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Norwood Elementary Library
Welcome to the Norwood On-line Library
Library Media Specialist: Mrs. Tara Castro
Begin your search for information in the library, but don't stop there.
Here are some other places to look for help.
Tons of great information and all the books in Rhode Island at your fingertips. Save on gas and have your books sent to your neighborhood library. |
A subject based search engine for students. |
A subject web search for kids -- made by librarians. |
Search for information, watch movie clips, learn some new jokes, play a sports game. |
Need a picture for your report? Try this site. |
Can't find what you need? Look here. All the favorite search engines for kids are listed. |
The American Library Association does a terrific job searching out the best websites just for you. Find your favorite author's webpages, read and learn about your favorite animals, look at a view of the Earth from the Sun, and much more. |
Ever wonder what language they speak in Zimbabwe or what the climate is like in Uzbekistan? Need a map on a country? You have to go to Atlapedia! This site will give you facts on every country in the world. |
Enjoy searching, but remember the rules.
Stay Safe on the Internet
SafeKids.Com rules for staying safe on the Internet
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Give Credit When You Borrow
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Avoid Plagiarism
has a helpful website on this topic. |
Know the Copyright Laws
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Read, Read, Read
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Looking for something to read? |
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Try these links to great book lists! |
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2008 Caldecott Winners The new Caldecott Award book and the honor books for 2008. |
2008 Newbery Winners The new Newbery Award book and the honor books for 2008. |
2008 Coretta Scott King Award "The Coretta Scott King Award is awarded annually to authors of African descent whose distinguished books promote understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream." This award commemorates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his widow, Coretta Scott King, for her courage in continuing his work for peace and brotherhood." |
"The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children." ASLC |
"The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."
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Warwick's list of great books includes links to books by grade level, adventure stories, dog stories, historical fiction, stories to make you laugh, science fiction, stories of the sea, and many more. Check it out! |
Homework Helpers
Learn to Read |
Listen to a Book Online |
Math Games |
Questions |
Look it Up |
Kindergarten through second grade can have fun playing and learning to read at this free website. |
Do you like to be read to? Here's a link to Librivox. Librivox has audiobooks online. Just choose a book and click on the mp3 file link. Sit back and enjoy. |
Follow this link for websites that will help you with your math and let you practice by playing games.
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At the Library of Congress a reference librarian will provide online answers to your questions. ? |
This visual dictionary has pictures that show you how everyday things look on the inside and outside: animals, clothing, sports, music, plants and planets. They're all here. So look it up! |
Classroom Connections
RICBA Results 2008
And the winner is......
Click on the book to see the voting results. |
SurfRI
For a limited time this wonderful resource of databases is available free of charge to RI residents. Find information on arts and culture, environment and ecology, dictionaries and encyclopedias, science and technology...
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Parent and Teacher Sites
"Today a reader -- tomorrow a leader."
by W. Fusselman
Last updated 5/07/2008 by Mrs. Castro - Library Media Specialist
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