University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Family Pets
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of Family Pets, a book of stories and poems and stories for children.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Much Do Different Pet Species Eat?
How much food do you think your pet eats compared to other kinds of pets? In this experiment you will compare the food intake of your family pets to find out which pet eats more for its body weight.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Family Pets by Raphael Tuck & Sons
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Family Pets by Raphael Tuck & Sons (1890), illustrated children's poetry.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Social Media Helps Refugee Cat Reunite With Family
Read the amazing story of Kunush, a lost refugee cat who was reunited with his family with the help of kind people and social media. Includes video.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: White House Pets
Detailed narrative on American presidents and their domestic pets which have included birds, horses, sheep, and alligators. Includes fun facts and images.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Family: Where Is the Cat?
A story about a cat and where she likes to spend her time. Includes audio narration in 15 additional languages with text in English.
Other
Aspca: Aspca Kids: When a Pet Dies
Brief and compassionate guidance for coping with the death of a pet.
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club: Golden Retriever
The American Kennel Club offers general and historical information on a popular breed, the golden retriever-- "a great hunter, family pet or show dog."
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Pet of the Family
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of The Pet of the Family by William Henry Shelton, a book of stories and poems for children.
Other
Todo Perros
A good place for Spanish speakers to find everything related to dogs. Topics run the gamut: dog sports, dog cemeteries, breeders, pictures, veterinary medicine, dog care, and dog products, ads, and shops.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Protect Your Family From Rabies
Information on rabies offers precautions to take to protect yourself, your family, and your pets from it.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: Allergic Rhinitis
Find out about all types of allergies and allergic reactions. Article includes symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common allergies. For auditory learners, a read-aloud feature is also available.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
A to Z Teacher Stuff: The Secret Life of Hubie Hartzel
This site from A to Z Teacher Stuff presents a lesson plan through a thoughtful story of a young fifth grader. Plan covers many themes such as bullying and family life. Also, lesson helps children express their thoughts through writing.
Ministerio de Educacion, Cultura y Deporte (Spain)
English for Little Children
This is an interactive site intended to teach English as a foreign language to young children. It is a helpful multimedia resource for EFL teachers. There are ten themes, each with two levels of difficulty, that allow children to...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Rock Steady
Students use their knowledge of the rock cycle to write a story about a pet rock. The story must include the rock changing from magma, to each type of rock igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. The story should end with the pet rock...
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Petitions for Compensation
The text of these petitions, filed by Isaac Easty and William Good in 1710, request compensation for the prosecution of family members for witchcraft. Also included is Governor Dudley's order for payment of damages.
Starfall
Starfall: It's Earth Day, Dear Dragon
This interactive fiction ebook focuses a family and a pet dragon participate in Earth Day. Students can choose to read independently or listen to each sentence.
Starfall
Starfall: Dragon Goes to the Farm
This interactive fiction ebook focuses a family and a pet dragon go to visit a farm. Students can choose to read independently or listen to each sentence.