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