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For Search Engines try:
Google.
Ask
Yahoo!
For History and Geography investigate these sites:
Atlapedia It's a great resource for political maps, physical maps, and statistics for countries all over the world.
CIA Factbook You won't believe how easy it is to find information about the geography, government, military, communication, people, and flags for countries all over the world.
The Past Presidents of the United States offers fast facts and in-depth details about past presidents and other American history.
For Literature and Writing check out the following:
Teen Ink This site contains creative writing by teens and for teens.
No Flying No Tights If you want to learn more about the best graphic novels out there then this site is for you.
Wixom Public Library A link to our catalog. You may be surprised by what you can find at your local library.
Experiment with Science at the following sites:
Mad Sci Network is an online science lab. You can search the fast facts section and view questions submitted by others.
Strange Matter Exhibit explains the science behind objects that you have around the house. Learn more about how science impacts our everyday life through fun experiments.
For Databases (more of the information your teachers want you to use):
MeL Michigan residents can search newspapers, journal articles and more.
Gale databases provide searchable encyclopedia and reference information.
You can find more Online Resources that we subscribe to and recommend here.
For Games:
Gamesplz provides a wide variety of free and fun online games.
UgoPlayer is full of more online games that require flash player.
For Sports:
ESPN gives up to date info about your favorite teams or players.
Fox Sports is searchable by sport and can be set up to remember your favorite teams.
TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION
Monday, May 12, 6:00 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to join this book discussion. This month we will be reading and discussing Zen and the Art of Faking It by Jonathan Sonnenblick. Refreshments will be provided. Pick up a copy and register by May 5 at the Information Desk.
COMING SOON: METAMORPHOSIS!
Our Teen Summer Reading theme for 2008 is all about growth and change...and we've go a full slate of unique and fun activities planned! We will have Crafts Night, the first meeting of our Anime Book Club, a Pizza TasteFest and much more. This year's program will close with a night of DDR and Guitar Hero. Watch for all the details in the next issue of The Source!
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