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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Virginia Hamilton
This site contains a biographical description of Virginia Hamilton. There is also a list of her books with a brief description of each
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
This site is a discussion of some of Phyllis Naylor's works and contains information about the author and evaluates the themes and ideas that she expresses in her writing. It also contains some plot summaries of some of her books.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: A Long Way From Chicago
This site is a review and plot summary of Peck's book, "A Long Way from Chicago", and has some links to reviews of some of his other works.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: In Plain Sight
Carol Hurst uses one of her own books, "In Plain Sight," as a basis for this lesson plan on the California gold rush. In addition to discussion questions about the book, Hurst provides ten activities designed to help students explore...
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Patterns and Picture Books
CarolHurst.com provides a sample chapter from Picturing Math, which teaches geometric concepts using picture books and activities.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Tuck Everlasting
Here's a review by children's literature guru Carol Hurst, along with some discussion ideas and links to other sites.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Keeper of the Doves
This resource offers a review of "Keeper of the Doves" by Carol Hurst as well as discussion questions and activities for classes reading this deceptively simple story about a family during one summer in 1900.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Walk Two Moons
Discussion question, a lesson plan, and links to related resources for teaching students reading "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Lyddie
What do you know about the characters and setting of "Lyddie," by Carol Hurst? Gain insight into the characters through the discussion questions found a this site.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Foxman
Have you ever read the book "The Foxman" by Gary Paulsen? This site features a review of the novel and points to ponder as you discuss it with your students. It also provides several links and a list of related books.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Keeping Quilt
A review of "The Keeping Quilt" by Patricia Polacco, a story about a Russian immigrant mother and family as well as other resources for teaching young readers.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Jean Fritz
Discover more about the children's author Jean Fritz, whose work often combines literature and history.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle
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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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Charlotte's Web
Children's literature guru Carol Otis Hurst offers this review of the famous story by E.B. White. There are also classroom activities available by scrolling down.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Civil War in Children's Literature
This page from Carol Hurst's Children's Literature offers book reviews and planning help for an upper elementary unit on the Civil War. Includes information on books for teachers, books for students, easy-purchase links, and links to...
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Children's Literature Newsletter
Free monthly email newsletters featuring classic children's literature, new books, ideas and activities to use with students, and links to other Internet resources.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Language Arts Professional Books
Resources for teachers in children's literature can be found in this bibliography--whole language philosophy, reading/writing techniques, spelling, and assessment.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Katherine Paterson
Newbery-winning author Katherine Paterson is featured in this site that includes a biography and a list of her books with detailed descriptions.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Avi
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site provides a commentary on the young adult fiction of Avi.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Bud, Not Buddy
Site presents a concise and thorough review of the book," Bud, Not Buddy". Included on the site, are discussions and activities related to the book. Additionally, there are links to other children's books with related themes. Grade 4 and...
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Tuesday
Contains a book review for Tuesday and several activities to accompany the book.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Number the Stars
This teacher resource includes a review of Lois Lowry's Number the Stars, things to notice in the book and discuss, and related learning activities and links.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Fly Away Home
This site on the book "Fly Away Home" by Eve Bunting, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about with students, activities related to the story, a list of related books, and links to other resources.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Great Kapok Tree
This site on the book "The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest" by Lynne Cherry includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to...