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Reading Lists List Grade 4 to 12 - TeachersFirst- 158

Some students have trouble finding books that interest them. This collection comes to the rescue with reading lists for all sorts and types of interests.

In the Classroom:
Try using these lists with your reluctant readers; there are dozens of possibilities

Checkpoints for Progress Grade 1 to 12 - US Dept. of Education- 5392

This helpful checklist of reading and writing skills outlines what parents should expect to see from their children at each grade level. The site provides reading lists and practical tips for helping students to hone their language arts skills.

Children’s Literature Choices Grade 1 to 8 - - 5390

Help parents make appropriate literary choices for their students with this book list, organized by age, and comprised of selections that have been critically evaluated by Children’s Literature reviewers.

On-Lion for Kids! Grade 1 to 8 - NY Public Library- 5319

The New York Public Library offers this just-for-kids portal featuring links to sites by subject (science and technology, arts, games, sports, people and places), reading and book lists, book reviews written by kids, and helpful resources for parents and teachers.

Children’s Choice Reading List Grade 1 to 9 - International Reading Association- 4508

This site lists approximately 100 recently published children’s books, chosen by children and sorted by reading level. Endorsed by the children themselves, these books are meant to encourage reading among children ages 5 to 14.

Teachers’ Choice Reading List Grade 1 to 9 - International Reading Association- 4507

Of Quests and Kings Grade 4 to 12 - - 2164

Here's a varied reading list of books related to the Arthurian legends.

Celtic Studies Reading Lists Grade 9 to 12 - Privately Published- 2155

An interesting list of links to information on Celtic studies, with links and annotations.

A Recommended Reading List Grade 6 to 12 - - 2152

This list, taken from Mortimer Adler and Charles Van Doren's classic How to Read a Book, provides a comprehensive list of the great books of all ages. It's a great reference list for a lifetime reading program.

Reading Lists" for Teachers and Parents" Grade 1 to 12 - Council for Exceptional Children- 2016

The Council for Exceptional Children presents these pages, which offer teachers and parents lists of pointers on how they can encourage reading with children, especially those who have a learning disability. The site includes tips on strategies which can make reading easier and more rewarding for these students.

The Lifetime Reading List Grade 6 to 12 - TeachersFirst- 153

Want to know what every literate student (or adult) should read? Here are some suggestions from our editors.

Literature Suggestions for Six + 1 Writing Traits Grade 1 to 12 - Douglas School District- 9041

This website provides a list of books that highlight the Six + 1 Writing Traits. Simply click on Idea Development, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions, or Presentation for the book list for that individual writing trait. The lesson plan links no longer work. For lesson plans highlighting the Six +1 Writing Traits, see thisresource.

In the Classroom:
Ask your school librarian to pull together a group of these books by trait and use them as literature circles to coordinate with your writing lessons.

Story Place Grade 1 to 12 - Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Library- 6136

Created by the Charlotte & Mecklenburg County libraries, this is an interesting, bilingual resource for finding children's books and related activities. In addition to a kid-friendly book search, there are theme reading lists for both elementary and preschool age groups. Inquisitive reading teachers – especially those working with Spanish-speaking students, will find this a welcome addition to their web lists.

A Page-Turner Guide to Kids’ Books for Summer Grade 1 to 7 - - 5222

Even if it's not summertime, this reading list can provide librarians, teachers, and parents with great suggestions. "Best bets" in picture books, chapter books, and teen books are provided along with summaries and "alerts" regarding language or subject matter. A variety of reading level, subjects, and styles are included.

Boy Meets Book Grade 1 to 8 - Michael Sullivan- 5048

Statistics show that boys just don't read as much as their female classmates. Use this resource to help your reluctant readers get excited about books. Check out the "tips for enjoying books" for ideas on how to make the reading experience much more interactive. A book list, organized by reading level, includes more than 100 selections encompassing fantasy, historical fiction, adventure, sports, and non-fiction.

Children’sLit.com Grade 1 to 6 - - 4849

Here’s a children’s literature database coupled with an ongoing service to keep reading teachers and others aware of new releases and events in children’s literature. The monthly features and booklists are freely available; members also have access to an extensive MARC book listing catalog and a searchable collection of reviews.

In the Classroom:
Visit the Features link to explore some of the outstanding offerings, including a collection of Themed Reviews organized by topic, a Meet the Authors and Illustrators section (containing contact information for visiting author programs), and an impressive collection of teaching guides and materials. All book reviews include age recommendations. A "Kids’ Resources" link provides an annotated list of kid-friendly sites that can be safely explored by students.

Read Up On It! Grade 1 to 12 - Library of Canda- 391

This site promotes a free reading kit from the Canadian Library. This kit is designed to promote reading and give educators resources that worked for this group. It promotes children’s literature also. The site itself contains reading lists in French and English. The lists are centered around themes. There is also ways to share your success with the kit and pose questions in an open forum. They offer tips and suggestions on ways to encourage reading and learning among children and adolescents.

Children's Book Council Grade 1 to 12 - Children's Book Council- 69

This great site offers a helpful set of resources for parents, teachers, and librarians. There are lists of newly published books, links to ordering and other book-related resources, and a list of "not to be missed" titles and authors for various grade levels. The resources are updated regularly, so there's always something fresh to offer to students or other teachers.

In the Classroom:
Be sure to include this site on your teacher web page for students and parents to access to learn more about recommended reading lists. Use the site as a starting point for crafting summer reading lists or to design a reading challenge for your class.

Teacher Book Wizard Grade K to 12 - Scholastic- 9082

Wizards perform magical feats, and this book wizard proves to be equally supernatural. Claiming to be the first book search engine for teachers, it is built on a database of 50,000 books from all publishers. Snazzy tools allow you to choose your own leveling system, and then match the student to a whole list of books. You will find ready-made, themed lists as well. Teachers can create their own book lists to share with other teachers. Use the BookAlike tool to see what books are similar to a particular well-loved book. Matching the right book to each individual student has never been easier. The Book Wizard Tour requires Flash. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..

In the Classroom:
Teachers, make sure your librarian and even parents know about this wonderful web tool. This could be set up as the homepage for several computers in the library, so students can plug in their levels, their interests, and then enjoy the book recommendations. Librarians, use Scholastic's online library evaluator tool to evaluate your current collection. Teachers, take the Book Wizard Tour for an easy explanation of this helpful service.

Themes and Literature Circles Grade 1 to 8 - Literature Learning Ladders- 8868

Themes and Literature Circles offers explanations, tips, and ideas based on current scientific research for creating literature circles in the classroom. The site provides several theme examples to get started as well as book lists for each theme, technology ideas, and Internet connections. Some of the topics included are 100th Day Celebration,All About Me & Celebrating Diversity, Colonial America, Quilts,Japanese Internment Camps, Underground Railroad, Civil War, and Native American Legends.

In the Classroom:
Use the thematic Internet links for web quests and teacher resources as part of an interdisciplinary or team-taught unit. Share the reading lists with your school library/media specialist for featured displays. If you want to really generate student enthusiasm have the class create a wiki on the theme, including book reviews and informational pages on the topic. Don't know about wikis? See the TeachersFirst Wiki Walk-Through to get started.

Book Adventure Grade K to 8 - Sylvan Learning- 8589

Book Adventure is a motivational program for students and a teacher tool for grades K-8. Teachers and/or students can create book lists from a database of 7,000 leveled book titles. User-riendly searches can be completed by using title, author, ISBN, subject and/or level. Students complete multiple choice quizzes on their completed books while earning points in the process. They may redeem their points for prizes. Teachers can monitor student progress at all times. All users must register with the site but it is FREE. (Student registration should happen after the teacher registers and does NOT require an email account).

In the Classroom:
Teachers can utilize quizzes during guided reading time as assessment tools for comprehension. If yu children have at-home web access, encourage family reading nights and have students complete quizzes as "homework" by accessing the link on the classroom web page.

Columbus Day Grade K to 8 - Kaboose- 7946

This all-encompassing website truly has something for every classroom! There are coloring pages, interactive maps, historical information, book lists, information about "the controversy of Columbus", recipes, crafts, higher-level thinking questions, word puzzles, clip art, e-cards and more.

Stories from the Web 11-14 Grade 6 to 9 - Birmingham Library Services- 7811

Search for books by title, author, or genre in the SFW virtual bookshelf. This page is for ages 11-14. The companion site is for younger children. There are many genres to choose from so there is something for everyone. Book blurbs give a brief summary of the books. Write a review to rate the books you read or read the reviews from other students to find out what others have to say about the books listed. Tips are offered on how to get started writing stories, plays, poetry, rap and songs. Submit the writings to the site to post in the Gallery for others to read and give feedback on. Make sure you follow your district policies for posting student work and information on the Internet. Flash is required. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..

In the Classroom:
Consider using a projector or interactive whiteboard to show a piece of writing that is the same genre or type as the next writing assignment for your class. Edit the writing as a class and point out the areas you will be looking for in their writing. The site will not accept entries from entire classes.

Stories from the Web 7-11 Grade 2 to 6 - Birmingham Library Services- 7810

This site provides a wealth of information for students who are looking for a good book, fairy tales or poems to read. Peer reviews, short synopsis and ISBN numbers are included under recommended reads. Each book listed has a ‘tease’ to get students hooked into reading the complete book. Students can choose short stories to read on line by author, title or type of story. Enter the bookshelf to search for other books to borrow from a library. Companion sites for ages under 7 and 11-14 address interests of other age groups. Flash is required. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Present this site to your class as a ‘Book Club Online’ to get students interested in reading. Students who already have a love for reading will enjoy the peer reviews. Encourage students to write reviews of their own to submit and share with the class. Use this as a way to discuss Internet safety and be sure to follow your school districts policy on posting information on the web. Include the link on your teacher web page for students to access and share at home.

Picturing America Grade 5 to 12 - National EH/American Library Association- 7716

A new experimental program attached to the "We the People" program, Picturing America invites educators and school librarians to apply online for free 2'by 3' posters of artworks from America. Those selected for the gift (500 schools in all) will also receive reading lists and other information about the art. The deadline for applications is March 19, 2007!

In the Classroom:
Get free laminated copies of major artworksto use throughout your school. Grab an art tecaher or librarian to help you complete the application. If you don't try, you'll never win!

Summer Reading Extravaganza Grade 3 to 12 - Children's Book Council- 6660

The Children's Book Council compiled this collection of recommended reading - complete with a synopsis of each title - for children from toddlers to young adults. Display listings by age group, or download the entire collection as a PDF file.

Children's Literature Grade 1 to 8 - Web English Teacher- 5657

Search through this alphabetical list of children's authors, click on a link, and explore a great collection of resources (organized by book title) including vocabulary lists, activities, and lesson plans - many with an interdisciplinary flair.

Back to School Reading Grade 1 to 3 - Long Beach Public Library- 5288

Make that difficult transition back to school a bit easier for your youngest elementary students with this helpful list of books that focus on common back-to-school issues and anxieties. Titles include "Lookout Kindergarten, Here I Come," "How to Be Cool in Third Grade," and "Will I have a Friend?"

High School: the Big Kahuna Grade 6 to 8 - Castleworks, Inc.- 5168

Help your middle school students feel a bit more confident about entering high school with this kid-friendly site that addresses many common fears and anxieties. Topics include "Getting Prepared," "Bigger, Faster, More," "Small Fish Again," and "Get Extra-Curricular!" A printable journal page offers a structured way for kids to record their feelings and questions, while a reading list of adolescent fiction provides great suggestions for those who want to read more about the topic.

Katerpillars and Mystery Bugs Grade 2 to 8 - University of Kentucky Department of Etymology- 5066

This site provides activities, projects, games, and reading lists that can enhance a life science lesson on creepy-crawlies by introducing the real thing! Browse through the "Teacher/Parent Resource Materials" and check out the collection of units and lesson plans that require students to observe, interact with, and record their experiences with a variety of insects. The "Teacher’s Guide to Six-Legged Science" provides invaluable background information and helpful tips, especially for teachers who are a bit tentative about welcoming bugs into their classrooms.

International Children's Digital Library Grade 1 to 12 - University of Maryland- 4934

Encourage your students to read with this extensive digital library that includes hundreds of books from all over the world, in their original languages. Browse the site by category, title, author or location and prepare reading lists of your students. Establish a high-tech reading center by making this site available on classroom computers. Texts can be accessed using a basic (56K connection) or enhanced (high-speed connection) mode. A project of the University of Maryland and the Internet Archive.

Rudyard Kipling Society Grade 9 to 12 - - 4856

While Kipling is not a staple of today’s reading lists, many of his works have become classics. This British site offers a biography, listings of books and poems, a poem of the day, and links to related resources and publications. It could be useful as part of an author study, or for a student interested in finding additional books by the author.

Lesson Plans from Keith Haring Grade 1 to 3 - Keith Haring- 4850

Children’s illustrator Keith Haring offers some surprisingly detailed lessons for primary students in this collection. Haring is a man of few words and many images, so the lessons have a particular appeal for beginners.

Book Talks - Quick and Simple Grade 1 to 6 - Nancy Keane- 4846

Nancy Keane has collected thousands of short (sometimes very short) book descriptions into an easily-accessed collection for use by elementary librarians and reading teachers. You will probably want to augment many of these if your book talks need to be more than a minute or two, but they can be a great starting point.

Kids’ Lit Grade 1 to 6 - Green Lake Library- 4616

This children’s literature page from the library in Green Lake, Wisconsin offers an interesting combination of comments from readers, a librarian’s weblog, and links to popular author and title sites and information. The content changes constantly, but it’s an interesting resource for those working with young readers.

Rainforest Alliance – Kids & Teachers Page Grade 2 to 12 - Rainforest Alliance- 4519

The kids’ page is directed towards elementary science, with coloring pages and fun frog facts for kids. The Teachers’ page has helpful hints and recommendations for rainforest lessons in grades K-12. Both sections have links for further research, and there are reading lists for both children and adults.

100 Best Books Grade 1 to 12 - TeachersFirst- 4096

TeachersFirst offers a listing of 100 of the best books for children, along with links to TeachersFirst's content about some of those books.

In the Classroom:
Great starting point for reluctant readers.

Character Education Curriculum Resources Grade 1 to 12 - Boston University- 3867

The Center for the Advancement of Ethics and Character at Boston University has created a character education site that is both successful and apolitical. This page offers a reading list, information on the Six E’s of character education, and a large collection of lesson plans and ideas that integrate character education with other subject areas.

In the Classroom:
Teachers will want to explore the lesson themes in detail; each introduces many possibilities.

Edward Albee Grade 9 to 12 - - 3024

This site provides a synopsis, reading list and student/teacher comments on American playwright Edward Albee’s 1962 play Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Recommended Literature Grade 1 to 12 - California Department of Education- 3006

This page from the California Department of Education offers a fully searchable database of literature for K-12 students. Available search criteria include age, language, awards, and a variety of topical keywords. Each book listing includes a short synopsis.

In the Classroom:
Teachers will find this a great tool for locating books appropriate to particular topics or student interests, especially in multi-lingual classrooms

The Road from Coorain Grade 7 to 12 - PBS- 2991

The web companion to the Masterpiece Theater presentation of Jill Ker Conway’s story offers additional background information on the book and the author, as well as a visual feel for life in the Australian outback. This site could be a great supplement if this title is on your reading list.

Vampires Grade 6 to 12 - - 2169

A whole coffin-full of vampire tales.

True Adventure Grade 6 to 12 - - 2168

Lots of stories here classified according to survival tales, out to sea, hiking, rapids, mountain climbing and up in the air adventures. Compiled by the Bloomfield Township Library, Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Tearjerkers Grade 9 to 12 - - 2167

Laugh and cry with the titles on this list!

Star Cross'd Lovers Grade 9 to 12 - - 2166

Here's a whole list of love from Gone with the Wind to The Bridges of Madison County. Hankies suggested.

Post Apocalypse Grade 6 to 12 - - 2165

A great resource for end-of-the-world literature.

Books by Survivors Grade 6 to 12 - - 2163

An annotated list of books written by Holocaust survivors.

A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust Grade 4 to 12 - - 2162

Links to Holocaust literature and reading list classified by elementary, middle and high school levels. Source: Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida

Holocaust Bibliographies and Books Grade 4 to 12 - - 2161

A thorough listing of links to booklists on the Holocaust.

Financial Fiction Grade 6 to 12 - - 2160

A list of books about money, money, money, money!

It's a Conspiracy! Grade 6 to 12 - - 2159

Find suggestions for great political thrillers in this list compiled by the Kansas City Public Library.

American Library Association Newbery Web Page Grade 1 to 12 - Amer. Library Assoc.- 2156

Madison's Top 100 List of Novels Grade 1 to 12 - - 2153

Ever wonder what the people in Madison, Wisconsin (home of the University of Wisconsin) are reading? Here's a helpful list of 100 Top Books complied by the Madison Public Library.

Banned Books Online Grade 6 to 12 - - 2151

The University of Pennsylvania provides an interesting listing of books that have been are " banned"-- suppressed or censored by authorities. The site provides a short history of the books listed and give links to other sites with the same concern.

In the Classroom:
This is a useful site for history and English teachers, and a great discussion- starter.

St. Charles Public Library Best Books for Young Adults 2000 Grade 6 to 12 - - 2150

This annual list of fiction and non-fiction complied by the Young Adult Library Services Association of the St. Charles Public Library provides annotated suggestions for young adults ages 12 to 18.

Good Books for Middle Schoolers Grade 6 to 8 - Children's Library of Pittsburgh- 2149

A concise and helpful list of books for the Middle School grades from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

Good Books for Fourth and Fifth Graders Grade 4 to 5 - Children's Library of Pittsburgh- 2148

From Atwater's Mr. Popper's Penguins to White's Charlotte's Web, this list provides some great reading ideas for the 4th and 5th grade set.

Best of the Year for Young Adults Grade 7 to 12 - American Library Association- 2081

The American Library Association's annual listings of the best young adult fiction and non-fiction. You'll find listings for 2002 as well as several years prior. Find the good works here.

Reading Rants Grade 6 to 12 - - 1252

Here's a set of reading lists on thoroughly unconventional topics that should interest many teens. Compiled by a librarian who works with teens, these lists go beyond the traditional young adult fare to introduce good reading on contemporary topics like rock bands, science fiction, etc.

In the Classroom:
The site could be useful for any teacher who has a "reluctant reader."

The Children's Book Council Grade 1 to 6 - - 345

The Children's Book Council sponsors Children's Book Week each fall. Their site includes this Showcase collection of books recommended for children, with links and additional information on each book selected. A good starting point for building a reading list or library.

Witch of Blackbird Pond - Unit collection Grade 5 to 8 - Privately Published- 263

Here’s one teacher’s very complete collection of projects and web resources to accompany Elizabeth George Speare’s award-winning book. There are sections on history, virtual field trips, project ideas and more. If Witch of Blackbird Pond is on your reading list, this is a great collection.

PBS Arthur Grade K to 3 - PBS- 8950

If Arthur and his friends sit on your bookshelf, then bookmark this interactive and safe PBS website. The site offers numerous activities, polls, information about your favorite Arthur characters, and many other educational activities. Some examples include, "Elmwood City Map," "Facts and Opinions," "Supermarket Adventure," and numerous others. This site requires Flash. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..

In the Classroom:
Make sure you click the 'Parents and Teachers' link at the bottom left column of the homepage. There, you will find lesson plans, activities, book lists, and more. Nearly all of these activities are ideal for an interactive whiteboard or projector. When reading Arthur books in your classroom, extend the learning through these activities. From healthy eating tips to Arthur Trivia, the possibilities at this website are endless. The games are conducive to individual or cooperative learning.

Educators' Top 100 Children's Books Grade K to 12 - NEA- 8498

As a result of a teacher survey in 2007, NEA has compiled this list of 100 Best Books for Children from an online survey The list is unfortunately not labeled, as the 1999 listing from NEA was, with age/grade ranges. You will find many classics as well as some newer entries onto the shelves.

In the Classroom:
Share this list with parents via handout or a link from your teacher web page or use it to help make selections for you classroom library. If you provide independent reading incentives, be sure to make this list available to your students as they make book choices. Perhaps you would like to let them "review" books from the list on a class reading wiki or include student mini-reviews on your teacher web page. Or print the list out in a large font and cut strips for books appropriate for your class in general. Allow any student who reads and reviews one of the books to sign the strip and hang it, along with a review, on an "Our Reading Accomplishments" bulletin board.

Story Times Grade K to 6 - bestkidsbooksite.com- 8031

Teachers and school librarians can pull up a list by theme of early elementary books and accompanying activities including fingerplays, craft projects, and songs. Besides the usual fiction picture book titles, findings also include appropriate nonfiction titles. When a teacher clicks on a selected book, a nice summary of the book appears. Suggested links to other related subjects allow you to expand the search, as well.

In the Classroom:
Find books and activities on topics related to your current science/social studies/reading selections or to accompany primary classroom themes.

CCBC Bibliographies of Recommended Books Grade 1 to 12 - Cooperative Children's Book Center at UW- Madison- 7815

This list of themed bibliographies invites teachers and librarians to expand their offerings when presenting units about a specific subject or at a specific level. Prepared by librarians at the prestigious Children's Cooperative Book Center, the books offered are the best in the field. Each subject list of carefully selected items is divided into broad age levels, but each book also contains information about what ages it would be appropriate for.

In the Classroom:
Keep up to date with the latest in children's literature by referring to the themed reading lists offered here. Use your newsletter of web page to sure to share a featured list to go along with units you are studying. You might also want to share them with your gifted enrichment teacher to extend classroom units.

Stories from the Web 0-7 Grade K to 1 - Birmingham Library Services- 7809

This site offers stories on line to listen to or read. Students can search for books by themes or alphabetically to read short reviews. Audio portions have a slight British accent. Pop up blockers may need to be turned off for some parts of the site. Flash is required. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.. Companion sites for ages 7-11 and 11-14 provide age-appropriate reading activities for other groups.

In the Classroom:
List the URL in your next class newsletter or on your teacher Web page for parents and students. Adult Info gives post-reading suggestions for discussions or activities that parents could use. Encourage individual students to write then submit stories to this site either at home or during free time on a classroom computer. (The site will not accept submissions from a whole class.) When they are posted, share the stories with the class using a projector. Don’t forget headphones for individual students or speakers if using with the whole class.

TogetheRead Grade K to 12 - TeachersAndFamilies.com- 7198

Share family reading and activities around a monthly theme using this outstanding series by our partner site, TeachersAndFamilies. Interwoven into each TogetheRead theme are questions and activities based on reading strategies for effective readers. Parents and children of all ages can select books from the annotated lists, read together, and do related free or low-cost activities. Written in language understandable to parents and without education "jargon" so familiar to teachers, these themes will help any child become a a better reader and enjoy sharing family time. Books are grouped into "bands": preschool/picture books, early elementary, upper elementary to middle school, upper middle school to young adult, and mature teen to adult books. Activities accompany each age group, and participants can contribute their own activity suggestions, as well.

Libraries, schools, parent organizations, and teachers will find free, downloadable materials to promote good reading and family time. They can also sign up to receive advanced notice of upcoming themes to be able to locate the books for their families. There is even an FAQ-style page to help parents get started. Sound reading strategies help EVERY child!

In the Classroom:
Share this link on your teacher web page or in a newsletter. You might even talk to your parent organization about promoting TogetheReads as a whole-school activity. Maybe even host a TogetheRead family evening in the gym or library.

CIA for Kids Grade 3 to 12 - CIA- 7051

Divided into introductions at two levels, K- 5 and 6 – 12, the home pages explain briefly what the CIA does. Sites of interest for children include information about the Canine Corps, a story about pigeons, games and a feature on saying no to drugs. Links from the two levels of homepages do not necessarily go to reading matter of the level; for example, the “Who We Are and What We Do” pages require a sophisticated vocabulary and high reading level (9+). Links from features like “Spy-Fi Archives” display some inconsistency in formatting, but the source is a good general one for older children. An extensive book list on drug awareness and abuse prevention is helpful.

In the Classroom:
Include this site when studying the three branches of government as a concrete example of one thing the Executive Branch does. Students could explore it on a "scavenger hunt" to learn answers to questions you pose, or the whole class could visit on a projector to learn about what the CIA does. If you ask students to research different government agancies, this would be a great reference site for them to use.

Banned Books Week Grade 3 to 12 - American Library Association- 6915

To celebrate America's history of the freedom to read, the American Library Association sets aside one week every year to celebrate that freedom by bringing the most important banned books to the attention of everyone. Traditionally the last week of September, in 2006 it is being held September 23 - 30. Go to the website and vote for your favorite banned book and have your older students do the same! Find out what books have been most frequently challenged. Find out about the history of book burning, print out posters for your classroom, and find out how support of this week adds to the intellectual freedom of all readers: students, teachers, librarians, and other adults.

In the Classroom:
Compare the banned book list with your curriculum. Find out how many of your students' favorite books (like To Kill a Mockingbird) have been on the list.

No Job for a Woman Grade 6 to 12 - Imperial War Museum- 6821

This British site looks at women's roles in war time from 1900 to the present. Divided chronologically (pre-1914, WWI, WWWII, and post-1945) the site focuses on five main themes: A Woman's Place is in the Home, Woman's Work: War Work, That's no job for a woman: The Services, War Babes: Stereotypes, pin-ups and prejudice, and You have no Right: Protest and Equality. There is an image guide for each theme, lesson plans, reading lists and suggestions for further research.

In the Classroom:
Although the focus of the site is clearly on Great Britain, the image galleries provide good primary source information. This site would be a great resource for incorporating women's roles into the study of the two World Wars in a regular Modern US History course. There is also great material for History Day projects on women's roles in wartime. The use of British terminology might be a little confusing, but also points up the different perspectives of another country, and might be useful in showing how the two World Wars were perceived outside the US. Despite the fact that the site is designed to cover up to the present time, it is not particularly useful for periods after World War II.

Books in Spanish: Children & Adolescents Grade 2 to 12 - California State Univ.- 6685

The Barahona Center as CSU - San Marcos has created this listing of Spanish language books suitable for children and young people. Available in either English or Spanish, the site provides a searchable databse of hundreds of titles. Though the search interface is more complicated than necessary, this could be a rich resource for teachers working with Spanish-speaking or bilingual students.

Grow Up Reading Grade K to 2 - West Bloomfield Township Public Library- 6570

This Web site, developed by a public library, is filled with excellent information on instilling a joy of reading in young children. Includes helpful book suggestions, book selection tips, and a list of do's and don'ts when reading aloud.

In the Classroom:
Keep your primary students interested in reading even during summer vacation by sharing this resource with parents before the end of the year.

Children's Picture Books Grade 1 to 3 - - 6429

This site provides guidance for teachers and parents in selecting the perfect picture book for a child and offers suggestions for instilling a life-long love of reading in young students. Includes book reviews and links to author and illustrator Web sites. This is a wonderful resource to share with parents via your classroom, school, or library newsletter.

Book Sense Grade 1 to 6 - BookSense.com- 5919

Before sending your students out of the classroom for summer vacation, give them some suggestions for filling those unstructured days. This list of suggested summer reading for elementary and middles school students, covers a range of topics and includes something for everyone. Brief annotations provide useful information for teachers, parents, and librarians. You might want to recommend this site to parents in your end-of-year newsletter.

Teenreads Grade 8 to 10 - - 5336

Sometimes teens need a little bit of encouragement to get involved in a good book. This site may provide some motivation. Students can browse through reviews written by other teens, post responses to the Question of the Month, or subscribe to a monthly newsletter. Make this site available in your school's library.

Kidsreads Grade 1 to 8 - - 5309

This is a strictly-for-kids site that provides information on favorite authors, books, and series. Reviews of the newest titles, author interviews, and interactive games are just some of the many features. Encourage your students (and their parents) to visit this site before making a trip to the library or book store.

Reading for the Fun of It: (Secondary): The Math-Literature Connection Grade 6 to 12 - ENC- 5205

This collection of entertaining books approaches math from many new perspectives, and provides readers with some engaging and thought-provoking scenarios. Secondary students can find out what happens to three-dimensional people in a four-dimensional world, or take a journey through the Amazon rain forest with a mathematically gifted parrot. Some clever cross-curricular possibilities can be found on this site. Just bring along your imagination.

Summer Reading: Math for the Fun of It Grade 1 to 5 - ENC- 5204

How many sides does a banana have? What’s the best way to get 100 ants to come to a picnic? If your curiosity is piqued, imagine how your students would respond to these questions! This site provides an annotated list of fun books for young students that will get them excited about math. Scan through the recommended titles to discover adventure stories, collections of games, and humorous tales that will delight kids of all ages. Share this resource with parents and your school librarian.

Americas Award for Children and Young Adult Literature Grade 3 to 12 - University of Wisconsin- 4809

Here’s a collection of outstanding books for children and young people by Hispanic authors and/or about Hispanic themes. Teachers and librarians may find this list useful in selecting appropriate or attractive titles for their students. The “commended list” links provide title, description, and ISBN information for the various titles, ordered by year.

Dog Classics Grade 6 to 12 - - 2157

Even the most reluctant of readers will be forced to admit, "Yeah, I did like Where the Red Fern Grows." There's just something great about a good dog book... Here's a list--pages and pages-- of really great books about dogs!

Beyond the Core Grade 6 to 12 - NCTE- 1195

The National Council of Teachers of English has created this listing of books for middle and high school students who want to explore literature that goes beyond the basic curriculum taught in many schools. Each listing includes a synopsis of the book, and many have links to additional resources.

In the Classroom:
While some of these texts may be commonplace in some schools, the collection itself could be a useful resource for teachers looking for something new for their students.

BDD Books for Young People: Teacher's Resource Center Grade 1 to 8 - - 1194

Lots of interesting materials here! Teacher’s resources are organized by many categories-- alphabetical, thematic, and award winners. An especially interesting listing is one for reluctant readers. Links to Children’s Book Council, American Library, Children’s Literature Web and others make this a good stop to shop.

Banned Books! Grade 6 to 12 - Carnegie Mellon Univ.- 1193

This site lists fifty of the most frequently banned books. Some entries include explanations for the banning. A good resource for teachers, or for starting a discussion with older students.

Kinder Garden Grade 1 to 6 - Tina Waliczak, Texas A & M University- 616

This site explores the many ways to introduce kids to horticulture. It provides planting tips for kids and their parents and is easy for young readers to follow along. It details the greater good of respecting the outdoors and plant life with pictures of neighborhoods. It depicts gardening as a learning experience and hobby to cope with stresses of living in our world today! It also includes outstanding links to book lists and horticulture.

Beverly Cleary Grade 3 to 6 - - 350

This is the homepage of Portland Oregon's Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden. - It is part of the Multnomah county Library home page. There are several links to her publisher as well as a home page of Beverly Cleary. The site includes great information on this popular author, including a biography, book lists. You can get a list of places to purchase material related to this author. There is a book featured each month. A nice feature is that you can be notified by e mail when the page has been updated. (monthly) Links to the publisher and to a Beverly Cleary's homepage are included.

Karleen Bradford Grade 4 to 8 - - 342

Karleen Bradford is a well-known Canadian author. Her books include Fantasy, historical fiction and contemporary novels for young adults. She also has authored ghost stories, back-in-time and contemporary novels for ages 9-12. "Dragonfire" is her newest novel. This homepage includes book lists, writing help, a biography and direct email to the author.

ALA Editors' Choice Grade 1 to 12 - Amer. Library Assoc.- 334

This is the ALA's booklist. The list is categorized by reading level and by fiction/non-fiction. A synopsis of the title and bibliographic information is included.

Booklist: Editor's Choice 2004: Adult Books for Young Adults Grade 7 to 12 - Amer. Library Assoc.- 332

Brief reviews from Booklist Magazine of 2004 Editor’s choice books for young adults. A useful site for teenagers looking for reading material! The list is not terribly lengthy and the reviews are concise.

AmericaReads Challenge: Ready Set Read Early Childhood Learning Kit Grade 1 to 3 - US Government- 330

Grades Pre-K-3 - Ready Set Read activity guides for families and caregivers provide ideas to help young ones learn about language with age appropriate activities. This site stems from President Clinton’s challenge to help improve reading levels for all American children and to have all children reading by the end of the third grade. The kit has comprehensive, with activities and games to help teach language skills. It is excellent for first time parents and those going into teaching early childhood. Materials and resources for families are also available in Spanish. A letter from Secretary Shalala explaining the site and giving details about the President’s plans for young readers is included. The American Library Association’s book list for young readers is also published. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.