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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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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...
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Greener Grass' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"Greener Grass" an historical novel by Canadian author Caroline Pignat, is set in Ireland, follows a family's struggle to survive after a potato blight hits their crop and famine comes. The family has many trials along the way. This...
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Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Dooley Takes the Fall' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"Dooley Takes the Fall", a mystery novel by Canadian author Norah McClintock for grade nine and up, is about a boy who has made some mistakes in the past. He becomes a suspect after he witnesses a boy jumping off a bridge and has to...
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Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'A Company of Fools' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
"A Company of Fools", a novel by Deborah Ellis, is set in Paris during the year of the plague. It follows the friendship of two orphaned boys living at an abbey. This extensive teacher's guide includes chapter summaries with accompanying...
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Scholastic

Scholastic Kids: Book Central

For Students 3rd - 5th
Scholastic Kids Book Central contains links to other interactive Scholastic sites on various children's book series. The site also provides information on kids' authors and illustrators, fun activities, and more.
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Teaching Books: Lincoln: A Photobiography [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Chapter by chapter lessons and answer key to use with the nonfiction award winning book, Lincoln: A Photobiography, which tells the story of Lincoln's life through pictures and words.
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The Official Roald Dahl Website

For Students 3rd - 8th
Select a tour guide to show you through the Official Roald Dahl Website. Miss Honey or Mr. Willy Wonka can lead you through Roald Dahl's books, biography and the Roald Dahl Club.
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Harold D. Underdown

Dangerous Myths/ Terrible Truths in Children's Writing

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of myths and truths about writing elementary or children's literature. Very helpful and informational for any student or adult looking to begin writing children's literature.

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