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Nancy Polette: "Cricket in Times Square" Literature Guide

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Lists a number of activities to accompany the book by George Selden including a cricket data bank and an internet scavenger hunt. Part of a larger site of elementary literature resources available though a link at the top of the page.
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University of Florida

U of Florida: Baldwin Library of Children's Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
Digitization of Ruth Baldwin's 40-year collection of children's literature provides the user a glimpse into childhood memories. Literature primarily from the 19th and 20th century. Searching on a vast array of titles, such as Alice in...
Activity
University of Calgary

The Children's Literature Web Guide

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource is a children's literature web guide.
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Other

Nancy Polette: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" Literature Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What do you know about the book "Harry Potter and the Chamber for Secrets," by J.K. Rowling? This site has a helpful literature guide.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Engaging With Literature: Workshop for Teachers, Grades 3 5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This nine-part workshop is designed so that it can be used for professional development by individuals, groups of teachers, or as a course for graduate credit. It features videos of eight elementary teachers practicing and discussing...
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Eclectic Elementary Geography by American Book Company

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Eclectic Elementary Geography by American Book Company (1883), an elementary geography textbook including maps, information about areas and people of the United...
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Civil War in Children's Literature

For Students 3rd - 8th
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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University of Pennsylvania

African Children's Literature for Elementary Grades

For Students 3rd - 5th
Here is a list of primary and elementary African children's books. Author, Title, subject, and a short summary are included.
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Measurement: An Elementary Resource List

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
University of Regina senior education mathematics students compiled this this in-depth resource list for elementary and middle school grades. The resources are categorized according to: supporting program materials, print resources,...
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Other

Classroom Clues: Children's Literature for Understanding Economics

For Teachers K - 1st
How do you teach obscure economic concepts to younger elementary students? One way is through children's literature. This site has a large variety of children's picture books that teach various economic concepts such as supply and...
Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Coyote Dreams

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This site contains a wealth of useful information for teachers using this book! Includes discussion questions, activities, related books, and links to additional information.
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Harold D. Underdown

The Purple Crayon: Children's Magazines, Orgs, Websites

For Students 9th - 10th
A rather comprehensive and resourceful list of children's literature organizations and websites. Each listing provides a link to the magazine, company, or organization's website.
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Harold D. Underdown

The Purple Crayon: Books About Children's Writing

For Students 9th - 10th
A resourceful list of books to consult when writing children's literature. Includes several books from different perspectives, and includes links to each books page on Amazon.com.
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Harold D. Underdown

The Purple Crayon: Books About Children's Books

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of books about children's literature. A good resource for one who is looking for information or research about children's literature. Click on each link for the book's Amazon.com page.
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Harold D. Underdown

The Purple Crayon: Books About Illustrating

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of resources concerning illustrating for children's literature. Each link takes you to the book's page on Amazon.com.
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Harold D. Underdown

The Purple Crayon: Reference Books

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive list of general reference books concerning children's literature and publishing. Includes dictionaries, publishing guides, and manuals of style.
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Harold D. Underdown

The Purple Crayon Review: Writing With Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
A book review of "Writing with Pictures: How to Write and Illustrate Children's Books." Includes critical information, contents and comments, as well as a link to the book's Amazon.com page. A good resource for anyone interested in...
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Harold D. Underdown

The Purple Crayon: A Guide to Writing Children's Lit.

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for writing, illustrating, and publishing children's literature. Includes articles, guides, and helpful tips to being successful in one or more ventures in children's literature.
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Other

Shakespeare Is Elementary!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Designed as a resource for teaching Shakespeare to elementary students, this site includes student work, ideas for teachers, a PowerPoint of Shakespeare's life, some Shakespeare Web site links and recommended plays.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: In a Cabin in a Wood

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This site provides a great deal of information about teaching the book including a review, "Things to notice and talk about," activities, and related books.
Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The World That Jack Built

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Contains a wealth of information that is sure to help anyone teaching the book. Includes a review, "Things to Notice and Talk About," activities, and related books.
Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Emma

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
These lesson ideas are designed for younger reading Emma by Carol Hurst.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Elizabeth and Larry

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This site contains a review, discussion questions, activities, and related books.
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Other

Eric Wilson

For Students 2nd - 8th
Information about Canadian novelist Eric Wilson and his fiction are included along with the first chapter from each of his mystery novels.

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