Teen Reads December '18
Flushing Camplus Libraries, E. Bayer, Librarian
Seasons Reading!!
I am so proud of the teen readers at FHS Campus. Each month students borrow more books. So far this year, students borrowed 188 books. Keep reading, remember reading makes your mind grow.
Please remember to RETURN BOOKS on time, so others can read them. If you need to renew, just let us know.
We also just received 209 new books. All titles are listed on the NEW BOOK SHELF on Destiny Discover. Come check them out!!
Stay Vacation: Get Away with a Great Book
Maximum Ride Series by James Patterson
In James Patterson's blockbuster series, Maximum Ride soars above the world. But when that fantasy becomes a nightmare, Max and her friends take an unforgettable adventure and fight for their lives.
Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
Defeated, crushed, and driven almost to extinction, the remnants of the human race are trapped on a planet that is constantly attacked by mysterious alien starfighters. Read about the experiences of Spensa, a teenage girl living among them who longs to be a pilot.
The Pain Eater by Beth Goobie
"She hadn't told anyone. Not one word about that night and what had been done to her had ever passed Maddy Malone's lips." Now it's the beginning of a new school year and Maddy is hoping that she can continue to hide, making herself as quiet and small as possible, forget about the rape. But when the boys spread rumors about Maddy, she realizes there is only one way to spread the truth. #metoo comes to high school
Although it is still winter, now is the time to begin thinking about your summer plans. If you want to become a lifeguard, qualifying exams are given in December and January. Want to work for city government, check out the Ladders for Leaders Internship, love engineeering or science, look into one of many CUNY Summer programs for teens. All summer programs are listed on the FLUSHING HIGH SCHOOL LIBGUIDE FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIPS.
Fun Sites to Help You Study for Finals
BRAINPOP
FHS subscribes to Brainpop! See Ms. Bayer for your code. With Brainpop! you can find quizzes, interactive games and review sheets for a wide assortment of topics.
Kahoot!
Use Kahoot! for regents review. There are many different types of quizzes. Play with your friends or against the computer.
iCivics.org
Are you reviewing for the US History regents exam. Use iCivics to review legal cases and how they apply to the U.S. Constitution. You can even practice writing essays with their Draftboard feature.
Find Regents Prep Books in the Library
For those of you taking the January Regents exams, check out our regents prep books. Some of the books are in our digital collection and you can read them on your mobile device. Print editions stay in the library. If you wish to take one home, visit your public library.
Some Fun Ideas for the Holidays
Santa Strawberries
Strawberries are high in vitamin C. They are the only fruit with seeds on the outside and are also the first fruit to ripen in the Spring. Find more fun food facts at Choosemyplate.gov.
Have a very Green Christmas
Kiwis make a great addition to your diet. Kiwis are a nutritional powerhouse. They have the same potassium content as a banana and more vitamin C than an orange.
Join the Books With Bite club!
Our Books With Bite club will start in January. Join us as we read books about different cultures and learn how to prepare some delicious foods. See Ms. Bayer for the details.