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Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Web Site of the Day
Whatsthatbook.com
From the site:
"Are you looking for a book but can't remember the title or author?"
"Founded by former Google Answers Researcher "Juggler,"
Whatsthatbook.com is a FREE service that can help you find your book!"
http://www.whatsthatbook.com/
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Link of the Day
Black History Month: February 2007
Shortened URL:
"To recall and celebrate the positive contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of Black abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation's bicentennial, the week was expanded into Black History Month."
http://tinyurl.com/2r4mst From the site:http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/007862.html
Monday, February 12, 2007
Web Site of the Day
Teen Chat Decoder.com
From the site:
"quickly and easily "decode" the acronyms teens use in their everyday slang, in chat rooms, blogs, emails, Instant messages, and on cell phones."
http://www.teenchatdecoder.com/index.html
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Site of the Day
Black History on the Internet
From the site:
"Explore the best Black History sites for primary, middle, and high school level students. Activity and lesson ideas included!"
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr056.shtml
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Web Site of the Day
Sites to See: Cool Math Sites for Kids
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites085.shtml
From the site:
"Students will love the interactive games and activities as these 17 math sites designed to encourage exploration and develop conceptual understanding. You might have trouble tearing yourself away too!"
Monday, February 05, 2007
Links of the Day
A few links for anyone who would like to do a lesson on the history of Valentine’s Day…..
A new e-book located on the library page under Gale Virtual Reference Library
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Holidays , 4v, 2000
The History of Valentine's Day
From the site:
"Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday?"
From:
The History of the Holidays
The history and traditions of 20 holidays
Friday, February 02, 2007
Web Site of the Day
Dow Jones History
Timeline for this company founded in 1882 by Charles Henry Dow, Edward Davis Jones, and Charles Milford Bergstresser "in a small basement office at 15 Wall Street in New York." Significant dates include the 1884 founding of the Dow Jones Indexes (which include the Dow Jones Industrial Average), 1889 when The Wall Street Journal began publication, and 1897 when the "Ticker" was announced. From Dow Jones & Company.
URL: http://www.dowjones.com/TheCompany/History/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22697
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Web Site of the Day:
300 Women Who Changed The World
http://search.eb.com/women
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