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Shmoop: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
This first book of J.K. Rowling is covered extensively in this excellent site. Read about the main characters, their motivations, important quotations and themes in the novel.
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Shmoop: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth in the series written by J. K. Rowling. Read about the characters, their motvations and their important statements in this interesting site that captures many of the highlights of this...
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J. K. Rowling
An engaging site with quizzes, crosswords, news stories, and more about the fictional character Harry Potter.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: A Magical Animal Encounter
This writing lesson is fashioned after Harry Potter's encounter with a communicative boa constrictor at the zoo. Inspired by Rowling's original idea, students will be asked to create a three-part story about an original magical animal...
Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Dracorex Hogwartsia
The Dracorex hogwartsia lived 66 million years ago. It was discovered in South Dakota. Due to its resemblance to a dragon, scientists named it Dracorex hogwartsia in author J. K. Rowling's honor. A brief description is given here.
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Nancy Polette: "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" Literature Guide
Discover the world of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." This site is filled with interactive technology activities.
The Book Report
Kids reads.com: Authors
Click on the children's author link to view an article with biographical information, book titles, and the like.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Harry Potter's World: Potions
A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter." Read about the history of real-life potions, and what led to the development of modern chemistry.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Harry Potter's World: Fantastic Beasts
A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. Read about the history of real-life beasts, and a brief historical account of healing human sicknesses.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Harry Potter's World: Immortality
A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. Read about the history of immortality, and the belief that magic played a role in ancient medicine.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Harry Potter's World: Monsters
A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. Read about the history of monsters, and what led to the development of modern zoology.
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Nancy Polette: "Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone" Literature Guide
Check out this literature guide for the book, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," by J.K. Rowling. In addition to a very brief overview of the book, there are questions to think about, several activities, and a song. All help...
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Ducksters: Kids Book Series: Harry Potter
A page for students to investigate the Harry Potter Series by J.K.Rowling. Here they can learn about the plotline, major characters, and a list of books that are similar to the series.
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Math Stories: Harry Potter Theme
Do you like to read books but hate doing your math homework? Check out this site to find out how to integrate math skills into your novel. Cross-curricular activity sheet.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Harry Potter
This brief article introduces young readers to Harry Potter, the literary hero whose adventures have been shared through books and film.
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Goblet of Fire Movie Poster
An engaging site with quizzes, crosswords, news stories, and more about the fictional character Harry Potter.