Category Archives: Non-Fiction

Nov6

Moonbird

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Moonbird

This is the fascinating story of one bird. He is a rufa red knot and his name is B95. His name is the number on the band scientists put on his leg. B95 is about the size of a robin, a bird we see a lot here in Indiana. B95 and the other red knots are migratory. That means they move in the Spring and Fall in search of food and nesting grounds. Red knots are AMAZING because they migrate from the South Pole…to the North Pole, and back again. That’s a long way!

B95 was banded as a young bird in 1995 when he was thought to be at least three years old. Each year scientists try to capture and band red knots to study their habiits. Amazingly, B95 has been re-caught in 2001, 2003, 2007 & 2009. He is thought to be around 20 years old. Scientists think has has flown more than 325,000 miles in his life…the distance from the moon and almost halfway back. And he weights 4 ounces!

This book is a really fascinating look at the scientists who study the red knots and also B95 himself. Each year, the scientists hope, hope, hope to see B95 again. He is a superbird – a true survivor! Author: Phillip Hoose

The Race to Save the Lord God Bird North the Amazing Story of Arctic Migration The Amazing Animal Journeys Incredible Journeys

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Oct31

Elections

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Websites

The Library of Congress: Elections…the American Way
PBS Kids: The Democracy Project
Ben’s Guide Election of the President
Scholastic Election
US Electoral College
Yahooligans: US Elections
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis: Election Artifacts

Indiana Websites

Books about Elections

Presidential Races First Mothers Presidential Pets White House Kids
I Grew Up to Be President The President’s Stuck in the Bathtub Voting Getting Elected
The Congress The President, Vice-President and Cabinet Looking at Lincoln The Many Faces of George Washington

Stories about Elections

Dork on the Run The Kid Who Ran for President Misfits I am a genius of unspeakable evil and I want to be your class president


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Oct29

Hurricane Sandy

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Hurricane Sandy, she’s all over the news. As if the word “hurricane” isn’t scary enough, they’re not just calling her “Sandy”. They’re calling her a “Superstorm” and even “Frankenstorm”. Even though we don’t live in the path of Sandy here in Indiana, she’s still kind of scary.  Being from Indiana, we know what it feels like to be afraid of storms because we have tornadoes here. Just like the tornadoes here, hurricanes can be less scary if we learn about them. Knowledge is power – when you understand what is going on you feel safer; confident that you know what to do.

Wherever you live, Indiana or New Jersey, it’s important to remember that there are grownups out there that know a lot about storms and how to keep people safe. Meteorologists and scientists and policemen and firemen…plus all kinds of other people who are trained to know what to do during weather emergencies. On this page are books and websites that can help you understand Sandy and hurricanes in general, as well as what can be done to keep you and the people you care about safe.

Why is Hurricane Sandy such a big deal? After reading this article Time Science & Space: Why Hurricane Sandy Will Be Historic I think Sandy is getting so much attention because:

  • Sandy is a LARGE storm.
  • Usually, air pressure pulls hurricanes out to sea…but at this time of year, there happens to be a winter storm coming from the West and cold air coming from the North. These air pressures make Sandy come ashore instead of blowing out to sea.
  • The moon affects tides…today is a full moon.
  • Sandy is hitting in a VERY populated area – 50-60 million people could be affected
  • National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Sandy 
  • NASA Hurricane Sandy Video Gallery

Here are some websites, books and a video to help you understand Hurricanes and how to stay (and feel) safe during one:

Hurricane Books:

Surviving Hurricanes Saving Animals from Hurricanes Hurricanes The Worst Hurricanes of All Time The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane

 

 

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Oct1

Identifying Leaves

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Identifying Leaves

Have you been assigned making a leaf collection yet? If you have started your collection already but haven’t identified the leaves yet, here are some websites and books that will help you figure out the names of the trees your leaves came from.

Websites

If you want to check out one of the libary’s tree identification books, don’t wait until the last minute to put one on hold. These go fast! And if you want to read about someone who feels your pain – try Gianna Z, she’s got a leaf collection due also, and if her disorganizatin and procrastination keep her from getting it done, she can’t run in the cross-country sectionals. She is feeling the pressure to find the leaves and identify them before it is too late.
101 Trees of Indiana a Field Guide National Audobon Society Field Guide to Trees DK Trees Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z
Tell Me Tree A Guide to Familiar American Trees Trees of North America

If you haven’t started your collection yet or want to add to what you already have, there are two great places you can go in Indianapolis to find leaves, Crown Hill Cemetery and Butler University. Both places have websites you can go to for maps and directions. They even label the trees so that you know for sure what kind of leaf you have. Put on some old shoes and go on a leaf hike. The sun is shining, you get a map, the trees are labelled – Easy A!

CROWN HILL CEMETERY
700 West 38th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
Phone: 317-925-3800
Directions & Hours

BUTLER UNIVERSITY
4600 Sunset Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: 317-940-9413 or 317-940-8302
This is the phone number to the Butler University Herbarium (A herbarium is a preserved collection of plant specimens.)


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Sep20

Countries of the World

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Countries of the World

The Grimm Legacy

If you need to do a report about one of the countries of the world the websites and books on this page will help you get started. You will be able to find maps, flags, national anthems, food, clothing, games and more.SHERLOC, JR To find library books, use the online catalog for kids Sherlock Jr. Uganda

To find a book
about a particular country, like the book on the right about Uganda, just type the name of the country in the search box and click “search.”

Around the World CookbookThere are also books about themes like  ”games” or “festivals” that will have information about individual countries. The book on the right, for example, is a cookbook that features recipes around the world. In books like these indiviual countries will have a chapter or a section. Or, you might have to look up a country’s name in the index at the back of the book, to find out which page to go to.

Country Websites

Books to help you learn about the Countries:
The Illustrated History of the Timeline of the World 2012 Children Like Me 1998 A World of Festivals 2012 Let's celebrate! : festival poems from around the world 2011
The World's Most Amazing National Parks 2012 Wonders of the World 2007 Farms Around the World 2012 What We Wear Dressing Up Around the World 2012
Kids around the world play! : the best fun and games from many lands 2002 How Much Visiting Markets Around the World 2006 Easy Snacks from Around the World 2012 Let's Eat What Children Eat Around the World 2004
One World Kid's Cookbook 2011 The kids' multicultural craft book : 35 crafts from around the world 2004 Art Projects from Around the World 2006 Sacred Stories: Wisdom from World Religions 2012
Can You Guess My Name Traditional Tales Around the World 2002

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