Helpful Links

Reading

Scholastic Book Wizard (Discover new books)
Bookopolis (Explore new books)
Read-Alikes (Find similar books as your favorite titles)
Guys Read (Guys Read is a web-based literacy program for boys founded by author Jon Scieszka in 2001 )
Poetry for Kids
Storyline Online (streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations)
E-books at Unite for Literacy
Project Gutenberg (library of over 60,000 free eBooks)

Nonfiction Minute (Read a Minute a day online, free, to keep engaged in learning)
Encyclopedia Britannica Elementary (easy-to-read articles and age-appropriate reference and learning materials,
the elementary level of Britannica Online School Edition is ideal for PreK and older children)
Britannica Fundamentals TK-2 (an innovative early learning resource for students in grade levels K-2)

Facts about any state in the United States, which hockey teams are in California? size of Montana? and more:
State Facts
Sports Illustrated for Kids (kid-first perspective of sports for kids ages 8-14)

National Geographic Kids
Fact Monster combines essential reference materials, fun facts and features, and homework help for kids. From the solar system to the world economy to educational games, Fact Monster has the info kids are seeking. The site is COPPA and kidSAFE-certified, so it's a safe place for kids to explore.
Fact Monster