BES Library

Students will be able to access and evaluate information and materials from a variety of sources for pleasure and for learning as collaborative and critical thinkers and creators. Students will demonstrate safe and responsible use of technology as a learning tool.

Resources & State Books

    Reference Resources Online

    Please ask your Librarian for the Passwords to these Resources

    World Book - Search for subjects, access to Maps and the Atlas, Make timelines, and much more

    Explora for Elementary Schools - Search for subjects, Animals, Arts and Music, Biographies, Geography, Language Arts, Math, Science and Health, Social Studies

    NoveList K-8 Plus - Find suggestions for books to read by author, books like your favorites, by genre Fiction and Nonfiction

    BrainPop Jr Grade K-3 - Includes math, reading and writing, social studies, science, arts and technology, games, activities and videos

    Brain Pop Grade K-12 - Includes video and activities in all academic subjects. The content ranges all the way from Kindergarten through Grade 12 students. Please use the same password that you use for BrainPop Jr. This is offered free until the end of the school year.

    PebbleGo Animals Grade K-3 - Find information, pictures and video clips on all kinds of animals! Now we have free access to all the categories until the end of the year, including biographies, science, social studies and dinosaurs!

    PebbleGo Next Grade 3-6 - Find information on States, Science, American Indian History, Social Studies and biographies! We have free access to this resource until the end of the school year-sign in with the same username and password for PebbleGo

    Online Books

    Please ask your Librarian for the passwords to these resources

    Ladybug Books

    What are the Ladybug Books?

    • 10 picture books get nominated
    • Books that encourage children to read and listen to great books
    • Honors recent picture books

    Who?

    • A group of NH Librarians choose 10 picture books
    • Students in Grades Preschool-Grade 3 can vote for their favorite book
    • Teachers read these books aloud throughout the school
    Great Stone Face Books

    What are the Great Stone Face Books?

    • 20 books that promote the joy of reading, increase awareness of books written recently and allow students to honor their favorite authors

    Who?

    • A group of NH Librarians choose these 20 books
    • Students in Grades 4-6 vote for their favorite book

    Find out more about the Great Stone Face Books by visiting our Online Catalog: Click Here