New Juvenile Chapter Book Review: Ruby Lu, star of the show

By Lenore LookCall Number: J LOOK, LPages: 136Grades 1-3Ruby Lu is back and starting the 3rd grade! In the latest of the Ruby Lu series, we follow Ruby as she deals not only with the changes of starting a new school year but with the changes that come when her father loses his job. Her cousin, Flying Duck, who communicates through Chinese sign language, her brother Oscar, dog Elvis, and neighborhood friends as usual, are always there to help her get through these changes.When Ruby realizes how desperately the family needs extra money, she and her friends come up with some ideas that can save the family. Though Ruby has the best of intentions,...

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New Book Review: I feel Better with a frog in my throat: History’s Strangest Cures

By Carlyn BecciaCall Number: J 615.88 BECPages: 48Best for grades 1-5Pop-Quiz time! Did any of these cures help with a cough?A. Caterpillar fungus (Ancient China)B. Frog Soup (Sixteenth-century England)C. Cherry Bark (Ancient Native American)In a multiple choice format “I feel better with a frog in my throat: History’s Strangest Curse” presents many common maladies like colds, sore throats, wounds, stomachache, fevers, and headaches with a verity of cures and treatments that people throughout time relied on. You’ll find out that some worked better than others. My favorite was learning about how people throughout time cured and treated wounds:...

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Hot Off The New Books Display!

The New Picture Books display is probably my favorite browsing spot in the library. There is almost always something exciting just begging to be seen in its shiny new plastic cover. This morning was one of those mornings when I happily found several new books by consistently wonderful authors. As my eyes scanned the shelf my mutterings (yes, I was alone) sounded something like this, "Oooo, a new Emma Dodd book. Oohhh, a new David McPhail. Whoa, a new Phillip Stead book. Wow, and a new Rosemary Wells!" I Love My MommyBy: Giles Andreae Illustrated by: Emma DoddA very sweet and simple rhyming book that lists all of the things baby loves about his...

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GameUp

GameUp is BrainPop.com's recently unveiled website featuring educational (and fun!) games for smarty-pants students. BrainPop has designed a few of their own games, such as Chronopticon, in which players have to help Tim and Moby operate a time machine based on the movements of the solar system, and have also commisioned several outside organizations, including Nobelprize.org and the Space Science Institute, to create others.All of the games on GameUp feature charming animated characters and audio. A stand-out for me is the Diabetic Dog Game that asks players to care of an adorable dog by making sure his blood sugar levels do not get too high...

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Captain Underpants Party

Like the crazy and courageous Captain Underpants? Well join us and unleash you inner silly superhero with games, crafts and goofy fun at our Captain Underpants Party!Friday, August 192:00-3:30 p.m.Grades 2-5Registration required. Sign up at the Children's Desk or call (503) 350-3600.-...

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Brick Builders Creations for August

Here are picturess of some of the creations at August's Brick Builders.Join us next month (the second Saturday of every month) to build you own creation.Saturday, September 10th10:30-11:30 a.m.Grades 1-5Registration required. Sign up at the Children's Desk or call (503) 350-3600.-...

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New Book Review: 13 Photos Children Should Know

By Brad FingerCall number J 909.82 FIN45 pagesBest for ages 8-12What better way to learn history than by learning through the eyes of the people who lived through it? In 13 photos children should know momentous events are captured on film and presented on a large page spread complete with information surrounding the event and a little bit about the photograph.Some moments children may already be familiar with through school or popular culture, such as Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, or they may even remember the event such as the 2008 Olympic games in China or last year’s disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.Others might...

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August 10 = Last Chance to Pick up Summer Reading Prizes!

Summer Reading is winding down to a close.This Wednesday, August 10th, is the last day that kids who have finished their 15 hours of reading can pick up their Summer Reading Prizes at the Beaverton Library and the Murray-Scholls Branch.When you finish summer reading you'll receive a fun folder full of prize coupons AND you'll be able to pick out a brand new book to keep!August 10 is also the day of our Oaks Park Party! Be sure to join in the fun!-...

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Family Movie at the Library

Monday, August 8, 20112:00 PMLibrary auditoriumFor all ages.Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.This film is 96 minutes and raged G.-...

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Free Math worksheets Kindergarten - 7 | Maze game lkg

Maze Analytically differentiate between numbers and alphabetsLogically sequence numbers from 1 to 20Visually find the correct way out of the mazeFor more information visit 10on10...

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Free Math worksheets Kindergarten - 6 | Count the parts of human body

Parts Of The Body Visually count the different parts of our body.Write the number of each part of the body as identified in numerals and number words.From this, learn how numbers are used and exist in practical situations around us.For more information visit 10on10...

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Free Math worksheets Kindergarten - 5 | Visual Measurement concept of width

Fatty Bears Visually understand how to measure objects using parts of our bodyVisually understand the meaning of the term 'wide'Logically measure the width of an obj...

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Free Math worksheets Kindergarten - 4 | Counting and numbering from 1 to 10 ,20

Counting from 1 to 10 the fun and cool way to let kids count in all directions. This worksheet also improve visual and analytical skillsrequired for kids in Kindergarten.Hanging Fruits Logically understand the meaning of primary numbers 1 to 10Logically count the number of objectsAnalytically sequence and write numbers from 1 to 10For more information visit 10on10...

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Free Math worksheets Kindergarten - 3 | Counting and numbering from 1 to 10 ,20

A Really Fun Math game Floors And Windows Skills developed by kindergarten kids with this exercise:Logical sequence numbers from 1 to 10Understand the difference between top & bottom and left & rightCorrectly sequence numbers from bottom to top and left to rightVisit 10on10.in for more informat...

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Free Math worksheets Kindergarten - 2 | Spot the Hidden numbers and Counting

Spot The Hidden Numbers in this math worksheet - Part of Cool fun games and math activities for Kindergarten kidsSay out loudly, the primary numbers from 1 to 9.Spot these numbers hidden in the illustrations on the side.Write the hidden number in the space below each illustration.For more information visit 10on10...

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Beaverton Modular Railroad Club, August 6 & 7

Like trains? Drop by this weekend and visit with members of the Beaverton Modular Railroad Club. The club will have models set up for viewing and be available to answer questions about this fascinating hobby. All ages.Saturday, August 6, 10:00 am-4:30 pm.Sunday, August 7, 1:00 pm-4:30 p.m....

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Cool Math Games for Kids in Lower Kindergarten | Fun Way to learn math for Kids

Tall Tall Trees - How to draw trace and draw linesThis free math Worksheet helps to visually understand the meaning of the standing line.It presents a logical illustration that explains the top and bottom of a product.The child learns how to trace and draw straight standing lines.Importantly it aids and improves hand eye co-ordination for lower kindergarten kids.Watch this blog for more free maths worksheets for other grades.(Source 10on10....

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