TriStateReviews Books of Note 2009

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Categories for fiction books

Animal Stories
Andrikson,Judy Fosta: Marathon Master Tundra Books
Auch, Mary Jane A Dog on His Own Holiday House
Barb, Olenyik M. Mr. Mosquito puts on his tuxedo. Holiday House
Church, Caroline J. Ping Pong Pig Holiday House
Cox, Judy One is a Feast For a Mouse Holiday House
Hunter, Erin Dark River (Warriors:Power of Three series) Harper Collins
Hunter, Erin The Quest Begins (Seekers series) Harper Collins/Tempest
Kelley, True The Dog Who Saved Santa Holiday House
Khan, Hana Taylor’s Birthday Party Red Cygnet Press
Leedy, Loreen Crazy Like a Fox: A Simile Story Holiday House
Monninger, Joseph Hippie Chick Front Street Books(see Boyd's Mill)
Nagda, Ann Whitehead The Valentine Cat Holiday House
Nishizuka, Koko The Beckoning Cat Holiday House
Rey, H.A. Curious George/ Jorge el Curioso Houghton Mifflin

Conflict
Carter, Alden R. Walkaway Holiday House
Chalifour, Francis Call me Mimi Tundra Books
Dobkin, Bonnie Neptune’s Children Walker & Co
Ellison, Elizabeth Stow Flight Holiday House
Eulo, Elena Yates The Great Receiver Holiday House
Geus, Mireille Piggy Front Street Books (see Boyd's Mill Press)
Hardy, Mark Nothing Pink Front Street Books (Boyd's Mill Press)
Hegamin, Tonya Cherie M+O4EVR Houghton Mifflin
Hrdlitschka, Shelley Sister wife Orca
Hyde, Catherine Ryan Chasing Windmills Vintage see Random
Jaffe, Michele Kitty Kitty Harper Teen
Johnston, Julie A Very Fine Line Tundra Books
Koonz, Dean Your Heart Belongs to me Bantam see Random
Lowry, Lois Willoughbys Houghton Mifflin/Clarion/Graphia/Kingfisher
Margolis, Leslie Boys Are Dogs Bloomsbury see St. Martins
Mazer, Norma Fox The Missing Girl Harper Teen
Mikaelsen, Ben Ghost of Spirit Bear Harper Collins/Tempest
Stratton, Allan Chanda’s Wars Harper Collins/Tempest
Taylor, Brooke Undone Walker & Co
Vail, Rachel Lucky Harper Teen see Harper Collins


Fairytale
Hawes, Louise Black Pearls: a Faerie Strand Houghton Mifflin
Morris, Gerald Squire’s Tale Houghton Mifflin
Murdock, Catherine Gilbert Princess Ben Houghton Mifflin
Paul, Ann Whitford Tortuga in Trouble Holiday House

Fantasy
Alexander, Alma Spellspam (Worldweavers) Harper Collin
Baker, E. D. Wings Bloomsbury see St. Martins
Block, Francesca Lia Blood Roses Harper Collins/Tempest
Brooks, Terry Gypsy Morph (Genesis of Shannara) Ballantine/Random
Carranza, Maite War of the witches Bloomsbury see St. Martins
Dale, Anna Spellbound Bloomsbury see St. Martins
DeVitro,J. & B. Strickland Merian C. Cooper’s King Kong Full Cast Audio
Dunmore, Helen The Tide Knot (Ingo) Harper Collins/Wm Morrow
Durham, David Acacia Anchor see Random
Fagan, Cary Ten Lessons for Kaspar Snit Tundra Books
George, Jessica Day Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow Bloomsbury
George, Jessica Day Dragon Flight Bloomsbury see St. Martins
Hardinge, Frances Well Witched Harper Collins/Tempest
Hoffman, Mary City of Secrets (Stravaganza) Bloomsbury
Hoover, P J Emerald Tablet CBay Books
Landy, Derek Skullduggery Pleasant: Playing with Fire Harper Collins
Levine, Gail Carson Ever Harper Collins(Trophy)/Avon/Greenwillow
Marr, Melissa Ink Exchange Harper Teen
McCaffrey, Anne & Todd Dragonheart DelRay see Random
Morris, Gerald The Squire, his Knight, and the Lady (The Squire’s Tales) Houghton Mifflin
Paver, Michelle Outcast(Chronicles of ancient darkness) Harper Collins
Thompson, Kate The last of the high kings Harper Collins/Tempest
Wolfe, Frances The Little Toy Shop Tundra Books


Graphic novel
Akamatsu, Ken Mao-Chan DelRay see Random
Elliott, David Wuv Bunnies from Outer Space Holiday House
Gaiman, Neil Coraline Harper Teen
Hale, Shannon and Dean Rapunzel’s Revenge Bloomsbury see St. Martins
Nisioisin XXXholic: Anotherholic DelRay see Random
Storrie, Paul D. Beowulf: Monster Slayer Graphic Universe (Lerner Pub)
Ueda, Miwa;Translated and adapted by Elina Ishikawa Papillon Random House


Historical
Barker, M.P. A Difficult Boy Holiday House
Fletcher, Christine Ten Cents A Dance Bloomsbury see St. Martins
Grant, K. M. Blue Flame (Perfect Fire Trilogy, Book 1) Walker & Co
Heneghan, Judith The Magician’s Apprentice Holiday House
Hostetter, Joyce Moyer Healing Water Boyd's Mill
Hull, Nancy L. On rough seas Clarion see Houghton Mifflin
Kafka, Franz Amerika: The missing person Shocken Books
Lemma, Don When the Sergeant Came Marching Home Holiday House
Lieurance, Suzanne The Locket: Surviving the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Enslow
McCaughrean, Geraldine The kite rider Full Cast Audio
Michaelis, Antonia Tiger Moon Amulet see Abrams, Harry
Mitchell, Jack The Ancient Ocean Blues Tundra Books
Polak, Monique What World is Left Orca
Roberts, Judson Road to Vengeance (Stronghold Saga Bk3) Harper Teen see Harper Collins
Sanchez, Anita The invasion of Sandy Bay Calkins Creek (Boyd's Mill)
Shaffer, Mary Ann & A. Barrows Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Random
Watts, Irene Good-bye Marianne Tundra Books
Wiseman, Eva Puppet Tundra Books
Zimmer, Tracie Vaughn Floating Circus Bloomsbury see St. Martins


Horror
Myracle, Lauren Bliss Amulet see Abrams, Harry
Priestly, Chris Tales of Terror from the Blackship Bloomsbury
Sanders, Scott Loring The Hanging woods Houghton Mifflin/
Stevenson, R. L. adapted by Alan Grant Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Tundra Books
Washington, Peter (editor) Ghost Stories Knopf see Random


Misc.
Harper, Suzanne The Juliet Club Greenwillow see Harper Collins
Pulver, Robin Silent Letters Loud and Clear Holiday House


Multicultural
Craig, Colleen Afrika Tundra Books
Emesse, Tea Rami & the wedding ghost (Star sisters series) Mirror Stone
Hollyer, Belinda River Song Holiday House
Nanji, Shenaaz Child of Dandelions Front Street(see Boyd's Mill)
Weatherford, C. B. Becoming Billie Holiday WordSong (Boyds Mill Press)


Mystery/Detective
Abrahams, Peter Into the dark (an Echo Falls mystery) Harper Collins
Barclay, Linwood Too close to home Bantam see Random
Dowling, Wick Trials of Kate Hope Houghton Mifflin/Clarion/Graphia/Kingfisher
Freeman, Martha Who Stole Uncle Sam? Holiday House
Jennings, Richard The Pirates of Turtle Rock Houghton Mifflin
Peacock, Shane Death in the Air (The Boy Sherlock Holmes) Tundra Books
Sternberg, Libby Recovering Dad Bancroft
Valentine, Jenn Me, the Missing, and the Dead Harper Teen


Realistic Fiction
Amato, Mary Take the Mummy and Run Holiday House
Andrekson, Judy J B Andrew Mustang Magic Tundra Books
Barshaw, Ruth McNally Ellie McDoodle New Kid in School Bloomsbury see St. Martins
Bauer, Michael The Running Man Greenwillow see Harper Collins
Burnham, Niki, &others Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Graphia see Houghton Mifflin
Byars, Betsy Blossoms meet the vulture lady (orig.1986) Holiday House
Byars, Betsy The Not-Just-Anybody Family Holiday House
Byars, Betsy A Blossom Promise Holiday House
Byars, Betsy Wanted. . . Mud Blossom Holiday House
Byars, Betsy The Blossoms and the Green Phantom Holiday House
Carey, Benedict The Unknowns: a mystery Amulet see Abrams, Harry
Chessa, Francesca Holly’s Red Boots Holiday House
Collins, B.R. The Traitor Game Bloomsbury see St. Martins
Connor, Leslie Waiting for Normal Harper Collins/Tempest
Cox, Judy Puppy Power Holiday House
Denman, K. L. Spiral Orca
Fehler, Gene Beanball Clarion see Houghton Mifflin
Ferraldo, Jack Big splash Amulet see Abrams, Harry
Flynn, Pat Out of His League Walker & Co
Galante, Cecilia The Patron Saint of Butterflies Bloomsbury see St. Martins
Golding, Theresa Martin Niner Front Street Books (see Boyd's Mill Press)
Grab, Daphne Alive and Well in Prague, New York Harper Teen
Grant, Vicki Res Judicata Orca
Greenwald, Lisa My life in pink and green Amulet Books
Gregory, Kristiana Bronte’s Book Club Holiday House
Harvey, Sarah The Lit Report Orca
Henkes, Kevin Bird lake moon Greenwillow see Harper Collins
Hernandez, David Sucker Punch Harper Teen
High, Linda Oatman Planet Pregnancy Front Street Books (see Boyd's Mill Press)
Hogan, Mary Pretty Face Harper Teen see Harper Collins
Howe, James Misfits Full Cast Audio
Kasischke, Laura Feathered Harper Teen
Kephart, Beth House of Dance Harper Teen see Harper Collins
Kneale, Matthew When we were Romans Doubleday see Random
Kring, Sandra Thank You For All Things Bantam see Random
Lecesne, James Absolute Brightness Harper Teen
Lieberman, Leanne Gravity Orca
Lockheart, E. et al How to be Bad Harper Collins/Tempest
Mitchard, Jaquelyn All We Know of Heaven Harper Collins/Wm Morrow
Myers, Walter Dean Game Harper Teen
Nielsen, Susin Word nerd Tundra Books
Poydar, Nancy Zip, Zip . . . Homework Holiday House
Rennison, Louise Stop in the Name of Pants! Confessions of Georgia Nicolson Harper Teen
Robertus, Polly M. The Richest Doll in the World Holiday House
Roe, Monica M. Thaw Front Street Books (see Boyd's Mill Press)
Sand-Eveland, Cyndi Dear Toni Tundra Books
Schmidt, Gary D. Trouble Clarion see Houghton Mifflin
Scott, Elizabeth Stealing Heaven Harper Teen
Seabrooke, Brenda Cemetery Street Holiday House
Shaw, Tucker The Girls Amulet see Abrams, Harry
Spinelli, Jerry Smiles to Go Harper Collins/Joanna Cotler
Stevenson, Robin A Thousand Shades of Blue Orca
Tilly, Meg First Time Orca
Townsend, Wendy Lizard Love Front Street Books (see Boyd's Mill Press)
Trottier, Maxine Three Songs for Courage Tundra Books
Trueman, Terry Hurricane Harper Collins/Tempest
Vaught, Susan Big fat manifesto Bloomsbury see St. Martins
Vincent, Zu Lucky Place, The Front Street Books (see Boyd's Mill Press)
Zimmer, Tracie Vaughn 42 miles Clarion see Houghton Mifflin


Science fiction
Daley, Michael J. Rat Trap Holiday House
Foster, Alan Dean Quofum Ballantine see Random
Grant, Michael Gone Harper Teen
Hobbs, Will Go Big or Go Home Harper Collins/Tempest
Lloya, Saci The Carbon Diaries 2015 Holiday House
Stahler, David Jr. OtherSpace (Truesight trilogy Book 3) EOS see Harper Collins
Traviss, Karen Order 66: A republic commando novel DelRay see Random


Supernatural
Belkom, Edo Van Wolf Man Tundra Books
Bell, Cathleen D. Slipping Bloomsbury see St. Martins
Collier, James Lincoln The Dreadful Revenge of Ernest Gallen Bloomsbury see St. Martins
Delaney, J. The Last Apprentice: Attack of the Fiend (3rd volume) Harper Collins/Tempest
Hahn, Mary D. All the Lovely Bad Ones: a Ghost Story Clarion see Houghton Mifflin
Hightman, J.P. Spirit Harper Teen see Harper Collins
Jenkins, A.M. Night Road Harper Collins/Wm Morrow
Richards, Justin Parliament of Blood, The Bloomsbury see St. Martins
Staub, W. C. Lily Dale : Believing Walker
Yancey, Rick Alfred Kropp: the Thirteenth Skull Bloomsbury see St. Martins

Feathered by Laura Kasischke.

Feathered by Laura Kasischke.
HarperTeen, 2008, 261p, $17.89, 978-0060813178.

There is a sense of foreboding from the start. Three senior girls from suburban Glendale, Illinois fly off to Cancun for Spring break. Terri gets into the bacchanal-like teen environment right away at the Hotel del Sol where the three are staying. Anne and Michelle are more cautious, delighting in the gorgeous sunsets and turquoise ocean. When they meet a friendly stranger in the tiki bar of the hotel and accept a ride with him to visit the ancient Mayan ruins, things start to shift. Anne is apprehensive but Michelle feels a connection to Mr. Anders. In alternating chapters, Anne tells the story from her first person perspective and Michelle’s chapters are in the third person. Although the reader knows something awful has already happened since the plot is a flashback, things are not always what they seem. This cautionary tale infuses suburban teen naiveté, Mayan myths, and the harsh realities of modern life. The writing is both lyrical and eerie. It makes the reader want to yell at the book as people sometimes do at movie screens, “DON'T GO THERE!” The book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time I was reading it. This is an excellent selection for high school libraries and recommended for Tristate Books of Note.

All We Know of Heaven by Jacquelyn Mitchard.

All we know of heaven by Jacquelyn Mitchard.
HarperCollins, 2008, 311p, $16.99, 978-0-06-134578-4.

We all heard the story of the two best friends who were in a car accident: one was in a coma, the other girl died soon after the accident. The girls looked very much alike and due to that, as well as to the injuries, their identities were reversed. The family who buried who they thought was their daughter grieved. They later found out that their daughter was actually the one who survived as was in the coma. The other family had to accept that the girl who was in the coma, who was brain damaged and disfigured, with whom the mother stayed in the hospital around the clock to comfort and watch, was actually their daughter’s best frThis is only in the first part of the book. The rest tells what happens to all the people involved, the boyfriend, the fellow cheerleaders, the parents, brothers and sisters. The author writes a novel about how they grieved, raged, romanced, reacted to tabloids, and continued with life. It is especially the story of Maureen, the one who survived. The author has done her research on how people who are brain damaged can sometimes recover and how their lives can be changed forever. This fictionalized version of this true incident explores what happens to all the people involved. Mitchard in her acknowledgments in the back of the book, points out that only the premise really occurred; the rest is a work of fiction. The story is sometimes sad but also very inspiring. The cover will pull readers right to it; probably girls more than boys. It is a real page turner. I couldn’t put it down.

Well Defined: Vocabulary in Rhyme by Michael Salinger

Salinger, Michael. Well Defined: Vocabulary in Rhyme.
WordSong (Boyds Mill Press), 2009, $16.95, 978-1590786154

The poet Michael Salinger tackles some standardized test vocabulary words and through verse makes the words bloom.
This slim little book contains about 50 vocabulary inspired poems. The first word of each poem begins with the word he’s playing with and the bottom of the page contains the dictionary definition. One personal favorite is
“Pithy”
Pithy gets right to the point
no beating around the bush for her
short and sweet and completely
relevant to the topic at hand
this girl knows what she’s talking about
not one to waste words
being concise for her is a snap
This is your go-to gal
when you need a line or a phrase
that cuts through all the crap

It is clear that the author loves words and brings his talent and love together in “Well Defined.” Salinger invites his reader to continue to write their own word poems. This is a fun-to-read book with great potential in the curriculum. TS

Take the Mummy and Run by Mary Amato

Amato, Mary. Take the Mummy and Run.
Holiday House, 2009, 222p, $16.95, 978-0-8234-2175-6.

Fourth Riot Brothers book. In this installment cousin Amelia comes to visit and brings her own version of mayhem. Together they solve a mystery, find a lost mummy, and have fun at a homemade water park. There is a laugh on every page.

Wilbur and Orville Riot learn that their cousin Amelia will be staying with them for three days. They expect absolute boredom. After all, what does a girl know about fun? What a surprise! She fits right into the general mayhem, whether tracking down a mummy or creating their own water park. Amelia even creates some mayhem of her own. This is the fourth Riot Brothers book.
The cartoon style illustrations add to the humor. There is a bonus section of directions to the games mentioned in the text, the songs the crew sings, and some of their rules.
The type is large, helping make it an easy read. This will attract reluctant boys and anyone who wants a rollicking fun adventure. JT

Copernicus: Founder of Modern Astronomy, rev. ed.

Andronik, Catherine M. Copernicus: founder of modern astronomy, rev. ed.
Enslow, 2009, 128p, $23.95, 978-0-7660-3013-8.

The life and legacy of Nicolaus Copernicus are described, with an emphasis on the scientific contribution he made to human understanding of the universe. Several easy-to-do experiments are included as well.
This is an excellent biography of Copernicus with an emphasis on his breakthrough in understanding that we live in a heliocentric universe. Details of his life are given, but the emphasis is clearly on the science, with half of the book discussing his legacy in light of the work of other scientists who came before and after him. Information is well documented, with numerous footnotes. Four activities appropriate for upper-elementary or middle-school students are included. There is a chronology, a glossary, footnotes, references for further research, and an index, and all are excellent.
The only possible quibble with this book is that the author could have given more information about the many excellent photographs. While she includes an “illustration credits” paragraph on the verso of the title page, it could have been more informative.
The series includes 30 titles, including such figures as Hubble, Einstein, Linnaeus, Darwin, and Pavlov. CK

Lois DUncan by Kimberly Campbell

Campbell, Kimberly. Lois Duncan.
Enslow, 2009, 104p, $31.93, 978-07660-2963-7.

This book covers the story of Lois Duncan’s writing career. It shows how Lois turns her life’s challenges into stories that everyone will enjoy reading.
The author has written an easy to read book for young readers that will certainly keep their attention and present the factual details on the career of a well-known author, Lois Duncan. The factual details are interestingly presented as well as informative and educational.

The inclusion of chronology, chapter notes, several lists, where to obtain more information and a glossary/index make this a useful research tool. The inclusion of web sites for youngsters is also important in school classrooms today.
The flow and balance of both the text and full color visuals are integrated to present a very stimulating book for both young and reluctant readers.
I found it extremely interesting that a neighbor (McKinlay Kantor) informed her at the age of 13 that her writing was pure trash. He then went on to give her advice about how to succeed. She took this advice as well as the knowledge she gained from her photographer parents and went on to become a renowned novelist.
This book is one in the Authors Teens Love series. The series consists of 16 books at this time. The general theme of the series is about noteworthy authors. LM

A Student's Guide to Eugene O'Neill. by Spring Hermann

Hermann, Spring. A Student’s guide to Eugene O’Neill.
Enslow, 2009, 176p, $27.93, 978-0-7660-2886-9.

This is an examination of O’Neill’s plays and how his life inspired his play writing. The author provides analysis of characters and a detailed assessment his play’s impact on society. Occasional black and white photographs highlight the text; includes chronology, chapter notes, glossary, books for further reading, Internet sites, and index.

This title is an examination of O’Neill’s plays and how his life inspired his play writing. The author provides and analysis of the characters in the dramas. There is a detailed assessment of O’Neill’s play’s impact on society and audience reactions to them as well as his influence on other well-known American playwrights such as Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller. Mention of the historical background happening during the productions is a helpful aspect of this book that helps the reader gain perspective. Broadway productions as well as movies produced are discussed. The author also has a chapter about the recent revivals of O’Neill’s plays and the activities at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center for students. Occasional black and white photographs highlight the text in the appropriate places. The end of the book includes a chronology, chapter notes, glossary that has only nine words but most with somewhat lengthy definitions, a list of O’Neill’s major works, a list of books for further reading, Internet sites, and index. This title would be most useful in high schools due to the subject matter in most of O’Neill’s plays. It will be an excellent resource for English classes and for student research. I certainly learned a lot about these plays and this book has encouraged me to become an audience member for them, whenever possible. TW

The Unknowns: a mystery. by Benedict Carey

Carey, Benedict. The Unknowns: a mystery.
Amulet see Abrams, Harry, 2009, 272p, $16.95, 978-0-8109-7991-8.

The least likely group of teenagers ever to come together saves the island of Adjacent from a nuclear power plant plot by using math clues.
Benedict Carey’s unique plot unravels with all of the elements of an entertaining story for young adults: suspense, twists and turns in plot development, unusual characters, a setting that Alfred Hitchcock would love and a theme of saving the environment. When Princess Di and Tom Jones (no kidding!) realize that their math tutor/friend, Mrs. Clarke, is missing, they commence a search, which leads them into nuclear power plant subterfuge. Aided by mathematic clues left by their friend, they elicit the help of the least likely inhabitants of the island, their enemies! Young readers will enjoy trying to figure out the clues, and even if they don’t understand them, will enjoy each exciting moment as Di and Tom attempt to solve the mystery, which threatens their home. We are not distracted by the fact that it is virtually impossible to infiltrate a nuclear power plant. Carey has made it all seem possible with his group of resourceful sleuths. Everybody loves when the downtrodden defeat their enemy, and in The Unknowns, the Folsom Power Plant is defeated in a final scene worthy of a “rockum-stockum” Hollywood production. Carey made math fun, sending a message to the reader that learning math can be useful. Carey’s first novel flows. He is a good storyteller with a talent in math to boot!
Middle school and high school students who have pre-algebra and geometry skills to understand some of the clues will enjoy the blend of mystery and math. MS

The Scoop on What to eat. by Kathryn Gay

Gay, Kathlyn. The scoop on what to eat.
Enslow, 2009, 112p, $31.93, 978-0-7660-3066-4.

A comprehensive overview of diet and nutrition for young people. Includes information on such issues as obesity and eating disorders, diets, supplements, vegetarian eating, the food pyramid, exercise and related topics.
Something for everyone, as far as research is concerned, is included in this comprehensive overview of all aspects of diet and nutrition. Hot topics, such as eating disorders and obesity, are highlighted, as well as general information on good nutrition, fast and junk foods, the food pyramid, and the importance of exercise in any healthy eating regimen.

Illustrations are colorful and well-placed within the text. Text boxes provide easy access to quick facts and supplemental material. Chapter notes, a glossary, bibliography, Internet addresses and index supplement the text. This book received high marks from our Family and Consumer Science teachers, and is useful for hot topic research as well as personal curiosity.

This book is part of the Issues in Focus Today series. There are 32 books in this edition of the continuing series. The series focuses on hot social and scientific topics for young adult readers. PN

Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask

• Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask

  Evaluating web pages skillfully requires you to do two things at once:
  

• 1. Train your eye and your fingers to employ a series of techniques that help you quickly find what you need to know about web pages;

• 2. Train your mind to think critically, even suspiciously, by asking a series of questions that will help you decide how much a web page is to be trusted.

• This page is organized to combine the two techniques into a process that begins with looking at your search results from a search engine or other source, follows through by investigating the content of page, and extends beyond the page to what others may say about the page or its author(s).

• Check this website out. It is a great resource for librarians!
  

Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

Classroom Web Tools

• Classroom Web Tools

  Classroom Web Tools is a collection of nine years research into Internet resources to assist in the learning process, not only in the classroom but also at home. Sites have been selected on the basis of quality, reliability, interactivity, ease of use and, of course, free of charge. New tech tools and features are e-published to Havre Public School Teachers as they become available. This site lists the teacher tech tool publications for the last eight years. Suggestions of web site resources are always welcome!

  tags: resources, web2.0Tools, teaching, technology, classroom+tools

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Education | Glogster

• Education | Glogster

  You must take time to enhance your classroom toolbox. Glogster is an interactive on-line poster maker that will bring creativity and enthusiasm to the forefront in the classroom and for homework projects. Students can combine pictures, graphics, text,and audio/video to create an on-line interactive poster. When completed the glog can be hosted on the Glogster site or embeded into a blog, wiki, personal website, or facebook page.

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  tags: web2.0, glogster, education, tools, presentation, web 2.0, students, www.glogster.com_edu, technology

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Guide to Wikipedia Tools & Resources - Everything You Wanted to Do With Wikipedia Encyclopedia

Guide to Wikipedia Tools & Resources - Everything You Wanted to Do With Wikipedia Encyclopedia: "Your Guide to Wikipedia Tools & Resources

Since its launch in 2001, the global army of passionate and dedicated Wikipedians have created close to 3 million articles on the English version of Wikipedia encyclopedia alone. Britannica Encyclopedia has about about half a million topics only though it has been around since 1768."

Pronunciation Reference Source

Forvo is the largest pronunciation guide in the world. Ever wondered how a word is pronounced? Ask for that word or name, and another user will pronounce it for you. You can also help others recording your pronunciations in your own language."
Why register
1. Choose your main language and pronounce faster
2. Rate and discuss other people´s pronunciations
3. Keep track of your added and pronounced words
4. Download mp3 audio pronunciations

This will be a great resource for a library to support the language classes. Students will be able to hear native speakers pronunce words with their proper inflection.

100 Free Online Lectures that Will Make You a Better Teacher

"Great teachers know that learning doesn’t stop as soon as you graduate from college. Teachers learn from their experience, from their colleagues, from their students, and any number of other resources. If you are a teacher looking for ways to expand your knowledge base, here are 100 free lectures you can watch to help facilitate some of that learning."

http://www.bestuniversities.com/blog/2009/100-free-online-lectures-that-will-make-you-a-better-teacher/

Virtual Libraries Are Teaching Treasures | Edutopia

• Virtual Libraries Are Teaching Treasures | Edutopia

  This is an excellent article written by Jennifer Hillner from edutopia. "Students today are very comfortable with navigating online information," she notes. "And the technology keeps them interested, with graphics and interactive capabilities."

  tags: library, education, Edutopia, libraries, virtual, virtuallibraries, articles

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Nathan Hale - Illustrator

• Nathan Hale - Illustrator

  A graphic illustrators site. Beautifully done full color illustrations. While you are on the site check out his blog.

  tags: graphic_novel, literature, graphics, books, reading, art, hale

• The Official Site of Shannon Hale

  The official site for author, Shannon Hale. It includes support materials for her books that will be very useful to librarians. The companion website for the illustrator is http://ww.spacestationnathan.com

  tags: Shannon, Hale, graphic_novel, ilustrations, literature

Check out the Rapunsel's Ravenge. It is a new graphic novel that will entice and delight YA readers.
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FREE Plagiarism tool

In today's academic world plagiarism has stiff consequences.
It is a fact that many students do not realize what plagiarism entails.
A good explanation is supplied at:
http://www.plagiarismdetect.com/what-is-plagiarism.php
This site will help students, teachers, authors, and others check their work before it is submitted.
"Check for plagiarism before you turn it in to your tutor, and before you receive a bad grade for your paper. Also, check your web content for duplication."

http://www.plagiarismdetect.com/index.php
This site will give you your plagiarism % "as well as all the links of sources, where plagiarism was found."

Check for plagiarism
What do I need to do, to check my paper for plagiarism? You only need to:
1) Have your text on your computer
2) Paste it into the textfield or, simply, upload the txt or doc file of your paper.
3) Hit the "Analyze" button, and we will start checking your paper for plagiarism.

This is definitely a site to utilize in your classroom and online world.

Plaigerism tool