State paid databases
Don't miss out on great facts and cool illustrations!
Don't wander the web to find the facts!
Use the resources found on our Manvel Junior High School Destiny Library Catalog. From the State of Texas you will find Gale, Britannica, and American West , plus so much more.
Take a tour!
Under the introduction tab for American West, you can take a tour to find more historical information.
Gold Mining travel guide.
Railroads popped up along the trails for mining. This helped populate the West.
Check out the map gallery for maps by date.
I found a map from the 1830's which shows a much smaller United States. Texas was part of Mexico!
This site was perfect for my lesson on the Great Galveston Storm of 1900!
I found maps and diagrams to support my lesson, plus information about Galveston's 100 year anniversary site with real photos and first hand accounts. This site made my research available on one platform. No need to wander the web, or get distracted!
Check out the magazines like National Geographic for Kids!
With the availability of this online magazine, animal lovers can gain knowledge about unusual species.
Email: cbell@alvinisd.net
Website: http://destiny.alvinisd.net/common/servlet/logout.do?tm=
Location: 7302 McCoy Road, Manvel, TX, United States
Phone: 281-245-3700
Database passwords
1) Adam Matthew Digital Login Information and Links:
Access American West: www.americanwest.amdigital.co.uk
Access American Indian Histories and Cultures: www.aihc.amdigital.co.uk
Username: j020901042
Password: warriors
2) Gale Login Information and Link:
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/j020908
Password: warriors
3) Britannica Login Information and Link:
Access Britannica Online School Edition and Spanish
Reference Center: http://school.eb.com
Username: j020901042
Password: warriors