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The Bartimaeus Trilogy (Jonathan Stroud)
This is the official website for The Bartimaeus Trilogy. Read about the author, the books, and read Bartimaeus’s journal.
Toronto Public Library – Kids Space
Look for great book suggestions in the Fantasy genre or explore other genres for recommendations.
Historica: Heritage Minutes
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.
Library and Archives Canada
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.
The Great Upper Canada Adventure
Can you survive as a settler in Upper Canada?
BBC Bitesize: Everyday Life in the Middle Ages
Learn more about what life was like for people in medieval times.
Weather Wiz Kids
There are lots of fun activities here for writers. Write a story. Do a typing test. Read stories by other kids.
Web Weather for Kids (University Corporation for Atmospheric Research)
Find out how different weather systems work, do fun weather activities, learn to predict the weather.
Geocaching.com
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.
Fact Monster
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.”
Historica: Heritage Minutes
Select the Sports category and see one-minute video clips about Canadian athletes and our sporting traditions.
Environmental Kids Club (EPA)
Explore how different areas of Recycle City reduce waste and save energy. This interactive site gives you some cool information and tips on sustainability.
National Geographic Kids
Take quizzes and play games about superheroes and superpowers!
Sheree Fitch
Sheree Fitch’s website contains information about the author and her books.
UNESCO World Heritage
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.
National Arts Centre of Canada
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!
Steven Herrick
Find out more about Steven Herrick’s poetry or listen to his podcast at his website.