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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Genseric the Vandal

For Students 2nd - 7th
History of Genseric, King of the Vandals, who ruled a Germanic tribe during the 5th Century, turning them into a powerful force of the Mediterranean Sea. Site includes links to worksheets, activities and quizzes.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Henry V

For Students 2nd - 7th
Overview of the history of England's early 15th Century king, Henry V, who was a member of the House of Lancaster and is remembered for his strong leadership. Site includes worksheets, activities and quizzes.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Arnold Von Winkelried

For Students 3rd - 8th
History of the legendary Arnold Von Winkelried, who was a supposed hero of Swiss history leading the army in the battle of Sempach, against Hapsburg Duke, Leopold III.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Charles Martel

For Students 2nd - 7th
History lesson on Charles Martel, who succeeded Pepin to rule the Franks and unite the empire. Teacher resources include links to activities, worksheets and quizzes.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Medieval War Horses

For Students 3rd - 7th
History for Kids teaches about the Medieval military use of horses in war. Article describes the different types of horses and horse armor. Links to resources for teachers.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Adelard of Bath

For Students 3rd - 8th
History for Kids presents information on the life and works of Adelard, a 12th Century philosopher and translator from the Roman city of Bath. Includes links to teacher resources.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Joust Challenge

For Students 3rd - 8th
Test your knowledge of medieval knights and armor by playing this interactive jousting game.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Geometer's Sketch Pad Lessons

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site contains lessons using Geometer's Sketch Pad for elementary and middle school aged students.
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Houghton Mifflin Company: Teacher's Guide for Bread and Roses, Too

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Katherine Paterson writes historical fiction for middle school aged middle schoolers. This book on the Bread and Roses strike includes good factual information about the strike woven into a personal story. This teacher's guide is a handy...
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Looking Critically at Picture Books

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
This site describes several ideas and activities to use with picture books and intermediate/middle school age students. Specific title to use are also given.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Teacher's Guide

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the world of Africa through these teacher's guides. This site features teacher tools for middle school age students.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Novels for Growing Readers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Come and check out this informative resource featuring novels for growing readers. This site lists several appropriate books for students ranging from grades three through six.
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Porta Lde Arte: Educacion Artistica

For Students 6th - 8th
This is an educational portal which contains learning activities in the area of visual arts for middle school age students.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: List of Action Books for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this website, find a list of books packed with action for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: List of Adventure Books for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
A list of books packed with adventure for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels can be found on this website.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: List of Animal Books for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
A list of books about animals for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels can be found on this website.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: List of Classic Books for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
A list of all time classic books for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels is on this website.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: List of Dog Books for Kids

For Students 1st - 8th
Are you a dog lover? This site contains a list of books about dogs for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: List of Fantasy Books for Kids

For Students 1st - 8th
A list of fantasy books for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: List of Funny Books for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find a list of funny and comedy books for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: List of Graphic Novel Books for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
A list of graphic novel books for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels on this site.
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Ducksters: List of Historical Books for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this website find a list of historical fiction books for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: List of Mystery Books for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
A list of mystery books for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels on this website.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: List of Princess Books for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Interested in princesses stories? This site has a list of princesses books for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels.

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