The Last Book in the Universe
Education World celebrates National Children's Book Week with a review of an exciting new futuristic book for young adults from Rodman Philbrick, author of "Freak the Mighty." In "The Last Book in the Universe," Philbrick presents a chillingly believable society in which books and storytelling have all but disappeared, leaving people cut off from their past and therefore from the future.
Creepy-Crawly Creature Books
How do earthworms know night from day when they have no eyes? What makes slugs slimy? If you’re curious about the answers to those questions and others, you’re sure to enjoy two new children’s books all about bugs, insects, and other tiny creatures.
Summer Reading Lists Abound on the Web!
Today, Education World surveys some of the best children's summer reading lists on the Web. Here, you'll find an overview of more than a dozen great lists that you or your school's staff might use to create your own
summer reading program.
Leaping Lizards! Dinosaur Activities on the Web
Too much to do? Too little time? Education World's quick-tivities create instant teachable moments to take advantage of the opening of the summer movie blockbuster, Dinosaur.
Crossing the Country Again: From Railroads to Rail-Trails
On May 13, two groups of exceptional athletes set off from opposite coasts of the United States, headed for a June 3 meeting in St. Louis, Missouri. The 100 men, women, and children represent the diversity of race, religion, age, gender, and ability that is the face of the United States today. This week, Education World invites you to join their adventure.
