Petoskey Library

Bin # 76: Great Lakes Indians - Middle El. and up

This bin was originally assembled by the Michigan Council for the Humanities and was a part of the ROADS Culture Kit Program. The bin contains several artifacts including; a Black Ash Basket, birch bark cut-outs, a Birch Bark/Porcupine Quill box, porcupine quills, a dream catcher, sweet grass and bead work. Also included are 4 cassette tapes of music and stories, 3 vidos and a variety of posters and books that deal with Great Lakes native history and culture.

Bin #77: U.S. History, Brief Overview - Upper El. to Middle School

This bin contains a variety of videos, cassette tapes, CD-Roms, and books that provide a brief overview of U.S. History. A handful of resources focus on women in history.

Bin #78: U.S. History; Reconstruction to WWI - Upper El. to Middle School

This bin contains: 2 books on tape, 1 video, 2 magazines, 2 teacher resource books and a myriad of support books that cover U.S. history from Reconstruction through World War I.

Bin #79: U.S. History; 1920s to WWII - Upper El. to Middle School [U]

Bin #80: I Got to Move: Movement - Pre to Early El.

This bin contains some Esther Nelson tapes and sheer dancing cloths which invite creative large motor movement. Add a ring toss game, dance stories and movement reference books that include subjects from Finger Plays to Juggling and you have a tool box for the kinetic learners.

Bin #81: Marc Brown's Arthur - Early to Middle El.

Lots of ideas for using Marc Brown's lovable aardvark, Arthur, for writing, reading and other activities. This "mini-bin" also includes "The Arthur Adventure Game" featuring Arthur "Fun Facts". Children may add their own. Be sure to get Arthur books and videos since NONE are included in this bin.

Bin # 82: It's About Horses! - Mid El to Middle School

Read several of Maguerite Henry's classic horse books. Draw them, look at them. Listen to Tim Noah's hilarious tape Kaddywompas and watch the classic movie, "National Velvet" starring Elizabeth Taylor. You might even read about some other animals in "All Things Bright and Beautiful".

Bin #83: Gone to the Dogs! - Mid El to Middle School

Most of the Dog stories in this bin are for independent readers (mid through upper el), though you will find a few items for younger students as well. All of the classic Jim Kjelgaard stories, a 2 cassette audio tape of "sounder" and the movie "Dogs to the Rescue " will be found in this bin.

Bin #84: Christmas - Pre to Upper El.

This bin is pretty much what the title says; a variety of books, tapes, activities folders and videos that treat this holiday.

Bin #85: It's Theatre! - Mid El to Middle School

This little bin has everything one needs for putting on a show. from Theater games to scripting to costume, simple or elaborate, you will find what you need to put on a show of your own.

Bin #86: Poetry fun with Jack Prelutsky - Mid El to Middle School

The focal point of this bin is the book "poetry Fun by the ton with Jack Prelutsky" by Cheryl Potts. This book includes a number of activities that center around his work. The three of Prelutsky's books that are necessary to the activities suggested by Potts are included in this "mini-bin", including his classics: "Something Big Has Been Here" and "New Kid on the Block".

Bin #87: Poetry Play with Jane Yolen - Mid El to Middle School

The focal point of this bin is the book "Poetry Play Any Day with Jane Yolen" by Cheryl Potts. This book includes a number of activities that center around this beloved author's work. Nine of Yolen's poetry books that are necessary to do most of Potts activities are included in this mini-bin.

Bin #88: Poetry & more with Shel Silverstein - Mid El to Middle School

The focal point of this bin is the book "Poetry Galore & More with Shel Silverstien" by Cheryl Potts. This book includes a number of activities that center around this beloved author's work. Seven of Silverstien's books that are necessary to the activities suggested by Potts are included in this "mini-bin". Included, are his classics: " Where the Sidewalk Ends" and "A Light in the Attic".

Bin #89: ABC's of Reading II - Early El. [U]

Bin #90: Birds - Mid El to Middle School

Everything you need to begin the study of birds: from binoculars to Story Hours to Folk tales to Quizmaster. This bin also features the Multimedia Bird Book CD Rom and the Eyewitness video "Bird".

Bin #91: Reptiles & Amphibians - Mid El to Middle School

Three videos, some excellent fiction and nonfiction books, Story Hours from Kidstuff fa ts from Zoo Books will get your study of reptiles and amphibians "jumping".

Bin #92: General Science - Mid El to Middle School

This bin contains a potpourri of materials that deal with the methods of science and a "smattering" of materials from the various scientific disciplines (predominately the physical sciences). Lots of resource books with hands-on activities includeing science crafts. Features: Video/film guide/Teacher's guide "The Search for Solutions" and Solar Systems Wonders of Learning kit.

Bin #94: Halloween - Early to Middle El.

This bin contains books and activities folders that treat this imaginative holiday.

Bin #95: Valentine's Day - Early to Middle El.

This bin contains books and ativities folders that treat this "romantic" holiday.

Bin #96: Behind the Scenes; Videos/Visual Arts - Early, Mid El and up

This bin contains 5 PBS videos and a Teacher's Guide that deal with the topics of ; balance, color, framing, illusion of depth and line.

Bin #97: Behind the Scenes; Videos/Music - Early, Mid El and up

The bin contains 5 PBS video and a Teacher's Guide that deal with the topics of melody, pattern, rhythm, setting a scene and texture.

Bin #98: Hannukah - Early, Mid El and up

This Bin contains a smattering of books and activities that treat this holiday.

Bin #99: Halloween II - Early, Mid El and up

This Bin contains books and activities folders that treat this imaginative holiday.

Bin #100: Lewis and Clark - Early, Mid El and up

This bin contains: 2 books on tape, 1 video, 2 magazines, 2 teacher resource books and a myriad of support books that cover U.S. history from Reconstruction through World War I.

Bin #101: U.S. History; Expansion (Rev. & Civil Wars) - Upper El, Middle School, and up

This bin contains several trade books that cover this era in history. There are some adult/teacher reference books as well as 1 video, 4 children's magaines, 1 book on CD and 1 Binder that contains a Teacher's Guide.

Bin #102: Thanksgiving

This Bin contains activities and books that treat this holiday. A few books have multiple copies to allow for easy read-alongs.

Bin #103: Christmas II - Early to Middle El.

This bin contains books that treat this holiday, including some of the religious aspects of the holiday.

Bin #104: African American Heritage II - High School

This bin contains a wealth of information relating to the topic for a mature audience. The bin includes, but is not limited to, artifacts, audio, lesson plans (some whole units!), and text materials.

Bin #110: Easter - Early El.

This Bin contains a collection of Easter related books and coloring books. Does not touch on the religious aspects of the holiday but focused mostly on the Easter Bunny.

Bin # 111: Easter - Early El.

This Bin contains a collection of Easter related books and coloring books. Does touch on the religious aspects of the holiday but focuses mostly on the Easter bunny.

Bin #112: Passover - Elementary

This bin contains a wealth of information relating to the topic for a mature audience. The bin includes, but is not limited to, artifacts, audio, lesson plans (some whole units!), and text materials.