Children's Books Online
Children's Books Online: The Story of Robinson Crusoe, Adapted for Children
This version of Defoe's story can be viewed the way it was published about 1900, complete with illustrations. Could make an interesting comparison to the complete novel.
Luminarium
Luminarium: The History of Tom Jones
An easy-to-read HTML version of Fielding's novel is offered here.
University of Michigan
American Verse Project: Poems by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Part of the Humanities Initiative American Verse Collection, this resource offers links to more than fifty poems by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
University of Adelaide
University of Adelaide: The Beautiful and Damned (Etext)
Read Fitzgerald's whole novel at this site. The formatting is clean and easy to read, but there is no accompanying commentary or interpretation.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library: Story Place
A bilingual virtual and interactive library for children with stories and activities in English and Spanish.
University of Pennsylvania
Online Edition: Alice in Wonderland
An online version of the full text of Alice in Wonderland, complete with illustrations.
Other
Bab Books: On Line Stories and Resources for Kids
Collection of children's books online. Some of the books are "Talking books," and children can create their own story by using Adlib and even have the story read back to them.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Ethereal Library: Edwards, Jonathan (1703 1758)
This page from Christian Classics features full text works by Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758 CE), as well as works about him, and audio files of some sermons, and a search feature for his work.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Science Stories
Go on an exciting journey with Beatrice, Emily and Polina and learn about the bee population, climate change and how to care for wildlife. A wonderful tool for independent reading practice or a perfect read-aloud activity. Useful links...
Missouri State University
Missouri State U.: Multivariate Statistics: Concepts, Models, and Applications
This site features an online textbook with very in-depth information about multivariable statistics. (NOTE: In the archived version, some images do not appear. However, many of them are multiple-choice questions for students, and if you...
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Life of Milton by Samuel Johnson
This annotated version of Johnson's Life of Milton contains hyperlinks to explanatory notes added by the editor of the online edition.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Robert Penn Warren
This site offers excerpts from interview with Warren about a reunion at Vanderbilt in 1956, on his writings and values, on HAWKS, on rhythm in prose. There is also a review of HEARTS OF AUTUMN. This site also has a photo of Warren.
Other
Children's Storybooks Online
This site has illustrated online children's stories, riddles, and coloring books.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Emerson the Individualist
From the Electronic Text Center of the University of Virginia Library, this website contains the online text of the 1903 work by Benjamin DeCasseres titled, "Emerson the Individualist."
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "Song of Nature" by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Full text of the poem "Song of Nature" by Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882).
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "America" by Herman Melville
This site contains the text of the poem "America" by Herman Melville (1819-1891 CE).
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "Gettysburg" by Herman Melville
This site contains the full text of the poem "Gettysburg" by Herman Melville. (1819-1891 CE)
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "Shiloh: A Requiem," by Herman Melville
This site contains the text for the poem "Shiloh: A Requiem" by Herman Melville (1819-1891 CE).
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "Blue" by May Swenson
Text of the poem "Blue," by May Swenson is provided at this site.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Ccel: The Man Who Was Thursday
This site is provided for by the Christian Classics ethereal Library. Masterful detective fiction from G.K. Chesteron. Offered here in html, .rtf, .pdf, and plain text.
Other
The Lancashire Grid for Learning: "Little Red Riding Hood"
Read this age-old fairy tale independently or with narrated assistance. A delightful read-along.
Other
The Lancashire Grid for Learning: "The Gingerbread Man"
Encourage independent reading with this age-old tale. Use audio narration for added assistance.
Other
Light Up Your Brain: Brain Teaser Games & Audio Stories for Kids
Fantastic classic children's stories online that you can listen to while you read along. Stories are offered in streaming or downloadable MP3 format. Some of the popular stories are: "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", "The Tale of the Flopsy...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Searching Informational Texts
Online lesson allows elementary learners to use prior knowledge, make predictions, and perform research on the Internet. Labeled "The Frog Beyond the Fairy Tale Character," lesson challenges students to examine print and online texts...