iPad Accessories Available
We have iPad accessories available for checkout from the library. Students or staff are welcome to check out any of the equipment to use for school projects.
Available equipment includes:
- a snowball microphone w/ tripod & cords (for recording sound from one stationary spot)
- a tripod mount (connects iPad to a tripod)
- cords to connect iPad to projector (for images and sound)
- adapters for USB port and SD card
I have used the microphone and tripod numerous times for recording video and think they do a great job of enhancing the quality of your video picture and sound.
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Unbroken: a World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand A biography of Olympic runner and World War II bombardier, Louis Zamperini, who had been rambunctious in childhood before succeeding in track and eventually serving in the military, which led to a trial in which he was forced to find a way to survive in the open ocean after being shot down. | Unbroken: an Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive by Laura Hillenbrand The #1 New York Times bestseller, which is also a major motion picture directed by Angelina Jolie, has now been adapted by the author for young adults. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this riveting biography includes more than 100 black-and-white photos, as well as exclusive content, In Conversation, with Laura Hillenbrand and Louie Zamperini. | I am a SEAL Team Six warrior : memoirs of an American soldier by Howard E. Wasdin and Stephen Templin Howard Wasdin reflects on his life and military career, discussing his difficult childhood, training, goal to become a member of Navy SEAL Team Six, experiences during the Battle of Mogadishu, and more. |
Unbroken: a World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
by Laura Hillenbrand
A biography of Olympic runner and World War II bombardier, Louis Zamperini, who had been rambunctious in childhood before succeeding in track and eventually serving in the military, which led to a trial in which he was forced to find a way to survive in the open ocean after being shot down.
A biography of Olympic runner and World War II bombardier, Louis Zamperini, who had been rambunctious in childhood before succeeding in track and eventually serving in the military, which led to a trial in which he was forced to find a way to survive in the open ocean after being shot down.
Unbroken: an Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive
by Laura Hillenbrand
The #1 New York Times bestseller, which is also a major motion picture directed by Angelina Jolie, has now been adapted by the author for young adults. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this riveting biography includes more than 100 black-and-white photos, as well as exclusive content, In Conversation, with Laura Hillenbrand and Louie Zamperini.
The #1 New York Times bestseller, which is also a major motion picture directed by Angelina Jolie, has now been adapted by the author for young adults. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this riveting biography includes more than 100 black-and-white photos, as well as exclusive content, In Conversation, with Laura Hillenbrand and Louie Zamperini.
I am a SEAL Team Six warrior : memoirs of an American soldier
by Howard E. Wasdin and Stephen Templin
Howard Wasdin reflects on his life and military career, discussing his difficult childhood, training, goal to become a member of Navy SEAL Team Six, experiences during the Battle of Mogadishu, and more.
Howard Wasdin reflects on his life and military career, discussing his difficult childhood, training, goal to become a member of Navy SEAL Team Six, experiences during the Battle of Mogadishu, and more.
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The Assassin's Blade (Throne of Glass prequel novellas) by Sarah J. Maas In these action-packed prequel novellas to "Throne of Glass" series, Celaena embarks on five daring missions. They take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, where she fights to liberate slaves and avenge tyranny. But by acting on her own terms, will Celaena truly free herself from her master, or will she suffer an unimaginable punishment for such treachery? | Graduation Day (The Testing book 3) by Joelle Charbonneau The United Commonwealth wants to eliminate the rebel alliance fighting to destroy The Testing for good. Cia is ready to lead the charge, but will her lethal classmates follow her into battle? | The Escape (Henderson's Boys book 1) by Robert Muchamore From the author of the CHERUB series, we have 7 books in a series called Henderson's Boys, which follows Charles Henderson, the fictitious creator of CHERUB. The novels are set 1940-1945 during the Nazi occupation of France in World War II and features a series of spy missions aided by children. |
The Assassin's Blade (Throne of Glass prequel novellas)
by Sarah J. Maas
In these action-packed prequel novellas to "Throne of Glass" series, Celaena embarks on five daring missions. They take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, where she fights to liberate slaves and avenge tyranny. But by acting on her own terms, will Celaena truly free herself from her master, or will she suffer an unimaginable punishment for such treachery?
In these action-packed prequel novellas to "Throne of Glass" series, Celaena embarks on five daring missions. They take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, where she fights to liberate slaves and avenge tyranny. But by acting on her own terms, will Celaena truly free herself from her master, or will she suffer an unimaginable punishment for such treachery?
Graduation Day (The Testing book 3)
by Joelle Charbonneau
The United Commonwealth wants to eliminate the rebel alliance fighting to destroy The Testing for good. Cia is ready to lead the charge, but will her lethal classmates follow her into battle?
The United Commonwealth wants to eliminate the rebel alliance fighting to destroy The Testing for good. Cia is ready to lead the charge, but will her lethal classmates follow her into battle?
The Escape (Henderson's Boys book 1)
by Robert Muchamore
From the author of the CHERUB series, we have 7 books in a series called Henderson's Boys, which follows Charles Henderson, the fictitious creator of CHERUB. The novels are set 1940-1945 during the Nazi occupation of France in World War II and features a series of spy missions aided by children.
From the author of the CHERUB series, we have 7 books in a series called Henderson's Boys, which follows Charles Henderson, the fictitious creator of CHERUB. The novels are set 1940-1945 during the Nazi occupation of France in World War II and features a series of spy missions aided by children.
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Dragonspell (Dragon Keepers Chronicles Book 1) by Donita K. Paul In the tradition of Lewis and Tolkien, these books weave together memorable characters, daring adventure, and eternal truth. This is the first book in a series of 5 Christian fiction novels. | Castaways of the Flying Dutchman by Brian Jacques The legend of the Flying Dutchman, the ghost-ship doomed to sail the seas forever, has been passed down throughout the centuries. But what of the boy, Neb, and his dog, Den, who were trapped aboard that ship? What was to become of them? This is the first book of a trilogy. | Kansas City Royals by Paul Bowker Traces the history of the Kansas City Royals, highlights significant games and players, and includes photographs, a time line, statistics, quotes, anecdotes, and a glossary. |
Dragonspell (Dragon Keepers Chronicles Book 1)
by Donita K. Paul
In the tradition of Lewis and Tolkien, these books weave together memorable characters, daring adventure, and eternal truth. This is the first book in a series of 5 Christian fiction novels.
In the tradition of Lewis and Tolkien, these books weave together memorable characters, daring adventure, and eternal truth. This is the first book in a series of 5 Christian fiction novels.
Castaways of the Flying Dutchman
by Brian Jacques
The legend of the Flying Dutchman, the ghost-ship doomed to sail the seas forever, has been passed down throughout the centuries. But what of the boy, Neb, and his dog, Den, who were trapped aboard that ship? What was to become of them? This is the first book of a trilogy.
The legend of the Flying Dutchman, the ghost-ship doomed to sail the seas forever, has been passed down throughout the centuries. But what of the boy, Neb, and his dog, Den, who were trapped aboard that ship? What was to become of them? This is the first book of a trilogy.
Kansas City Royals
by Paul Bowker
Traces the history of the Kansas City Royals, highlights significant games and players, and includes photographs, a time line, statistics, quotes, anecdotes, and a glossary.
Traces the history of the Kansas City Royals, highlights significant games and players, and includes photographs, a time line, statistics, quotes, anecdotes, and a glossary.
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People's Republic (Aramov CHERUB series, book 1) by Robert Muchamore This is the first book in a new CHERUB series called Aramov. CHERUB's newest recruit is on his first job: befriending a spoiled rich kid whose grandma runs a billion-dollar criminal empire. But twelve-year-old Ryan's got no idea that his routine mission will turn into one of the biggest in CHERUB history. We also have books 2 and 3 of this series. | The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle This book is your passport to 221B Baker Street, where Sherlock Holmes explores some of the most baffling crimes ever committed. Includes 4 full-length novels and 44 short stories. | 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Book of Precepts by R.J. Palacio Inspired by the unforgettable bestseller Wonder, here are 365 precepts -- principles to live by -- that will enlighten, inspire, comfort, and challenge readers every day of the year. Includes words of wisdom drawn from popular songs, literature, fortune cookies, characters from Wonder, and over 100 readers who sent the author their own precepts. |
People's Republic (Aramov CHERUB series, book 1)
by Robert Muchamore
This is the first book in a new CHERUB series called Aramov. CHERUB's newest recruit is on his first job: befriending a spoiled rich kid whose grandma runs a billion-dollar criminal empire. But twelve-year-old Ryan's got no idea that his routine mission will turn into one of the biggest in CHERUB history. We also have books 2 and 3 of this series.
This is the first book in a new CHERUB series called Aramov. CHERUB's newest recruit is on his first job: befriending a spoiled rich kid whose grandma runs a billion-dollar criminal empire. But twelve-year-old Ryan's got no idea that his routine mission will turn into one of the biggest in CHERUB history. We also have books 2 and 3 of this series.
The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
This book is your passport to 221B Baker Street, where Sherlock Holmes explores some of the most baffling crimes ever committed. Includes 4 full-length novels and 44 short stories.
This book is your passport to 221B Baker Street, where Sherlock Holmes explores some of the most baffling crimes ever committed. Includes 4 full-length novels and 44 short stories.
365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Book of Precepts
by R.J. Palacio
Inspired by the unforgettable bestseller Wonder, here are 365 precepts -- principles to live by -- that will enlighten, inspire, comfort, and challenge readers every day of the year. Includes words of wisdom drawn from popular songs, literature, fortune cookies, characters from Wonder, and over 100 readers who sent the author their own precepts.
Inspired by the unforgettable bestseller Wonder, here are 365 precepts -- principles to live by -- that will enlighten, inspire, comfort, and challenge readers every day of the year. Includes words of wisdom drawn from popular songs, literature, fortune cookies, characters from Wonder, and over 100 readers who sent the author their own precepts.
Newsletter question winner
Congrats to Anthony K. who correctly answered the question from the last Library Connections newsletter. Anthony won a gift card to Gambino's pizza for knowing that MidWest Energy was the organization who provided a $600 grant to the SHS library for new books.
Library Newsletter QUESTION
With each Library Connections newsletter, we will include a question that can be answered by reading the newsletter. Write down your answer along with your name on a piece of paper and turn it in to the library to be entered in a drawing to win a fabulous prize!
QUESTION: What is the name of one of the books reviewed on the Sterling Reads blog on 1/22/15?
Sterling High School Library
Amy Brownlee, District Librarian
Sherilyn McPherson, Library Assistant
Sherilyn McPherson, Library Assistant
