Symbiosis

Following are some websites on symbiotic relationships, and some of the animals that practice it!

Symbiotic Relationships - Parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism are defined here.

Honey Badger - The symbiotic relationship of the honey badger and a bird.

Ant Mutualism - The surprising story of how ants defend trees.

Cuckoo Birds - The cuckoo bird's interesting parasitic behavior.

7th Grade Country Project

In addition to our extensive collection of country books, check out some of these country websites:

World Atlas - Includes up-to-date maps of all the countries of the world.

World Geography Database (library card needed) - This website has extensive coverage of countries, including articles and images. Also includes biographies of famous residents of all the countries.

BBC News Country - Full profiles of countries, including history, politics, and economic background.

CIA World Factbook - Country information and travel advisories from the Central Intelligence Agency.

Trees, Plants and Insects Native to Massachusetts

Learn about the wild flora and fauna of Massachusetts.

MA Native Trees and Wildflowers - This website by the Natural Resources Conservation Service lists 20 common trees and wildflowers in Massachusetts.

MA Native Shrubs and Grasses - The NRCS's list of native shrubs and grasses.

Endangered Species in MA - A list of Massachusetts animals and plants that are endangered.

Insects and Spiders of New England - A digital field guide to the insects and spiders native to New England.

Invasive Species - Find out which non-native animals and plants inhabit Massachusetts.

Newbery Book Report - Martha Jones

Take a look at this complete list of Newbery winner and honor books, and check out the selection we have at the library. If the book you want is checked out, we can order a copy from another library for you. You can choose from newer books, like 2009's winner The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, or honor book Savvy by Ingrid Law; or, older classics like The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder, or Old Yeller by Fred Gipson.

3rd Grade - Colonial America

Early America - On this site you can view primary sources from 18th century America, view portraits of notable early Americans, and read about the milestone events of our country.

Mayflower History - This is a fascinating website detailing the history of the Mayflower, how the Pilgrims lived, and the history of Thanksgiving.

Amusements in Colonial New England - What did Colonial children do for fun with no TV, internet or computer games? Click on this link to find out.

The Original 13 Colonies - Historical information and links on the original 13 colonies.

Colonial Williamsburg - Learn about daily life in Colonial Williamsburg.

Water Life - Sheehan 5th Grade

Here are some websites to get you started on your sea creature research:





Sea Creatures - Links to websites on all sorts of sea creatures, such as sea anemones, lobsters, and dangerous sea animals.

Fish - You'll find descriptions, habitats and ranges of all sorts of saltwater and freshwater fish.

Dolphins - Learn about dolphins, and also how to protect this ocean mammal.

Sharks - One of the most fascinating and feared sea creature - the shark!

Pufferfish - Find basic facts on this unique fish here.

Lobsters - Fascinating facts about lobsters from The Lobster Institute.

Biography Book Report - Martha Jones

If you're still deciding on a biography to read, check out some of the newest additions to the Children's Room collection:

Barack Obama: We Are One People by Michael Schuman, 128 pages.

Hatshepsut: Egypt's First Female Pharoah by Pamela Dell, 112 pages.

Jane Goodall: A Twentieth-Century Life by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, 218 pages.

Knucklehead: Tall Tales & Mostly True Stories of Growing up Scieszka by Jon Scieszka, 106 pages.

The Trouble Begins at 8: A Life of Mark Twain in the Wild, Wild West by Sid Fleischman, 224 pages.