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