BookFlix

Database Description (from the publisher)

Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource for K-3 students that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. With the way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.

Children read the story and if they are interested in the theme of the non-fiction resource they can learn more with an age-appropriate text at their fingertips. All the fiction/nonfiction pairs in BookFlix are categorized according to nine themes: Animals and Nature; Earth and Sky; Family and Community; People and Places; Music and Rhyme; ABC's and 1, 2, 3's; Adventure; Imagination; and Celebrations. From the Home page, click on one of the nine themes to browse the pairs in each category. Pairs are listed in alphabetical order by story title. The browse is presented in a flipbook format. Pages can be turned by clicking the appropriate buttons; or click the tabs at the side of the book to jump to other pages.

Useful for

Sharing online digital books with K-3 students - hundreds of titles to read aloud at your fingertips
Comparisons of print and electronic texts
Unit plans, activities, or lessons that focus on the themes mentioned above

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