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PBS

Arthur’s World Neighborhood: Bibliography for Kids

For Teachers 1st - 5th Standards
Support young learners as they expand their cultural awareness with this list of children's literature on countries from around the globe. Including both fictional and non-fictional texts. This resource will help...
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Mary Pope Osborne, Classroom Adventures Program

Mummies in the Morning Egyptian pyramids, hieroglyphics

For Teachers 1st - 4th Standards
Visit the Magic Treehouse and take your class on a trip through time with a reading of the children's book Mummies in the Morning. Using the story to spark an investigation into Egyptian culture, this literature unit engages...
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Lesson Plansos

Guided Reading Activities with Pizzazz

For Teachers 1st - 4th Standards
Get the most out of your guided reading lessons with this collection of literacy materials. Offering a system for using color-coded tags to mark pages while reading books, as well as an assortment of comprehension and grammar...
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Arnold Lobel

For Students 3rd - 5th
A comprehensive look at some of the works of Arnold Lobel and their significance in children's literature. Also contains summaries for many of Lobel's books and links to other Lobel sites.
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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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Harold D. Underdown

The Use of Visual Elements to Tell a Better Story

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Short article gives excellent tips concerning how to use visual elements to enhance a written story. Article was written specifically for children's literature, but can also apply to other genres as well.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Sid Fleischman's Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th
Disover more about the Newbery award-winning author Sid Fleischman through this resource. Provides a biography, booklist and more.
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Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers

Canscaip: Kenneth Oppel

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of popular Canadian children's author Kenneth Oppel and a list of his published works and awards are provided.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Christopher Paul Curtis

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out more about the award-winning author Christopher Paul Curtis when you explore this site. This resource provides biographical information, a booklist, and an interview transcript.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: e.l. Konigsburg's Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th
Come and learn more about the author E.L. Konigsburg. This site provides a biography, interview transcript and booklist.
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Secret of the Dance Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This teaching guide for "Secret of the Dance," a story written by Andrea Spalding and Alfred Scow and illustrated by Darlene Gait, provides a synopsis of the story and discussion of aboriginal masks and culture, as well as an explanation...
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Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers

Canscaip: Mark Thurman

For Students 9th - 10th
Mark Thurman is best known as an illustrator of children's books, but has also written his own books. His biography and a list of his published works can be found here.
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Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers

Canscaip: Jo Ellen Bogart

For Students 9th - 10th
Jo Ellen Bogart is a well known Canadian children's author. A brief profile and a list of her books are found here.
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Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers

Canscaip: Barbara Greenwood

For Students 3rd - 8th
Barbara Greenwood has published numerous historical fiction titles for children. A short biography and a list of her works can be found at this site.
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Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers

Canscaip: Julie Lawson

For Students 3rd - 8th
Julie Lawson is a Canadian children's author of historical fiction. This page has biographical information and a list of her published works.
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NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: Annotated Bibliography of Aboriginal Books [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a 163-page bibliography of books by and about First Nations peoples. The list has a code to indicate whether the author is Canadian and/or aboriginal. It was published in 2006. The age level for each book is also noted.
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NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: Annotated Bibliography of Aboriginal Books Volume Ii [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a 100-page bibliography of books by and about First Nations peoples. The list has a code to indicate whether the author is Canadian and/or aboriginal. It was published in 2008. The books are sorted by age group. Also included are...
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Juan Cervera

For Students 9th - 10th
Juan Cervera is one of the leading names in the children's literature of the twentieth century. He converge two facets: the researcher and the creator. On this site you can find his biography, productions and images.
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Gabriel Janer Manila

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to Gabriel Janer Manila, a winner of National Children's Literature in 1988 and 1994. This site includes a catalog of works, biography, chronology, links, an extensive photo gallery and a video library.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Kevin Henkes Biography

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about the life and work of Kevin Henkes when you explore this online resource. This site provides a biography of the author and a booklist of his work.
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: My Name Is Mitch Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
My Name is Mitch, a novel by Shelagh Lynne Supeene, is about a short boy who is teased by his peers. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections about what inspired the book.
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: The Scream of the Hawk Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
The Scream of the Hawk, a novel by Nancy Belgue, is about the difficulties a young girl has adjusting to a new home. She comes to know a boy who has a captive hawk. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the...
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Victory at Paradise Hill Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
"Victory at Paradise Hill" is a book by author William Roy Brownridge. The story follows the trials of two brothers who aren't able to play hockey. This teacher's guide includes author information and reflections about how the book...
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Pecos Bill and Slue Foot Sue

For Students 3rd - 5th
The tall tale of Pecos Bill and Slue-foot Sue are retold by S.E. Schlosser.

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