My Brother Is Different
This article from the site "LD OnLine" discusses issues that siblings of family members with learning disabilities often face. As a class, discuss the issues outlined in the article and consider how they relate to Brother’s experiences in "The Scarlet Ibis."

Scarlet Ibis
This site provides general information on the scarlet ibis. Find out the range of the bird and the differences between its zoo diet as opposed to its diet in the wild, and record these findings in the Web Links Activity Log.

Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Located in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, this swamp may have served as a model for the swamp in "The Scarlet Ibis." Use the information here to help you respond to the Interdiscipliary Activity in your textbook.