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1. CoinWorld.

Author

Mandell, Phyllis Levy and Minkel, Walter

Subjects
WEBSITES, MONEY, COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

Reviews the CoinWorld Web site of the `Coin World' periodical, which offers a searchable archive of the online version of published articles about coins and paper money.

Published
2001

2. Tools for Tackling Plagiarism.

Author

BYRNE, RICHARD

Subjects
*PLAGIARISM, *COMPOSITION (Language arts), *SCHOOL reports, *COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

The article reviews a number of websites that could help teachers to detect plagiarism in their students' work, including the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL), located at owl.english.purdue.edu/owl, Paper Rater, at www.paperrater.com, and PlagiarismChecker.com.

Published
2011

3. On the Web.

Subjects
WEBSITES, EDUCATION, HOLOCAUST, 1939-1945, COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

The article reviews several web sites about the Holocaust including "United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: For Teachers", "A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust", and "Holocaust Denial: An Online Guide to Exposing and Combating Anti-Semitic Propaganda".

Published
2007

4. Web Site Review: AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY.

Author

Husted, Susie

Subjects
WEBSITES, AFRICAN American history, SLAVERY in the United States, COMPUTER network resources, HISTORY
Abstract

Reviews several Web sites on African-American history. `Africans in America: America's Journey Through Slavery,' produced by WGBH Interactive; `Black History: Exploring African-American Issues on the Web'; `National Geographic Online Presents: The Underground Railroad.'

Published
2000

5. The Galileo Project.

Author

Mandell, Phyllis Levy, Minkel, Walter, and Williams, Bina

Subjects
WEBSITES, COMPUTER network resources, ACADEMIC libraries, LIBRARIES, UNIVERSITIES & colleges
Abstract

Reviews the Web site The Galileo Project, a collaboration between the library and the history and science departments at Rice University in Ho uston, Texas.

Published
2004

6. Secrets of Making Money.

Author

Williams, Bina, Mandell, Phyllis Levy, and Minkel, Walter

Subjects
WEBSITES, COMPUTER network resources, SAVINGS, PERSONAL finance
Abstract

Reviews the Web site Public Broadcasting System.

Published
2003

7. Grades 9-12.

Subjects
BOOKS -- Reviews, NONFICTION, FILM reviewing, EDUCATIONAL films, WEBSITES, COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

The article reviews several books, multimedia products and websites including "Colonial America: An Encyclopedia of Social, Political, Cultural and Economic History," edited by James Ciment, "Franklin Roosevelt and World War II," a film with narration by Morgan Freeman and the history of eating utensils web site, from the California Academy of Science. INSETS: VIRTUAL JAMESTOWN;THE DEBATE HEATS UP;SUSTAINING OUR PLANET FOR GENERATIONS TO COME;BEHIND THE WHEEL

Published
2007

8. Kindergarten-Grade 3.

Subjects
BOOKS -- Reviews, NONFICTION, FILM reviewing, EDUCATIONAL films, WEBSITES, MONEY, COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

The article reviews several books, multimedia products and web sites including "Night Boat to Freedom," written by Margot Theis Raven and illustrated by E. B. Lewis, "Kid Cam: Important People in My Community," on video or DVD produced by Mythic Productions and McIntyre Media and a website about the history and use of money found at arcytech.org/java/money/. INSETS: FROM TRASH TO TREASURE;LOOK LISTEN AND IMAGINE;A PICTURE IS WORHT A THOUSAND WORDS.

Published
2007

9. Web Site Review: PREHISTORIC HUMANS.

Author

Mandell, Phyllis Levy, Minkel, Walter, and Husted, Susie

Subjects
STONE Age, WEBSITES, COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

Reviews the Web site In the Stone Ages: Back to Prehistoric Roots.

Published
2002

10. Web Site Review: MICROSCOPES & MICROBES.

Author

Partch, Jackie, Mandell, Phyllis Levy, and Minkel, Walter

Subjects
WEBSITES, SCIENCE, SCANNING electron microscopy, SCIENCE museums, COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

Reviews the Scanning Electron Microscope Web site of the Museum of Science, Boston. Features of the site, which offers information on the operation of a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and classroom experiments.

Published
2002

11. Web Site Review: POLAR REGIONS.

Author

Husted, Susie, Mandell, Phyllis Levy, and Minkel, Walter

Subjects
GLACIERS, WEBSITES, COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

Reviews a Web site on glaciers from Rice University in Houston, Texas. Information on the site which can be used by students; Features which include information on Antarctica and glaciers; Use of photographs, graphics, and maps on the site.

Published
2002

12. Authors4Teens.com.

Author

Grabarek, Daryl, Minkel, Walter, and Marshall, Carol

Subjects
YOUNG adult literature, WEBSITES, COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

Reviews the Web site Authors4Teens.com which is about young adult literature.

Published
2001

13. Government Information Online: Tools for Democracy.

Author

Golderman, Gail and Connolly, Bruce

Subjects
POLITICAL science, UNITED States politics & government, COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

Reviews several online resources on U.S. politics and government. CQ Electronic Library from the CQ Press unit of Congressional Quarterly Inc.; Government Periodicals Universe from LexisNexis company; SIRS Government Reporter and Interactive Citizenship from SIRS Publishing Inc. INSET: Other sources.

Published
2002

14. WORLD BOOK'S PRINT STANDARD GETS NEW LIFE.

Author

Odom, Brian

Subjects
ELECTRONIC encyclopedias, ENCYCLOPEDIAS & dictionaries, COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

The article reviews the online resource "The World Book Advanced Encyclopedia."

Published
2012