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Penguin Random House: 3 Willows: The Sisterhood Grows by Ann Brashares

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a preview of the book called 3 Willows: The Sisterhood Grows by Ann Brashares, the author of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series. It offers links to about the book, the author, meet the characters, videos, and a newsletter.
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Penguin Random House: Kids @ Random: Dragon Keepers: The Dragon in the Library by Kate Klimo

For Students 3rd - 7th
This is an introduction to the novel The Dragon in the Library by Kate Klimo, book 3 in the Dragon Keepers fantasy series. Dragon keepers Jesse and Daisy need help! Emmy, their rapidly growing dragon, has become a real grouch, saying...
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Penguin Random House: Cousin Bette: Reading Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Critical background information, as well as a biographical sketch and discussion questions are offered here by the publisher.
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Penguin Random House: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Reading Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the background of both the book and the author, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll; then click on the Readers Guide link to use the detailed study questions to spark discussion.
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Penguin Random House: Penguin: David Copperfield Reading Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A reading guide to the novel David Copperfield along with biographical tidbits about Dickens and discussion questions for reading groups.
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Penguin Random House: Reading Guide for "Sleeping at the Starlite Motel"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a reading guide for Bailey White's book "Sleeping at the Starlite Motel." A plot summary, 16 study questions, suggestions for further reading, and links to other useful sites are included.
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Penguin Random House: Laura Esquivel

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography of Laura Esquivel, the author of Like Water for Chocolate and other novels. This site presents her novel Ley del Amor.
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Penguin Random House: Living Language: Lesson 13: Activities and Interests

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an mp3 audio file that goes with Easy English Vocabulary.
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Penguin Random House: Living Language: Lesson 14: Having Fun With Friends

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an mp3 audio file that goes with Easy English Vocabulary.
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Penguin Random House: Eleven by Patricia Giff: Book Notes: Educator's Guide

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A pre-reading activity and some thematic connections for class discussion are at the heart of this teacher's guide for Eleven by Patricia Giff.
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Penguin Random House: Kids @ Random: Babymouse for President by Jennifer and Matthew Holm

For Students 1st - 5th
This catalog page "About the Book" focuses on the cartoon-based book entitled Babymouse for President. It provides a brief synopsis, book reviews, and a slide show of the pages of the book. It is available for purchase at this site.
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Penguin Random House: The "Brian" Books: Teachers' Guide

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A message to teachers from author Gary Paulsen, teaching ideas for thematic activities, and interdisciplinary possibilities are all part of this teachers' guide for the whole series of "Brian" books.
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Penguin Random House: Rh Kids: Barbie Color, Sparkle and Style Official App Trailer

For Students K - 1st
Available on the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/barbie-color-sparkle-style!/id532245589?mt=8. Decorate, design, and dress up your favorite Barbies with this app.
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Penguin Random House: Reading Guide: Howards End

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed critical introduction, biographical material and discussion questions make up this concise reading guide.
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Penguin Random House: "Children of the River" by Linda Crew

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out here what "Children of the River" is about, and what other books Linda Crew has written, as well as what awards she's won -- and what some of her favorite things are as well.
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Penguin Random House: Anthony Burns: The Defeat & Triumph of a Fugitive Slave

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discussion ideas and interdisicplinary connections are the most useful parts of this teachers' guide for Virigina Hamilton's biography of escaped slave, Anthony Burns. It includes a brief summary of the book and information about the...
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Penguin Random House: "Heroes" Teacher Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Informative, worthwhile notes regarding book and author begin teacher guide for "Heroes." Also includes 19 thought-provoking discussion questions.
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Penguin Random House: "The Chocolate War" Teacher Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Brief teacher guide for "The Chocolate War" includes comments about author's writing and probing discussion questions.
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Penguin Random House: "Where the Red Fern Grows" Teacher Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Teacher guide for "Where the Red Fern Grows" features brief synopsis, list of themes, and ideas for interdisciplinary connections.
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Penguin Random House: "Bud, Not Buddy" Teachers Guide

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Ideas for connecting this novel with other parts of the curriculum, a pre-reading activity and thematic connections are the important features of this teacher guide.
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Penguin Random House: Kids @ Random: Ballot Box Battle and Biography

For Students 3rd - 5th
Random House provides a biographical note about the children's book illustrator Emily Arnold McCully and a summary of her book, "The Ballot Box Battle."