Don't limit your summer reading to books and ebooks.  Take a look at some of these websites, too!  They are teeming with cool facts, eye-catching pics, captivating videos, and challenging games.  And all of them match our Dig Into Reading theme.  Click here for a printable list.
The Adventures of Herman = amazing website about worms
Aldridge Gardens = official website
Animals on the Underground = cute site about "animals" hidden within the map of the London Underground (subway)
BBC Nature: Burrows = several videos of animals that make their homes in burrows
BBC Nature: European Mole = two videos about moles
Birmingham Botanical Gardens = official website
California’s Untold Stories: GOLD RUSH! = interactive learning experience from Oakland Museum of California
Cave of the Winds in Colorado = official website
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Burrowing Owls = six different songs/alarm calls for the burrowing owl
Creature Features: Wombats = video
DeSoto Caverns = official website
Dino Dan = official website for Dino Dan TV show
Dinosaurs for Kids = go-to website for kids who love dinosaurs
Earthquakes for Kids = includes "Today in Earthquake History," science fair project ideas, puzzles and games
Geology for Kids: Earthquakes = great info and photos plus a seismograph video
How to Draw Construction Vehicles = step-by-step instructions for ten vehicles
Kids Discover Spotlights Caves = tons of info, AMAZING photos and video
Kinder Art: Cave Painting = modern cave painting activity with kids
Mineral Gallery = tons of information and gorgeous photos
Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood: Construction = video
My First Garden = amazing website about creating and tending a garden
National Geographic Education: The Underground Railroad = interactive Underground Railroad journey
National Geographic for Kids: Chipmunks = facts, photos, and e-card about chipmunks
National Geographic Online Encyclopedia: Burrowers = includes several videos of animals that make their homes in burrows
PBS: Termite Mound = facts and cross-section photo of giant termite mound
PBS Kids: Worm Farm = video and instructions for creating a worm farm
PestWorld for Kids: Ants = infosheets on five different species of ant
Quiz Your Noodle: Geology = geology quiz on National Geographic Kids website
Redwall = official website of Redwall book series by Brian Jacques
San Diego Zoo: Prairie Dogs = facts and photos about prairie dogs
Sea Caves = amazing pictures and facts about sea caves
Ten Cool Archaeological Sites = Machu Picchu, Pompeii and more
Tour Ancient Egypt = tons of info on Ancient Egypt, plus an Egyptian name translator
Tunnel Digging Machines = facts and photos
Underground Adventures = a section on different cave formations
Underground Railroad Routes = interactive map
Volcano Explorer = online volcano game from Discovery Kids
Volcano Science = video instruction on how to make a baking soda and vinegar erupting volcano
Wonders of the World: Channel Tunnel = facts about the Chunnel connecting Great Britain and France under the English Channel