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Cornerstones of Science
@ Tempe
Public Library |
Tempe Public Library is one of only five libraries in
the United States involved in
the Cornerstones of Science national initiative. |
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Mission
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To connect
children and adults to science and technology through superb
books, programs, and opportunities for public involvement in
current scientific issues. |
National
Initiative
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Cornerstones
of Science is the brainchild of Lee Grodzins, Professor of
Physics Emeritus at MIT who together with the Curtis Memorial
Library in Maine established and coordinates this national
program. Learn more about the national initiative as well as
Cornerstones books, websites of the month, and programs by
visiting their website at
http://www.cornerstonesofscience.org/ |
Cornerstones
Programs at Tempe Public Library
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Kinder-Science: story hour
hands-on learning for 5 & 6 year olds & parents
Nature Detective: book based
program exploring nature for 7 to 9 year olds
Saturday Science: hands-on,
book based program for 9 to 12 year olds
Read, Write & Win: Annual
science book review writing contest for youth in grades 3
through 12 |
Cornerstones of
Science Books
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A goal of
this program is to identify superbly written, accurate, and
stimulating science books and other media for children and
adults. Visit our kiosk in the Youth Library for a selection of
books which have been selected as Cornerstones of Science books
or nominated for this honor. A list of the Cornerstones of
Science books as well as the nominated books is available on the
national website. |
Cornerstones of
Science Websites of the Month
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Every month,
a new list of websites is available at the Cornerstones of
Science kiosk. These websites are also available on the
national website. |
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