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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.
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 - (Library Of Congress) 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 - America's Story - (Library Of Congress) - 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.
Read.gov for Kids -
(Center for the Book) - Explore new worlds: Read. Discover new authors, rediscover classic books and even
read a story created just for you.
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.
Using Primary Sources - (Library of Congress) - Primary sources are the raw
materials of history - original documents and objects which were created at the time under study. They are
different from secondary sources, accounts or interpretations of events created by someone without firsthand
experience.
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.
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.
Citing Podcasts and Websites - Grammar
Girl - Find out how to deal with electronic citations.
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.
Flashlight Readers - Scholastic.com - Play cool
games and activities that take you into your favorite books. You can also get exclusive author info, including
photos, audio, and notes from the authors themselves.
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!
Language Arts - New York Times - Explore language arts issues in depth or
search by subject. Also read about featured authors.
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!
Report Writing - Need to write a report for school? Here's a list of sites that
will help you get it done.
Shakespeare for Kids - Learn all about Shakespeare and his works with these fun
activities from the Folger Shakespeare Library.
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.
Student Opinion - New York Times - 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.
The
Stacks - Scholastic Kids - A kids' community that has books, blogs, videos, games, and more.
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 Instruction - 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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