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Book Wink
An educator’s and video book talks on reading for grades 3-8.
Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8


http://www.bookwink.com

	CONTENT: Bookwink's mission is to inspire kids grades 3-8 to read, using online media including video and podcasting.
	SITE DESIGN: The site is well-organized, making it easy to locate just what you’re looking for. There is a top navigation bar for locating books by subject, grade level, author, or title.
	REVIEW: Bookwink seeks to get students excited about reading by providing video book talks online and booklists that are appropriate for grade levels 3-8. Books of the day featured on the main page. The archive includes two or three books in each of several themes -- such as witches, World War II, sharks, the 19th Century, love, mythology, volcanoes, popularity, and endangered animals. Visitors to the site can subscribe to the video podcast to automatically receive the latest videos. Additionally, the site provides information on the benefits and potential uses of audiobooks.
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