Great Reads and New Titles
Looking for something to read? Check out the latest teen titles on the library catalogue - use the Recently Available option and choose teen books.
Here's some more suggestions of great reads.
What do I read??!!
If you liked
Angus, Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging.....If you liked
Harry Potter...... If you liked
Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants....
Check out
this teens website to find out what to read. We may not have all the books listed but you're welcome to ask us to buy anything you'd like to read.
Action Heroes: In print!
Iron Man by Peter David |
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull by James Rollins |
The Incredible Hulk by Peter David |
Action heroes have been big at the box office lately. If you enjoyed the movies, get yourself a copy of our new film tie-in reads. Re-live the rollercoaster, plot-twisting adventures with Indy, Dr Bruce Banner and the Iron Man. We also have graphic novels and PS2 games in these titles.
Online Study
Access the best sites for your study here:
GENERAL
About.com
Assignment help from experts on a wide range of subjects.
alltheweb
Search engine - websites, mp3 files, pics.
Aust/NZ Reference Centre
Database of newspapers & magazines for topical stuff: Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
Covers all topics: Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
Index New Zealand
Index to selected articles from NZ magazines & newspapers - not full text.
NationMaster
Country data & comparisons, maps, flags.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Pros & cons of hot topics: Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
Studyit
Great help & online forum for NCEA science, maths & English students.
Te Ara
NZ encyclopedia that's growing every day - text, multimedia, maps, graphics, and photos
The New Zealand Road Code
NZ Road Rules on the Internet.
Wikipedia
The 'free encyclopedia' created by contributors across the world. Check with your school first, some don't accept Wikipedia as a source.
SCIENCE
BBC Science & Nature
Biology, space, environmental issues...
How Stuff Works
It's clear at last! Find out how things work in the world around you. Great for science projects.
Imagine the Universe
A glimpse into the mysteries of our universe.
Landcare Research
NZ animals, plants, pests.
NZ Biodiversity
Plants and animals native to NZ.
St*rfish
NZ Fish & Fisheries.
The Why files?
Facts behind sci/tech issues.
HISTORY
BBC History
British history resources.
Biography + History Resource Centers
Great for history + people topics: Access these with your library car number and PIN, or at our libraries.
Dictionary of NZ Biography
New Zealanders who have 'made their mark'.
Eyewitness
Moments in history made live.
ENGLISH
Literature Resource Center
Database for all that English lit stuff: Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
No Fear Shakespeare
Shakespeare in modern English to help you sort it.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Pros & cons of hot topics, good for debates: Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
ART & MUSIC
Discover
NZ visual arts & music resources.
Oxford Art Online
Art history, styles, artists, and much more: Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
Oxford Music Online
Strong on classical music, includes biographies, musical history, instruments and links to websites. Limited coverage of NZ music. Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
MATHS
SparkNotes Mathematics
Free online study guide. Some sections may require you to join but membership is free.
Studyit: Mathematics
Get help and encouragement from expert teachers and other students for NCEA maths.
The Math Forum
Ask Dr Math your own question or look at other questions and answers on the site.
Wicked: Maths Help
Games and activities to help with maths - a NZ Ministry of Education site.
LOCAL TOPICS
Hutt City Council school project info
Useful websites for projects.
NZ Edge
NZ 'heroes' & images.
Or... you could call up your own online librarian for advice on finding stuff ...
Any Questions is a new service available to all NZ school students.
Life and Legal Stuff
Check out these sites:
YouthLaw
Need legal advice? It's here.
The Word
NZ FPA sex advice.
Attitude
It's not what happens to you in life - it's how you handle it.
Urge
NZ info on drugs, stress & stuff.
Aotearoa Youth Voices
Have a say about your world.
Readers and Writers
Link to sites for your favourite genre or author - Sci-Fi, Horror, Fantasy, Romance ...
Spinebreakers
For 13-18's - much more than just a book review website.
Writers Window
Site for young writers + interested readers.
Booktrusted
Select for teen books & browse some great reads.
What Do I Read Next?
Search for all kinds of books. Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
Culture, Games, + E-zines
Ultimate Band List
Rock, Pop, Rap...
All Game Guide
Ultimate game resource.
NZ Skateboarding
Trick tips, skate parks and more.
Barb Wired
Zine for students.
Spank! magazine
Youth culture
Te Mana
Zine for Rangatahi
Jet Magazine
Careers, music, what happening in enzed
Lungfish
NZ youth culture, music, etc.
Tearaway
Online careers info & stuff.
Amplifier
NZ music online.
Zeal
The local scene...
Leonie's lyrics and audio
Great lyrics archive.
bands.co.nz
NZ indie music.
NZ musician magazine
NZgirl
The local view...
Slink
It's real, it's daily from the BBC.
gURL.com
Advice, chat, polls...
Girl.com.au
The Oz take it all on