World Book Students

As I continued on to World Book Student, again exploring lions, I discovered an even greater amount of information. Here, I could still see photos and videos, in addition to a map of where lions are found. This entry provided a great deal of detail about lions including body dimensions, diet, and habits of lions.
I found the outline of information on the left very useful as well as the related information that is posted to the right. The tools that are offered would be very beneficial for students who may be writing a research paper. Sections can be printed out, emailed or saved. A term can be highlighted throughout the text. The student can also double-click on a word and the definition will then open in another window.
Again, as a teacher, I noticed that the citation is included, in addition to showing that the content of the article aligns with South Dakota Content Standards. By clicking on the content standards, a teacher can find curriculum correlations, professional links, and related lesson plans.

World Book Kids

Today, I am exploring World Book Online....

On World Book Kids, I discovered lions.







I particularly liked the pictures and videos that are included on the page. I can see where children would be drawn to those things. In addition, the "Play it" section would be a great tool for learning while having fun at the same time. However, I found the most valuable item as a teacher is that the page shows how the article should be cited and additional sources.

"Lion." World Book Kids. World Book, 2010. Web. 30 June 2010.

And so it begins.....

And so it begins....my quest to learn everything about the library, so that I am able to help patrons, students, teachers, and staff to use the library and all it has to offer.....