Children’s Resources
Find a good book:
NUTMEG BOOKS: Connecticut State Book Award chosen by Connecticut youth.
GET READY TO READ: This site, sponsored by the National Center for Learning Disabilities, offers early literacy activities for children. Included are also many resources for adults working with children, such as checklists and links to information.
CALDECOTT MEDAL: The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
NEWBERY MEDAL: The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD: This award recognizes outstanding African-American authors and illustrators. The book must be about the African-American experience, and be written for a youth audience (high school or below).
SCHOLASTIC BOOKS: Search for books by your child’s age or reading level.
Homework Help:
Looking for help with your homework? The websites below are great places to look for information!
All Ages
Fact Monster
Fact Monster is a free reference site for students, teachers, and parents. Get homework help and find facts on thousands of subjects, including sports
Multnomah County Library Homework Center
Great library website with lots of information
National Science Foundation
Links to a large number of science sites, from beginner (Elementary School) to advanced (High School/Adult)
PBS
Science, history, arts, travel, and more!
Newshour Extra (PBS)
“Outstanding news features that take a deeper look at current events…To learn how other kids are reacting to the news, visit the Newz Crewz section where your comments are welcomed and posted.” Barbara J Feldman, United Press Syndicate, 4.20.07
The History Channel
Videos, TV Shows, News, Q&A, and much more!
Grades K – 4
America’s Story from the Library of Congress
U.S. History and interactive games
National Geographic for Kids
Games, animals, photos, videos, news, and much more from National Geographic
NASA for Kids
NASA’s massive collection of resources for students K-4
Grades 4 – 8
Exploratorium
An awesome collection of science links and information
America’s Story from the Library of Congress
US History and interactive games
A&E Biography
Biographies and information on all sorts of people from throughout history
National Geographic
Pictures, videos, facts, discussions, and more about a wide range of science topics like ecology, geography, sociology, and biology
How Stuff Works
An extensive website with information on how things work in our world, from magnetic strips on credit cards to automobile engines and everything in between.