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Government Sites
Air Force Crossroads Teens and Youth Section -
This page has tons to offer both kids and teenagers alike. From sports to arts to video games, you will
find information and entertainment that will keep you coming back for more.
America’s Story from America’s Library - (Library of Congress) - Learn about
amazing Americans like Buffalo Bill and Harriet Tubman, find out about interesting inventions, and
get fascinating facts and read stories about all the states and Washington D.C.
American Memory - (Library of Congress) - Historical resources on a variety of
topics. Check out this huge collection.
Desktop
Publisher - (Bureau of Labor Statistics) - Using computer software, these workers combine
printed materials, numbers, pictures, and charts to prepare publications. Find out more.
How to Cite Electronic Sources - (Library of Congress) - This guide
is intended to help users prepare citations for electronic resources. The purpose of a works cited
document is to acknowledge the source of information and give as much detail as possible to find the
source of that information at a later date.
Kids
and Families Page - (Library of Congress) - This website shares its collections, stories,
online collections and more for students and teachers.
Langston Hughes - America's Story -
Langston Hughes was one of the most important writers and thinkers of the Harlem Renaissance,
which was the African American artistic movement in the 1920s that celebrated black life and culture.
Learn more about this great writer.
Language Arts - FREE - (Department of Education) - Literature, writers, online
professional development to help all children learn to read.
Librarian - (Bureau of Labor Statistics) - Librarians help people find
facts. They organize information and help people find books, magazines, videos, websites, and other
information.
Literature - Library of Congress - Collection of
literary documents including poetry, books, periodicals, and even an author's notebook.
Mark Twain - Twain traveled around the world and he dazzled audiences far
and wide with lectures filled with the same humor and spirit found in his writings. Find out more about
him.
Meet Amazing Americans - America's Story - Discover the
inventors, politicians, performers, activists and other everyday people who made this country what it is
today.
NASA - Kids' Page - Games, stories, activities, and space news for kids.
Online Exhibits from the Anacostia
Community Museum - (Smithsonian) - The museum features several online collections
including biographical information on featured African American Writers.
Reporter - Reporters gather information and write news stories. These
stories appear in newspapers and magazines. Some reporters appear on television and radio. To get
information, reporters look at documents. They observe the scene. They interview people.
Secretary - Secretaries make appointments. They put files in order.
They also write letters and answer the phone. They may make travel plans. Secretaries use
computers, fax machines, and copiers. Secretaries make sure that the information that leaves the
office is right. Other people in the office rely on secretaries to keep things going well.
Taking the Mystery Out of Copyright - This site has an animated
music video following Cop E. Wright as she relates copyright law to some teen potential copyright
applicants, a time line of historical copyright milestones, frequently asked questions and a rundown of
the steps necessary to get a work copyrighted.
Writer -
Writers and editors write! Writers write stories, or they write about things that really happened. They
write books, and they write articles for magazines or journals. They write for newspapers, and they
write for radio and television.
Other Resources
Academy of Achievement - Arts - Check out these famous actors,
directors, musicians, dancers, and more.
AOL Research
and Learn - References include a dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, and articles on such topics
as space, planet earth, animals, and more.
Assembling a List of Works Cited in Your
Paper - Helps you understand how to cite the sources you have used in writing your
papers.
Author Biographies - Browse the list of authors and find out about your
favorite author.
Circle of
Stories - PBS - Explore Native American storytelling through artwork, photography,
documentary film, and music.
DocSouth Collections - Learn about southern history, literature, and culture
with this collection of materials from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s library.
Essay Writing Tips - Here are some simple steps that will guide you
through the essay writing process; take a look at some writing samples or browse through some other
online essay writing resources.
Homework
Hub - Homework Hub supplies you with innovative tools, resources, and top-notch tips to
support student homework success while strengthening the home-school connection.
KidSpace - Internet Public Library - A place where you can find all sorts of
information on the history, government, presidents, people, and states of the United States.
Kidsreads.com - Find info about your favorite books, series and
authors. Reviews of the newest titles, interviews with the coolest authors and special features on great
books. And for even more reading fun we have trivia games, word scrambles and awesome
contests!
Literature Database - PBS
American Masters - Learn about some of the most influential and significant American
writers like Edgar Allen Poe, Arthur Miller, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
My Pop Studio:Magazine Creation - In our Magazine
Studio you can create your perfect magazine. (And even put your face on the cover!) The activities let
you fill your mag with stories about your favorite people, photo fantasies, and advice about
everything!
New York Times - Language Arts - Explore
language arts issues in depth or search by subject. Also read about featured authors.
Report Writing - Need to write a report for school? Here's a list of sites that will
help you get it done.
Scholastic
Kids - Reading can take you to another place and time. This site wants to help children
around the world to read and learn.
Scholastic Kids Fun Online - This site has a number of games, books, fun
activities, resources and more.
Shakespeare for Kids - Learn all about Shakespeare and his works with these fun
activities from the Folger Shakespeare Library.
Student Connections - New York Times Learning
Network - Learn about who’s who and what’s what in current events, explore specific
subjects, get help with your homework, and challenge yourself to the word of the day.
TeenSpace - Internet Public Library - The IPL has put together information to
help you with life, school, friends, and work. You'll find articles written especially to help you solve
problems, and links to websites you can use for homework.
WordCentral.com - Fun dictionary site where you can look up
words, get a word of the day to learn, and more.
Write It
- Scholastic.com - Find out how to find your voice and publish your work.
Writing Help - TIME for Kids - Learn how to create a winning essay, oral
report, biography and so much more.
Writing Tips - IPL Teenspace - Here's a list of resources to help you with
grammar and writing.
Yahoo!
Kids - Reference - Contains a dictionary, encyclopedia, and an online reference
chat.
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