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Looking for New Ways to Eat Those Delectable Spring Veggies?

Posted: May 03, 2012

Although summer is just around the corner, there are still plenty of spring vegetables to be savored. If you're looking for fresh ideas to make the most of them, GALILEO resources have plenty of appetizing recipes for a delicious meal. Just go to…

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What Makes It a Vidalia Onion?

Posted: May 01, 2012

Vidalia onions are in season now. Ever wondered what makes an onion a Vidalia onion? Find out in the New Georgia Encyclopedia. Image from the New Georgia Encyclopedia

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Need a Poem for Poem in Your Pocket Day Tomorrow?

Posted: April 25, 2012

If you're looking for a poem for Poem in Your Pocket Day on Thursday, April 26, 2012 (that's tomorrow!), here's a quick tip for finding poems. In Literary Reference Center, go to Advanced Search and type "poem" in the search field (or a topic that…

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Earth Day: Research Related Issues in GALILEO

Posted: April 18, 2012

In honor of Earth Day, which is coming up this Sunday, April 22nd, we thought you might like a few GALILEO resources to help you research issues such as climate change, conservation, biodiversity, energy, green economy, recycling, and sustainable…

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Support Children’s and Young Adult Literature with GALILEO

Posted: April 12, 2012

NoveList and NoveList K-8 feature great tools for readers’ advisory for children and teens. Here are some of the resources you will find: Recommended reading lists and award winners Book talks and book discussion guides Read-alike tool for finding…