Amazing Multimedia Links

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1.  http://www.howstuffworks.com

A science based site that explains how things work in a fun way.

2. http://www.nationalgeographic.com

A great site to find pictures and information on animals, insects and countries

3. http://www.irishsurnames.com

Find the origin and history of your surname. Print a copy of your coat of arms.

4. http://www.whyfiles.org

A site dedicated to science behind the news. Find out what is happening all around the world.

5. http://www.kidsreview.org.uk

Have you ever wondered what other kids your age are reading this month? Check out this excellent book review site written by children for children. Add your own review!

6. http://www.skool.ie

An Irish educational site covering all arts, science, history and geography.

7. http://www.art.com

A great site to find pictures either by artist or subject.

8. http://www.bbc.co.uk

A complete news and information site on world events.

9. http://www.galaxy-h.gov.uk

Go on a voyage of discovery through space and time and also learn a few things along the way! A great educational site for all subjects.

10. http://www.celts.org/celtic-images/

All the celtic designs, pictures and fonts you will ever need for art projects.

Author Websites

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1.   Philip Pullman      http://www.philip-pullman.com
2.   Terry Deary        http://www.terry-deary.net
3.   Karen McCombie   http://www.karenmccombie.com
4.   Jacqueline Wilson  http://www.jacquelinewilson.co.uk
5.   Eleanor Updale      http://www.eleanorupdale.co.uk
6.   Roald Dahl            http://www.roalddahl.com
7.   Darren Shan         http://darrenshan.com
1.   Philip Pullman http://www.philip-pullman.com
2.   Terry Deary http://www.terry-deary.net
3.   Karen McCombie http://www.karenmccombie.com
4.   Jacqueline Wilson http://www.jacquelinewilson.co.uk
5.   Eleanor Updale http://www.eleanorupdale.co.uk
6.   Roald Dahl http://www.roalddahl.com
7.   Darren Shan http://darrenshan.com

Revision Websites

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1.   http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/asguru


2.   http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision


3.   http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize


4.   http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/11_16/


5.   http://www.channel4.com/homework/revision/revision.html


6.   http://www.lettsrevise.com


7.   http://www.s-cool.co.uk

Top 10 Fiction Books for Boys

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1. Black Rabbit Summer Kevin Brooks

2. Creature of the Night Kate Thompson

3. Tenth Man Down Chris Ryan

4. Hite K Saksena

5. Airman Eoin Colfer

6. Eclipse Stephanie Meyer

7. Maximum Ride School’s out Forever James Patterson

8. Here Lies Arthur Philip Reeve

9. Apache Tanya Landman

10. Cosmic Frank Cotrell Boyce

Top 10 Fiction Books for Girls

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1.  Twilight Stephanie Meyer

2. Double Cross Malorie Blackman

3. Jacky Daydream Jacqueline Wilson

4. Coraline Neil Gaiman

5. Bog Child Siobhan Dowd

6. Breaking Dawn Stephanie Meyer

7. Pretty Things Sarah Manning

8. Ink Death Cornelia Funke

9. Worm in the Blood Thomas Bloor

10. The Knife of Never Letting Go Patrick Ness