Library of Congress
A Selection of Stories from The Æsop for Children
Read and incorporate a variety of Aesop's Fables into a fable genre study with an eBook produced by the Library of Congress. The interactive eBook contains 146 fables written by Aesop and includes colorful interactive illustrations...
McGraw Hill
Compare Themes and Topics Across Cultures
Compare and contrast folktales, myths, and fables in an interactive eBook. The interactive is broken up into three topics: myths, fables, and folktales. Each section includes a reading passage and a guided lesson on the theme, topic, and...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Fort Raleigh: The Roanoke Voyages: A Mystery Story for Young People
The history of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island is told in story form. It tells of the conflict between England and Spain to establish a foothold in the New World, the voyages arranged by Sir Walter Raleigh, the establishment of a...
Other
Whale Net: A Day on a Whale Watch
A great site to use as a complement to a unit on whales. Includes a link to an interactive reading program by Karen Smyth as well a curriculum unit and a whale watch slide show.
Other
Segfl: Sebastian Swan: The Swan Story
This interactive e-book is a informational book about swans, their nests, and their young. Readers can click on underlined words for definitions and more information, and click on the ? to get answers to questions posed in the text.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Martha Speaks: Super Inventions
In this interactive story, learn how animal abilities have inspired inventions over the years.
Roy the Zebra
Roy the Zebra: Tale of a Singing Zebra: Chapter 1: The Worst Zoo in the World
The first of nine chapters in a guided reading story, about a zebra with big dreams. Perfect for whole-class instruction using an interactive whiteboard or projection system. With before and after reading discussion prompts and related...
Starfall
Starfall: Vincent Van Gogh
A short interactive story for early readers based on the artist Vincent van Gogh. Three of his paintings are presented. The story vocabulary is posted below the book. A link also takes you to a short biography.
Other
Sebastian Swan: In the Autumn
An interactive story about the autumn and all the colorful things that can be found during this time of year.
Other
Sebastian Swan: Sebastian's Waddle
An interactive story in which Sebastian Swan went for a walk around the pond. He noticed many things that looked different, and he soon discovered that the season had turned to spring.
Other
Netrover: One Hundred and Twenty Loose Teeth
This online story is illustrated and has sound effects. It's a story of a little boy who wants a bicycle but has no money. It is followed by a comprehension quiz, an interactive crossword, and meet the author and illustrator section.
Other
Sebastian Swan: Read a Book!
Looking for a new way to get young students reading? This interactive reading site provides online stories and accompanying questions for students to explore.
Other
Segfl: Sebastian Swan: Pond Web
This interactive ebook "Pond Web" demonstrates a pond food chain. Students can click on the ? to find answers to questions posed in the text. Students are asked to retell the story using pictures provided at the end of the book.
NASA
Nasa: Robin Whirlybird on Her Rotorcraft Adventures
Read (or listen to) the illustrated story of Robin, who goes to work with her mother who works at a rotorcraft research center. Includes many interactive supplemental activities.
Other
Smith College: Talk to Me
Experience engineering by applying science and math in the service of humanity through a story. Read the online novel, interact with the characters, and explore some engineering concepts.
Childnet
Childnet: Online Safety: A Learning to Read Book
'On the internet' is a learning-to-read book for children aged 4 and above. It has been written for your child to read, with your help when needed. There is no 'right' or 'expected' number of words for your child to read in this book....
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Getting to the Game (Pdf): Martha Speaks
The PDF of the interactive, informational story "Getting to the Game" designed for in-classroom use.