Middle Ages

Please use the following links for assistance with your project on the Middle Ages and Castles.

* World Book Online

* Middle Ages Castles
* Castles in Medieval Times
* The Middle Ages for Kids
* Kid's Castles

Famous Mathematicians & Scientists

Use the following links to assist in your research on a famous mathematician or scientist.

World Book Online

Internet Public Library

http://www.math.com/students/mathematicians.html

Biographies of Women in Mathematics

Factmonster - Scientists

Body Systems Project

In addition to the print resources that are available, please use the following links to assist with your body systems research.

* World Book Online

* Body Systems - Fact Monster

* Human Body Systems

* Library Thinkquest - Body Systems

Book Review - The Maze Runner

The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Imagine waking up somewhere and only remembering your first name. You do not know how old you are, where you come from, or even what you look like. This is what happens to Thomas. He wakes up in an elevator, when the doors open, he is surrounded by about 60 boys. He has no clue what is going on. He is told that he has to work with the other boys, the goal is to solve the maze so that they can get out. The only problem is that the maze holds deadly "Grievers" that come out at night. Three boys remember Thomas, they do not like him for what he has done in the past. He has no clue what he did or whether or not to believe them. He is in major trouble and there may not be a way out. When the elevator shows up with a girl - the first girl ever- she has a message - "This is the End". The boys need to figure out what is going on before they all die. Find out if they can.

This was a great read. If you liked "Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins - you will like this!

New Books

Do you like to read new books? Here are some books that are available in the library.

* Day Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand New Colors by Chris Barton
Every wonder about the neon signs that you see everywhere? Who created that? How did they figure it out? Here are the answers.

* Closed for the Season: A Mystery Story by Mary Downing Hahn
When thirteen-year-old Logan and his family move into a run-down old house in rural Virginia, he discovers that a woman was murdered there and becomes involved with his neighbor Arthur in a dangerous investigation to try to uncover the killer.

* Al Capone Shines My Shoes by Gennifer Choldenko
Moose Flanagan, who lives on Alcatraz along with his family and the families of the other prison guards, is frightened when he discovers that noted gangster Al Capone, a prisoner there, wants a favor in return for the help that he secretly gave Moose.

* Maze Runner by James Dashner
Sixteen-year-old Thomas wakes up with no memory in the middle of a maze and realizes he must work with the community in which he finds himself if he is to escape.

Book Review - Hex Hall

Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
Sophie is a very unique girl. She only knows her father's name, she has never met him. Sophie and her mother have moved around quite a bit, she is always the new kid. This becomes even more of a problem when Sophie turns 12 and discovers that she has powers - she is a witch. This power comes from her father's side of the family. She begins casting spells and they always go awry. After one too many times, she is sent to the magical school for delinquents - Hecate Hall. It is there that she finds out that her father is the one that sent her to stay at the school, he has also punished everyone else there, condemned them to this school until their 18th birthday. Things aren't safe at this school, witches are being murdered. Sophie thinks she knows who is responsible and she may not be safe. A great supernatural read!

April is National Poetry Month

Here are some very interesting websites about Poetry. Since 1996, April has been National Poetry Month. Please to a look at some of the websites listed below for information about Poetry.

* Poets.org

* Poetry for Kids

* Internet Public Library
This lists numerous websites for poetry readers. Enjoy.

More Ancient Greece Resources

Lighthouse of Alexandria
http://library.thinkquest.org/5821/LIGHTHS.HTM

Lighthouse of Alexandria
http://www.unmuseum.org/pharos.htm

Oracle of Delphi
http://www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/background/7_p1.html

Oracle of Delphi
http://ehistory.osu.edu/world/articles/ArticleView.cfm?AID=8

Ancient Greece

Use the following links to assist with your research on Ancient Greece:

Ancient Greece
http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Main_Page/

The British Museum – Ancient Greece
http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/

History for Kids – Ancient Greece
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/

BBC – Ancient Greece
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ancient_greeks/

Ancient Greece
http://greece.mrdonn.org/

Booktalks - Mrs. Zoia's Period 3 Class

Here is the list of the books used for the booktalks:
* All the Lovely Bad Ones by Mary Downing Hahn

* Jade Green by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

* Double Dutch by Sharon M. Draper

Mr. Ebe's Project - Earth's Features

Students please use the following websites to assist in your search for information regarding your topic.
World Book Online
Use search boxes for the links below to find information on your specific topic.
National Geographic
ThinkQuest
Science.gov
Answers.com

Marianas Trench

Dog Breeds

Look here for information about your dog breed and the cost of owning the dog throughout its life.

American Kennel Club

Animal Planet Dog Breeds

Supplies and Costs for the Dogs

Petco

Petsmart

Periodic Table - Elements

Please use the following links for the Periodic Table and information about the Elements.

Web Elements

Chemical Element

Periodic Table

Book Review - Bad Girls Don't Die

Bad Girls Don’t Die by Katie Alender

If you like creepy, scary stories – this is the book for you. Alexis is 15 years old and is very interested in doing her own things. She doesn’t really like the cheerleaders and has alienated herself from everyone else at school. She has a younger sister, Kasey, who she tolerates. Alexis is considered a bad student – she scares people, so when things start going wrong – people look at her. She isn’t the one doing it. Something is wrong with her sister, her little sister has changed so much. She has a bad attitude. Bad things start to happen all around Alexis – her father is in a serious car accident, her things are being stolen and destroyed, and she knows it has something to do with her sister.

Alexis is worried about Kasey. Kasey is changing and becoming very rude. Kasey isn’t acting like herself. When her normally blue eyes turn green, trouble always follows. What is wrong with Kasey? Can Alexis figure out what is wrong before it is too late?

African-American History Month

Don't forget that February is African-American History Month. Check out the websites listed below for information about famous people, places, events, and themes that helped to shape the nation. These are just a few of the websites that are available for information.

Library of Congress - African American History Month

Infoplease.com - Black History Month

History.com - Black History Month

Biography.com - Celebrate Black History

Time.com - Celebrate Black History Month

African American History Month

Please feel free to use the following links to find information about your famous person or event:

• African American History Month - Library of Congress
• Black History Month - Infoplease.com
• Celebrate Black History - Biography