Reading Enrichment
READING ENRICHMENT is a special collection in the BHCC library that circulates.While searching for Reading Enrichment books in BHCC Web Catalog pay attention to the ReadEnr in the call number of the book.
ReadEnr PN849 .S772 1998
The READING ENRICHMENT section of the collection unites books for general adult reading, adapted classic literature, children's picture books, some educational references. This collection encourages reading as a life long activity. It features books for ESL, developmental education and community outreach programs.
READ BOOKS ON LINE
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to browse and read ebooks online. NetLibrary is a web site that enables
people to read electronic books from home or library. These electronic
books include various recent titles on health, sports, hobbies, business
and computer-all from major publishers. The netLibrary free membership
account is required to read a book online for 24 hours. The access for
browsing a book for 15 minutes is available for everyone.
BOOK REVIEW AND SELECTION RESOURCES
Favorite Poem Project is composed of many parts some of which include a collection of short video documentariesshowcasing individual americans speaking personally about the poems they love and an anthology with 200 poems along with readers' letters about their attachments to the poems. In addtion there is an interative website and programs through the country in libraries, communities and schools where people of diverse backgrounds gather for readings to share unique, personal treasures: the poems they love.
Reader's Robot reviews of over 4,000 books arranged by subject matter. The reviews center on letting the user know why the book would interest the reader.
Poynteronline - Book Babes
The BOOK standard
Whichbook.net is an line site that enables the reader to choose books by starting with with him or gerself and what she or he desires to read.
CentralBooking.com is a resource of information covering the world of contemporary literature for anyone who is interested in fast, easy, accessible book information. It is recommended that one go to the web site and "click around and see for oneself."
Project GUTENBERG aims to make information, books and other materials available to the general public in forms that most of the computers, programs, and people can easily read, use quote and search.
BookMuse is the source of insights and information for book discussion groups of all ages."
The Great Books Foundation"offers people of all ages an exciting way to read and discuss outstanding works of liturature." This non profit organization "publishes reading series for children and adults and conducts training in the shared inquiry method."
AWARDS
Caldecott Medal Award was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for Children.
Newbery Medal Award was named for the eighteen century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Service to Children to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Literary Awards Winners is part of the web site called Between the Covers. All parts of this web site are accesibble via the navigation panel on the left of the home page.
BOOKSELLERS
Click here to be redirected to our Virtual Vertical File. Look under 'Booksellers' to find web sites where you can buy books.