Learn about the Arts

Recommended Web Sites

Cartoonster

Follow the step-by-step lessons to create your own cartoon animation. Learn short cuts and tips on creating your project frame by frame.

The Renaissance Collection

Take a journey back in time and become a patron of the arts, discover the innovations of the time and get involved in creating your own innovation. Learn about Renaissance life and get involved in the culture. Created by the Allentown Art Museum this interactive and quirky website is sure to entice you to discover the past.

Children’s Literature Network

This site features Web pages for nearly 150 authors and illustrators, and provides kids with previews of forthcoming books. Avid readers will appreciate the recommended books and the lists of books compiled on numerous topics.

Complete list of Arts web sites.

Books


Dear Hotdog: Poems About Everyday Stuff By Mordicai Gerstein J 811 G325d 2011	T is for Tutu: a Ballet Alphabet By Sonia Rodriguez J 792.8 R618t 2011	Red-Yellow-Blue: Colors in Art By Silke Vry J 752 V969r 2011

Databases

Britannica PreK-8

Britannica Online School Edition PreK-8, a favorite with educators with content for both elementary and middle school students, also includes the Britannica Learning Zone, a PreK-2 interactive learning environment.

K-12+

Homework Help Now!

Live online homework help, skills building, writing assistance, and a Study Suite contains powerful assessment and learning tools. Students can also form study groups to work on class projects.

K-12

Kids Search

Search by topic or keyword for magazine articles, look up words in the dictionary, and search an encyclopedia. Timely Topic of the Month and highlighted top searches provide quick access to current news.

K-5

Searchasaurus for Kids

Access over 80 magazines and pamphlets. Look up information in an encyclopedia, find data about all kinds of animals, and find out about fun facts.

K-8