Great Author Websites

Looking for some fun books to read? Want to learn more about a favorite author? Here are some author websites that you might enjoy. Let us know with a comment if you have other favorites to share.

Judy Moody
Many fourth graders have been enjoying the adventures of Judy Moody and her little brother Stink. Why not check out Judy's room, explore some "way-not-boring things to do" and learn more about Judy?

Beverly Cleary
Your parents probably enjoyed the books of Beverly Cleary when they were in school--and you can, too! At this site, you can read an excerpt from Ramona and Beezus, play games at the Klickitat St. Arcade, and even take the ultimate Beverly Cleary quiz.

Dav Pilkey
Dav Pilkey is the author of the Captain Underpants series. This site is considered "too silly for grown-ups, small animals, and many varieties of houseplants." So be warned!

Andrew Clements
Some literature circle groups are reading Frindle or The School Story right now. Even if you're not, you might enjoy reading about the books of Andrew Clements. Be sure to check out "Fun Extras" for some interesting video!

Vicki Cobb
Vicki Cobb writes about different science experiments that you can try. (See Mrs. Kissner if you'd like to borrow one of her books.) At her website, you can even view some videos that Mrs. Cobb made with her grandkids, daring you to try some experiments of your own. But ask your parents first. Please!

Kristine O'Connell George
Ask Mrs. Kissner to borrow "The Great Frog Race" to read some beautiful poems. Then visit the author's website, where you can read some more poems, learn some tips for writing poetry, and listen to poetry read aloud.

Measuring Angles

In math class, we're learning about how to use a protractor to measure angles. Here are some interactive tools that you can use.

Math Playground: Measuring Angles
Line up the protractor with the angles in this activity. Be precise--and know which set of numbers on the protractor to use!

Banana Hunt
Can you estimate the measure of different angles? In this game, move a monkey to an estimated angle location, and then "search" for bananas. Try to get as close as possible.

Carnival Game
Try this cannon game to keep on working with measuring angles! You'll need to use the right angle measurement to fire the cannon at the target.

Alien Angles
Rescue aliens by estimating angles.

Landforms of the Midwest

We're learning about the Midwest! Use these links to find information about the important landforms. (Remember, click on the links, not the picture.)

Geography and Landforms: This site has a collection of links about different landforms.

Great Lakes for Kids: Use this site to find out all about the Great Lakes.

Mississippi River: Basic facts about this important river.

Mississippi River, National Park Service: A nice overview of the Mississippi.

United States Landforms Map: Click on the Great Plains image on the map to see where to find the Great Plains.

Tallgrass Prairie: Learn about this interesting kind of ecosystem.