‘Lincoln: Discover the Story’ is a free app that explores the passage of the 13th amendment and takes viewers behind the scenes of the Steven Spielberg movie.
About Daryl Grabarek
Daryl Grabarek dgrabarek@mediasourceinc.com is the editor of School Library Journal's monthly enewsletter, Curriculum Connections, and its online column Touch and Go. Before coming to SLJ, she held librarian positions in private, school, public, and college libraries. Her dream is to manage a collection on a remote island in South Pacific.
Serving Truth, Justice, and Tighty Whities | The Captain Goes Digital
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Dav Pilkey’s Captain Underpants bursts onto the digital scene with full-color illustrations, nifty animation, and activities galore.
From the Ground Up | Jonathan Bean and the Art of the Story
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Author and illustrator Jonathan Bean takes readers through his creative process behind his latest title, “Building Our House.”
Nonfiction Notes | Inching Toward Women’s History Month
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This month, Curriculum Connections’ newest column “Nonfiction Notes” highlights the latest quality nonfiction titles, with a special emphasis on books about women.
On Stage with London’s Philharmonia Orchestra | Touch and Go
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Touch Press’s extraordinary new app, ‘The Orchestra” brings readers and listeners on stage with London’s Philharmonia Orchestra.
BiblioBoard’s Curated Collections for the iPad
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With the free BiblioBoard iPad app readers can dip into curated collections of “licensed, open source and public domain materials” on topics ranging from Punk Rock to The Brothers Grimm.
A Virtual Tour of the Giza Plateau | Touch and Go
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A new app takes viewers on a virtual tour deep inside the tombs and pyramids of Egypt’s Giza Plateau.
A (LONG) List of Recommended Apps
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Selecting our 10 top apps of the year is always an impossible task. Read our expanded list of favorites from 2011 and 2012.
From Cannons to Courage | Nonfiction Notes, January 2013
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Educators eager to implement the Common Core standards into their work need look no further than School Library Journal’s newest column, Nonfiction Notes. This month, we examine titles that include biographies, the American Revolution, and exploration.
‘Twelve Kinds of Ice’ | An Ode to Childhood and Winter
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Ellen Bryan Obed’s ‘Twelve Kinds of Ice’ is an ideal mentor text on many levels.
Best of Apps & Enhanced Books | January 2013
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Reviews in this column first appeared in SLJ’s column Touch and Go. Please note that later versions of some of these titles may now be available. Visit Touch and Go at slj.com under “Blogs & Columns” for additional reviews, commentary, and interviews with people in the field.
An Arctic Tale for Digital Devices
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With snow blanketing the country there’s not much else to do but pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa, grab your iPad, and get ready for a wintery adventure featuring two boys, a whale, and a polar bear or two.
Global Issues, Digital Perspectives
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Population growth, extreme weather, global warming—are all topics of interest to students and digital producers. Here’s a round-up of some recent apps that address these issues.
SLJ’s Top 10 Apps: 2012
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App production has skyrocketed. But curiously, a number of children’s book publishers and app developers are now thinking twice about the format. But that doesn’t mean there hasn’t been a slew of exceptional products this year, and you’ll find a number of them on our list.
A Tale of Two Apps: Classic Picture Books into Digital
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Adapting any children’s classic to a new format is tricky. Purists will scream it’s not the original, others will be delighted to discover a new way to enjoy an old favorite. The good news is, we aren’t being asked to choose between formats.
NCTE’s 700-plus Sessions Deliver on Tech, Lit, and the Common Core
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Amid the sparkle of bling and sounds of cha-ching, visitors to Las Vegas, NV, last week caught sight of thousands of educators from around the country wending their way through Metro Golden Mayer Grand complex toward its conference center for the 102nd annual National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) convention November 15-18.
Touch and Go | Animal Fact and Fiction
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It’s no secret children love learning about animals, and picture books about them are some of the most popular titles in libraries. Three apps combining story and facts about animal life have recently been made available. “Touch and Go’s” reviewers took at look at them.
Forensic Scientists at Work | Noteworthy Nonfiction (For Older Readers)
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New titles point to the tantalizing clues left by ancient remains, and the painstaking work of geologists, archeologists, and physical and cultural anthropologists, as they search for and consider evidence, draw conclusions, and re-examine theories in light of new information and technologies.
Best of Apps & Enhanced Books: November 1, 2012
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Reviews in this column first appeared in SLJ’s column Touch and Go. After each review, you’ll find the date it appeared online. Online, there are links to related resources, a trailer (if one exists), and a link to purchase information.
SLJ Summit 2012: Chris Lehmann Calls for a “Citizenry Model” for Today’s Schools
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Chris Lehmann, the founding principal of Philadelphia’s Science Leadership Academy, isn’t surprised most teens think, “school stinks.” This innovative educator is out to change their opinion.
