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A to Z Teacher Stuff

A to Z Teacher Stuff" Dr. Seuss Activities

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site features cross-curricular activities for fifteen of Dr. Seuss' books.
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Other

Nancy Polette: "Missing May" Literature Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site features a literature guide for the book "Missing May," by Cynthia Rylant.
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Other

Embracing the Child: The Caldecott Medal

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This page provides a listing of all Caldecott-winning books, with links to reviews of each winning title and biographical information about the authors and illustrators.
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Website
The Book Report

Teen reads.com: Lois Duncan Interview

For Students 9th - 10th
Duncan talks about her writing in an interview with a young writer.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Dr. Seuss Lesson Plans

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What is your favorite Dr. Seuss story? Web English Teacher may be offering you resources to teach it right here! Also contains links to biographical information.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Cynthia Rylant Lesson Plans

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provides biographical information and lesson plans for Cynthia Rylant, with her book "Missing May" highlighted.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jane Yolen Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Web English Teacher provides links to lesson plans, learning activities and more for several specific titles from Jane Yolen's work.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

David Wiesner: The Origin of a Wordless Author

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a concise and informative biography of David Weisner.
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Other

Seussville.com: About Dr. Seuss

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore this short, informative resource and learn more about your favorite children's author, Dr. Seuss.
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Kent State University

Virginia Hamilton Conference

For Students 6th - 8th
This resource provides information about the annual Virginia Hamilton Conference, which is all about multicultural literature for children. There is also a link to biographical information on Virginia Hamilton.
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eBook
Other

A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum

For Students 3rd - 8th
Resource presents a short story by L. Frank Baum entitled "A Kidnapped Santa Claus."
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University of Calgary

The Children's Literature Web Guide

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource is a children's literature web guide.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Irene Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Discover more about the author Irene Hunt when you visit this resource. This site provides links to lesson plans and activities for the books "Across Five Aprils" and "The Lottery Rose."
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Maniac Magee

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Have you ever read "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli? Use this resource to learn more about this book. An educational resource with discussion questions, extension activities and more.
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Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Eric Carle Author Study

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This resource features an author study of Eric Carle. Students and teachers can gain a deeper understanding into this author's life and work when they visit.
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Scholastic

Scholastic Interview: Biography Emily Arnold Mc Cully

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This site provides a biography of McCully with links to an interview she did with Scholastic students. This resource also includes a booklist with synopses.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Eve Bunting's Biography

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about the Caldecott award-winning author Eve Bunting when you check out this site. This resource provides links to a biography, interview transcript, and booklist.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Jane Yolen Biography

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover more about the award-winning Caldecott author Jane Yolen when you explore this site. This resource provides a biography, interview transcript, booklist and more.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Natalie Babbitt's Biography

For Teachers 6th - 8th
General biography of the author, written from her point of view. Includes a list of Babbitt's published works, and a photograph of the author, plus links to interview transcripts.
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Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Avi

For Students 3rd - 8th
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site provides a commentary on the young adult fiction of Avi.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Tuesday

For Students 3rd - 8th
Contains a book review for Tuesday and several activities to accompany the book.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Arnold Lobel

For Students 3rd - 5th
A comprehensive look at some of the works of Arnold Lobel and their significance in children's literature. Also contains summaries for many of Lobel's books and links to other Lobel sites.
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Other

The John Bianchi Web Site

For Students 3rd - 5th
This author-illustrator homepage features reviews, a bibliography, a biography, and how to schedule an author visit.