Use the resources below to find the answers you need to complete this research assignment, and record your responses in your organizer. If you should finish your work before the end of the session, visit one or more of the additional links available in this annotated list to learn more about challenged and banned books.
Begin by creating a bookmark for this page. To do this:
Click & open the "Bookmarks" drop-down menu at the top of your screen.
Click "Bookmark This Page".
Click "Add". (You will see "Jump-Start 8:....Researchers" added to the Bookmarks bar at the top of your screen.)
1. What is a challenged book?
2. How does it differ from a banned book?
(Visit Banned Books Week Basics to find the answers to questions 1 & 2.)
3. Why are some books challenged and/or banned?
4a. Who tends to challenge books?
4b. Why?
(Visit Challenges by Year, Type, Institution, and Initiator to find the answers to questions 3, 4a and 4b.)
5. Choose, read and think about one of the quotations below. Copy the quotation and note its author in the spaces provided in your organizer.
"It's not just the books under fire now that worry me. It is the books that will never be written. The books that will never be read. And all due to the fear of censorship. As always, young readers will be the real losers.” -- Judy Blume
"Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it." -- Mark Twain
" Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing. "-- Harper Lee
Books and ideas are the most effective weapons against intolerance and ignorance."--Lyndon Baines Johnson
6. What does the quotation you chose to read and think about mean to you?
7. How does the act of challenging and/or banning a book threaten our First Amendment rights?
8. Browse the lists of banned books below. Choose five books that may be of interest to you. Write the titles and authors in the spaces provided in your organizer.
ALA: The 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 1990–2000
After examining this list (Are you surprised by the titles included?), check out the other links to a wealth of important information relating to your rights as a reader, in particular, "Intellectual Freedom Statements and Policies" and "Censorship and Challenges".
The Online Books Page Presents Banned Books Online
Banned Books Online offers access to the full text of the works of literature included in this "online exhibit".
OCLC: 2005 Banned Books
The books included here are featured both in OCLC's Top 1,000 and in Banned Books: Censorship Histories on World Literature. (Much more than just a bibliographic utility, OCLC features an outstanding and growing database of more than 82 million records, representing 400 languages, and is searchable by ISBN, Title, Author, Keyword, and many other fields.)
Forbidden Library: Banned and Challenged Books, by Janet Yanosko Elkins
Banned Books Week 2008, from St. Charles (IL) Public Library
To see the Illinois Library Association's Books Challenged or Banned in 2007-2008, scroll down, find and click on this link.
The 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 1990-2000, from St. Charles (IL) Public Library
Books Banned in the USA: a Public Service Report from Adler & Robin Books
9. Search for each of these titles in the NoveList database. (Enter a title search for NoveList, and you will find a link to this database.) Carefully read the abstract, subject headings, and at least one review for each book. In the space provided in the table in your organizer, take an educated guess/explain why each book might have been challenged.
(Note: Ask an IMC staff member for the User ID and Password you'll need to log in to this database.)
10. Search for each of these books in Destiny, the IMC's online catalog, to find out whether any of them is available for borrowing. Indicate Yes or No in the space provided in your organizer.
11. Next, search for these books in the NOBLE Library Catalog, the Salem Public Library's online catalog, to find out whether they are available from our local public library. Indicate Yes or No in the space provided in your organizer.
12. If a book is unavailable at the Salem Public Library, expand your search to include all public libraries. Did you find copies of it elsewhere? If so, where? Write the names of at least one other public library that owns this book in the space provided in your organizer.
13. Finally - feel free to find and borrow from the IMC's collection a challenged and/or banned book that interests you. Be sure to check it out at the Circulation Desk. Enjoy your freedom to choose the books you want to read!
To learn more about banned and challenged books, as well as about the issue of censorship, read on. Questions? Comments? Please contact Mrs. O'Keefe, at joanneokeefe@salem.k12.ma.us (This is a growing annotated resource list that will continue to be developed.)
National Coalition Against Censorship
"The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC), founded in 1974, is an alliance of 50 national non-profit organizations, including literary, artistic, religious, educational, professional, labor, and civil liberties groups. United by a conviction that freedom of thought, inquiry, and expression must be defended, we work to educate our own members and the public at large about the dangers of censorship and how to oppose them."
"WHAT JOHNNY CAN'T READ: Censorship in American Libraries", by Suzanne Fisher Staples, The ALAN Review, Winter 1996 (vol. 23: no.2)
This thought-provoking article by the Newbery Award-winning author (her book Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind, was selected as a Newbery honor book in 1990) offers its readers valuable insight into some of the many ways in which parents, teachers, school and public librarians and other adults may create barriers between children and young adults, and the books they wish to read.
"Burned & Banned: An English Teacher Talks About the Freedom to Read-In Her Own Classroom and Across the Nation", by Carmelita Seufert. Read, Sept. 22, 2006 (vol. 56: no. 3)
(Note: Ask an IMC staff member for the User ID and Password you'll need to log in to this database.)
"Author Profile: The '3 Cs' of Chris Crutcher", by Alison M. G. Follos. Library Media Connection, Nov./Dec. 2006 (vol. 25: no. 3)
(Note: Ask an IMC staff member for the User ID and Password you'll need to log in to this database.)
Censorship: from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This detailed article offers a solid overview of the issue, as well as information about attempts to censor books, films, music and other media around the world, and a particular focus on "Censorship of Educational Sources". It also includes an extensive list of links to other relevant articles and sites, as well as a "List of Books Banned by Governments".
Censorship Quotations, from Ezine Articles
Books Under Fire
Banned Books Week calls attention to the most challenged and banned books in the U.S.
Learn more about Banned Books Week and check out some nifty book lists (including a list of the books most frequently challenged in 2000-2005, 2006, and 2007) at this infoplease site.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
"Poetry: the best words in the best order." -- Samuel Taylor Coleridge
In 1996, the Academy of American Poets established National Poetry Month, to be celebrated during April. Join the celebration by learning about a poet, or by finding a poem that inspires or motivates you. To get started, visit the links below.
American Literature: Poetry
Read this informative article to learn about the origins, development and different forms of American poetry, from the 1600s to the present.
The Academy of American Poets: Find a Poet
Search the Academy's growing database (it currently includes more than 500 poets) for biographies, photos, and other information.
The Academy of American Poets: Find a Poem
Search the Academy's companion database of poems (1,200 and growing) by keyword for poem text, or browse lists of titles and/or first lines.
Representative Poetry Online: Poet Index
This terrific resource, created by RPO Editors in the Department of English at the University of Toronto Press, displays poets alphabetically and chronologically (by birth day). The Poem Index allows a user to search for a poem by title, first line, or last line.
Poetry 180: A Poem a Day for American High Schools
This outstanding resource was created by Billy Collins, Former Poet Laureate of the United States, because "Poems can inspire and make us think about what it means to be a member of the human race. By just spending a few minutes reading a poem each day, new worlds can be revealed."
Poets' Corner
Find the full text of poems by such fine poets as Stephen Vincent Benét, Lewis Carroll, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, Edward Lear, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and many more, as well as author, title and subject indexes.
Poetry Archives (from eMule.com)
This collection is searchable, by author, title and first line of each poem included in the database. Other features include nice lists of "Top Classical Poems" and "Top Classical Authors".
Ralph Fletcher: Tips for Young Writers
This terrific writer, author of Flying Solo, Spider Boy, and A Writing Kind of Day: Poems for Young Adults, among many other books, offers students great suggestions for getting started with, revising, and publishing their own writing.
Children's Poetry (from Story It: Language Art Resources for children and their teachers)
Poetry Out Loud: Poems to Make, Watch & Hear
National Poetry Month, from infoplease
This site is loaded with links to useful information about poets and their poetry, as well as "Poetry Hangman", "Name the Poet Quiz", and more.
Slam Poetry
Poetry? A competitive event? Learn more about this form of performance poetry, in which the delivery is as important as the quality of the poetry itself.
Background on Slam Poetry
Read about the history of the Poetry Slam as a competitive performance event, and learn the rules, too, by reading this brief article, and checking out some of the links available at this site.
Biography Resource Center
This outstanding database features biographical information about more than 275,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and all disciplines and subject areas. More than 400,000 biographies are included from 90 highly regarded Gale Group publications. (Please note: To access this database, you will need to use your public library barcode.)
SELECTED FAVORITE POETS
LUIS ALBERTO AMBROGGIO
Luis Alberto Ambroggio Watch Ambroggio and others read their poetry in this webcast, from a program featured as part of the Library of Congress celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
LEWIS CARROLL
Poetry of Lewis Carroll, from everypoet.com
EMILY DICKINSON
Emily Dickinson: from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This detailed biography features information about the life and writings of the reclusive poet, as well as links to other resources.
Modern American Poetry: Emily Dickinson's Life
Emily Dickinson: The Complete Poems
T.S. ELIOT
Nobelprize.org: T. S. Eliot
Modern American Poetry: T. S. Eliot's Life and Career
ROBERT FROST
The Academy of American Poets: Robert Frost
LANGSTON HUGHES
Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes: from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This detailed biography provides information about the poet's life, career, and political views, as well as a nice list of links to other resources.
EDWARD LEAR
Edward Lear
Selected Poetry of Edward Lear (1812-1888)
HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW
Poetry of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, from everypoet.com
PORTIA NELSON
Autobiography in Five Short Chapters
The Sidewalk of Life: Portia Nelson
This site features a discussion of each of the "chapters" in Nelson's There's a Hole in My Sidewalk: an Autobiography in Five Short Chapters.
Obituaries: Portia Nelson
Scroll down and find a brief obituary about this versatile artist.
SYLVIA PLATH
Sylvia Plath (1932-1963)
Biography of Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath: Biography and Much More
CARL SANDBURG
Carl Sandburg: from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carl Sandburg Home
Selected Poetry of Carl Sandburg (1878-1967)
DR. SEUSS
Dr. Seuss: Seussville
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
The Literature Network: William Shakespeare
Visitors to this site will find a biography of Shakespeare, and links to the full text of his tragedies, histories, comedies, and selected poetry.
Shakespeare of Stratford
"Search Oxford Shakespeare"
SHEL SILVERSTEIN
Shel Silverstein
WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS
William Carlos Williams: from Answers.com
This site offers a collection of biographies, a timeline of the works of this writer/physician, and an extensive list of links to other informative resources.
William Carlos Williams (1883-1963)
This page, part of Modern American Poetry's comprehensive site, offers readers a detailed Williams biography, as well as the full text of many of his poems.
SITES FOR TEACHERS
April is National Poetry Month!, from ReadWriteThink (International Reading Association/National Council of Teachers of English)
Teach Now! National Poetry Month
Education World: Poetry Month
Modern American Poetry
Poetry Forms and Terminology
Glossary of Poetic Terms
American Literature: Poetry
Read this informative article to learn about the origins, development and different forms of American poetry, from the 1600s to the present.
The Academy of American Poets: Find a Poet
Search the Academy's growing database (it currently includes more than 500 poets) for biographies, photos, and other information.
The Academy of American Poets: Find a Poem
Search the Academy's companion database of poems (1,200 and growing) by keyword for poem text, or browse lists of titles and/or first lines.
Representative Poetry Online: Poet Index
This terrific resource, created by RPO Editors in the Department of English at the University of Toronto Press, displays poets alphabetically and chronologically (by birth day). The Poem Index allows a user to search for a poem by title, first line, or last line.
Poetry 180: A Poem a Day for American High Schools
This outstanding resource was created by Billy Collins, Former Poet Laureate of the United States, because "Poems can inspire and make us think about what it means to be a member of the human race. By just spending a few minutes reading a poem each day, new worlds can be revealed."
Poets' Corner
Find the full text of poems by such fine poets as Stephen Vincent Benét, Lewis Carroll, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, Edward Lear, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and many more, as well as author, title and subject indexes.
Poetry Archives (from eMule.com)
This collection is searchable, by author, title and first line of each poem included in the database. Other features include nice lists of "Top Classical Poems" and "Top Classical Authors".
Ralph Fletcher: Tips for Young Writers
This terrific writer, author of Flying Solo, Spider Boy, and A Writing Kind of Day: Poems for Young Adults, among many other books, offers students great suggestions for getting started with, revising, and publishing their own writing.
Children's Poetry (from Story It: Language Art Resources for children and their teachers)
Poetry Out Loud: Poems to Make, Watch & Hear
National Poetry Month, from infoplease
This site is loaded with links to useful information about poets and their poetry, as well as "Poetry Hangman", "Name the Poet Quiz", and more.
Slam Poetry
Poetry? A competitive event? Learn more about this form of performance poetry, in which the delivery is as important as the quality of the poetry itself.
Background on Slam Poetry
Read about the history of the Poetry Slam as a competitive performance event, and learn the rules, too, by reading this brief article, and checking out some of the links available at this site.
Biography Resource Center
This outstanding database features biographical information about more than 275,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and all disciplines and subject areas. More than 400,000 biographies are included from 90 highly regarded Gale Group publications. (Please note: To access this database, you will need to use your public library barcode.)
SELECTED FAVORITE POETS
LUIS ALBERTO AMBROGGIO
Luis Alberto Ambroggio Watch Ambroggio and others read their poetry in this webcast, from a program featured as part of the Library of Congress celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
LEWIS CARROLL
Poetry of Lewis Carroll, from everypoet.com
EMILY DICKINSON
Emily Dickinson: from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This detailed biography features information about the life and writings of the reclusive poet, as well as links to other resources.
Modern American Poetry: Emily Dickinson's Life
Emily Dickinson: The Complete Poems
T.S. ELIOT
Nobelprize.org: T. S. Eliot
Modern American Poetry: T. S. Eliot's Life and Career
ROBERT FROST
The Academy of American Poets: Robert Frost
LANGSTON HUGHES
Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes: from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This detailed biography provides information about the poet's life, career, and political views, as well as a nice list of links to other resources.
EDWARD LEAR
Edward Lear
Selected Poetry of Edward Lear (1812-1888)
HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW
Poetry of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, from everypoet.com
PORTIA NELSON
Autobiography in Five Short Chapters
The Sidewalk of Life: Portia Nelson
This site features a discussion of each of the "chapters" in Nelson's There's a Hole in My Sidewalk: an Autobiography in Five Short Chapters.
Obituaries: Portia Nelson
Scroll down and find a brief obituary about this versatile artist.
SYLVIA PLATH
Sylvia Plath (1932-1963)
Biography of Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath: Biography and Much More
CARL SANDBURG
Carl Sandburg: from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carl Sandburg Home
Selected Poetry of Carl Sandburg (1878-1967)
DR. SEUSS
Dr. Seuss: Seussville
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
The Literature Network: William Shakespeare
Visitors to this site will find a biography of Shakespeare, and links to the full text of his tragedies, histories, comedies, and selected poetry.
Shakespeare of Stratford
"Search Oxford Shakespeare"
SHEL SILVERSTEIN
Shel Silverstein
WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS
William Carlos Williams: from Answers.com
This site offers a collection of biographies, a timeline of the works of this writer/physician, and an extensive list of links to other informative resources.
William Carlos Williams (1883-1963)
This page, part of Modern American Poetry's comprehensive site, offers readers a detailed Williams biography, as well as the full text of many of his poems.
SITES FOR TEACHERS
April is National Poetry Month!, from ReadWriteThink (International Reading Association/National Council of Teachers of English)
Teach Now! National Poetry Month
Education World: Poetry Month
Modern American Poetry
Poetry Forms and Terminology
Glossary of Poetic Terms
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Biographies of U.S. Presidents
Biography Resource Center
This outstanding database features biographical information about more than 275,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and all disciplines and subject areas. More than 400,000 biographies are included from 90 highly regarded Gale Group publications.
(You will need to enter your public library barcode in order to access these collections/databases.)
SIRS Discoverer & eLibrary
This full-text collection includes domestic and international newspapers, magazine articles, reference books, government documents, pictures and recommended web sites.
(Please see Mrs. O'Keefe for the User Name and Password needed to access this collection.)
Middle Search Plus
(Please see Mrs. O'Keefe for the User ID and Password needed to access this database.)
infoplease: Biographies of the Presidents
POTUS: Presidents of the United States, from the Internet Public Library
List of Presidents of the United States, from Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
The White House: Presidents
Biography.com
This outstanding database features biographical information about more than 275,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and all disciplines and subject areas. More than 400,000 biographies are included from 90 highly regarded Gale Group publications.
(You will need to enter your public library barcode in order to access these collections/databases.)
SIRS Discoverer & eLibrary
This full-text collection includes domestic and international newspapers, magazine articles, reference books, government documents, pictures and recommended web sites.
(Please see Mrs. O'Keefe for the User Name and Password needed to access this collection.)
Middle Search Plus
(Please see Mrs. O'Keefe for the User ID and Password needed to access this database.)
infoplease: Biographies of the Presidents
POTUS: Presidents of the United States, from the Internet Public Library
List of Presidents of the United States, from Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
The White House: Presidents
Biography.com
Monday, February 02, 2009
Learn About Density! Build a Balance!
What is Density?
Density, from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
List of Periodic Table Elements Sorted by Density
Pressure and Density, from Geography for Kids
Balance
Links to check from Lesson Planet
How Do I Make a Scale?
Scroll half-way down the page until you see a picture of Mr. P. Read his example.
Antique Brass Jeweler's Scale with Weights
Antique Double Pan Scale, from DTradingPost.com (See the picture "Antique - Voland & Sons, Model 100 (m3694)".)
Antique Brass Scales
(Scroll down. Find and click on "Antique Brass Hanging Scale with 1877 date".)
Oertling/England Walnut & Brass Double Pan Scale
Masses & Weights, from Home Science Tools: the Gateway to Discovery
List of Density of Various Substances
(Densities of substances in g/cm cubed.)
Densities of Common Substances
(More densities. Longer list g/cm cubed.)
Strange Matter
Check out the links on this page - they are fun!
Density, from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
List of Periodic Table Elements Sorted by Density
Pressure and Density, from Geography for Kids
Balance
Links to check from Lesson Planet
How Do I Make a Scale?
Scroll half-way down the page until you see a picture of Mr. P. Read his example.
Antique Brass Jeweler's Scale with Weights
Antique Double Pan Scale, from DTradingPost.com (See the picture "Antique - Voland & Sons, Model 100 (m3694)".)
Antique Brass Scales
(Scroll down. Find and click on "Antique Brass Hanging Scale with 1877 date".)
Oertling/England Walnut & Brass Double Pan Scale
Masses & Weights, from Home Science Tools: the Gateway to Discovery
List of Density of Various Substances
(Densities of substances in g/cm cubed.)
Densities of Common Substances
(More densities. Longer list g/cm cubed.)
Strange Matter
Check out the links on this page - they are fun!
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Leaders of the American Revolution
Learn about your research subject by visiting the links below. Are you unable to find the information you need after checking the resources included in this list? Please stop by the IMC, or send an email message (joanneokeefe@salem.k12.ma.us), to ask Mrs. O'Keefe for help.
IMC FULL-TEXT DATABASES
Biography Resource Center
(To access this database, you will need to use your public library barcode.)
This outstanding database features biographical information about more than 275,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and all disciplines and subject areas. More than 400,000 biographies are included from 90 highly regarded Gale Group publications.
SIRS Discoverer and WebFind
(Stop by the IMC to obtain the Login ID and Password you'll need to use this collection.)
This collection includes newspaper and magazine articles, reference books, pictures, and recommended web sites. Just enter the name of the person you are researching to find biographical information about him/her.
Student Resource Center
(Stop by the IMC to obtain the ID you'll need to use this collection.)
This outstanding collection of full-text encyclopedia articles provides a wealth of information about those individuals who were important to the American Revolution.
CobblestoneOnline.net
(Stop by the IMC for the User Name and Password needed to access this collection.)
This collection includes the full text (from 1980 forward) of Cobblestone, Faces, Calliope, Odyssey, Appleseeds, and other magazines.
NEW! PODCAST of the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, from LearnOutLoud.com
SELECTED WEB SITES
American Revolution
This site features a detailed history of the American Revolution, biographies about the people who played important roles in the Revolution (be sure to check out the Women of the American Revolution), and much more.
National Constitution Center: Founders - Delegates to the Constitutional Convention
The White House: Presidents of the United States
About.com: American History - American Revolution
This site features some great information and links, as well as About.com's Top 10 Founding Fathers
Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Enter the name of the person you wish to learn about in the search field, or use the direct links below:
John Adams
Samuel Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
John Hancock
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
George Washington
TeachingAmericanHistory.org: Individual Biographies of the Delegates to the Constitutional Convention
Historycentral.com: History's Home on the Web
Visit the home page for a complete list of biographies available, or check out America's Wars: A Complete History
The National Archives: Constitution of the United States
Biography.com
Enter the name of the person you wish to learn about into the search field to retrieve a biography of that individual.
The Quotations Page
Use the "Author Index" to search for quotations by a particular person, or the "Subject Index" to find quotes about a particular topic.
Bartleby.com: Great Books Online
This treasure trove of reference books and other information sources includes Bartlett's Quotations, Columbia Quotations, and more.
IMC REFERENCE COLLECTION INFORMATION SOURCES
The American Scene: Events. Danbury, CT: Grolier Educational, 1999. (REF 973 AME)
Text and color illustrations present chronological coverage of over 800 major events in American history.
The American Scene: Lives. Danbury, CT: Grolier Educational, 2001. (REF 920.073 AME)
Provides a broad survey of American history, personalities, arts, culture, lives, places, and ideas.
Altman, Susan. Extraordinary African-Americans. New York: Children's Press, 2001. (REF 920 Alt)
Presents short biographies of one hundred twenty-six African Americans, highlighting their personal achievements and their resulting contributions to the growth of American society.
Arnold, James R. and Wiener, Roberta. The Revolutionary War. Danbury, CT: Grolier Educational, 2002. (REF 973.3 ARN)
Covers important military battles and political conflicts of the Revolutionary War and portrays key individuals who played important roles in the war.
Franck, Irene M. Illustrated History of Women. Danbury, CT: Grolier Educational, 1999. (REF 305.4 Ill)
Volume 5 (Age of Revolution: 1750-1829) features "Women in the American Revolution", a terrific discussion of the supportive roles women played before, during and after the revolution.
Hour of Freedom: American History in Poetry, compiled by Milton Meltzer. Honesdale, PA: Wordsong, 2003.
This book offers several poems, including "Molly Pitcher", "Our Fathers Fought for Liberty", and "Old Ironsides", that describe the colonies' struggle for independence.
Matuz, Roger. Complete American Presidents Sourcebook. Detroit, MI: UXL, 2001.(REF 920 Mat)
UXL Encyclopedia of World Biography. Detroit, MI: UXL, 2003. (REF 920 UXL)
A collection of 750 biographies and portraits of notable historic and current figures in American and world history, literature, science and math, arts and entertainment, and the social sciences.
IMC FULL-TEXT DATABASES
Biography Resource Center
(To access this database, you will need to use your public library barcode.)
This outstanding database features biographical information about more than 275,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and all disciplines and subject areas. More than 400,000 biographies are included from 90 highly regarded Gale Group publications.
SIRS Discoverer and WebFind
(Stop by the IMC to obtain the Login ID and Password you'll need to use this collection.)
This collection includes newspaper and magazine articles, reference books, pictures, and recommended web sites. Just enter the name of the person you are researching to find biographical information about him/her.
Student Resource Center
(Stop by the IMC to obtain the ID you'll need to use this collection.)
This outstanding collection of full-text encyclopedia articles provides a wealth of information about those individuals who were important to the American Revolution.
CobblestoneOnline.net
(Stop by the IMC for the User Name and Password needed to access this collection.)
This collection includes the full text (from 1980 forward) of Cobblestone, Faces, Calliope, Odyssey, Appleseeds, and other magazines.
NEW! PODCAST of the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, from LearnOutLoud.com
SELECTED WEB SITES
American Revolution
This site features a detailed history of the American Revolution, biographies about the people who played important roles in the Revolution (be sure to check out the Women of the American Revolution), and much more.
National Constitution Center: Founders - Delegates to the Constitutional Convention
The White House: Presidents of the United States
About.com: American History - American Revolution
This site features some great information and links, as well as About.com's Top 10 Founding Fathers
Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Enter the name of the person you wish to learn about in the search field, or use the direct links below:
John Adams
Samuel Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
John Hancock
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
George Washington
TeachingAmericanHistory.org: Individual Biographies of the Delegates to the Constitutional Convention
Historycentral.com: History's Home on the Web
Visit the home page for a complete list of biographies available, or check out America's Wars: A Complete History
The National Archives: Constitution of the United States
Biography.com
Enter the name of the person you wish to learn about into the search field to retrieve a biography of that individual.
The Quotations Page
Use the "Author Index" to search for quotations by a particular person, or the "Subject Index" to find quotes about a particular topic.
Bartleby.com: Great Books Online
This treasure trove of reference books and other information sources includes Bartlett's Quotations, Columbia Quotations, and more.
IMC REFERENCE COLLECTION INFORMATION SOURCES
The American Scene: Events. Danbury, CT: Grolier Educational, 1999. (REF 973 AME)
Text and color illustrations present chronological coverage of over 800 major events in American history.
The American Scene: Lives. Danbury, CT: Grolier Educational, 2001. (REF 920.073 AME)
Provides a broad survey of American history, personalities, arts, culture, lives, places, and ideas.
Altman, Susan. Extraordinary African-Americans. New York: Children's Press, 2001. (REF 920 Alt)
Presents short biographies of one hundred twenty-six African Americans, highlighting their personal achievements and their resulting contributions to the growth of American society.
Arnold, James R. and Wiener, Roberta. The Revolutionary War. Danbury, CT: Grolier Educational, 2002. (REF 973.3 ARN)
Covers important military battles and political conflicts of the Revolutionary War and portrays key individuals who played important roles in the war.
Franck, Irene M. Illustrated History of Women. Danbury, CT: Grolier Educational, 1999. (REF 305.4 Ill)
Volume 5 (Age of Revolution: 1750-1829) features "Women in the American Revolution", a terrific discussion of the supportive roles women played before, during and after the revolution.
Hour of Freedom: American History in Poetry, compiled by Milton Meltzer. Honesdale, PA: Wordsong, 2003.
This book offers several poems, including "Molly Pitcher", "Our Fathers Fought for Liberty", and "Old Ironsides", that describe the colonies' struggle for independence.
Matuz, Roger. Complete American Presidents Sourcebook. Detroit, MI: UXL, 2001.(REF 920 Mat)
UXL Encyclopedia of World Biography. Detroit, MI: UXL, 2003. (REF 920 UXL)
A collection of 750 biographies and portraits of notable historic and current figures in American and world history, literature, science and math, arts and entertainment, and the social sciences.
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