Don't go home, go big!
There may be useful information on your creature in Library books, databases or websites, but still don't show up in search results on the Library catalog. If your first search doesn't show any search results, try some broader (more simple) keywords.
Example: If your search of BLUE-SPOTTED SALAMANDER doesn't produce any results...
Try searching SALAMANDER. If that doesn't produce any results...
Try AMPHIBIANS
Shortcuts are your friends!
To find more specific information in a book, use the INDEX in the back of the book.
To find more specific information in a database article or website, use CTRL + F to search for a specific word on that page.
Hold down CTRL and click at the same time to open up a link in a new tab!
Here are two Library Databases you can used to research your creature. The benefit of Library databases is that they are verified, credible resources!
Britannica School (Middle School Edition)
Below are the websites that are approved by Mr. Dante & Mr. Reddington (no need to check if it is a credible source!)
(a helpful webpage made by your Science teachers!)
Books from our Library! Ms. M-W pulled all the helpful books- they are on a cart in Mr. Dante's room. Search for books in the WMS Library Catalog before finding them in the book cart.
Tips:
Here is a list of the library books that have been pulled from the Library that may have helpful information for your project. The books are on a cart in Mr. Dante's room.
When looking in a book about multiple animals, use the INDEX to quickly see if there is information on your creature.
Other Book Resources:
SORA - Here is a list of science eBooks & audiobooks on creatures
You must have your teacher's permission before heading to google for information. Have you checked the other sources above first?
Wikipedia or AI Overview can be a good place to start, you research, but you cannot include that as one of your sources. Instead, find where they list their sources and go the original sources.
Before using information from a source, check to make sure it is a credible source. Use the acronym SIFT!