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Sunshine State Books - Grades 3-5 (.pdf file)
Sunshine State Books - Grades 6-8 (.pdf file)
Databases for kids
| Database | Links | Description |
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Link | includes reference book materials and magazine articles on a variety of topics for children and adults |
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home access | an online collection of animated, talking picture books for kids |
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link | the classic encyclopedia in electronic format |
Recommended Websites for Children & Parents
ALA Great Websites for Kids
A good place to start when looking for information for homework assignments. A great collection of kid friendly web resources with age appropriate designations ranging from pre-kindergarten to middle school aged students.
SunlinkA statewide database that has information on all materials located in media centers in public schools across Florida. Also has many book lists and recommended titles as well as links for homework and research.
Pinellas County SchoolsWebsite for information regarding all Pinellas County Public Schools.
Just Read, Florida!A statewide initiative that encourages reading and promotes literacy for all children in the state of Florida.
Lexile framework for readingFind Lexile numbers for specific books or get recommendations for books based on a child's Lexile grouping and interests.
FCAT ExplorerInformation for parents about FCAT testing from the Florida Department of Education.
NetSmartzA website set up by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that focuses on Internet safety for kids of all ages. Free downloads and information for parents and kids about safely using the Internet.
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