Reading for Pleasure
Authorfy Author videos and writing resources.
Barrington Stoke Small independent publisher of super-readable and dyslexia-friendly fiction.
Books for Keeps Independent children’s book magazine.
BookTrust Bookfinder tool and book recommendations
Bookzilla Reading App.
BorrowBox Free audio books and ebooks through NL Libraries.
British Library Explore children’s books, learn about stories, poems and illustrations as well as creative activities.
Dekko Comics Educational comic stories to help with school work during Covid-19.
Exact Editions A collection of free online magazines (ask Mrs Agnew or class teacher for login details).
Goodreads Teen book lists.
The Guardian Children’s Books Book reviews, quizes, reading suggestions and more.
Kids’ Lit Quiz Annual literature quiz.
Kidsreads Book news, reviews and author interviews.
Libby Access free emagazines with an NL library membership.
LoveReading4kids Book recommendations.
LGBT Books , GLBT Books and Teen Books featuring LGBT characters LGBT book lists.
Literature Map Author suggestions.
MyOn Collection of easy reading ebooks with read along, zoom and dictionary functions.
MyOn Collection of easy to read news articles – can be changed to be read, or listened to, in French or Spanish (available free of charge during Covid-19).
Prime Reading Free books to download with Amazon Prime.
Reading Well Mood boosting books.
Reading Zone Book news, reviews and competitions.
School Reading List Suggested reading books for primary and secondary aged children.
Scottish Book Trust Teen book lists, Authors Live recordings.
Scottish Poetry Library Poetry for everyone.
Stories in Scots Traditional tales told in Scots.
Toppsta Book lists, reviews and activties.
Information and Digital Literacy Resources
BBC Bitesize Help with homework, revision and learning.
Complete Issues Articles, statistics, personal accounts and great websites.
CultureNL Museums Explore North Lanarkshire’s past and present
Exact Editions A collection of free online magazines (ask Mrs Agnew or class teacher for login details).
Issues Online Access to hundreds of articles, infographics, videos and ebooks on a variety of topics.
LibrariesNL Find out what’s for you at your local library.
Log in to Learn Provides free access to a variety of reference websites.
National Archives Resources for staff and pupils.
National Museums Scotland Explore the collections.
Scottish Archive Network Electronic catalogue to the holdings of more than 50 Scottish Archives.
Scottish Archives for Schools Resources for staff and pupils.
Scottish Libraries Resources relating to information, digital literacy and digital creativiity. Includes useful resources covering Internet Safety.
The Week Junior Current affairs magazine which has lots of free online articles to read as well as videos to watch.
See the Homework Help page for a more detailed list of resources.
Careers Information
Airdrie Academy School specific Careers Information
BBC Bitesize Careers Insights into the world of work.
My World of Work Skills Development Scotland helping you plan for your career.
PlanIT Plus Careers, learning and school information.
Health & Wellbeing
Empathy Lab Building empathy and literacy includes author readings, short stories and reading ideas.
Food Standards Scotland Safe food and healthy eating.
NHS Lanarkshire Healthy Living Access to a wide range of information on various Health & Wellbeing issues.
Reading Well Recommended books for young people on Mental Health.
Reading Well Mood boosting books.
Scottish Book Trust Teen books about Mental Health.
Unicef UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Young Scot Scotland’s national youth information service.
A more comprehensive list of agencies and resources to help with HWB is available here: HWB resources
NB See also Reading for Pleasure list at top of page.
Other
Challenge X Library based challenges to stretch your imagination and keep you busy.
ChessKid Learn and play chess.
Jigsaw Planet Free online jogsaw puzzles.
Linguascope Interactive language activities.
Maths is Fun Maths games.
Scratch Programme your own stories, games and animations.
Sumdog Maths games.
