Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Literature

If you are looking for love letters or rhymes,
whether from the past or with the times,
Search the 800s with haste.
There really is no time to waste.

Science and Math

Want to find out more information about different animanls? How about some cool math tricks? The answers to these questions will be found in this section of the library. 

Series Books

Do you have a favorite series?  If so, you may find it here.  Many of the popular series available today have been pulled into one location.  Go find its location and take a picture.

Lone Star Book List

The Texas Lone Star list is a recommended reading list developed by public and school librarians. The purpose of the list is to encourage students in grades 6, 7, or 8 to explore a variety of current books. The Lone Star list is intended for recreational reading.

Reference

In this section of the library, you will find materials that you can only use in the library.  These materials cannot be checked out to students. You will find dictionaries, maps, atlases, as well as other helpful items.

Sports

Are you a sports enthusiast? If so, this is the section of the library that you will find books that will meet your needs.

Biographies

Have you been asked to find information about Ben Franlin? Barack Obama? This is the section that you would go to find out more about the lives of these people.

Graphic Novels

Do you like comic books? or Anime? or Graphic novels?  Then this is the section for you.  We have pulled all of this type of material and placed it here for easy viewing. 

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

BT = Book Trailer

Want a book, but not sure what you want to read next?  Look for the books that have a "BT" on their spine.  This means that the book has a trailer for your viewing pleasure. 

Check out the book trailer below for a taste of  "The Roar" by Emma Clayton. 

Welcome to the Lamar Junior High Library Scavenger Hunt

Your mission today is to

1. Scan the QR Codes for a clue.
2. When you solve the clue, take a picture of the answer using your camera.
3.  Find all the answers and return with your partner to your seats.

Answers will be displayed when all groups have returned to their seats.