Living Room Library
Week of 11/16/2020

Welcome to the Living Room Library!
Have a question? Need some help? Contact me via email (you will find my contact info at the bottom of the Smore) or checkout my library Blend page! (All students should have this on their Blend Dashboard and you can message me from there as well.)
Can't find a book you're looking for? You can request books (use the button at the bottom of the Smore) to be added to Sora, our online library.
Don't forget:
- Under each cover you will find where the book is available for access.
This week's featured genre is nonfiction.
Learn how to do something new!
Let's Make Ramen!A comic book cookbook Available on MackinVia | Amazing Kitchen Chemistry: Projects You Can Build Yourself Available on MackinVia | Amazing Magic TricksAvailable on MackinVia |
Difficult OrigamiAvailable on MackinVia Other difficulty levels of origami also available on MackinVia. Just search "origami" on MackinVia. | You Can Draw It! Manga Available on MackinVia along with other how to draw books! | Cool Beaded Jewelry Available on MackinVia Want more books on making things? Search for "Crafts & Hobbies" on MackinVia! |
Difficult Origami
Available on MackinVia
Other difficulty levels of origami also available on MackinVia. Just search "origami" on MackinVia.
The Power to Inspire
Awesome Stories of Generosity in Sports Available on MackinVia | Kids of Kabul Available on MackinVia | Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Change Available on MackinVia |

Historical Highlights
Calling His Shot- Babe Ruth's Legendary Home Run Available on Comics Plus (Access through MackinVia Databases, directions are in the video at the top of the Smore.) | Building the Empire State Building Available on MackinVia | The Attack on Pearl Harbor Available on MackinVia |
Alexander Hamilton Graphic novel available on ComicsPlus (Access through MackinVia Databases, directions are in the video at the top of the Smore.) | The Boston Tea Party Graphic novel available on ComicsPlus (Access through MackinVia Databases, directions are in the video at the top of the Smore.) | The Donner Party Graphic novel available on ComicsPlus (Access through MackinVia Databases, directions are in the video at the top of the Smore.) |
Alexander Hamilton
(Access through MackinVia Databases, directions are in the video at the top of the Smore.)
The Boston Tea Party
(Access through MackinVia Databases, directions are in the video at the top of the Smore.)
Focus on the Environment
Make a Splash! : A Kid's Guide to Protecting Our Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, & Wetlands Available on MackinVia | Ciencia Gráfica: Comprender el Calentamiento Global con Max Axiom, Supercientífico Dsiponible en ComicsPlus | Backyard Biology Available on MackinVia |

The Weird and Wonderful
Strange But True Stories-King Tut's Curse, Amazing Athletic Feats, Monster or Myth? Available on MackinVia | Dead Strange: The Bizarre Truths Behind 50 World-Famous Mysteries Available on MackinVia | El Monstro del Laga Ness/ The Loch Ness Monster Bilingüe-Disponible en MackinVia Bilingual-Available on MackinVia |
Strange But True Stories-King Tut's Curse, Amazing Athletic Feats, Monster or Myth?
Animals and Insects

Here are some videos to help you get started:
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More Ideas for WHAT to read below:
2020 Lone Star Book List
Click the Lone Star logo to see the entire Lone Star Book List.
The Lone Star Reading List is developed by public and school librarians from the Young Adult Round Table. The purpose of the list is to encourage students in grades 6, 7, or 8 to explore a variety of current books.
Want an eBook we don't have on one of our online platforms? Click the button above to request it!