Mango Languages:
Basic Discovery Exercise:
2.  I found Mango Languages to be an excellent resource for leaning a new language.  I have tried this tool before.  I like that a learner can begin with very simple, common phrases and repeat any of the lessons or sections as they go or jump ahead if they are more advanced.  Also, the audio clip of the phrases is helpful in leaning prounouciation.  There wasn't anything that I didn't like about it.

Mango Languages:
Basic Discovery Exercise:
1.  Before beginning a lesson on a foreign language the user learns where that language is spoken.  This is a vital thing to know before traveling to a new country or learning a new language!  Also, included is a little information about the country that speaks the slected language, as well as photos of the country.

Basic Discovery Exercise:
1.  The maintenance schedule for my vehicle, a Chevy HHR, does not list anything that should be done at 25,000 miles, however at 30,000 miles there are 2 things recommended.  They advise inspecting the fuel system and replacing the passenger compartment air cleaner.

2.  The most recent Technical Service Bulletin on my car was May 1, 2008 and was for grinding and/or growling noises in park on an incline.

3.Antilock Brake System

When wheel slip is detected during a brake application, the ABS enters antilock mode. During antilock braking, hydraulic pressure in the individual wheel circuits is controlled to prevent any wheel from slipping. A separate hydraulic line and specific solenoid valves are provided for each wheel. The ABS can decrease, hold, or increase hydraulic pressure to each wheel brake. The ABS cannot, however, increase hydraulic pressure above the amount which is transmitted by the master cylinder during braking.

Basic Discovery Exercise:
1.  The visual dictionary in the two languages is both fun and educational to explore.  It could be used by anyone interested in learning the French or Spanish language.  It would be easy for a beginner since they can click on the picture of an animal or any of the other pictures and read more about it.
2.  The feature of listening to articles read aloud in Spanish would be very helpful for a learner because they can hear the correct pronounciation of  words as they see them in writing, and they can repeat anything they'd like to hear again.

3.  World Book Online Reference:
When searching the country Italy, the types of information that would most likely be of value to our patrons would include the sections about the land, climate, and history, as well as the link for "Books to Read" about Italy.

1b: World Book Public Library Edition
Basic Discovery Exercise:
1.  I searched for dolphin using the search box and found brief, basic information including a few pictures.  The dolphin's habitat was mentioned and there were tools such reading the text aloud and citation listings.

2.  Using the World Book Online Info Finder, a search for dolphins retreived more detailed information about the activities and lives of these sea mammals.  There were more tool options in this edition of the World Book.

Advanced Challenge:
3. E-Book Center
After retrieving the ebook Andersen's Fairy Tales I looked at the related information and tools.  I think the section "Back in Times" is fun to check out since it gives some details about various children's literature that was popular or written during different years.  For example, in 1941, during the war many of the children's books contain war themes.  The historical perspective is interesting to look through.

Advanced Challenge
2.  World Book Student:
In the student section I selected the link to explore South Dakota and retrieved many basic facts about our state.  This would be helpful for anyone wanting to learn about a state or planning to visit.  There is a visitors guide that would be of interest to visitors, as well as a biography section for individuals that have contributed to the states history.

Advanced Challenge:
1.  I selected "Science Projects" within the World Book Kids special feature option.  The intro section explains the basic steps of how to do a project, including how to select, research, and complete a science project.  I think this is an excellent guide to begin with since it can be overwhelming for students and parents to choose and begin such a project.  Students can then select and research from various examples that are broken down into different subjects.

4.  World Book Discover:
Several very helpful and fun features in the Discover Edition would assist patrons that with limited English skills.  By double clicking on a word the definition will be appear.  Also, the information can be translated into another one of many languages, and there is an audio option that will read the article aloud, highlighting the words as it reads.

World Book Advanced:
I searched for Switzerland and found many varied topics of interest on this country where one of Grandmothers originated.  The types of information that would be most pertinent to our patrons include the sections on tourism, communications, transportation, and climate.

World Book Online:
Basic Discovery Exercise:
1.  The mammal I chose to look up was a beaver.  The list of quick facts is age appropriate and user friendly for grade school students, and it includes the natural habitat of beavers along with other basic facts.
2.   As expected in the World Book Student section, a search for a beaver brings up additional information.  There are sections that describe the various body parts of the animal, as well as sections on the life of the beaver and how it finds food and builds a dam.  A video of a beaver and links to relevant magazine articles and web sites are included.  Also, there is a highlight material option and an audio option to listen to the text.  There is a map that depicts where the beaver lives.