Which Titles Are On Ames Library Battle of the Books Lists?

Ames Public Library released its books lists for Battle of the Books a trivia contest for 5th and 6th graders. Participate or just find some ideas for summer youth reading.

This story originally ran July 11, here it is again incase you missed it. The Ames Public Library has released its book lists for 5th and 6th grade Battle of the Books clubs. The Battle of the Books trivia contests don't begin until next spring but contestants can start reading the books now. In fact the contest was created to combat what's known as the summer slide or loss in reading level. “When students read books over the summer, they lose far less ground in terms of reading level,” said Jerri Heid, Ames Public Library Youth Services Specialist, in a release from the library. Fifth grade teams begin battling March 7 and 6thgrade teams begin their competition April 4. Students interesting in participating in the 2013 Battle of the Books…

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Which Titles Are On Ames Library Battle of the Books Lists?

Ames Public Library released its books lists for Battle of the Books a trivia contest for 5th and 6th graders. Participate or just find some ideas for summer youth reading.

The Ames Public Library has released its book lists for 5th and 6th grade Battle of the Books clubs. The Battle of the Books trivia contests don't begin until next spring but contestants can start reading the books now. In fact the contest was created to combat what's known as the summer slide or loss in reading level. “When students read books over the summer, they lose far less ground in terms of reading level,” said Jerri Heid, Ames Public Library Youth Services Specialist, in a release from the library. Fifth grade teams begin battling March 7 and 6th grade teams begin their competition April 4. Students interesting in participating in the 2013 Battle of the Books should start forming teams and reading now. The lists follow below and …

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ENCORE: Summer Reading Lists for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 2-7

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check out this list of The Best Illustrated books from James Patterson.

Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of illustrated books for kids ages 2 to 7 is so much fun. Plus, it includes books young readers can start to read TO you! Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton, Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld Who do you think will win, Shark or Train? Blackout by John Rocco   A summer blackout can actually be a great party! Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories by Laura Vaccaro Seeger Read about the adventures of best friends, Dog and Bear. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems What happens when a pigeon volunteers to drive a bus? An engaging story in question and …

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Nichole McDowell

1:57 pm on Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Thanks for posting this list! Both of my kids are signed up for the Urbandale library's summer reading program and we've been on the hunt for new books. I'm excited for the kids to read 'Extra Yarn' since I knit and my kids are used to seeing yarn all about our house.   more ›

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What's Happening in Ames This Weekend

Art Walk, Ames on the Half Shell just some of what's happening in Ames this weekend.

Are you looking for something to do in Ames this weekend? Here are just a few of the things going on. Art Walk The 18th Annual Artwalk at Downtown Businesses will display the work of local artists from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Works include jewelry, painters, photographers, wood workers and more. The kickoff is held at 5 p.m. at Tom Evans Plaza. Hoggatt School Game Day Hoggatt School Game Day is from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday June 3 at 18th Street and Burnett. The old schoolhouse will be open from 2 to 4 p.m. At 3 p.m. visitors can play games that school children once did in 1860. Summer Reading The Summer Reading program at Ames Public Library starts Friday. Kids of all ages even teenagers can win prizes for participating. Adults will also be asked …

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What Are Some Great Books for Summer Reading?: Iowa Patch Book Club

Have some books you're gearing up to read this summer? Have some great books you've read past summers that you'd want to recommend? Tell us about them in our Patch book club discussion.

It might be because my mother is a librarian, but I've always associated summer with reading. Even now that I have grown into adulthood from that wee lad who would read novel after novel to acquire King Size Snicker Bars, I am still getting excited to do some summer reading. I want to catch up on some books that I've been meaning to finish, such as George R. R. Martin's cult classic "Game of Thrones" novels. You may have heard of them. But what about you? Do you have books you're looking forward to read this summer? Do you have suggestions for summer reading for readers young and old? Let us know in Comments!

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