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University of Pennsylvania
African Children's Literature for Elementary Grades
Here is a list of primary and elementary African children's books. Author, Title, subject, and a short summary are included.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Measurement: An Elementary Resource List
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,...
Other
Classroom Clues: Children's Literature for Understanding Economics
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...
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.
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: Children's Magazines, Orgs, Websites
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.
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: Books About Children's Writing
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.
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: Books About Children's Books
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.
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: Books About Illustrating
A list of resources concerning illustrating for children's literature. Each link takes you to the book's page on Amazon.com.
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: Reference Books
A comprehensive list of general reference books concerning children's literature and publishing. Includes dictionaries, publishing guides, and manuals of style.
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon Review: Writing With Pictures
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...
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: A Guide to Writing Children's Lit.
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.
Other
Shakespeare Is Elementary!
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.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: In a Cabin in a Wood
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.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The World That Jack Built
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.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Emma
These lesson ideas are designed for younger reading Emma by Carol Hurst.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Elizabeth and Larry
This site contains a review, discussion questions, activities, and related books.
Other
Eric Wilson
Information about Canadian novelist Eric Wilson and his fiction are included along with the first chapter from each of his mystery novels.
Other
Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Greener Grass' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"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...
Other
Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Dooley Takes the Fall' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"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...
Other
Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'A Company of Fools' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"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...
Scholastic
Scholastic Kids: Book Central
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.
Other
Teaching Books: Lincoln: A Photobiography [Pdf]
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.
Other
The Official Roald Dahl Website
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.
Harold D. Underdown
Dangerous Myths/ Terrible Truths in Children's Writing
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.