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Sep20

Countries of the World

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Countries of the World

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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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Aug13

Now That’s a Tree House!

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Now That’s a Tree House!

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is having a tree house built at her Edinburgh home – an awesome tree house version of Hogwarts. Take a look at these plans and pictures. I don’t think her kids are ever going to want to come in for dinner.

If you don’t quite have the kind of allowance that would make a treehouse like hers possible, try something doable like a clubhouse made out of newspapers and masking tape.

 

Extreme Structures Amazing Stadiums Build It! Build Your Own Fort

 

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Jul11

Staff Recommend – What Color Is My World?

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Staff Recommend – What Color Is My World?

What Color is My World?“Have you ever wondered who invented some of the items we use and depend on each day?  Well take a look at this title What Color is My World?:  the Lost History of African-American Inventors.  Twins Ella and Herbie have just moved into an older home with their parents.  The home is in need of much repair.  Handy Man, Mr. Mital, is able to restore the home and pass on history to Ella and Herbie about famous inventors.  Herbie gets so excited about the information that he pulls out his notebook and writes notes so that he won’t forget anything.  This is an excellent source for children of all ages to learn about great inventions and inventors.”

Recommended by Denyce Malone – Flanner House Library

And to make the book even more interesting, note that it is written by the basketball legend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

 

 

 

 

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Jun25

Lego Building Ideas

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Lego Building Ideas

There are some things you can just never have enough of…M&Ms…and Legos! Here are some websites, books and events to keep ideas coming little brick by little brick.

There are two places you can go in Indianapolis this summer to experience exceptional Lego play – The Library and the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis:

Digital Science Mobile Lab Children ages 10 – 14 are invited to create gears, gadgets and crazy contraptions using laptops and Lego We Do Robotics. Each participant will receive a USB drive to keep. Schedule

Southport Library Monthly Lego Club – it lasts all year! Families and children ages 2 and older are invited to drop in any time to learn to play and play to learn using Lego bricks. Lego and Duplo bricks will be provided. This program also will feature Technic kits for older kids! Schedule

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Lego Travel Adventure March 10–July 22, 2012. Choose an amazing destination, and build the perfect means of transportation!

  • Build amazing LEGO® brick vehicles
  • Discover travel inventions of the past
  • Jump into the cockpit of a giant LEGO® vehicle
  • See huge models built by professional LEGO® builders
Lego Library books to keep you building on a hot summer afternoon:
Lego Ideas Book Cool Robots The Bionicle Encyclopedia Cool City
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Jun12

Kid Review from Mia: Emily and Carlo

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Kid Review from Mia: Emily and Carlo

Emily and CarloThe only sibling left in the Dickinson house In Amherst, Massachusetts, in the winter of 1849, Emily gets a dog who becomes her constant companion and who is featured in some of the poems she writes. Includes brief notes on the life and work of Emily Dickinson.

Mia says:

“I read this book with my great-aunt last week-end and I love it. The story, the poems and the pictures are beautiful! The story of a very large dog and a very small woman that loved to write poetry – Emily Dickinson. My favorite poem in the story is:

“Twas my one glory
Let it be
Remembered
I was owned of thee.”

Emily and her dog, Carlo, were best friends and loved to walk and watch – flowers, frogs, everything. They were best friends! I love gardens, dogs and poems! I hope you like it too.”

Some more books you might like about the writer Emily Dickinson – her life and her poetry:
My Uncle Emily Emily Dickinson's Letters to the World The Mouse of Amhurst Emily
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