A reader's theater script for Roger and the Three Knocks is provided on these pages. Six character roles are needed in this activity.

A reader's theater adaptation of Kevin Henkes' tradebook, Owen, is provided on this script. Nine character roles are needed in this performance.

Page provides four links to hailstones, hail fall, hailstorms and punching. Also includes a picture of large hail and more links for further information.

Read the exciting story of Andrews' raiders who stole "The General," which resulted in the Great Locomotive Race in Georgia.

Detailed timeline with descriptions of the major events and scientific developments of aviation in the 20th century. Timeline is separated by decade.

This site has photographs and paintings of Civil War leaders, both political and military. Clicking on the arrow will take you through pictures and brief biographies of the leaders. From the National Portrait Gallery.

(1808-1873) American statesman, jurist, and member of the Free-Soil party.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence representing Maryland

An image of "Idle Hours", created by William Merritt Chase in 1894 (Oil on canvas, 65 x 90 cm).

An image of "The Shinnecock Hills", created by William Merritt Chase from 1893-97 (Oil on panel, 44 x 55 cm).

An image of "End of the Season", created by William Merritt Chase, c. 1885 (Pastel on paper, 35 x 45 cm).

An image of "The Open Air Breakfast", created by William Merritt Chase, c. 1888 (Oil on canvas, 95 x 144 cm).

An image of "The Kimono", created by William Merritt Chase, c. 1895 (Oil on canvas, 90 x 115 cm).

Web Museum profiles the American painter William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) and presents nine examples of his work.

Web Museum profiles the American painter William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) and presents nine examples of his work.

Web Museum profiles the American painter William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) and presents nine examples of his work.

Web Museum profiles the American painter William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) and presents nine examples of his work.

Web Museum profiles the American painter William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) and presents nine examples of his work.

Web Museum profiles the American painter William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) and presents nine examples of his work.

Web Museum profiles the American painter William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) and presents nine examples of his work.

Web Museum profiles the American painter William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) and presents nine examples of his work.

Web Museum profiles the American painter William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) and presents nine examples of his work.

Here is a variation of tag based on the popular cartoon "Spongebob Squarepants." Includes a simple way of randomly assigning who plays "it" during the game.

Have you ever seen a great movie and then rushed out and bought its soundtrack? Did the soundtrack bring back the thrill of an action chase? Or the sadness one of the movie's characters felt? Music is a big part of the movie experience....