Mount  Holly  School  Library


Class Library Schedule:

2011-2012
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 Grades K-2 may check out 1 book for 1 week.
Grades 3-6 may check out 2 books for 2 weeks.

The Library is open to all students M/W/F mornings from 8:00-8:30 for book exchange.
  
Kindergarten: Wednesday 1:15-1:55
1st Grade: Monday 12:35-1:15
2nd Grade: Monday 1:15-1:55
3rd Grade:
Monday 1:15-1:55
4th Grade: Monday 2:00-2:40
5th Grade: Wednesday 12:35-1:15
6th Grade: Wednesday 2:00-2:40

Subscription  Databases for Research
(contact the school for the passwords)

World Book
Encyclopedia
on-line edition

  A database collection of
resources for both
children & adults.

Kids InfoBits
From the main menu, scroll
to
this picture to find resources especially for students.

Biography in Context
articles about real people
from the past and present.
Internet Instruction

PBS Kids provides a fun way to learn to safely navigate the virtual universe of the Internet at 


  Quick.org.uk  
8 quick steps to check

information quality


Looking for a Good Book to Read?
Check out the Links Below!
Some Great Web Sites to Visit for
Research or Fun
Reviews by Mt. Holly students

   
 Books we Love and Hope You'll Love Too!

5th & 6th Graders

 

Click above to access the Mt Holly/Ludlow DCF discussion site.


Education City

educational online kids' games connected to classroom curriculum

Classroom Connections: 6th grade

History Project Primary Source Resources
Library of Congress: American Memory
Digital History
Time Magazine Archives
History Channel
The History Place
PBS American Experience
PBS American Masters

Remember to also use the InfoBits, Wilson Biographies  and World Book
encyclopedia and databases located above for secondary source information.
 
Read an e-Book on-line

 Visit: Tumblebooks
read along with a large collection of picture books and chapter books.

or check out the Library of Congress website www.Read.gov
For our older students:
Each chapter is written by a different author from among the best in today's children's literature.


or choose from Classic Books
for both younger and older students
at: Storyline Online you can listen to a story read to you by a famous actor!

On-Line Libraries & Search Engines:



These web sites will link you to sites on most any topic

 and they're created specifically for children.

On-Lion for Kids -New York Public Library
American Library Assn's Great Sites for Kids
IPL2 for Kids
Kidsclick.org
Kidsites.com
Ask Jeeves for Kids
 
Enchanted Learning
  Fact Monster
  Yahoo Kids: Study
Award Winning & Recommended Books:



2011 Caldecott Medal Winner

A Sick Day for Amos McGee
illustrated by Erin E. Stead, written by Philip C. Stead



Award Winners:
Vermont Red Clover Books
Vermont DCF 2011-2012 Nominees
Newbery Medal Winners
Caldecott Medal Winners


Recommended Reading Lists:
VT Nea Suggested Summer Reading Lists
NY Public Library On-Lion for Kids
Science

IPL2 Math & Science
kidshealth
MBGnet: Biomes
Nasa for Kids
Kids Planet Animals
Kidsites.com/Science

Math
Meet Favorite Authors & Illustrators:
         
J. K. Rowling      Dr. Seuss         Jeff Kinney          Jan Brett              Roald Dahl
  
Childrens' Literature Web Guide
More Authors & Illustrators
The World
             
World FactBook     IPL Culture Quest   Say Hello to the World




for maps and information

Publishing News about New Books, Series & Authors
Vermont and The United States
               
Vermont        Bens's Guide    Library of Congress  StatelyKnowledge
   
Click the computer
for even more great sites at our Mt Holly School Technology Web Resources page.

Return to Mt Holly School
Library web page created by: Julie Goraj, Librarian

last updated: November 30, 2011
contact: jgoraj@vermontel.net