Places to Learn More About The Animals In The Books You Read

Ever read a book about giraffes, hippos or okapis and wanted to learn more about them?
Where do they live?
What do they eat?
How big are they really?
Here are a few places you can go to learn all kinds of interesting facts about animals:

The Ultimate Ungulate
This site is all about hoofed animals. Anything you want to know about a giraffe, kudu or bongo you can find here.

Animal Diversity Web
This site is for older children and has information you can use even if you're in college. Learn about any type of animal in very good scientific terms. Great for when your child has a report they have to write.

Zoo and Aquarium Visitor
Want to know about zoos, aquariums or any animals that live in them? This site is full of all kinds of information. Poke around, I’m sure you’ll find something that interests you.

Animal Planet
Connected to the TV channel, this site is filled with all kinds of cool stuff.

Animal Games
For the younger set. Fun games to learn about your favorite animals. Devided into mammals, fish, birds, reptiles and insects. Have fun playing game 12 under mammals.

See you back here Friday with more interesting sites that can take any book beyond reading.

posted by Joy Delgado
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Fun School Kaboose

Want to find lots of things to keep your children busy while learning at the same time? Then check out FunSchool brought to you by Kaboose.

Eye popping games, craft ideas puzzles, word games and so much more. They have a pre school section and areas for parents and teachers as well.

Here are a few I like:
Make your own ice cream – no freezer required! (I like this because I don't have a freezer on the boat.)

Animal Adventure – fun animal games

Coloring pages - No mess with this paint!

Poke around, I know you’ll find lots more things to do here. Have fun!

See you back here on Monday with another great book that goes beyond reading.

posted by Joy Delgado
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Books of the Week: Author Margot Finke and her wonderful books

Today, instead of one book, I’m highlighting a whole bunch of books by one author, Margot Finke. Her 7 rhyming book series about US and Australian animals are fun reads as well as educational. She’s also written “Rattlesnake Jam” which is hilarious. On her website she has delicious (?) sounding recipes for rattlesnakes.

Take Margot’s books beyond reading. First Hop over to Margot's DOWN-UNDER FUN - for fun facts about all the Aussie animals in this series.

Next, Buzz over and visit WILD US CRITTERS - to discover more fun facts about the U.S. animals in this series.

Go over to Gran's Kitchen
Read real recipes for cooking rattlesnake. Watch out your mom doesn't faint!

Since all her books are available as e-books, Margot wants to assures us that today's kids are computer savvy, and e-Books today are selling better than ever. Why? Because the technology for e-Books and POD publishing is finally coming of age, and who can afford expensive hard cover books anyway? Parents can SAVE MONEY and TREES by going GREEN, and buying their kids books on CD or Download. Be thrifty!!

Here are two great articles on both these topics.

e-Books and POD - the Next HOT Reading Ticket!

RIPPED from TIME - the Evolution of the E-Reader!

Not only is Margot's website dedicated to her children's books,but also to helping children's writers learn the craft of writing. Her Manuscript Critique Service offers personal guidance.

Here are a few links to pages of interest:

Margot's Blog
Read all thelLatest news about writing, her books, other books + the odd rant.

Go to her Website. Here you’ll find all of Margot's Books. She also does a lot for writers, so if you are or want to become a children’s book author, she can help you with:

Manuscript Critiques, Secrets of Writing for Children, lots of information on queries and a children’s writing guide.You can E-Mail Margot any time. She is always happy to chat about books and writing.

posted by Joy Delgado
We go Beyond Reading
Laughing Zebra – Books for Children
Check out what’s going on at the zoo!
Zooprise Party / Fiesta Zoorpresa blog