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Please note:<\/strong> Clicking any of the links below brings up the website in a new window. While every effort has been made to ensure external links are appropriate and kid-friendly, Scholastic Canada is not responsible for content of external links and websites. Surf safely!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n \n Being a Genie: A Beginner’s Guide<\/strong> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n The Bartimaeus Trilogy (Jonathan Stroud) <\/a>\n
This is the official website for The Bartimaeus Trilogy. Read about the author, the books, and read Bartimaeus’s journal.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Toronto Public Library \u2013 Kids Space <\/a>\n
Look for great book suggestions in the Fantasy genre or explore other genres for recommendations.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n \n Courage and Honour: The Life of Thomas Prince<\/strong> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Historica: Heritage Minutes <\/a>\n
See one-minute video clips or listen to radio clips on important moments in Canadian history and influential Canadians, including Thomas Prince. Search by category.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Library and Archives Canada <\/a>\n
The site provides images, documents, and other resources about different events, inventions, people, places, and phenomena in Canada. The site is a great source for research material.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n \n Exploring History Through Art<\/strong> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n The Great Upper Canada Adventure <\/a>\n
Can you survive as a settler in Upper Canada?<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n BBC Bitesize: Everyday Life in the Middle Ages <\/a>\n
Learn more about what life was like for people in medieval times.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n Wild Weather: Tornadoes<\/strong> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Weather Wiz Kids <\/a>\n
There are lots of fun activities here for writers. Write a story. Do a typing test. Read stories by other kids.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Web Weather for Kids (University Corporation for Atmospheric Research) <\/a>\n
Find out how different weather systems work, do fun weather activities, learn to predict the weather.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n Vancouver and Burnaby Scavenger Hunt<\/strong> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Geocaching.com <\/a>\n
If you enjoy scavenger hunts, try out geocaching. Visit this site to learn how to get started, where to find caches, and get answers to frequently asked questions. You will need to log in to use the site, so check with your parents first.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n Sports Crossword<\/strong> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Fact Monster <\/a>\n
This site is full of fascinating information and fun activities. If you were stumped by some of the sports clues in the Sports Crossword, follow the link to “Sports” to learn more. For more on words and language, follow the “Word Wise” link. For more brain-teasing puzzles, go to “Games & Quizzes.”<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Historica: Heritage Minutes <\/a>\n
Select the Sports category and see one-minute video clips about Canadian athletes and our sporting traditions.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n Garbage Strike<\/strong> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Environmental Kids Club (EPA) <\/a>\n
Explore how different areas of Recycle City reduce waste and save energy. This interactive site gives you some cool information and tips on sustainability.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n WWF Canada <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n \n Getting the Most Out of On-line Searching<\/strong> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Google <\/a>\n
Google allows you to search the Internet using keywords and phrases.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Yahoo! <\/a>\n
Yahoo! lets you search the Internet by category.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Ask <\/a>\n
Search the Internet through Ask by entering a question in the search field.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n Superheroes Aren’t Afraid of Talent Shows<\/strong> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n National Geographic Kids <\/a>\n
Take quizzes and play games about superheroes and superpowers!<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n What Ted Said<\/strong> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Sheree Fitch <\/a>\n
Sheree Fitch’s website contains information about the author and her books.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n Does Tourism Help or Hurt World Heritage Sites?<\/strong> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n UNESCO World Heritage <\/a>\n
On UNESCO’s official world heritage website, you’ll find a list of WHSs, learn how the list was created, and find out which sites are in danger.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n Music: More Than Meets the Ear<\/strong> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n National Arts Centre of Canada <\/a>\n
The National Arts Centre (NAC) presents ArtsAlive.ca Music, a great place to discover the excitement of the performing arts! Learn all about orchestral music, the NAC Orchestra, its musicians and friends, great composers, conductors, and much more!<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n Free Verse: Poems That Do Their Own Thing<\/strong> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Steven Herrick <\/a>\n
Find out more about Steven Herrick’s poetry or listen to his podcast at his website.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n document <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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