News from the Curriculum Resource Center

How many people have walked on the moon?  Who made the first car?  Which dog is the smallest dog in the world?  What is zorbing?

Recommended for middle schoolers and up, the Scholastic Zany Miscellany:  A Mixed-Up Encyclopedia of Fun Facts is a colorful book full of facts that will keep kids turning the pages.  For the reader who prefers non-fiction in small chunks, this boldly designed book will engage reluctant readers.  Our copy is located in the new book hallway at JUV 031.02 … Continue Reading

The CRC is happy to announce the arrival of the following chapter books:   perfect for the middle readers in your life.

Froonga Planet by Bryan W. Fields     JUV F4612f

Mighty Monty by Johanna Hurwitz     JUV H967mi

Cam Jansen and the Green School Mystery by David A. Adler    JUV A237cg

Hank the Cowdog and the Quest for the Great White Quail by John R. Erickson    JUV  E682q

Allie Finkle’s Rules for Girls:  The New Girl by Meg Cabot   JUV  C116n

A Dog on His Own by Mary Jane Auch  JUV A898d

President’s Day means a crowded campus here at BGSU.  We welcome all the local juniors and seniors who are checking out our campus today. Please come up to the 2nd floor of Jerome Library and visit us here at the Curriculum Resource Center.

February 12, 1809 marks the birthday of Abraham Lincoln.  Many new children’s books about his life and presidency are being added to the collection.  You can discover what is available in the CRC by using “Abraham Lincoln” as a subject and limiting to the CRC.  Some books use historical research and imagine what his childhood was like, some highlight his presidency and the Civil War, while others examine his family and friends.  In addition, many Lincoln lesson ideas are available such as these from Abraham Lincoln Online.org.  To see how tall Abraham Lincoln stood, … Continue Reading

Valentine stories and idea books are at your fingertips in the CRC.  There are also loads of printables and other Valentine’s Day ideas at abcteach, the Lesson Plans Page, and for high school students, use History.com’s comprehensive site on everything Valentine’s Day.  For some language fun, here’s a link from Fact Monster that explains how to write “I Love You” in 16 different languages.  Want to make Valentines?  We have an exceptional collection of heart shaped die cuts that will surely inspire even the unromantic.

 It’s time to celebrate Black History Month, and no one describes what that means better than Andrea Davis Pinkney in a recent article in School Library Journal.  Need inspiration to kick-off your own celebration?  Check out the following sites for great lesson ideas.  The Ohio Resource Center offers ideas for Black History Month aligned to OAC Standards.  The African American History and Heritage Site provides a page of useful links and Smithsonian Education online has a treasure trove of artifacts, music, pictures, and more.  Not surprisingly PBS.org … Continue Reading

The American Library Association has announced the winners of the 2008 book awards which include Newbery, Caldecott, Geisel, King and Printz among others.  The CRC has most titles on the shelves and have many more on order.  Look across the top shelf of The Children’s Book Center for copies available for checkout.   Click herefor resources available for Neil Gaiman’s Newbery winning The Graveyard Book, including a video of Neil reading the entire book.  Kadir Nelson … Continue Reading