Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Young Man's Gift of Literature, Science, and Morality

For Students 3rd - 5th
A scanned copy of the 1851 publication of The Young Man's Gift of Literature, Science, and Morality by Cotesworth Pinckney, a nonfiction book for children.
Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Bull Rider Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Layne's father was killed while riding a bull and his mother wants him nowhere near them. But Layne practices without her knowledge. This teacher's guide for Bull Rider by Marilyn Halvorson includes a book summary, discussion topics and...
Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Marked' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In 'Marked' by Canadian author Norah McClintock, Colin has a job cleaning up graffiti in a well-to-do neighborhood. He becomes a suspect in a rash of robberies and must solve the mystery himself. This teacher's guide includes a book...
Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: '121 Express' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
121 Express is a novel by Monique Polak for Grades 5-8. It looks at a boy's attempts to become popular by teasing other children on a bus. He then learns to question his choices when he realizes the negative consequences of his actions....
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Wide Awake Pleasure Book by American Authors and Artists

For Students 2nd - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Wide Awake Pleasure Book: Gems of Literature and Art by American Authors and Artists (c1887), a collection of illustrated stories.
Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Manga Touch' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In 'Manga Touch' by Canadian author Jacqueline Pearce, Dana tries to fit in at her school and with Japanese students she meets on a school trip to Japan. She feels excluded from the 'in' group of school peers. This teacher's guide...
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Cracked Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Cracked by Canadian author Michele Martin Bossley is a mystery novel for ages 9-12. The story centers on the bobsled competition at the World Cup. This teacher's guide includes a book summary and ideas for discussions and learning...
Unit Plan
Other

Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'The Moon Children' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th - 8th
"The Moon Children", a novel by Canadian author Beverley A. Brenna, is about the friendship between a Romanian immigrant girl and a boy with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. This teaching guide has ideas for discussion and learning activities.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Children's Book for Sabbath Hours

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1873 publication of Children's Book for Sabbath Hours by Asa Bullard, a book of religious stories for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: A Book of Verses for Children

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of A Book of Verses for Children by Edward V. Lucas, a book of children's poetry.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Daisy Chain: A Picture Story Book for Children by a.l.o.e.

For Students 2nd - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book The Daisy Chain: A Picture Story Book for Children by A.L.O.E., a collection of children's stories.
Lesson Plan
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Orca Book Publishers: 'See No Evil' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
See No Evil by Diane Young follows two youth who accidentally witness a gang beating. Afraid for their own safety, they struggle with whether to tell the police. Then they themselves are threatened and one of them is attacked. This...
Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Spoiled Rotten' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In 'Spoiled Rotten' by Dayle Campbell Gaetz, Jessica resents her new stepsister, Amy. When Amy follows her on a day hike and then gets hurt, Jessica must face darkness and the threat of bears as she goes for help. This teacher's guide...
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Kids' Wings

Texas Bluebonnet Books: "Fair Weather"

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site gives a short summary of Richard Peck's "Fair Weather." You will also find research and literature links related to the book.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Country Picture Book

For Students K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1880 publication of The Country Picture Book, a nonfiction book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: A Bible Picture Book for Catholic Children

For Students 3rd - 5th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Bible History for Children by A. G. Kennett-Barrington, a religious book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Illustrated Book of Songs for Children by John Filmer

For Students 2nd - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Illustrated Book of Songs for Children by John Filmer [1870], a collection of illustrated songs.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Little Rosy's Picture Book by P. J. Stahl

For Students 1st - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Little Rosy's Picture Book by P. J. Stahl [1870].
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: My a B C Book

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1877 publication of My A B C Book by John Greenaway, an alphabet book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: My Birthday Book by William and Robert Chambers

For Students 2nd - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book My Birthday Book by William and Robert Chambers (c1884), a children's novel about a girl's birthday.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Brownies: Their Book by Palmer Cox

For Students 1st - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Brownies: Their Book by Palmer Cox (c1887), a collection of illustrated children's fantasy stories.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Jessamine and Her Lesson Books by Caroline Birley

For Students 2nd - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Jessamine and Her Lesson-Books and Why She Was Late for Gypsy Tea by Caroline Birley (1887), a children's novel.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Landseer Series of Picture Books by Mrs. Elizabeth Surr

For Students 2nd - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Landseer Series of Picture Books by Mrs. Elizabeth Surr (c1894), a collection of children's stories.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Little Buttercup's Picture Book by R. Worthington

For Students K - 1st
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book Little Buttercup's Picture Book by R. Worthington, a collection of children's stories, poems, and the ABC's.