WebOnline resources have their advantages - using the net can give you quick and easy access to the information you need.
BUT... It is important to remember that not all information available through the internet is reliable, so you need to evaluate the sites you visit. WAIT... before you begin your own research, what Search Engine will you use? It seems quite natural to jump onto Google when you need to research a topic, but it's not always the best way. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the huge amount of hits you can get from a Google search? Or frustrated that the hits are not what you need? Why not try an alternative search engine?! Go to the AGHS library homepage and click on the link: Choose the Best Search for Your Information Need. This takes you to NoodleTools which gives you access to many different types of search engines that will help you to find quality information that is related to your research. |
You won't get as many hits - but do you really need the millions of hits that Google gives you when you look for 'animals'? |
WEBSITES
Charlotte's web by E.B. White
An interactive website produced as a companion piece to the film, not only does it tell you a lot about how the film was made, it also has a lot of practical Table of contents includes: Pick-the-perfect-word game, Make-your-own comics, Snapshots from the movie, Meet the movie producer, Spider snapshots,Meet the author, More best books, Exclusive: Dakota Fanning as Fern. http://www.scholastic.com/charlottesweb/index.htm |
Phar Lap: Australia's wonder horse
He triumphed during the Great Depression of the early 1930s, when a hero was most needed by the people of Australia. He conquered the local racing scene—36 wins from his last 41 starts—and then won North America's richest race, the Agua Caliente Handicap, in 1932. A fortnight later he went to the great equine heaven in the skies, struck down by a mystery illness that many suspected was the work of gangsters.
http://museumvictoria.com.au/pharlap
He triumphed during the Great Depression of the early 1930s, when a hero was most needed by the people of Australia. He conquered the local racing scene—36 wins from his last 41 starts—and then won North America's richest race, the Agua Caliente Handicap, in 1932. A fortnight later he went to the great equine heaven in the skies, struck down by a mystery illness that many suspected was the work of gangsters.
http://museumvictoria.com.au/pharlap
Wildwatch Update - ABC
Imagine if we all really looked at our own backyards - 20 million pairs of eyes across Australia looking at what's living there. That's the idea behind WildWatch Australia. ABC asked Australians to tell them about their gardens and wildlife so they could build a picture like we've never had before. http://www.abc.net.au/tv/wildwatch/archive/default.htm |
Australia's threatened species
Biologists have listed all Australian plants and animals that they know are at risk of extinction. These are called endangered species. The list includes 19 species of fish, 16 frogs, 16 reptiles, 47 birds, 39 mammals and 612 plants. In addition, there are many more species that are listed as vulnerable and some that are classified as rare. |
Tribes, the dog years by Michael Geszel & Peter Spinetta; art by Inaki Miranda - graphic novel extract
More than 30 pages of a graphic novel are presented digitally on this site. The science fiction tale, with its many inter-textual links, is set on a post-apocalyptic Earth. It is an action packed futuristic narrative that highlights the importance of living in harmony with nature. This idea is conveyed predominantly through exquisite, complex artwork, including the use of irregular panels, panels within panels, transformations, colour, symbolism, caption boxes, varied speech bubbles, and onomatopoeic devices. |
Animal farm by George Orwell - ebook
You can download this book in PDF format. The animals of Manor Farm have revolted and taken over. Upon the death of Old Major, pigs Snowball and Napoleon lead a revolt against Mr. Jones, driving him from the farm. The animals embrace the Seven Commandments of Animalism and life carries on, but they learn that a farm ruled by animals looks more human than ever. http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks01/0100011.txt |
Alice's adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll - ebook
Alice follows a White Rabbit down a rabbit-hole and falls into Wonderland, a fantastical place where nothing is quite as it seems: animals talk, characters confuse, the Mad Hatter has a tea party, and the Queen plays croquet. Alice's attempts to find her way home become increasingly bizarre, infuriating and amazing. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/11/11-pdf.pdf |
The jungle book by Rudyard Kipling - ebook
A lost boy adopted by a wolf pack in the Indian jungle must find his place in the world among the friendly elders, the greedy predators and their slavish followers. The jungle overflows with threats and marvels but Mowgli finds the values he needs to live with dignity. http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/236 |
Below you'll find a couple of glossaries that give more specialised information about film and animation terms.
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