University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Adventures of a Penny by Mrs. Perring
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.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Rip Van Winkle by George P. Webster
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Rip Van Winkle by George P. Webster (1887), a poetry version of Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Tales From Shakspeare by Charles Lamb
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Tales from Shakspeare Designed for the Use of Young People by Charles Lamb (1887). This book features a biography of Shakespeare, a chronological list of his plays,...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's novel Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1888), a fictional account of travelling around the world.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Bridging Literature and Mathematics
Contains plans for five 50-minute interdisciplinary lessons that ask learners to write about math-related, informational books such as "Actual Size" (Jenkins, 2004) and "If You Hopped Like a Frog" (Schwartz, 1999). Students use books...
University of South Florida
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Lit2 Go: F. H. Burnett: The Secret Garden
This resource presents the text of the popular children's book, "The Secret Garden." The text can be read online or downloaded by individual chapters in MP3 or PDF format. In addition, each chapter has downloadable support material which...
University of South Florida
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Lit2 Go: Thornton Burgess
This resource presents the texts of two of Thornton Burgess's nature-oriented children's books, "The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat," and "Whitefoot the Woodmouse." The texts can be read online or downloaded by individual chapters in MP3 or...
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Literature Unit: The House of Dies Drear
"The House of Dies Drear," is a powerful novel by Virginia Hamilton.
Other
Literature Learning Ladders: A Long Way From Chicago
Check out this informative site about "A Long Way From Chicago" by Richard Peck and learn about small-town life during the Depression in seven short stories for the years 1929 through 1942.
Other
Lausd: Julie of the Wolves Literature Guide
This site features a guide to Jean Craighead George's book "Julie and the Wolves." This project is designed specifically for advanced English Language learners to learn about the Eskimos and Native American population.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Keeper of the Doves
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.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Tuesday
Contains a book review for Tuesday and several activities to accompany the book.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Great Kapok Tree
This site on the book "The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest" by Lynne Cherry includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Lyddie
What do you know about the characters and setting of "Lyddie," by Carol Hurst? Gain insight into the characters through the discussion questions found a this site.
Other
Teaching Children Philosophy: Alexander and the Terrible, by Judith Viorst
This lesson outline summarizes the philosophical issues embedded in the book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. This is followed by question sets that teachers can use to guide students in a...
Other
Encyclopedia.com: Judith Viorst
A profile of writer Judith Viorst. Looks at her accomplishments and awards and includes a long list of the many books she wrote, organized into categories of fiction and nonfiction for children and books and poetry for adults. The...
University of Oregon
American Children's Literature: Virgina Lee Burton
This resource contains biographical information about Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968 CE).
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Mitten
This teacher resource includes a review The Mitten, a Ukrainian folktale translated into English, things to notice in the book and discuss, and related learning activities and links.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Froissart's Chronicles by Jean Froissart
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Froissart's Chronicles by Jean Froissart (1890), a nonfiction account of adventures, battles, and customs in England, France, and Spain.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: World War Ii
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Newsletter lists picture books, fiction, and nonfiction titles on World War II.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Araminta's Paint Box
This site on the book "Araminta's Paint Box" by Karen Ackerman, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Little Blue and Little Yellow
This site on the book "Little Blue and Little Yellow" by Leo Lionni, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Jumanji
This site on the book "Jumanji" by Chris Van Allsburg, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Coyote Dreams
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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