From Hamlet to Othello, and Julius
Caesar to Romeo and Juliet, the genius of Shakespeare lives on the theater,
in books and at the movies. Mr. William Shakespeare and the internet is a
comprehensive Web site, complete with online works, criticism and resources from
the playwright's era. It’s much ado about everything at http://daphne.palomar.edu/shakespeare/.
You'll go all the way back to Shakespeare's childhood, following him until he
makes his mark at Stratford and turns the literary world upside down. For
experts, there's even a biography quiz to test your Shakespeare knowledge.
Ay, there's the fun!
Follow the history of writing as we know it at Parker's UK
Schools Resource Page. From sticks and stones to the fountain pen, this
Web site will give you the lowdown on the motion at
http://www.parkerpen.co.uk/ and find
out why handwriting is more intriguing than you ever thought. You'll start
out with cave paintings from 25000 B.C., make your way to Egyptian hieroglyphics
and wind up at the Italic, Copperplate, and Calligraphy styles of more recent
times. The site has excellent illustrations from the various handwriting
eras, including the dark Gothic era and the ancient Greeks. It's amazing
to think that the Egyptians were using paper (papyrus), pen and ink more
than 5,000 years ago. Do you have the write stuff?
When Curious George is around, there is sure to be mischief.
He's got
the hats all mixed up and he needs your help to give them back to their owners.
With a click of the mouse you tell him which hat to take and where to put
it--it's not as easy as it sounds. Get on the bus at http://www.hmco.com/hmco/trade/hmi/george/game/
and help Curious George figure out how to get those hats back to where they
belong.
Don't wait until bedtime to drift in
to
the fantastic dream world of castles, kings and bizarre creatures. There
is a story waiting for you right now, courtesy of Whootie Owl, at http://www.storiestogrowby.com/.
With tales from all over the world (and for kids of all ages). Whootie's
got lots of stories you've surely never heard before. Meet the fish-girl
of Spain, or the French prince with an enormous nose. Check out the great
animal stories, too, from the fairy tale files of Africa and Norway. It
isn't a dream. Storytime is anytime you want it to be.
Finding your way around the library isn't always as easy as it
looks. Some
libraries use the Library of Congress system to categorize books. Other
libraries use the Dewey Decimal system. You'll find Dewey alive and well
at the "Do We" Really Know Dewey Web site. Hit the books at http://tqjunior.advanced.org/5002/
and prepare to meet Melvil Dewey, the mastermind behind this classification
system that organizes books into 10 categories. You'll also learn about
Dewey's other accomplishments, including the founding of the American Library
Association and the opening of the first library school at Columbia University.
Tracking down books has never been this much fun or educational. Do the
Dewey!
A MORAL TO EVERY STORY
Courage, honesty
and friendship are virtues that humans prize. At Adventures From the Book of The Virtues, the goodness of the human
spirits
has now been brought to children on the Web.
Change the channel to http://www.pbs.org/adventures
and meet Zack, Plato, and the rest of the
Plato’s Planet gang from acclaimed PBS television show.
You’ll learn about compassion, responsibility, loyalty, and
perseverance and what they mean to humanity. Story lovers will find everything from Greek myths to European fairy
tales. Patience may be a virtue,
but you’ll want to check out Adventures From the Book of Virtues soon as you
can!
Just
recently, one of America's best-known writers, James Michener, died at the age
of 90. The Web makes it easy for us to celebrate his amazing life through a site
devoted to exploring his upbringing, travels and books at http://www.jamesmichener.com/
His life makes an incredible story, and his books are the proof. He wrote
stories about almost everyplace, from his experiences as a soldier in the South
Pacific in World War II to the history of Texas. Maybe his life will inspire you
to become a world traveler or writer yourself.
Sail into the Big Harbor through the World Wide Web here. 
You will be greeted by the friendly smile of Theodore Tugboat, who likes to make
friends with everyone. Take the illustrated, interactive story link and
read about one of Theodore's experiences in the Big Harbor. Be prepared to
do more than read! Theodore needs your help in deciding what to do next
for the story to continue. Follow the links to learn more about all of
Theodore's floating friends and how the harbor works. You can even
download a coloring book page. Toot, toot!
Have you ever been walking alone outside, in trees or in a
field, everything was completely quiet...but you didn't feel like you were
really alone? That's how Opal felt whenever she went exploring outside.
She grew up in Oregon about 100 years ago, and as a small child, she started
keeping a diary of the mystical world around her. Her book never became
famous, but now you can visit The Fairy world Around Us through
the magic of the World Wide Web. Just turn the page to http://www.liloriole.net/
and immerse yourself in the magical fairy world through Opal's eyes.
Tadpoles, butterflies and bobolinks are just some of the forest friends you'll
meet. Float into Opal's rare dream world for a while, then head outside
and find a fairyland of your own.
There
is a site you surely must see,
For kids to experience true poetry.
Just a few mouse clicks will make it clear,
That Poetry Pals is a site to revere.
Read it or write it, all over the world,
Pens scribble, keyboards clatter, and poetry is unfurled
Alliterations, images, rhymes and puns,
From children all over, in many tongues.
Forming your ideas in words, putting a lifetime in verse,
Finding power in memories better and worse,
Describing the beauty in a sight or a smell,
Find it all at this URL: http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/5165/index1.html
Sign language has allowed deaf people to
communicate with others for centuries. At the Animated American Sign
Language Dictionary, you can now
learn this amazing form of communication online. By sending a signal out
to http://www.bconnex.net/~randys/
you'll be able to download all kinds of animated hand motions, and learn
such phrases as "I love you" and "thanks a lot."
If you're interested in learning more about the history of sign language, a
timeline will take you from the 16th century to the present, chronicling such
major events as the origins of the French sign system and the first college for
the deaf. And if you want to find out even more, a wide array of links
will allow you to explore this fascinating world of communication, from finger
spelling to the Russian Sign Language Project. Brush up on your spelling,
because it's time to learn the alphabet in a whole new way!
Just
when you thought the Web was puzzling enough, along, comes the Case, with its
own brand of brain-teasing mysteries. Whether you want to test your logic
against your friends or you just love surprise endings, The Case is a great Web
site for "clued-in" kids and adults. Check out the "Twist,"
a weekly mystery, or "Solve-It," a mini-mystery that requires quick
wit! Use your magnifying glass for the "Mystery Photo" and find out
why every picture tells a thousand words. Ready to play Sherlock Holmes? then
tip-toe to http://www.thecase.com.
Math Mania
Grab a pencil and your math book, and you'll find more than 30
Shockwave-driven activities in categories such as inequalities , trigonometry,
probabilities, complex numbers and much more.
Try the area Probability where you
can throw darts at a bull's-eye. Or find out what a hyperbola is. Each activity
includes buttons and sliders for you to customize and practice math at your own
pace ExploreMath.com can help you master math.
DIGITAL LIBRARY
Put on your thinking cap and head to Kids Web at
www.kidsvista.com
This digital library has collected Web resources in three major areas: Arts,
Sciences and Social Studies. Each areas is categorized to help you find exactly
what you are looking for. Also, take time out from studying at the Miscellaneous
section where you'll find fun and games, sports and reference materials.
Whatever you're looking for, find it fast at Kids Web.
