African American History Month

Since 1926 Americans have recognized and celebrated African American History in one form or another, it started as a week of celebration. In 1976 we started to celebrate February as African American History Month. Here is a list of helpful websites to provide more information.

* Biography Black History Month

* Infoplease Black History Month

* History.com

* African American History Month

* Enchanted Learning

* Fact Monster Black History Month

Book Review

The Dead Boys by Royce Buckingham

Teddy and his mother have moved to a desert town when she gets a job at the nuclear power plant. It is right before school is about to start and Teddy is nervous about being the new student. His mother makes him go out everyday and try to make friends. Every boy that he meets seems to want to get him into trouble. They seem to constantly be leading him to danger - to the TREE. If he follows them, he may never return.

This was an interesting scary story. It is definitely not on the top of my list for scary stories, but it was not terrible. I think you will need to be a very dedicated reader to finish this book.

Library Update

Hello Everyone!
I am back from my leave and I am excited about new books and projects. Keep checking back for new book reviews and project assistance.

Mrs. McNally

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!