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Getting ready for the first day of kindergarten? The transition to middle or high school? The first semester away at college? Here are some books, web sites, and other resources to get you or your child off to a good start. The library has information about study habits, college admissions, adjusting to a new school, or being away from home for the first time.

  Books --boost your study skills and apply for college
  Library Help --expert help for homework and test prep
  Web Sites --useful online information for students and parents

Books

Books for the college bound
Help with getting into college and doing well.

101 Ways to Become the Perfect College Applicant
Jeanine Le Ny
378.161 L

Pass Key to the SAT
Sharon Weiner Green
378.1662 G 6TH ED.

Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps: Crafting a Winning Personal Statement
Alan Gelb
808.0663 C

Guide to College Visits: Planning Trips to Popular Campuses in the Northeast, Southeast, West, and Midwest
Princeton Review
378.73 P

Dr. Ruth's Guide to College Life: The Savvy Student's Handbook
Ruth K Westheimer
378.198 W

College Board Guide to Getting Financial Aid (2007)
College Board
378.3 C

How to Study: Discover How Your Personal Learning Style to Help You Succeed
Gail Wood
371.3028 W 2nd Ed.

Teens' guide to college & career planning : your high school roadmap for college & career success
Peterson's
378.3 T 10th Ed.

 

Parents' Guide to College Life: 181 Straight Answers on Everything You Can Expect Over the Next Four Years
Robin Raskin
378.198 R

It's Ok If You're Clueless: And 23 More Tips for the College Bound
Terry McMillan
378.198 M

College Planning for Gifted Students: Choosing and Getting Into the Right College
Sandra L Berger
371.9574 B

Test-Taking Power Strategies
Learning Express LLC
371.26 T

 

Books for kids k-12
Parents and kids k-12 can learn a lot from these books.

How to Get Your Child to Love Reading
Esme Raji Codell
028.55 C

Jake Starts School
Michael Wright
E WRIGHT

The Knowledge Deficit: Closing the Shocking Education Gap for American Children
E.D. Hirsch, Jr.
428.4071 H 

The Middle School Years: Achieving the Best Education for Your Child, Grades 5-8
Michele A Hernandez
373.236 H

In Schools We Trust: Creating Communities of Learning in an Era of Testing and Standardization
Deborah Meier
371.262 M

Don't Bother Me Mom -- I'm Learning!
Marc Prensky
794.8 P

Totally Wired: What Teens and Tweens Are Really Doing Online
Anastasia Goodstein
025.524 G

Your Child's Strengths: Discover Them, Develop Them, Use Them
Jenifer Fox
372.21 F

Smart Kids, Bad Schools: 38 Ways to Save America's Future
Brian Crosby
370.973 C

Middle School: The Real Deal: From Cafeteria Food to Combination Locks
Juliana Farrell
J373.18 F Rev. Ed.

Predators and Child Molesters: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Keep Kids Safe: A Sex Crimes DA Answers 100 of the Most Asked Questions
Robin Sax
362.7609 S

The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander: From Preschool to High School--How Parents and Teachers Can Help Break the Cycle of Violence
Barbara Coloroso
371.782 C

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Library Help

NCknows

Get homework and research help 24 hours a day! Click to chat online with a librarian.

CultureGrams

Geography and culture information about states and countries; includes maps, flags, and recipes. Log on using a library card.
Education Resources A compilation of resources from the library staff that will help students and parents complete school assignments, prepare for tests and even apply for college.
World Book Web
More than just an encyclopedia, this resource includes North Carolina info, current events, interactive maps, and a research guide.
CQ Researcher Online
In-depth coverage of current events written by experienced journalists, with overviews, chronology, pros and cons, and a bibliography for each topic. This is an NC LIVE resource.

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Web Sites

North Carolina School Bus Stop Law

If you are not sure when it is necessary to stop for a school bus visit this site where each possible situation is explained.

College Foundation of North Carolina

Helping you plan, apply and pay for college.

Kid Source Online

Helping middle school students make the transition into high school.

Swine Flu Tracker

Learn what the symptoms are, see a map of Swine Flu cases, get the latest news.
   

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