Ancient Egypt Project

Please use the following links for assistance with your Ancient Egypt Project.

Ancient Egypt

Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

National Geographic Kids – Ancient Egypt

National Geographic

History Links

Ancient Mesopotamia Project

Use the following reliable websites for your Ancient Mesopotamia Travel Brochure.

Good Websites for Ancient Mesopotamia Project:
The British Museum - Mesopotamia

Mesopotamia - Mr. Donn

Ancient Mesopotamia

Exploring Ancient Worlds - Mesopotamia

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Book Review - Notes from the Dog

Notes from the Dog by Gary Paulsen

Finn does not like to talk to people. His only goal for this summer vacation is to read as many books as possible and talk to fewer than twelve people. He does not want to talk to more than twelve people, including his own father, grandfather, and his friend Matthew. He sometimes stumbles over his words and doesn’t want to make a fool of himself. That changes dramatically when he meets Johanna, the new next door neighbor. She changes all of his plans for the summer. Find out what she does by reading Notes from the Dog by Gary Paulsen.

This was an excellent book about growing up and getting involved. Like most of Paulsen’s books, it is very interesting and a quick read.

Book Review - Schooled

Schooled by Gordon Korman

Have you ever met anyone who you thought was from a different world or time period? That is Capricorn Anderson – he has grown up on a commune and is suddenly forced into modern day society. All he has ever known is the commune and his grandmother. They grow their own food, he is homeschooled, and he has never really met anyone else. When his grandmother gets hurt and needs to stay in the hospital for an extended time, Capricorn is forced to live with a foster family and go to a real middle school. No one understands him and he is a prime target for bullies.

This was a great story about school and the odd-man out. Capricorn is a likeable character.

New Books

The Library recently received new books. Check the new book display for some titles.
* Notes from the Dog by Gary Paulsen
* Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (sequel to Hunger Games)
* Football Champ by Tim Green
* The Great and Only Barnum

Book Review - All the Lovely Bad Ones

All the Lovely Bad Ones by Mary Downing Hahn

Brother and sister, Travis and Corey, are so bad that they are not allowed to attend summer camp anymore. They were banned from summer camp. They are not upset about this at all; they are going to spend the summer with their grandmother. Their grandmother owns an inn that was reportedly haunted. Once these two hear about the ghosts, they decide to make trouble. Corey pretends that she is a ghost and actually scares the guests. People are really excited about the ghosts, more and more people stay at the inn with the hopes of a sighting.

Travis and Corey are really excited about their pranks, until they realize that they may have awakened something far worse. All the lovely bad ones heard them and are ready to get their own revenge. Find out if Corey and Travis can survive!

Great book!