Great resource for learning about an author and his/her works. This site often provides a sound byte of the author pronouncing his/her name and even explaining something interesting about the name. For some of the authors, there are media clips, including excerpts of the author reading his/her own work aloud.
Spring Break Extra Credit Part II:
Explore parts of Mercury by viewing the mosaic postcards on this website.
Comment on diigo about one of the cards that you read.
Remember to name the coordinates for the card.
ex: I looked at b3 and thought it was interesting that....
In c5, I learned that Mercury darkens over time due to space weathering. When a meteoroid strikes Mercury, the blast reveals the inner layer of the rock, which hasn't been weathered. This makes craters look lighter.
I actually did look at B3, by thinking that it was a good location. I thought it was interesting how in 35 years, we could go from a camera taking very blurry images to taking the most high-def picture to view on my 120 in. flat-screen tv.
This is the author's official website. Not only does it contain biographical and professional information, it also reflects her personality and passions! I love the "Author Pals" and "Fun Stuff" sections!