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Library of Congress

Library of Congress: Classic Books

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read these beloved classic stories with their original illustrations. 23 books for children, including The Three Little Pigs and Denslow's Humpty Dumpty. 6 novels for teens, including Poe's The Raven and Dickens' A Christmas Carol. All...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: u.s. History: The Populist Revolt

For Students 11th
Looks at the unrest of farmers in the 1890s that led to the development of a new populist party called the People's Party. Explains the debate that raged around whether to adopt a gold or a silver standard, examines the election of 1896,...
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IMDb

Busby Berkeley

For Students 9th - 10th
From the US Army conducting and directing parades to smashing success on Broadway, Busby Berkeley was one of the greatest choreographers in the U.S. Read his brief biography and get a large list of his many works.
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Other

American Film Institute: Top Ten Fantasy Films

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick reference guide to the American Film Institute's top ten list of the greatest fantasy movies as picked by the results of a poll taken of leaders from the creative community. Number one is "The Wizard of Oz" which was released in 1939.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Politics in Gilded Age 1870 1900: Social and Labor Unrest in the 1890s

For Students 11th - 12th
Learn about the factors that helped the Populist Party gain followers and what caused it to lose them after the 1896 presidential election.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Authors: L. Frank Baum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author L. Frank Baum including a biography, the full text of 18 children's novels and 19 short stories.
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Handout
IMDb

Im db.com: Judy Garland

For Students 9th - 10th
Filmography and biographical information about Judy Garland's film and music career, which was cut short by a tragic death. Read facts and other trivia about her life including many links to relevant famous people and related stories.
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Article
New York Times

New York Times: On This Day: Judy Garland

For Students 9th - 10th
Access an article in the "New York Times" from June 23, 1969, announcing the death of film icon, Judy Garland.
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Article
Musicals 101

Musicals 101: History of the Musical Stage: 1900 1910

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the development of the stage musical from 1900-1910. Includes a section on The Wizard of Oz.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Girl Who Owned a Bear by L. Frank Baum

For Students 6th - 8th
Read the full text of the fairy tale "The Girl Who Owned a Bear" by the author of "Wizard of Oz" L. Frank Baum.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Glass Dog by L. Frank Baum

For Students 6th - 8th
Read the full text of the short story "The Glass Dog" by the author of "Wizard of Oz" L. Frank Baum.
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Website
Other

Pigalet Press: L. Frank Baum

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline about the life and accomplishments of L. Frank Baum (1856-1919 CE).
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Curated OER

Pigalet Press: L. Frank Baum

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline about the life and accomplishments of L. Frank Baum (1856-1919 CE).
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Graphic
Curated OER

Pigalet Press: L. Frank Baum

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline about the life and accomplishments of L. Frank Baum (1856-1919 CE).
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Tiktok and the Nome King

For Students 7th - 9th
Read "Tiktok and the Nome King" which is one of six short stories in "Little Wizard Stories of Oz" by L. Frank Baum.

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