Summer Reading 2008 Resources

Registration for the Summer Reading Program begins June 8 at Children's Day on the Pedestrian Mall. After Children's Day, you may register at the Children's Desk through July 15.

Weekly programs will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesdays (Grades 4-6) and Thursdays (K-6 in Room A, Preschool Play Party in the Storytime Room), June 11-July 24. [get details]

Alien Empire: Multimedia Web companion to the PBS mini-series on insects. Includes graphics, activities, animation and video.

Baked Potato Invertebrate Trap: who knew?
Bee Buzz for Kids: games, puzzles and information about bees
Bug Bios: Photos and information about all types of insects
Bug Storytime Tie-ins: Fingerplays and activities at A to Z Kids Stuff.
Bug Guide Net: photos and information to help identify North American insects and spiders
Butterflies and Moths of North America - find out which ones have been spotted in Johnson County
Cool Bug Stuff: All things bugs. This site includes links to bug products, articles, e-cards, clubs, photographs, posters, etc.
Eco Kids. The Great Bug Hunt: Find the beneficial bugs in 3 online gardens
Insect Collecting Tips: where to look for them and how to collect them. Part of the University of Kentucky's Katerpillar site for children.
Insect Image Gallery: Photos and drawings provided by the Iowa State Entomology Department
Insect Lore: Includes an insectlopedia and other helpful learning tools
Insect Proverbs: from around the world
Insect-related booklist: Created by ICPL staff
Just for Kids: Insect trivia and other bug-related information and visuals. Sponsored by the USDA.
Koday's Kids Amazing Insects: insect photos galore
Pest World for Kids: A selection of insect-related learning guides and games. Sponsored by the National Pest Management Association, Inc. International
Tasty Insect Recipes from Iowa State University - try delicious treats like banana worm bread and corn borer cornbread muffins!
The Yuckiest Site on the Internet. Games, fun and facts about roaches, worms, etc.