OPA Libraries Newsletter
October & November 2019
Featured Database: World Book Online
Utah's Online Library is a free resource for Utah students to access databases. Go to https://onlinelibrary.uen.org/
If you are accessing it at home ask the librarian for the home access username and password.
Worldbook is just one of the databases offered by Utah's Online Library.
Worldbook Online has the following resources available:World Book Kids
World Book Student
World Book Discover
World Book Timelines
World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantial Hallazgos
World Book Kids
World Book Kids offers articles, activities, games and other resources for students grades Kindergarten to 4th grade.
World Book Discover
World Book Discover offers differentiated learners and older adults with a research database that offers a practical Life Skills section and articles at easier to read reading levels.
World Book Timelines
Timelines covering many subjects. Includes features for students and teachers to create and share their own timelines.
World Book Student
World Book Student is aimed toward an audience of upper-elementary through middle school students/ Special features include a timeline builder, individual research accounts, and a "How to Do Research" features that will help students develop information literacy skills.
World Book: Enciclopedia estudiantil hallazgos
World Book's Spanish Encyclopedia includes articles, Spanish newspapers, a visual dictionary and activities.
Featured Website: Parents' Choice Awards
The Parents' Choice Awards are awards given to the best in children's media as voted on by parents. Here are some book winners available in the library.
Ted Ed Youtube Channel
Ted-Ed are short animated videos created for students.
Hacking bacteria to fight cancer - Tal Danino