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Nov01Filed Under (Uncategorized) by ghslibrary on November 1, 2012Veterans Day 2112 - Monday, November 12, 2012
358.4 Ham Hampton, Dan. Viper pilot : a memoir of air combat. 1st ed. New York : William Morrow, c2012.
Profiles the life of fighter pilot Dan Hampton, a leading member of the Wild Weasels, the elite Air Force fighter squadrons sent first into a war zone and purposely drawing fire from surface-to-air missiles and artillery; describes his service in the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and includes actual flight data, mission reports, and intelligence summaries, all of which have been declassified.359 Was Wasdin, Howard E. I am a SEAL Team Six warrior : memoirs of an American soldier. 1st ed. New York : St. Martin’s Griffin, 2012.
Howard Wasdin reflects on his life and military career, discussing his difficult childhood, training, goal to become a member of Navy SEAL Team Six, experiences during the Battle of Mogadishu, and more.359 Was Wasdin, Howard E. SEAL Team Six : memoirs of an elite Navy SEAL sniper. 1st ed. New York : St. Martin’s Press, 2011.
Howard Wasdin describes his experiences as a member of the SEAL Team Six, a group of highly trained snipers in the United States Navy SEALs, discussing training, combat, and the dangers he faced.359.9 Gre Greitens, Eric, 1974-. The warrior’s heart : becoming a man of compassion and courage. Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 2012.
Eric Greitens shares his life journey from being an average kid to working to make a difference in the world’s trouble spots and joining the Navy SEALS to protect the weak, and encourages readers to reflect on the power of choice and acts of courage.940.53 Eye Eyewitness to World War II : unforgettable stories and photographs from history’s greatest conflict. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, 2012. 940.54 Bra Brady, James, 1928-2009. Hero of the Pacific : the life of Marine legend John Basilone. Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, c2010.
Examines the life and death of Marine Sergeant John Basilone, the only Marine to receive the Medal of Honor during World War II, tracing his youth in a small New Jersey town to becoming one of World War II’s most celebrated heroes.956.7 Smi Smithson, Ryan. Ghosts of war : the true story of a 19-year-old GI. 1st ed. New York : Collins, c2009.
Ryan Smithson recounts the experiences he had serving his first tour of duty as an Army engineer in Iraq when he was only nineteen.956.704 Kyl Kyle, Chris, 1974-. American sniper : the autobiography of the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. New York : W. Morrow, c2012. 958.104 Jun Junger, Sebastian. War. 1st ed. New York : Twelve, 2010. 958.104 Mey Meyer, Dakota, 1988-. Into the fire : a first-hand account of the most extraordinary battle in the Afghan War. 1st ed. New York : Random House, c2012.
A Medal of Honor-awarded Marine sniper shares the controversy-marked story of his heroic contributions during a 2009 Taliban ambush during which he saved a company of Afghan soldiers and Marine advisors, a victory that compelled him to disobey orders and assume command without reinforcements or artillery support.Oct12Filed Under (Uncategorized) by ghslibrary on October 12, 2012
The National Book Award finalists for Young People Literature was announced on Wednesday. And the finalists are:
- William Alexander, Goblin Secrets(S&S/McElderry)
- Carrie Arcos, Out of Reach (Simon Pulse)
- Patricia McCormick, Never Fall Down(HarperCollins/Balzer + Bray)
- Eliot Schrefer, Endangered(Scholastic)
- Steve Sheinkin, Bomb: The Race to Build – and Steal –the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon (Roaring Brook/Flash Point).
The winner will be announced on November 14, 2012 in New York City.
Sep28Filed Under (Uncategorized) by ghslibrary on September 28, 2012Banned Books Week is an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read. This year Banned Books Week is September 30 – October 6, 2012. Banned Books Week is marking its 30th anniversary this year and continues to support the freedom to read and the harms of censorship.
Check out the display case outside the library to see books that have been banned in the US last year. It may surprise you.
Bill Moyers, legendary journalist, has produced a video essay in honor of the 30th Anniversary of Banned Books Week.
Bill Moyers for Banned Book WeekSep14Filed Under (Uncategorized) by ghslibrary on September 14, 2012There’s app for that! Actually three FREE apps.
The Destiny Quest mobile app let’s you use your mobile device to search the GHS library – anytime, anywhere. You can view the books you have checked out, place holds, and create bibliographies.
Destiny Quest: Free and available for iOS and Android mobile devices. Download the Destiny Quest app then open and enter the URL: http://destiny.kentisd.org/. Select Grandville High School from the list. You can enter as a guest or login with your Grandville network login and password.
The Follett Digital Reader integrates with Destiny Quest and provides access to the Follett e-books in our library. The app works on iPads and Android™ tablets 3.0 and above. Here are some of the features:
- Read online or download for offline reading
- eBook automatically returns after the loan period expires
- Interface designed specifically for tablet experience
- Intuitive gestures for page turning and page zoom
- Online features:
- Bookmark, Search, Dictionary, Book Info, Table of Contents, Note Taking and Highlighting
- Offline (download) features:
- Bookmark, Table of Contents, and Book Info
Download the Follett Digital Reader app from the app store. Open and enter the site for Grandville HS: http://wbb09818.follettshelf.com. Guest login is: grandville and the password is dawgs.The third FREE app is the Catalist Digital Mobile App. Catalist Digital provides access to the e-audiobooks available in Destiny. Download from the app store.Using the Catalist Digital Mobile App is easy. Once you download it to your mobile device (the app can be used with the Apple iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android phones and tablets), simply log in with the Username: grandville and Password: dawgs. You’ll immediately see your school’s digital audiobook library.Good luck!Aug18Filed Under (Uncategorized) by ghslibrary on August 18, 2012Welcome back to a new school year. John Green’s has a great video about returning to school. If you don’t know who John Green is… check out his books at the library, or his blog, or vlog.
Mar29Filed Under (Uncategorized) by ghslibrary on March 29, 2012Mar28Filed Under (Uncategorized) by ghslibrary on March 28, 2012Don’t forget to stop in the library and checkout a book for spring break.
Feb13You can now search for just the Follett eBooks with this widget. Browse and read online. Guest login is: Grandville. Guest password is: Dawgs.
Feb10Filed Under (Uncategorized) by ghslibrary on February 10, 2012The 8th and final book in James Patterson’s Maximum Ride series will be released in August. Read Patterson’s interview with Brian Truit in USA TODAY. The cover has just been announced so you can look forward to the end of Max, Fang, Dylan and the Flock’s story.
Nov16Filed Under (Uncategorized) by ghslibrary on November 16, 2011MeL? Need to do a research paper? Need info? Need resources? NEED HELP? MeL and your friendly high school librarian are ready to help. MeL is the Michigan eLibrary. MeL provides “all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet.”
Watch the video for an overview and what’s new in MeL.
