Well, it's time to look at World Book. In the kids' version, I looked for information on pandas:
The interface is bright and lively and it assumes most children will browse.
The video of pandas eating was the best part!
The next version is more advanced---Online Info. It provides links to information about pandas, but also includes article on ecology, individuals associated with pandas (Angelina Jolie??), and organizations involved in protecting them.
The side bar lets you navigate to different types of information---charts, videos, encyclopedia articles, and websites.
Tibet is the home of many pandas.Obviously, the Online Reference Center is a much richer and more complete set of resources, but written at a more adult level of comprehension.
There are some links to primary sources which might be helpful, as well as tables, graphs, "Back in Time" article, and visual materials.
Above is a picture of a Tibetan Terrier. Hard to imagine the Dali Lama with a pooch like that!
Welcome to the State Library Electronic Resources Challenge! You got me, Jan; I had to see what the Jolie-panda connection was. Turns out that Jolie was the voice for a tigress in the movie "Kung Fu Panda." So you still need to know what you're looking for when searching World Book. I'll mention that all the World Book modules have read-aloud, translations, and double-click dictionary, as well as many other special features. Thanks for joining us and for your comments!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jane---this is fun!
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