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Great site for listing primary source archives. Good place to send secondary students looking for primary sources separated by location.

Selecting books about First Nations - top 10 for elementary, middle years and primary.

William's blog - starting at 14, rather than accept his fate, William started borrowing books from a small community lending library located at his former primary school. He borrowed an 8th grade American textbook called Using Energy, which depicted wind turbines on its cover. He decided to build a windmill to power his family's home and obviate the need for kerosene, which provided only smoky, flickering, distant and expensive light after dark.

"The power of the story and the importance of the storyteller are felt in this nostalgic piece that makes readers think about progress. Those interested in storytelling and theater will be especially impressed with this offering, but it will have broad appeal."

"Picture book news and reviews from a children's librarian"

Another best book of 2010. 

Links to online stories and reading activities for teachers and kids

Teachers are busy, so I get right to the point. Monday through Friday I post a new picture book on this blog with a 1 or 2 line plot summary (no spoilers!), a short quote from the text (in italics), and a writing activity for one of the six traits.

listen and read along with these National Geographic articles for young readers.

these would make a great addition to primary web pages - have a listen to some of the issues