Thursday, August 03, 2006

New Websites for the week of Aug 3 Books and Reading Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: Book Lists "Collection of adult fiction and nonfiction annotated reading lists with themes such as travel fiction, chick lit, gay and lesbian fiction, baseball, Christian fiction, the U.S. Civil War, science fiction and fantasy, culinary mysteries, bread baking, and home repair. From the staff of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh." (LII) Academy of American Poets: Walt Whitman "links to eighteen Whitman poems, seven Whitman discussion questions and pages about five additional romanticism poets (Poe, Keats, Shelley, Coleridge and Wordsworth.)" (STW) Parenting Resources At Home Astronomy: Hands-On Science Experiments for the Whole Family "Collection of illustrated instructions for science experiments related to astronomy. Topics include understanding shadows, verifying the size and location of the sun, building a model lunar settlement, demonstrating the principles of rocketry, and making an astrolabe and model of the solar system. Includes links to related sites. From the Center for Science Education, Space Sciences Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley." (LII) Reference Desk Blackouts: Safety Information for Short-Term Power Outages or "Rolling Blackouts" "Tips on how to prepare for a blackout and what actions to take when one occurs. Emphasizes supply and safety tips, including some for people with disabilities. Provides energy conservation recommendations and information on heat waves, using generators, and food safety. Contains safety fact sheets (in PDF files) in English and Spanish. From the American National Red Cross." (LII) National Sex Offender Registry "As of July 3, 2006, all 50 states are participating in the National Sex Offender Public Registry Web site, which provides real-time access to public sex offender data nationwide with a single Internet search. This site, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice, allows parents and concerned citizens to search existing public state and territory sex offender registries beyond their own states." (RT) Teacher Resources The Math Forum@ Drexel University "... the leading online resource for improving math learning, teaching, and communication since 1992." (SR) The Reading Matrix "The Reading Matrix, was designed to create a place where both teachers and other interested persons could come together to find resources about reading and writing." (BWN) 10:58:49 AM     Book Reviews from 'Get Your Paws on a Good Book' participants Ball Don't Lie by Matt de la Pena: My daughter, an avid ball player since 3rd grade and now at Bunker and also this summer playing the 10-11 grade level for the Muskegon Lady Magic of the American Youth Basketball Tour, loved this book. Although, unfortunately, she is not yet an avid reader, I have been able to find young adult books for her about basketball and she has read 2 this summer. The Regime: Evil Advances: before they were left behind by Tim LaHaye: If you enjoyed the Left Behind Series, this book helps the story to continue, but from the beginning. Read 'The Rising' first and then see how the characters take their place before being left behind. Whatever Happened to Janie by Caroline Cooney: This is the 2nd book in a series of 4. This book continues where the first left off. Janie has to go back to her biological family. She and her sister and brothers have a hard time adjusting to having her back. The Least Likely Bride by Jane Feather: Tom-boyish woman meets a man and falls in love. It is exciting and entertaining. Very excellent. 9:29:37 AM

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