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Ms. Amanda Polk
Welcome to the Askew Library Page!
I know this is a very difficult time for everyone. I want to stress the importance of having your children read EVERYDAY! Reading can take them on adventures far away--even when they're at home on the couch. I will be posting several resources that will help provide reading materials without leaving your house.
Reading Web Sites
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AccessIT Library Search Application
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HISD Hub
There are many resources available to students on the HISD Hub.
Logon here: Hub Login
User Name: Student\S#######(student S ID number)
Password: MMDDYEAR (student's 8 digit date of birth)
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MyOn
MyOn is a personalized digital library at every student's fingertips. Students have access to more than 6,000 enhanced digital books.
Students can access MyOn and many more resources through the HISD Hub.
To access the Hub, students need to go to: www.houstonisd.org/hub.
USER NAME: Student\S####### insert student number instead of hashtags.
PASSWORD: MMDDYEAR (Students 8 digit birth date)
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Houston Public Library
Access the Houston Public Library through the HISD Hub.
Once on the HUB, students can access the library with the instructions provided.
The library web site gives students access to:
- Axis 360 School Collection
- Brainfuse Homework Help
- Kids Can Code
- National Geographic Kids
- Tumblebooks
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Scholastic Learn At Home
Scholastic Learn At Home gives students day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking and growing. No user name or password are required.
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Tumblemath
Tumblemath uses books to teach math concepts. It allows students to connect math and reading skills together.
Username: tumble2020
Password: A3b5c6
Tumblebooks is available through the Houston Public Library link above.
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Audio Book Cloud
Audio Book Cloud Is an audio book database. This particular link gives access to the children's secion of books.
Username: tumble2020
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KidLit TV
KidLit TV is a diverse group of parents, educators, librarians, kid lit creators and award-winning filmmakers working together to create fun new ways to reinforce an appreciation of reading that children will carry with them for the rest of their lives.
Kidlit TV Shows:
- Storymakers
- Read out loud
- Ready Set Draw!
- Young at Art
- The BIG Picture Live
- and more.....
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Story Time from Space
Story Time From Space Astronauts read books from space. They also connect the concepts in the book with science lessons.
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Storyline Online
Storyline Online is an award-winning children's literacy website that streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children's books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
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Storytime with Ryan and Craig
Storytime with Ryan & Craig is a free, short-form reading show for children, parents & educators. Every week, Ryan and Craig read alout a new children's book.
