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- America's Story from America's Library - Discover the stories of America's past, like Buffalo Bill and Harriet Tubman; find out about interesting inventions and get fascinating historical facts.
- Children's Literature - Rare Books Digital Collection - Read some of the most beloved children's stories from the 18th century to the present.
- Citing Podcasts and Websites - Grammar Girl - Find out how to deal with electronic citations.
- Find a Book - Search for books in a fun graphical environment using popular categories.
- Grimms' Fairytales - Read 12 enchanting fairytales from the Brothers Grimm.
- How to Write a Sample Complaint Letter - Draft a complaint letter or e-mail.
- International Children's Digital Library - Share your favorite books with the world and see what kids in other countries are reading.
- It's Fun To Read! - This is a great site from Starfall.com where you and your friends have fun learning to read. There's an art gallery, poetry and even fun tongue twisters!
- Kids and Families Page - Library of Congress - View the collections, stories , webcasts and find out what happened today in history.
- Languages Around the World - Kids around the world speak thousands of different languages - learn some new words in a different language.
- Music Around the World - Sesame Street Playlist - Learn with Grover and his global love for music. (Flash required)
- Report Writing - Need to write a report for school? Here's a list of sites that will help you get it done.
- Say Hello to the World - Learn to say hello in over 30 languages.
- Shakespeare Online - Visitors can read every play or poem from the world's most celebrated writer and, more importantly, make some sense of his works with free analysis, Old English language translations, and famous quotes.
- Story Starters - Scholastic.com - Ready to write? This Story Starter machine generates creative writing prompts. You never know how your story will start or end.
- Storytime with Martha Washington - Listen to Martha Washington read one of George Washington's favorite stories about honesty.
- Weekly Reader - There is news for kids of all ages. Read about current issues, learn what kids in other schools are doing in their communities, and express your views on hot news.
- Writing Tips - TIME for Kids - Learn how to write a draft, revise your writing and beat writer's block.