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West Woodland Library
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West Woodland Interest

West Woodland Library Catalog
You can browse our library catalog.
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Book Recommendations
Take a look at what some West Woodland students have enjoyed reading and get ideas for what to check out!
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Sasquatch Award
Here is a list of books the 4th and 5th graders are voting on this year.
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WCCPBA Award
Here is a list of the picture books the Kindergarten-3rd graders are voting on this year.
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Library Catalogs

Seattle Public Library Kids Page
Many great resources are available through the Seattle Public Library. Some are open to everyone, others you will need your SPL card to use.
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King County Public Library Kids Page
Other resources are available through the King County Public Library. Some are open to everyone, others you will need a King County library card to use.
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Search Engines & Databases

Safer student oriented search engines and portals.
KidsClick!
Annotated searchable directory of websites created for kids by librarians. Searchable by subject, reading level and degree of picture content.
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KidsKonnect
An Internet Gateway for kids created and maintained by educators.

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Multnohma County Library Homework Center
Links to web sites and pages that concentrate on K-12 homework-related subjects.
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Askforkids
Another search Engine designed for kids including a section of resources for study help.

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Kidspace at the Internet Public Library

A site maintained by an organization out of the University of Michigan School of Information with kids in mind.                                                            

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Online Magazines 

Time for Kids

Science News for Kids

National Geographic for Kids 

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Educational Sites 

Library of Congress- for kids and families.

Smithsonian- for kids

ALA’s list of Great Websites for Kids

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Student Research Tools

Citation Machine
This tool makes it easier to include your cited references for your papers.
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Big 6 Organizer
Six systematic steps to help students through any research project.
Big Six Information Skills Check List


The Big Six Kids

Helpful tips and tools for using The Big Six research and writing process.
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References
Merriam-Webster Word Central
Merriam-Webster's student area includes student dictionary.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary and Thesaurus

Teacher Resources

Thinking Maps
Access to PDF versions of the maps.
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MarcoPolo
Marco Polo is a portal site that offers access to high quality lessons in mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, and language arts. This site also provides access to National Geographic's Expeditions web site.
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Library of Congress
More than 10,000 primary documents online.
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Librarian's Internet Index
A librarian maintained internet portal that is regularly updated. The Washington regional portal will give you sites connected with the region- useful for science and social studies.
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Big 6 Organizer
Six systematic steps to help students through any research project.
Big Six Information Skills Check List
The Big Six web site
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Book Awards

The Association for Library Service to Children

A division of the ALA administers the following awards:  The Newbery, The Caldecott, the Pura Bulpre and many more!  Click and find out more about recent and past winners.

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Library Information

Paula Wittmann, Librarian
(206) 252-1581

Hours

M, T, W, F: 8:50 - 3:45
Thurs: 12:00 - 3:45

Students

Check out length: 3 weeks
K: 2 or 3 books
1st: 4 or 5 books
2nd - 5th: 6 books

Parents

Check out length:
Videos 1 week
Books 2 weeks

Up to 10 videos and/or books