Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Learning Express Library

I took a portion of the GED Math test as well as the Civil Service Exam.  First of all, my math skills have gotten extremely rusty!!  That is one sad observation.  Secondly, what a great resource for test prep.  If you have some idea of what is coming, it will reduce your stress level as well as show you areas of weakness. 

I scanned through the Business Writing course - wow! I had no idea these courses were there and that they were so easy to access.  Excellent information in very concise and understandable terms. 

I typed 8th grade in the search box because my son is in that grade.  Several options came up including tests, courses and ebooks.  I chose the Praxis test ebook.  Again, I had no idea that this information was readily available at my fingertips. 

I think our large homeschool group would appreciate this information!!

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Sri Lanka

The WorldBook Online Reference Center site is exceptionally well-rounded in its information.  Not only is there encyclopedic information, but maps, websites, pictures, and cross-referenced information from U.S. governmental papers.  Our patrons could use this information to get a broad range of information about a topic without having to go to multiple places. 

Tasmanian Devil #2


The Online Info Finder site provides much more detailed information than the Kids site.  Not only does it have more information about Tasmanian devils, but you can find information about the country of Tasmania, as well as details about marsupials. 

I found the Tasmanian flag very interesting, so thought I would share!!
Tasmania flag and coat of arms

Tasmanian Devil

Tasmanian devil

During the day, the Tasmanian devil sleeps in a cave, a hollow log, or some other shelter. At night, it hunts for small animals to eat. Tasmanian devils also eat any dead animals they can find.