eBooks available from the GST BOCES School Library System (Please contact your school's librarian for the usernames and passwords).
EPointPlus: These eBooks are searchable, bookmarkable digital books that include the full text and illustrations of all of the Marshall Cavendish titles. They are mostly non-fiction, but there are a few fiction titles. Topics include American History; Animals; Biography; Business and Economics; Careers; Cars; Chapter Books; Cooking; Cultures; Environmental Studies; Health; Issues; Literature; Math; Middle Grade Fiction; Picture Books; Science; Social Studies; Spanish; Sports; Technology; Teen Fiction; World History. | |
Spotlight on New York: These eBooks are current (© Year 2012) with a reading level of grades 3-4 and interest level of grades 4-7. The books feature both Full-color and Black-and-White Photographs, Illustrations, Glossary, Index, Maps, Primary Source Exam Questions, Primary Sources, and Web Sites. Titles included are: Key Leaders in Colonial New York; Native Americans; New York; New York's Early Explorers; New York's Government; New York's Industrial Growth; New York's Role in the New Nation; The American Revolution in New York; The British Colony of New York; The Economic Growth of New York; The Land and Resources of New York; The Melting Pot, The Erie Canal. Once you are taken to the Spotlight site, you will need to select the library you want. |
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Spotlight on Ancient Civilizations Egypt, Greece, and Rome Comprehensive Interactive eBooks integrate core social studies content with rich media support. Audio, videos, photos, maps, biographies, dynamic timelines, and primary sources help users explore life in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Titles Included Egypt Ancient Egyptian Culture Ancient Egyptian Daily Life Ancient Egyptian Geography Ancient Egyptian Government Ancient Egyptian Technology Ancient Egyptian Economy Greece Ancient Greek Culture Ancient Greek Daily Life Ancient Greek Geography Ancient Greek Government Ancient Greek Technology Ancient Greek Economy Rome Ancient Roman Culture Ancient Roman Daily Life Ancient Roman Geography Ancient Roman Government Ancient Roman Technology Ancient Roman Economy Once you are taken to the Spotlight site, you will need to select the library you want. |
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Spotlight on Immigration & Migration: From Native American migration and the transatlantic slave trade to the industrial revolution and growth of American cities, this set shines a light on immigrants and migrant groups in America from colonial times through the 20th century. Readers will delve into the push/pull factors that caused them to leave their homes for the new land. Titles included are African American Migrations in North America Anti Semitism Broken Treaties; The California Gold Rush The Disaster of the Irish Potato Famine The Dream of Manifest Destiny The Growth of the American City Immigration to Colonial America The Industrial Revolution New Jobs, New Oppurtunities The Scottish-Irish Immigration in America The Transatlantic Slave Trade Once you are taken to the Spotlight site, you will need to select the library you want. |
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Follow the birth, apex, and eventual decline of Ancient China, India, and Mesopotamia. Learners will discover the powerful influence these ancient cultures and their innovations still have on our world today. Titles included are: China Ancient Chinese Culture Ancient Chinese Daily Life The Decline of Ancient Chinese Civilization Ancient Chinese Government and Geography Ancient Chinese Religion and Beliefs Ancient Chinese Technology India The Culture of Ancient India Daily Life in Ancient India The Decline of Ancient Indian Civilization The Government and Geography of Ancient India The Religion and Beliefs of Ancient India The Technology of Ancient India Mesopatamia Ancient Mesopatamian Culture Ancient Mesopatamian Daily Life The Decline of Ancient Mesopatamian Civilization Ancient Mesopatamian Government and Geography Ancient Mesopatamian Religion and Beliefs Ancient Mesopatamian Technology Once you are taken to the Spotlight site, you will need to select the library you want. |