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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Sabbath Afternoon With the Children by Orson Erskine Mallory

For Students 2nd - 8th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Sabbath Afternoon with the Children by Orson Erskine Mallory (1886) Bible stories lessons each followed by questions and answers over the reading.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Bible Stories for Children by Henry Neil, Ed.

For Students 2nd - 6th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Bible Stories for Children by Henry Neil, Ed. (1892), a collection of illustrated Bible stories from Genesis to Revelation.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Animal Stories: Pictures and Stories for Children by H. Weir

For Students 2nd - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Animal Stories: Pictures and Stories for Children by Harrison Weir (c1894), a collection of illustrated short passages for children.
Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Sewer Rats' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Sewer Rats by Sigmund Brouwer is an adventure tale. A group of kids secretly play paintball games in urban underground drainage tunnels. Then one of them gets lost in the tunnels just as a heavy rainstorm begins. This teacher's guide...
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Pleasure Book of the Year by George Routledge and Sons

For Students 1st - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Pleasure Book of the Year by George Routledge and Sons [1870]. This is a collection of illustrated poetry representing each month of the year and activities for...
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Maniac Mcgee by Spinelli Review

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This is a good site for teachers. Find a review of Jerry Spinelli's "Maniac Magee" as well as lesson plans and activities for the book.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Children's Crusade by George Zabriskie Gray

For Students 4th - 8th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's The Children's Crusade: An Episode of the Thirteenth Century by George Zabriskie Gray [1870], a nonfiction account of Children's Crusade in the 13th Century.
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Other

Book Club Lesson Plan: The Watsons Go to Birmingham

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore this comprehensive book club lesson plan for "The Watsons Go to Brimingham-- 1963," by Christopher Paul Curtis.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library:childhood in India or English Children in the East by Moses Dodd

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's novel Childhood in India or English Children in the East by Moses Dodd [1870].
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Children in the Wood by Mc Loughlin Bros.

For Students 2nd - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's novel Children in the Wood by McLoughlin Bros. [1870], a collection of eight illustrated poems.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Children in the Wood by Mc Loughlin Bros.

For Students 2nd - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's novel Children in the Wood by McLoughlin Bros. [1870], a collection of eight illustrated poems.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Children of Sunflower Farm by Fredrick Warne and Co.

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the illustrated children's novel The Children of Sunflower Farm by Fredrick Warne and Co. It is from the Warnes "Now and Then" Juvenile Series.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Bud, Not Buddy

For Students 3rd - 5th
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...
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Children's Pleasures by Constance M. Lowe

For Students 1st - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Children's Pleasures by Constance M. Lowe (1890), a children's poetry book.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Keeper of the Doves

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Sunny Hours and Pretty Flowers by Mabel Dearmer

For Students 1st - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Sunny Hours and Pretty Flowers by Mabel Dearmer (1887), a children's picture book of poems.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Grandmother's Story of Bunker Hill Battle by Oliver W. Holmes

For Students 1st - 9th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Grandmother's Story of Bunker Hill Battle by Oliver W. Holmes (1883), a children's picture book of the story of Bunker Hill.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Blue Jackets of '76 by Frank Dobbins

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's nonfiction book Blue-Jackets of '76 by Frank Dobbins (1888). It is a history of the naval battles of the American revolution and a narrative of the war with Tripoli.
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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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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Belle of Batoche Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 7th
This is a teacher's guide for the historical novel Belle of Batoche, written by Jacqueline Guest, which looks at the friendship between two girls during the 1885 Riel Rebellion. The guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the...
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Madeline, a Story of the Early Spring Time by Jacob Abbott

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Madeline, A Story of the Early Spring-time by Jacob Abbott [1870], a Christian novel for children.
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Other

Paul Yee: 'The Curses of Third Uncle' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
This teaching guide provided by Paul Yee for his book "The Curses of Third Uncle" provides a summary of the story, discussion questions and classroom activities. The book explores the difficulties faced by early Chinese immigrants and...
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Every Day Gems: A Collection of New Music by R. B. Mahaffey

For Students 1st - 9th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Every Day Gems: A Collection of New Music by R. B. Mahaffey (c1885), a collection of music for public schools.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Adventures of a Penny by Mrs. Perring

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Adventures of a Penny by Mrs. Perring (1865), a fictional account of the life of a penny as told by the penny itself.