dr. Seuss) went to college. Admire the collection of Seuss images, and if you still want to read more, peruse the list of Dr. Seuss books in print.
Cyberstories - This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest Junior competition. It's a magazine that is "for kids, by kids." The stories change with each issue. The summer 1999 copy includes the third-prize winner of the world's messiest room contest, a preview of the new primate center at the Philadelphia Zoo, and tips on how to win a ThinkQuest contest. There are also poems, stories, and jokes.
Dictionary of Phrase and Fable - Are you forever forgetting the Riddle of the Sphinx? Want to know who Apollo was? Can't wait to find out what the Seven Wonders of the ancient and medieval worlds were? The current edition of this classic book is one of Net-mom's favorites, but you have to get the latest edition at the store. The 1894 edition is online and searchable.
Disney Books - Read a Story - Everyone knows Disney makes terrific movies. Did you know they also publish books? Some of them are online here. Currently, some of the titles you can read are Aladdin, Toy Story, A Bug's Life, The Lion King, 101 Dalmatians, Mulan, Pocahontas, and more.
Fabler Fox's Reading Room - Fabler Fox has seen many things Under the Big Blue Sky. Best yet, he can really spin a story! Everyone in the meadow wants to hear them, and you can too. Read about Buster the Robin, Eeny-Miney the Mole, Kyoko Peacock, and more. Just bring him a blueberry muffin, stretch out on the comfortable grass, and enjoy!
Giraffe Project - Giraffes are really special. They are so tall, they can see just a little bit farther ahead than everyone else. Some people are sort of like giraffes, too. Some of them see problems in the world. What do they do? They "stick their necks out" and try to find solutions. They become heroes and the world becomes a better place. Read stories about some of these "giraffes" who have made a difference in helping other people, the environment, and animals. Maybe you'll be inspired to become a giraffe yourself! These folks can help.
Golden Books Ramblin' Road Trip - Rev up your engines! You're headed for a great adventure. Pick your vehicle to begin your fantastic voyage. You'll visit faraway lands with Prince Know It All, have a picnic with a bunch of hungry pigs, be a pinch hitter for the Orange Blossoms, and rescue Hippo from a horrible case of the hiccups. And that's just the beginning!
Goosebumps - Are you a fan of R.L. Stine? His Goosebumps series is the subject of this home page. Follow creepy links that lead you to Stine's biography, his photo, and the transcript of an online Halloween chat with Stine. Also read a ghoulish chapter from recent books in his series. Did you know you can get Goosebumps from TV? A link includes synopses of the TV episodes, identifying the featured book. Did you hear a noise? We're sure we heard something...did it come from the Field of Screams?
H.C. Andersen - Hans Christian Andersen ) was a "Great Dane." No, he wasn't a dog! He often didn't attend school, and he left home at the young age of 14. He tried a lot of careers, but nothing clicked for him until he recognized that his imagination was his best quality. Later, he wrote some of the most delightful children's stories of all time (and you thought that Disney wrote The Little Mermaid ). Check out this page; how many of his more than 160 fairy tales do you know?
How a Book Is Made - These pages give you an inside look at how a book is published. Illustrations from Aliki's book, 'How a Book Is Made', help to tell the story. Cats pose variously as a book's illustrator, author, and editor, as well as workers in production, advertising, and sales. They show the steps involved in the writing and publishing of a book. You can also see how a pop-up book is made in other areas of this site.
How Can You Go to Bed with an Elephant in Your Head? - This 30-page rhymed story is about a kid who has a dream about getting stuck on a log in a river. The reindeer, monkeys, cow, Tasmanian devil (it looks like a devil with horns, not the animal by that name--don't be fooled), and an angel (whose wings get stuck in the trees) can't help. An elephant happens by; then goes off to get all of its friends. The boy dreams he is rescued, but we won't spoil the surprise. The elephant asks the boy for a favor: to help spread the word about people killing elephants for their ivory. The boy wrote this book to tell everyone that we should share the Earth with the elephants.
How to Tell the Birds from the Flowers - Think you know the difference between a bird and a flower? Can you spot a crow among the crocus? Can you tell a tern from a turnip? How about a clover from a plover? These clever pictures are taken from a book originally published in 1907, and although they may not fool you, they are fun to read!
Ika Interactive Stories for Children - Come and save the Wacky Planets. Be quick there is no time to loose, or read one of the other stories.
IPL Story Hour - Bored? Parents not telling you any good stories these days? Just want to read something new? Point your browser towards the IPL (Internet Public Library) Story Hour. Many traditional stories are available, as well as newer ones. Some are illustrated by kids, too!
IPL Youth Division - Meet your favorite authors, explore math and science with Dr. Internet, read a story, or find out more about your favorite subjects.
Irish Literature, Mythology, Folklore, and Drama - With the current interest in Celtic music and dance, it should be clear that there's more to Irish mythology than leprechauns. This site collects stories about Irish saints, fairy and folk tales, and classic works of lore and legend. There are even Irish blessings, recipes, and language lessons.
Jack and the Beanstalk/Jack the Giant-Killer Project - Compare beanstalks, giants, treasures, and of course, Jacks in six different versions of the beloved story. The earliest is 1820 and the last was before 1919. You can view the illustrations and the actual pages of these antique children's books. Which version do you like the best?
Jan Brett's Home Page - Jan Brett illustrates the most magical picture books, giving us a window into her fairy-tale world of big rumbley bears, little apple-cheeked girls, and cunning pen and brush work. Her Web site gives some details about how she tackles a new project. For example, before starting on the illustrations for the beloved poem "The Owl and the Pussycat," Brett visited the Caribbean Island of Martinique to get some ideas for landscapes, boats, island colors, and other items. You can download a current calendar and some screen wallpaper, and explore links connected with her many books.
John Deere Kids - Around the farm you have to be very careful, and Ready the Rooster will show you that sometimes it's OK "to be a little chicken." Don't ask for a ride on a tractor, watch out around large animals, and keep away from farm chemicals. Also, that big pile of grain looks fun to play in, but it's not--you could suffocate! See how many of the safety rules you already know and which ones are new to you. There's also a fun story called Johnny Tractor and his Pals (Dicky Disk, Henry Harrow, and Perry Plow, among others). It explains what each type of machinery does and how they must all work together to get the job done.
Johnny Appleseed Homepage - His name was John Chapman, but you probably know him better as Johnny Appleseed. Sometime in the early nineteenth century, Chapman decided his life's mission was to travel through the wilderness on foot and plant apple seeds wherever he went. He hoarded seeds gleaned from cider mills, and soon the countryside bloomed with his efforts. No one knows very much about him, but recently the U.S. Postal Service honored him with a postage stamp. You can find out more about this legendary American figure here.
Junie B. Jones - Hello! Hello! Welcome to my own personal Web site! There are lots of fun things to do while you are visiting my pages. My funnest page is called Activities! It has jokes and puzzles and arts and crafts. I love that kind of stuff!
Kids Books - Do you need help selecting a children's book? Looking for a specific age, type of reader, type of book or a gift? How about a book with a particular child's name in it? Or by a certain author or illustrator. Chances are, you can find it here. This is a great site for finding good books for kids!
Kids Mysteries - Do you like collecting clues to solve a mystery? If you do, you'll love this site! Mysteries are in abundance here; each one should take you three to five minutes to complete. Every month you'll find contests too, as well as magic tricks and other goodies. Mysteries are a ton of fun, but did you know they also teach you critical thinking skills?
Kids' Corner - View online slide shows of the classic Beatrix Potter book, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", and listen as it is read to you. Some of the other stories at this site include the beautifully illustrated "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin" and "The Story of Miss Moppet", and you'll find "Cecil Parsley's Nursery Rhymes ", also illustrated by Potter.
Kids@Random: A Site for Young Readers - If you've read a book by Dr. Seuss, Judy Blume, or Richard Scarry, then you have read a book published by Random House. Same deal if you've picked up a Star Wars book, or one about Arthur, the Berenstain Bears, or Babar the elephant. At this site you can read book reviews written by kids, and use a neat book finder database to find the perfect book for your age group! But the real gem at this site is Seussville, with its many games and contests.
Lit Cafe - Need a quick guide to biographies of leading thinkers throughout the ages? Want some spelling hints or a grammar refresher? Maybe you'd like an overview of William Shakespeare and his works. Try the "adventure" game that allows you to try and publish your own book. This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest competition.
Magic Tree House - One summer day in Frog Creek, Pennsylvania, a mysterious tree house appears in the woods. Eight-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister, Annie, climb into the tree house and find it is filled with books! They soon discover that the tree house is magic and can take them to the places in the books. All they have to do is to point to the picture and wish to go there. Join Jack and Annie as the Magic Tree House whirls them through time!
Mother Goose Pages - Everyone loves these gentle rhymes of childhood. The rhymes are subdivided by subject, including animals, bedtime, folks and things they do, food, places to go, and weather and things around us. An alphabetical listing is available as well as a list of recommended books. The rhymes chosen are favorites of the collector and her children. This is a useful site for finding those elusive words you can't quite remember from a long-forgotten nursery rhyme.
Mother Goose Rebus Rhymes - Enchanted Learning Software - Beginning readers will love this charming site and its rebus retellings of classic nursery rhymes. Pictures replace many of the words so that even very young children can "read" along.
Mozart's Magical Musical Life - What if your parents named you Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophillus Amadeus Mozart? Can you imagine writing that on the top of your paper in school? This great story, complete with audio clips, tells about "Wolfie," or Mozart as we know him today. Wolfie had a sister named Nannerl and a dog named Bimperl. He also had a tremendous talent for music and a father who realized that his son was a genius. Is there a genius in your family?
Mystery - What is a mystery? Did you know there are different kinds of mysteries? They include hard-boiled detective mysteries and those by amateur sleuths, among others. At this site there are story starters to help you create your own mysterious stories as well as several completed ones you can try and solve. This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest Junior competition.
Nancy Drew - Nancy Drew always seems to be able to figure out even the most puzzling mysteries. At her official site, you can help her solve some interactive cases, play an online adventure game, and find out about her latest books. There are also lesson plans for teachers and a look at Nancy through the decades. She's only aged two years--from 16 to 18--since 1930, and over that time she has solved 350 mysteries!
Neverending Tale - Help kids and "young at heart" adults add to the stories here. Maybe you'd like to choose your own path through the 6,000 pages of The Haunted Castle. Or maybe the Space Station Delta story (1,000 pages) is more to your liking. Just start reading a story, and when you get to the bottom of the page you'll find a number of choices about what to do next. You can follow a path someone else has written, or you can easily add your own series of choices. The site is monitored for appropriate family content. One thing is for sure--there are two words you'll never find in any of these stories: The End.
NWF's Ranger Rick - The National Wildlife Federation has a magazine for kids that's about nature, wildlife, and wilderness, and some of it is online. You can sample activities from past issues, such as making a detergent bottle bird feeder, or check articles like the Cool Tour through a virtual wetland.
OWLkids Online - These Canadian kids' magazines have online versions full of stories, jokes, puzzles, crafts, and of course, links! Kids ages eight and up will love Wired OWL, while younger kids should try Chickadee Net. The Cybersurfer section in Wired OWL has a nice overview of the culture of the Net. There's also a new parenting section of this entertaining and educational resource.
Oz Encyclopedia - Jump on this page and prepare to be swept away by a Kansas twister and totally immersed in Oziana. Piglet Press has gone way beyond the call of duty in promoting their small collection of Oz audiotapes by putting together a most thorough collection of pictures, descriptions, and notes to L. Frank Baum's beloved series of books. There are pages devoted to each and every Baum book as well as material on those done by Ruth Plumly Thompson and other successors. Look up specific characters, places, and things from the first 14 books via the 878-page Encyclopedia Oziana, reference the movies (several have been made), get details about Baum himself, and find out about two different international Oz Clubs. There are also sample sound files from the Piglet tapes, sections on Baum's songs and short stories, and a bibliography. To exit from the page, just click your heels together and say, "There's no place like home..."
Parents and Children Together Online - Parents and Children Together Online. The ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication is dedicated to providing educational materials, services, and coursework to everyone interested in reading, English, writing, and the language arts. Let us guide you to the resources you need to help your children and students become effective learners.
Paul Bunyan Trail - In Minnesota, there's an abandoned railroad line that's been made into a 100-mile trail for hikers and bikers. It's named after Paul Bunyan, a legendary figure closely associated with this part of America. Seems Paul and his blue ox chased each other around so much, they created the "land of 10,000 lakes" with their footprints! There's a nicely illustrated version of the story here, where you can learn about Paul's birth (it took five storks to deliver him to his parents), his first week of life (by the end of it he was wearing his father's clothes), and the rest of his amazing life in the great north woods.
Pegasus' Paradise - A lot of these ancient heroes and mythological beasts have really strange names: Bellerophon, Daedalus, Odysseus--how do you pronounce them? This ThinkQuest Junior site, created by kids, solves that problem. Not only can you look up animals, heroes, villains, and gods and find out all about them, but you can also hear their names pronounced! There's also a neat game that asks you to match the Greek gods with the names of their Roman counterparts.
Poets' Corner - A diverse collection containing thousands of online works from several hundred poets. Works range from medeival times to the early 20th century. Indexed for ease of use. Updated frequently.
Publisher's Weekly Children's Bestseller List - What are kids reading today? Now Publisher's Weekly puts its Children's Bestsellers List on the Net. For Picture Book, Fiction, Paperback Series, and Nonfiction, you'll get the week's top ten sellers, including the title, author, publisher, price, and ISBN number.
Raccoons from Mars - They're atomic-powered robotic raccoons from Mars, and they're aiming for Earth! This wacky science fiction tale comes from the Mount Arlington Public Library. They say, "The following files were found on three sets of stone disks in the supply room of the Mount Arlington Library at the bottom of a box that held issues of National Geographic from the year 1939. The symbols chiseled into their surfaces suggest that they date from the year 4500 B.C. A local artisan managed to manufacture a stone SCSI cable and a rather lovely disk drive made of silver filigree. We were able to read the disks' contents. We remain baffled. Dare we say, at sea." Remember: "If you can read this, you're too close!"
Reed Interactive's Online Projects - On this page, you'll find creation stories and traditional wisdom as told by schoolchildren from around the world. Included are animal legends, creation stories, tales about the environment, and other stories. Stories have been submitted by children from Australia, Iceland, Canada, Alaska, and Israel.
Scholastic Inc. - The Magic School Bus series, the Harry Potter series, Goosebumps, even 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' -- all of these books are published by Scholastic. At this site you can play games inspired by these books and find out which series will be releasing new titles soon. Teachers will like the lesson plan and activity ideas, and families will enjoy the feature articles.
Series Books - Here's information about a ton of series books and children's mysteries. Featured series for girls include American Girls, Babysitter's Club, Nancy Drew, Trixie Belden, Judy Bolton, and the Dana Girls. Take the link to the Boys' Series page for the Hardy Boys, Encyclopedia Brown, and The Boxcar Children.
SignWriting Children's Stories Series - The SignWriting Children's Stories Series is an exciting new collection of colorful booklets written in American Sign Language. Well known stories come alive on the page with colorful illustrations and SignWriting symbols showing the movements of ASL.
Stone Soup Magazine - is a well-known magazine of stories, poems, and artwork by kids, for kids. Here at their home page, you can peek at a sample issue, plus read some online stories and poems. Maybe you'll be able to send them some of your own work. There is nothing like seeing your name in print, next to something you wrote, whether it's printed in a magazine, a book, or on the Net!
Stories and Fairy Tales Theme Page - If you're looking for some stories to scare your friends as you sit around the campfire, try here. Other tales include fairy tales, Native American legends, and folklore from other countries. There are also many spiritual teaching stories, including some from the Bible as well as the Sufi tradition, among others.
StoryQuest - Make your way inside the stone castle and begin with some funny Mad-Libs. That's where you supply a few words and a story is written for you. Looking for the perfect book to read? Check the book reviews and the selected booklists. There are also links to popular authors' Web pages and hints on both writing and proofreading stories. This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest competition.
Terry the Tractor - Terry the Tractor starts out as a frame in a factory. Gradually he gets sprockets, an engine, and more parts until he emerges from the factory as a shiny new bulldozer. His new owner treats him roughly, and it looks like the scrap heap is going to be Terry's next home. But someone realizes there's still a lot of work left in Terry, if only the damage can be repaired. See what happens to this little dozer with the big heart.
The Amazing Adventure Series - Read Along Stories - Read along with these amazing adventure stories full of fun and imagination for all ages. You can also color pictures online, or print out coloring pages to color offline. There are also crafts and games for you to play.
The Definitive Laura Ingalls Wilder Pages - Whether you're a fan of the book or the television series, you need to visit this little house on the cyberprairie to find out everything about Laura Ingalls Wilder and her life. You'll be able to track her travels from the big woods to the prairie, chronicled in her book series about Ma, Pa, Mary, and, of course, herself. You can visit the Heritage Sites, which are now located in the places Wilder describes in her novels.
The Prince and I - The teenage prince lives in a beautiful castle, but there's a small problem. How can he be king someday if he can't read? He needs some friends to help him learn! Become a "Friend of the Prince" (it's free), and you can submit stories to be posted at this site. Some of them are very imaginative and funny. There's even a mission you can go on to explore the village (if you can--we got lost), make your way through the forest (we got lost there, too), find the missing prince, and give him a message. (Hint: Don't play the Shockwave version; play the regular version. Make a map. If you get lost, click on Help and watch for the hands on the screen. They will point you in the right direction. If you lose the Forward button and the hand says to go forward, just click where the button used to be.) This royal site is produced by the National Film Board of Canada.
Theodore Tugboat: Interactive Stories - Theodore Tugboat is the star of a Canadian television series. In this set of links, Theodore and part of the story appear on each page. At the end of each page, you get to choose which of two things Theodore will do next. This choice is offered on almost every page, so you'll be actively involved in the story and its ending.
Time Machine - H G Wells - Probably the best story about time machines is one of the first--it was written by H. G. Wells, in 1898. This story, titled The Time Machine , has inspired a countless number of books, movies, and articles on time travel. Read a no-frills copy of the story right here on the Internet, and maybe you'll decide to write your own time travel tale!
Treasure Island - Home - It's a tale of adventure, pirates, tropical islands, and murder! "If this don't fetch the kids, why, they have gone rotten since my day," said Robert Louis Stevenson, when he wrote this book in 1881. The book is available online at this site. Besides a biography of the author, you'll find links to sites about pirates, islands, and buried treasure. This finely designed site also has some rainy-day suggestions for things to do--besides reading, of course.
Troll.com - For more than 40 years Troll has worked to inspire young minds and encourage reading among America's children. In doing so, Troll has created a well-respected brand name that has become synonymous with high quality children's literature among educators, parents, and children. Our commitment is unquestionable— offering innovative products that challenge and develop young minds. Join us for a whole new adventure in learning!
Wizard of Oz - Visit this site for the fabulous illustrations by the kindergarten and first-grade kids at Carminati Elementary School in Tempe, Arizona. They retell The Wonderful Wizard of Oz i n a way that will delight you. Notice that Dorothy sometimes has ruby slippers (as in the movie) and other times has silver slippers (as in the original book)!
Worditude-Kids - Come find some e-books to read (those are stories to read online), or go to the "What's Next" section where they start a story and you decide what happens next in the story. You can also play some games and send e-cards.
World of Peter Rabbit and His Friends - Beatrix Potter really did own a pet rabbit called Peter. After she published the book in 1902, she was surprised at its overnight success. Peter has appeared in several of her books besides the original. At this site you can meet all the characters, hear some stories, play some very nice games, send animated greeting cards, and enjoy the many colorful bees and butterflies that flutter throughout the pages. And do you think the "click" sound on this site is Peter crunching a carrot? We do!
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