Use the following links to find information about important people and events throughout history.
Library of Congress African American History Month
Smithsonian Museum Black History
Biography.com - Black History
History Channel
Factmonster
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
New Books
Interested in the new books in the WMS Library?
* No Ordinary Day
* Around the World
* Witchlanders
* Shelter
* I M Pei
* Tanglewood Terror
* Discovering Atoms
* Little Black Dress and Zoot Suits
* Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
* No Ordinary Day
* Around the World
* Witchlanders
* Shelter
* I M Pei
* Tanglewood Terror
* Discovering Atoms
* Little Black Dress and Zoot Suits
* Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
Monday, October 31, 2011
Book Review
Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science by John Fleischman 
Phineas Gage was a hard working individual. He was in charge of a crew of man clearing way for the railroad. He was responsible for detonating explosions to clear the rubble. One horrible and tragic day, something went very wrong. His tamping iron, a tool he used in setting the explosives, was shot through his head. It went through his cheek and out the top of his head. He should have died, he didn't. How could he survive that? What changed as a result of the incident? How or why did he survive and what finally did kill him?
This is a true story of the individual that really started the science of the brain. This individual survived - how? What was discovered as a result? If you like forensics and science you will find this very interesting.
Phineas Gage was a hard working individual. He was in charge of a crew of man clearing way for the railroad. He was responsible for detonating explosions to clear the rubble. One horrible and tragic day, something went very wrong. His tamping iron, a tool he used in setting the explosives, was shot through his head. It went through his cheek and out the top of his head. He should have died, he didn't. How could he survive that? What changed as a result of the incident? How or why did he survive and what finally did kill him?
This is a true story of the individual that really started the science of the brain. This individual survived - how? What was discovered as a result? If you like forensics and science you will find this very interesting.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
World Maps
Maps can tell a story about an area. Use the following links to define the types of maps available and create your own maps of a particular region.
Types of Maps
National Geographic Map Maker
CIA World Factbook
Infoplease - Country Profiles
Quick Facts - US Census
Types of Maps
National Geographic Map Maker
CIA World Factbook
Infoplease - Country Profiles
Quick Facts - US Census
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Book Review
Miracle: The True Story of the Wreck of the Sea Venture by Gail Langer Karwoski
On June 2, 1609, nine ships started a voyage from England to the Jamestown colony in Virginia. They carried men, women, and children, as well as supplies meant to replenish this colony. The new governor was aboard the main ship - the Sea Venture. All was well, until July 23rd when a hurricane hit. The Sea Venture was damaged and took on water, they endured high winds and seas for five days. They were not going to make it; then they saw Bermuda and ran aground. More than 100 people survived the storm, but how many people could survive being shipwrecked?
Read the book to find out what happened to these storm survivors. This was a fast paced read with interesting facts given throughout the book - Why were hogs already on the islands of Bermuda?
On June 2, 1609, nine ships started a voyage from England to the Jamestown colony in Virginia. They carried men, women, and children, as well as supplies meant to replenish this colony. The new governor was aboard the main ship - the Sea Venture. All was well, until July 23rd when a hurricane hit. The Sea Venture was damaged and took on water, they endured high winds and seas for five days. They were not going to make it; then they saw Bermuda and ran aground. More than 100 people survived the storm, but how many people could survive being shipwrecked?
Read the book to find out what happened to these storm survivors. This was a fast paced read with interesting facts given throughout the book - Why were hogs already on the islands of Bermuda?
Book Review
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park 
Salva is forced to run away from school, he cannot go home and he doesn’t know where he is going. All he knows is that he needs to stay away from the men with guns. He must walk and walk for days to try to stay safe. He is in the middle of Sudan; he is only 10 years old. Will he survive? What happens to the Lost Boys of Sudan dealing with lions, dehydration, starvation, and war?
This is based on the life story of Salva and what he encountered in Sudan. His life is full of danger and uncertainty. A fascinating story about resilience and determination.
Salva is forced to run away from school, he cannot go home and he doesn’t know where he is going. All he knows is that he needs to stay away from the men with guns. He must walk and walk for days to try to stay safe. He is in the middle of Sudan; he is only 10 years old. Will he survive? What happens to the Lost Boys of Sudan dealing with lions, dehydration, starvation, and war?
This is based on the life story of Salva and what he encountered in Sudan. His life is full of danger and uncertainty. A fascinating story about resilience and determination.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Inventions
Books - Click on the book title to view the Destiny Catalog information about the the book.
The Inventor's Times: real-life stories of 30 amazing creations by Dan Driscoll
Mistakes that Worked by Charlotte Foltz Jones
The 100 most influential inventors of all time edited by Robert Curley
Websites
Inventions Timeline
Enchanted Learning – Inventions
PBS – Inventions
Historical Timeline
FactMonster
The Inventor's Times: real-life stories of 30 amazing creations by Dan Driscoll
Mistakes that Worked by Charlotte Foltz Jones
The 100 most influential inventors of all time edited by Robert Curley
Websites
Inventions Timeline
Enchanted Learning – Inventions
PBS – Inventions
Historical Timeline
FactMonster
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