Considering using The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini’s story of Amir, a young boy from Kabul, as whole-class reading or for book groups? Check out this resource that provides background materials on Afghanistan, a synopsis of the...

Let's go fly a kite. By flying a kite, class members observe the difference in air flow. The class notices the characteristics of banners tied to the kite string to determine where wind turbulence stops. Adding an anemometer to...

Develop young mathematicians' knowledge of two- and three-dimensional shapes with this geometry workbook. From learning about the classifications of different shapes and figures to calculating their area, perimeter, and volume, this...

MathWorld provides the definition and the area formula for a kite.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide looks at properties and theorems about trapezoids and kites.

An abundance of facts, photos, and sounds of the Mississippi Kite are presented on this thorough site. A menu of topics includes: cool facts, description, range, habitat, reproduction, and conservation status.

A complete reference guide to finding the area of a kite. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.

Learn about kites with this handy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.

Brush up on your math skills relating to kites.

Explains the basic concept of kites with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.

Description, similar species, range, food, conservation status, and other names are the topics discussed on this informative site. Listen to the sounds of the Snail Kite on this site as well.

This site provides a brief definition and example of a geometric kite.

A complete reference guide to the perimeter of a kite. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.

This "kite science" site offers information on wind and the atmospheric conditions that cause it. From "Principles of Aeronautics."

Cool facts, description, range, habitat, reproduction, and conservation status are the topics highlighted on this thorough site. Listen to the sounds of this bird species on this site as well.

Numerous facts, pictures, and sounds of this raptor can be found on this detailed site. A menu of topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, reproduction, and conservation status.

Find a quick, concise explanation of a kite quadrilateral shape. Examples are given and clearly explained.

With his famous kite experiment and other forays into science, Benjamin Franklin advances knowledge of electricity, inspiring his English friend Joseph Priestley to do the same.

Brief biography on Orville and Wilbur Wright. Read how the Wright brothers' work with bikes, kites, and gliders led to human flight.

After briefly highlighting the life of Jacob Lawrence in a factual biography marked with bibliography references, this site provides links to pictures of Lawrence's works including Wounded Man, Hiroshima, and The Prayer.

The Cambrian Mountains are a remote, relatively untouched area of Wales. Learn about the geology, biodiversity and history of this area.

Discover more about the Newbery awardwinning author Linda Sue Park when you visit this informational resource. Features a biography, a booklist and interview transcript.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide reviews the formulas for area and perimeter of triangles and different kinds of quadrilaterals.

This resource features a booklist for Tomie dePaola. There is a summary and a picture of each book.