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  Link   Bookwink
Bookwink's mission is to inspire kids to read. Using podcasting and web video, they connect with kids in gr. 3-8 with books that will make them excited about reading. Videos are approx. 3 minutes & updated weekly. 		14
  Link   Kids and Reading: Helping Your Child to Learn & Enjoy Reading
This resource from the United Kingdom offers parents, teachers and caregivers interesting features and practical advice on encouraging and helping children learn to read. They add about 3 new articles every month. 		40
  Link   Spelling Battleship
Practice your spelling and have fun playing Battleship at the same time! Multiple levels available. 		34
  Link   Funbrain.com
Lots of great grammar and spelling games. Try Spellaroo and Spell Check! 		39
  Link   Spelling Time
interactive, fun online spelling tutorial for grades K-5 that promotes spelling success via multimedia reinforcement and independent learning. The site can be used by individuals or classrooms. Registration is required but it is free to everyone. 		51
  Link   Your Young Reader
For grades K-3: Building literacy 		44
  Link   Your Independent Reader
For Grades 4-6: Creating Independent Readers 		93
  Link   Motivating Kids to Read
A web site to assist you in encouraging your student to read. 		97
  Link   Books & Reading
From Scholastic, information on how to select books at your child's level, encourage a love of reading, help improve comprehension, and much more. 		80
  Link   Reading & Language
PBS Parents: Website on Reading and Language 		147
  Link   Reading Rockets
Help your child become a better writer and he/she will also become a better reader. 		59
 

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US President George W. Bush speaks on the economy before making a speech regarding the administration's judicial accomplishments and philosophy at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati, Ohio. It will take time for the Wall Street bailout bill to be put into place and confidence to return to financial markets, Bush said Monday.(AFP/Saul Loeb)AP - The Bush administration plans to spend an initial $250 billion of the $700 billion bailout buying stock in private banks, greatly expanding protections for the U.S. financial system out of deep concern for the faltering economy, industry and government officials said Monday night. President Bush planned to announce the details Tuesday morning.



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 Levi Johnston speaks out about Bristol Palin, baby (AP)

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