Website written by woman with prosopagnosia to try to give the reader a better understanding for what it can be like to live with prosopagnosia.

http://www.prosopagnosia.com/

The galleries of the University of Pennsylvania Museum, some of it dating as far back as the 9th century B.C., showing body modifications are at this website.

http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/exhibits/online_exhibits/body_modification/bodmodintro.shtml

Christian based organization which surgically corrects facial deformities in children and adults.

http://www.facethechallenge.org/

George Tamihana Nuku is a striking and enthusiastic spokesman of re-emerging pride among many indigenous cultures around the world. His elaborate facial tattoo, or moko, distinctively identifies him as a Maori tribesman—a man, that is, whose very identity is inextricably tied to his ancestors and their centuries-old traditions. This article from National Geographic details the traditions and meanings of the tattoos from this ancient tribe.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/10/1014_031014_georgenuku.html

by Rick Riordan. 2005.(Percy Jackson & The Olympians, Book 1). New York: Hyperion.

Percy Jackson has just found out that not only is he the son of an Olympic god, but he is the prime suspect in the mystery surrounding Zeus’s stolen lightning bolt. Join Percy and his friends as they battle the gods and monsters of Mount Olympus in modern day America.

A resource for both Greek and foreign scholars interested in Greek children's literature and its research. http://www.angelfire.com/pe/GrChildLit/

Fabulous Fun with the Greek Myths—take a class voyage into the world of the Greek mythology's rich and powerful stories. http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/instructor/greekmyths.htm

A Greek mythology site geared towards younger students. Primary school students' work "is featured throughout in the form of pictures and writing." A large amount of information is available through the menu on the left side of the screen; however, the main screen of the page is a bit small, which makes viewing somewhat difficult. http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/carolrb/greek/greek1.html

Great looking, highly interactive site from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation about Greek mythology. Flash (high-speed) and html (slower speed) versions available- flash version recommended! Watch short cartoons of mythological stories, play interactive games, create "make and do" crafts, read a "who's who" directory of mythological figures and a more academic "history" section, and even ask the Oracle a question in this rich site. It even includes a "goodies" section with myth logically themed desktop graphics, e-cards, and screensavers! http://www.wingedsandals.com

by Susan Cooper. 2005. Illustrated by Serena Riglietti. New York: McElderry Books.

When a magician’s apprentice loses the puppet of Saint George, his master forces him to search for it in the Land of Story. The boy’s quest through well-known nursery rhymes and folk tales, leads him to face many challenges and narrowly escape with his life.

Lengthy biography of Saint George, including a complete list of patronage causes, a link to a gallery of images, and his Novena.

http://www.catholic-forum.com/saintS/saintg05.htm

Biography of Saint George from the Catholic Online website.

http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=280

This is a comprehensive website of children’s nursery rhymes, songs and poetry. Most of the rhymes are illustrated and accompanied with a Real Player recording of the rhyme.

http://www.mamalisa.com/house/

Enchanted Learning presents a site that includes various nursery rhymes in rebus format. There is also a link to a collection of nursery rhymes that can be printed and colored.

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Rhymes.html

Enter the world of dragons as chronicled by Dr. Ernest Drake, eminent Victorian Dragon Master. This interactive website coincides with the popular book, Dragonology. There are links to other dragon sites on the web.

http://www.dragonology.com/

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. has created an interactive online site that guides readers through the details of Rogier van der Weyden’s painting of “Saint George and the Dragon”. The story behind this tiny painting is told through activities such as “seek and find” tiny details in the painting, and thinking questions such as “Why do you think the artist chose to paint his picture so small?” A culminating activity invites readers to choose another symbolic animal and create a work of art that includes the animal and the symbolism he denotes. http://www.nga.gov/kids/rogier/rogier1.htm

by Alexandra Siy and Dennis Kunkel. 2005. Watertown, MA: Charles

Here’s a mosquito, up close and personal. “Bordered with scales, her wings whine, beating about 500 times in one second.” And she’s coming closer, showing (through photomicrographs) readers why and how she bites unsuspecting humans.

The book contains the following suggested websites in the Resources section:

• http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

• http://www.microscopy.fsu.edu (Florida State University)

• http://www.mse.iastate.edu/microscopy/home.html (Iowa State University)

• http://www.nikonsmallworld.com (Nikon International Small World Competition)

A detailed diagram of the Anopheles mosquito begins this page of information about this animal, how it feeds on its prey, its lifecycle, and the diseases it can carry. There is also a link to a diagram of the mosquito life cycle.

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/insects/mosquito/Mosquito.shtml

This page presents video clips of various mosquito behaviors. See larvae emerge from the egg, a female mosquito filling her abdomen with blood from her victim, an adult mosquito emerging from the pupa stage, and inserting proboscis into a host.

http://www-rci.rutgers.edu/~insects/mosvid.htm

Take a close-up look at mosquitoes -- how they breed, how they bite, what diseases they carry and what you can do to control them in this article from “How Stuff Works”. http://www.howstuffworks.com/mosquito.htm

“Hey! A Mosquito Bit Me!” is the title of this timely article for kids. Find out what a mosquito is, what a mosquito bite looks and feels like, what you should do if you get bitten, when to call the doctor, and how you can avoid the little carnivore’s bites. This page is from the Science NetLinks-reviewed KidsHealth Web site. http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/bugs/mosquito.html

by Jeanne Birdsall. 2005. New York: Knopf.

While vacationing with their father at a summer cottage in the Berkshires, the four very different Penderwick sisters, along with the son of the estate’s snooty owner, encounter numerous adventures.

Audio interview from All Things Considered, November 19, 2005, host Debbie Elliott talks with author Jeanne Birdsall, the winner of this year's National Book Award for Young People's Literature.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5020429

National Book Award 2005 acceptance speech with photos.

http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=59181

Jeanne Birdsall has received scores of great reviews for her debut children's novel, The Penderwicks. But her favorite comes from a third-grader who wrote, "This book is about being a good listener even if you are a grown-up." She says her secret is listening like a kid. Read the interview of this new author.

http://www.keepmedia.com/pubs/USATODAY/2005/12/27/1125013?extID=10032&oliID=213

Author’s interview with Washington Post.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/20/AR2005122001275.html?nav=rss_print/style

A complete site of rabbit information. The anatomy, diet, and habitat is covered. In addition, links are provided to a rabbit quiz with answers and a rabbit themed unit.

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/farm/Rabbitprintout.shtml

A complete site that delves into the physical characteristics of rabbits, diet, and the type of environment needed for this popular pet to survive in your home.

http://www.animaland.org/framesets/petcare_frameset.asp

The Penderwick sisters embark on a summer holiday to the Berkshires. Use the AAA Trip Planning section to plan your own summer holiday.

http://ww1.aaa.com/scripts/WebObjects.dll/ZipCode.woa/wa/route

Learn all about the area of the United States known as the Berkshires. This website is a complete guide of where to stay, what to see and do, a calendar of events, dining opportunities, and kid-friendly activities.

http://www.berkshires.org/

by Linda Sue Park. 2005. New York: Clarion.

Julia Song, who wishes to downplay her Korean background, is hesitant to raise silkworms for a school science project because she thinks it’s too Korean. But soon she and her best friend, Patrick, learn much about silkworms and themselves.

Free wikipedia article on author—may be added to by students.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Sue_Park

Webcam of 2005 National Book Festival speech by Linda Sue Park.

http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/park.html

Publisher’s author biography

http://www.randomhouse.com/teens/authors/results.pperl?authorid=23199

Chicago Public Schools student site, includes a project and photographs of silk pictures.

http://zone.cps.k12.il.us/Showcase/Student_Projects/China/silkworms/silkworms.html

A PBS Nature website that has interactive insect puzzle, video clip, and information on silkworms.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/alienempire/war.html

A comprehensive site which contains lesson plans, information sheets, instruction sheets to aid in keeping insects and a bibliography.

http://insected.arizona.edu/uli.htm

This website from Curriculum Corporation provides a link to a virtual tour of Korea. Also, learn some Korean words and numbers among other activities.

http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/korea/kids.htm

Facts and map of Republic of Korea.

http://www.countryreports.org/country.aspx?countryid=134&countryName=Korea%20South

Yoo, Paula. 2005. Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story. New York: Lee & Low. ISBN: 1-58430-247-X, $16.95.

Both text and sepia-toned illustrations capture the time period and struggles of Sammy Lee, the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal in 1948. This biography relates how one man overcame formidable odds in following his dream without disrespecting his father.

Booktalk with author: http://www.leeandlow.com/booktalk/yoo.html

NPR excerpt: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4723009

http://www.asiansinamerica.org/museum/1204_museum.html

Asians in America website article with photos of Sammy Lee.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_Lee_%28diver%29

Wikipedia entry for Dr. Sammy Lee.

Oral history of Dr.Sammy Lee.

http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-in/schtemplate.cgi?template=/rdg/hme/netsbest/olympics.thtml&grades=k_5&alt=K-5

Site with links to the BEST Olympic websites.

Students can compare the ancient Olympics with modern day.

http://www2.edgate.com/summergames/

Keep the spirit of the Games alive in your classroom with cross-curricular Olympic-themed lesson plans. Official USOC-approved Olympic-themed lesson plans developed by Griffin Publishing Group.

http://www.bam.gov/sub_physicalactivity/physicalactivity_activitycards.html

Learn about sports and activities you can participate in to get in shape and have fun. Click on the name of a specific sport and read an "activity card" with information on sports gear, safety, and more.

http://www.ehow.com/how_11848_back-flip-springboard.html

Learn how to do a back flip and more from the links on this page.

Weeks, Sarah. 2004. So B. It: A Novel. New York: HarperCollins. ISBN 0-06-623622-3, $15.99. Paper Edition, HarperTrophy (2005) ISBN: 0-06-441047-1, $6.99. Audio CD, HarperChildrens Audio (2004), ISBN: 0-06-075481-8, $25.95.

For twelve years Heidi has lived a sheltered life, home schooled by her agoraphobic neighbor and caring for her mentally retarded mother, So B. It. But with a newly discovered photograph, Heidi begins a cross-country quest to learn the truth about her mother and her own background.

Author’s Homepage:

www.sarahweeks.com

Author’s Biography:

www.sarahweeks.com/bio.htm

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000931.htm#Definition

Medline’s definition of agoraphobia, symptoms, and treatment for this debilitating mental disease.

http://www.thearcoftexas.org/

The Arc of Texas is the oldest and largest nonprofit, volunteer organization in the state committed to creating opportunities for people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities to be included in their communities. The Arc supports families, advances public policies, provides training programs, and builds a statewide network of advocates.

http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs8txt.htm

A publication of the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, this site provides information about what mental retardation is and what causes it, offers tips for parents and teachers, lists organizations, and resources helpful to understanding and coping with mental retardation.

http://www.greyhound.com/home.asp

Plan a bus trip to another state like Heidi did when she went to discover her family background. Use the Greyhound site to find fare information, bus schedules, particular accommodations and rules for traveling children, and general information about traveling by bus.

http://www.cityofreno.com/vis/

Want to know more about Heidi’s hometown, Reno, Nevada? Visit the City of Reno’s official website visitor’s page. You’ll find out about the area climate, how to get around in Reno, outdoor activities, art and other cultural events, and other entertainment opportunities.

http://money.howstuffworks.com/slot-machine.htm

Heidi’s luck with slot machines gives her the money she needs to make her journey. What is a slot machine and how does it work? Research the answers to these questions and more from the “How Stuff Works” website entry for slot machines.

Byars, Betsy, Betsy Duffey, and Laurie Myers. 2004. The SOS File. Illustrated by Arthur Howard. New York: Henry Holt. ISBN: 0-8050-6888-0, $15.95.

Mr. Magro invites his students to write about the biggest emergency in their lives. From riding in a go-cart out of control, to being the last at-bat when you need a run to win, each essay interprets “emergency” differently.

Author’s (Byars) website: http://www.betsybyars.com/

Author’s (Byars) autobiography written in cartoon form: http://www.betsybyars.com/auto.html

Author’s (Byars) bio: http://www.edupaperback.org/showauth.cfm?authid=19

http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/ALAN/fall97/schaefer.html

What type of books does Betsy Byars' write? Explore this website to learn more about this author and her works. Students and teachers will benefit from this educational resource.

Betsy Byars, Author Study: http://www.carolhurst.com/authors/byars.html

Teacher resource file: http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/byars.htm

Betsy Duffey’s bio: http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Author/AuthorPage/0,,0_1000009601,00.html

Laurie Myers’s website: http://www.lauriemyers.com/

http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/cfapps/free/displaysubject.cfm?sid=5

FREE federal resources for educational excellence—This site, a collaboration of 30 Federal agencies, provides access to hundreds of federally supported education resources. The materials are helpful to parents, students, and teachers in all grade levels.

http://www.sillybilly.com/writmain.html

Students and teachers can use this site to find detailed information on effective and creative story writing.

http://thewritesource.com/topics.htm#grade%201

The best way to write is to write! Here are a variety of writing prompts for grades 1-12. A valuable resource.

http://esd.iu5.org/TeacherLink/writingrubric/narrative_cover.htm

Extensive site details the components of effective writing. Includes examples and graphic organizers as well as learning activities.

McGill, Alice. 2004. Sure As Sunrise: Stories of Bruh Rabbit & His Walkin’ Talkin’ Friends. Illustrated by Don Tate. New York: Houghton Mifflin. ISBN: 0-618-21196-9, $17.00.

Drawing on her North Carolina heritage, storyteller McGill retells five Bruh Rabbit tales, including the well-known “Please Don’t Fling Me in the Briar Patch” and less familiar selections such as “Looking to Get Married.” Brief introductions and notes accompany each story.

Author’s homepage:

http://www.theteller.com/intro.htm

Author’s biography:

http://www.theteller.com/bio.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brer_Rabbit

Br’er Rabbit is the fictional hero of the Uncle Remus stories based on African-American folktales popular in the southern United States. This entry gives a fairly complete history of Br’er Rabbit, including the meaning “Br’er”, what the rabbit represents in the tales, and that Robert Roosevelt was the first to write down and publish the stories, and that Joel Chandler Harris popularized them in the 19th century.

http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwelf/elfjch.html

A biography of Joel Chandler Harris, who gained fame a century ago as the writer of children's stories told in dialect by Uncle Remus, a slave who entertained children with American folktales.

http://www.bartleby.com/53/31.html

From the White House, this is the text of a letter written in 1901 by President Theodore Roosevelt to Joel Chandler Harris about how much he and his children enjoy Harris’ Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit stories.

http://www.otmfan.com/html/brertar.htm

For another version of the story of the Tar Baby, access this site as retold by Catharine Farrell from a story retold by Joel Chandler Harris.

http://coa.inducks.org/simp.php?lg=0&d1=br&pagel=l

Want to know how to say Br’er Rabbit in German, Danish, French, Russian, and eleven other languages? Then follow the link above to find out.

http://www.wheelcouncil.org/featuredstories/brerrabbit.html

Whichever animal can put up with the mosquitoes swarming around them will be allowed to court Brer Wolf's daughter. Brer Rabbit, in his tricky way, manages to "put up" with the mosquitoes and wins the right to go walking with Brer Wolf's daughter. Text from Wheel Council of Arizona.

White, Andrea. 2005. Surviving Antarctica: Reality TV 2083. New York: Eos. Library Edition ISBN: 0-06-055455-X, $16.89. Trade Edition ISBN: 0-06-055454-1, $15.99. Paperback edition (November 2006): New York: EOS. ISBN: 0-06-055456-8, $6.99.

In 2083 a new reality television show debuts. It’s called Historical Survivor and simulates Robert F. Scott’s 1912 expedition to Antarctica. Each contestant who finishes receives a cash prize. In this story five fourteen year old participants embark on the dangerous, but exhilarating journey but there are adults who play a role in their voyage.

Author’s homepage:

http://www.survivingantarctica.com/index_aw.html

Author biography: http://www.harpercollins.com/global_scripts/product_catalog/author_xml.asp?authorid=26088

http://205.174.118.254/nspt/teach/teach.htm

This website offers lesson plans, each complete with a science experiment that is designed to teach students about specific adaptations needed to survive in Antarctica. Topics include: temperature, insulation, time zone, and solar energy. The lessons were prepared by Thomas C. Spencer, Engineering Program Instructor, Chesapeake Center for Science and Technology.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/0002/race_to_end/race3.html

From National Geographic Kids, this site gives an overview of the routes taken by Roald Amundsen and Robert Scott in their race to the South Pole. Recounts the major events of the expeditions and the demise of Scott.

http://astro.uchicago.edu/cara/vtour/

The Center for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica takes you to New Zealand, McMurdo Station, and the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Research Station, all part of a virtual tour of Antarctica. Lots of pictures and a relaxed style help to make this a fun and interesting trip.

http://www.zoomschool.com/school/Antarctica/

This section of the Enchanted Learning site focuses on . Learn some amazing facts about the coolest place in Earth. Explore a map and read about the geography, science animals, and explorers. You can even learn some jokes about Antarctica. There is a quiz included.

http://www.coolantarctica.com/

Paul Ward, a marine biologist who spent two years in Antarctica created this multi-level website using his photographs and memoirs of the experience. Sections include history and a fact file, information about animal life, and travel information to the continent.

Frank, John. 2004. The Toughest Cowboy. Illustrated by Zachary Pullen. New York: Simon & Schuster. ISBN: 0-689-83461-6, $17.95.

Grizz Brickbottom and his gang of cattle rustlers need some companionship and a little civilizing. The solution: Foofy the miniature poodle who takes a bunch of rough, dirty cowboys and turn them into good, clean businessmen.

Author’s homepage: (None found)

Author’s biography:

http://www.simonsays.com/content/destination.cfm?sid=33&pid=358114&agid=13

http://www.kansasread.org/pdf/BMJ_2005/The%20Toughest%20Cowboy.pdf

From the Kansas Reading Association, this offers a complete lesson plan for introducing and reading of The Toughest Cowboy.

http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/diamondr/index.html

The Diamond R Ranch website is the children’s section of the National Cowboy Museum. Slideshows of the museum’s exhibits, paintings and sculptures give an introduction to the contents of the museum located in Oklahoma City, OK. Browsers can also click on a link to cowboy songs. The Printables section offers a puzzle, game, coloring pages to download, and a money saving coupon to print if a visit to the museum is planned.

http://www.texascowboyhalloffame.com/index.asp

The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, located in the Fort Worth Stockyards offers school tours and other educational opportunities. It pays tribute to 58 of the top cowboys and cowgirls of Texas who have excelled in the sports of rodeo and cutting. The Sturquell Wagon collection contains vehicles from the early 20th century and the late 1800s. The John Justin Trail of Fame honors the successful Texas bootmaker.

http://www.thewildwest.org/

This site presents a look at the American history of Native Americans, cowboys, cowgirls, guns, lawmen, outlaws, and offers Cowboy poetry, cowboy songs, western recipes, rodeo and western greeting cards.

www.poodleclubofamerica.org

This is the official website of the Poodle Club of America.

http://www.akc.org/breeds/poodle/index.cfm

How large are poodles? What color are they? What is the history of the breed, and what are the qualifications of a show poodle? The answers to these questions and more are found in the “poodle page” of the American Kennel Club. Links to breeders and rescue organizations are on the page, as well as a variety of photographs of this dog.