| Week of November 16, 2008 |
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Radioactive |
 Celebrate one of science's most famous women as you get to know Marie Curie and The Science of Radioactivity at www.aip.org/history/curie. Her Story in Brief is full of cool information on how Curie fell in love with the laboratory, discovered radium and received many honors for her contributions to the scientific world. The Main Exhibit provides curious minds with a detailed timeline of Curie's life guaranteed to help cultivate new knowledge. Click on a time period to read up on important moments from her childhood and adult life. |
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Mapping the Stars |
 Ready...Set...Blast off! You will see all the wonder space has to offer at NASA Images, www.nasaimages.org. Click on Universe to browse though some amazing still photographs that are out of this world, such as the marvelous Milky Way and a glorious Cartwheel Galaxy. Next, visit Earth to see what a solar eclipse looks like in action and view spacecraft Ulysses as it leaves our planet. Last but not least, meet the talented men and women who are instrumental in our outer space adventures and discoveries. |
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Shining a Light on Africa |
 Open your eyes to different kinds of African culture and see how they come together at The Seattle Art Museum's Art from Africa, www.seattleartmuseum.org/Exhibit/Archive/longsteps/ default.htm. Mouse over the many artists' photos and see what beautiful pieces each visionary creator contributed to this fascinating and colorful exhibit. Next, click on List of Works to scroll through many different types of art, such as the sculpture Dancewand for Sango and a textile wonder, Hunter's Vest. There are many to look at, so take your time and enjoy. |
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Do you want to travel to space? Why? |
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Online Book Bonanza Many readers have asked me where they can read books online for free. Well, they're in luck because online libraries make it easy to check out books from your desktop. The best part is that you can read them anytime you want, and you won't have to worry about late fees! These sites are all free, but some might require you to register in order to access the books. Be sure to ask a parent or guardian for help if you want to register. Have fun! Lookybook Page by Page Books International Children's Digital Library Children's Books Online: The Rosetta Project —Amy |
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