Challenge Theme Books- Grade 4

 
Theme 1- Over the Top of the World by Will Steger
 

Focused Web Page:
Internet Research Project: The Arctic Region

Internet Links:
Iditarod
Iditarod Web Sites



Theme 2- In Search of the Grand Canyon by Mary Ann Fraser
 

Focused Web Page:
Using the Internet for Research

Internet Links:
The American Experience | Lost in the Grand Canyon
Major John Wesley Powell
The Mariners' Museum Activities
The Mariners' Museum - Newport News, Virginia
Ask Jeeves Answer: John Wesley Powell - DesertUSA
edu-source.com Canyon Views Page One
Grand Canyon Explorer


Theme 3- The Real Thief by William Steig
 

Focused Web Page:
Chris Van Allsburg

Internet Links:
The Real Thief, by William Steig, Children's Book author
Kidsreads.com - Shrek


Theme 4- Who Stole the Wizard of Oz? by AVI
 

Focused Web Page:
Mystery Activity Page

Internet Links:
Welcome to Avi's Web Site!


Theme 5- The Wreck of the Ethie by Hilary Hyland
 

Focused Web Page:
Protecting Man's Best Friend
Websites for Heroes

Internet Links:
Newfoundland Dogs Breed History
Ethie
Gander Academy's Newfoundland
Newfoundland Dog
Not Too Long Ago - Seniors Tell Their Stories
Hilary Hyland's Site
Railway Coastal Museum 


Theme 6- Water Hole: Life in a Rescued Tropical Forest by Kenneth Mallory
 

Internet Links:
Habitats of the World--Ecology/Animals lesson plan
Survival Skills-How Living Things Change Their Environments
Rainforest Action Network: Kids' Corner
Zoom Rainforest - Enchanted Learning Software
Rainforest Field Trip
Gander Academy's Hurricane Resources on the World Wide Web