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Florida Virtual School: The Hot Zone [Pdf]
Complete text of the best-selling nonfiction thriller The Hot Zone by Richard Preston.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: James A. Michener
A biography of best-selling novelist James A. Michener. He won two Pulitzer Prizes for his book, and its follow-up musical, about his World War II experiences. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Lesson Plan: Writing a Haiku
Check out this instructional activity on haiku that includes samples by Richard Wright. Young scholars and teachers will benefit from this educational tool.
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Reading Group guides.com: Black Boy
This site features a reading group lesson plan for the book "Black Boy" by Richard Wright. Students and teachers will benefit from the informational discussion questions listed.
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Triton and Patterns Projects: The Light in the Forest
This amazing site is loaded with information on how to navigate through the The Light in Forest through interactive activities and reflections. A great site for both students and teachers.
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The Best Notes: Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the historical novel Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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The Best Notes: The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the novel The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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The Best Notes: Peace Like a River by Leif Enger
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the novel Peace Like a River by Leif Enger including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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California Newsreel Teacher's Guide: Black Boy
Have you ever read any of Richard Wright's work? This site offers an extensive crosscurricular Teacher's Guide that includes questions for research and writing.
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The Best Notes: Bleachers by John Grisham
This is an online study guide/notes for the novel Bleachers by John Grisham including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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The Best Notes: Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the book Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes/analysis, study questions/quiz, and essay topics.
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Classic Reader: "In the Pavillion" by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Text of the short story "In the Pavillion" by Mary Roberts Rinehart. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "The Irresistible Ogle" by James Branch Cabell
Text of the short story "The Irresistible Ogle" by James Branch Cabell. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "Jane" by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Text of the short story "Jane" by American author Mary Roberts Rinehart. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "Judith's Creed" by James Branch Cabell
Text of the short story "Judith's Creed" by American author James Branch Cabell. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "The Lady of All Our Dreams" by James Branch Cabell
Text of the short story "The Lady of All Our Dreams" by American author James Branch Cabell. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "The Lay Preacher" by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Text of the short story "The Lay Preacher" by Mary Roberts Rinehart. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "The Little Bound Boy" by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Text of the short story "The Little Bound-Boy" by American author Mary Roberts Rinehart. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "Marrying Well" by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Text of the short story "Marrying Well" by American author Mary Roberts Rinehart. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "Match Making" by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Text of the short story "Match-Making" by American author Mary Roberts Rinehart. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "The Miracle" by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Text of the short story "The Miracle" by American author Mary Roberts Rinehart. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "Olivia's Pottage" by James Branch Cabell
Text of the short story "Olivia's Pottage" by James Branch Cabell. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "Paying the Doctor" by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Text of the short story "Paying the Doctor" by Mary Roberts Rinehart, an American author. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: "A Princess of Grub Street" by James Branch Cabell
Text of the short story "A Princess of Grub Street" by James Branch Cabell. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)