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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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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Children's Literature Newsletter

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Free monthly email newsletters featuring classic children's literature, new books, ideas and activities to use with students, and links to other Internet resources.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Avi

For Students 3rd - 8th
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site provides a commentary on the young adult fiction of Avi.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Tuck Everlasting

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here's a review by children's literature guru Carol Hurst, along with some discussion ideas and links to other sites.
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Kostyor (Campfire): Russian Magazine for Children

For Students 9th - 10th
An online version of a well-established Russian children's magazine "Kostyor." Contents include current events for kids, children's literature, jokes, games, Russian history, biographical information on Russian writers, as well as...
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Review: Illustrating Children's Books: Creating Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
A book review of "Illustrating Children's Books: Creating Pictures for Publication," including critical contents and comments. Also provides information about who would benefit from reading this book review. A good resource for those...
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Language Arts Professional Books

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Resources for teachers in children's literature can be found in this bibliography--whole language philosophy, reading/writing techniques, spelling, and assessment.
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University of Southern Mississippi: De Grummond Children's Books Digital

For Students 9th - 10th
The de Grummond Children's Books Digital Collection contains a selection of books and documents from the holdings of the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection at The University of Southern Mississippi. The majority of works...
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Snowflake Bentley

For Students 3rd - 5th
This review of "Snowflake Bentley" written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and illustrated by Mary Azarian features related activities for this Caldecott medal winning book.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: If You Give a Moose a Muffin

For Students 3rd - 5th
This teacher resource includes a review of Laura Numeroff's If You Give a Moose a Muffin, things to notice in the book and discuss, and related learning activities and links.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Castle in the Attic

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides a review of the book "The Castle in the Attic" by Elizabeth Winthrop. It also features ideas for activities and a list of related books.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Bird Watch: A Book of Poetry

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is on the book "Bird Watch" by Jane Yolen. It 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.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Curriculum Areas

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site has book reviews for literature for children Grades 9 and under. You can search the reviews by grade level.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
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McGill University

Children's Books of the Early Soviet Era

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief discussions of various themes in Soviet children's literature of the 1920s and 30s. Examples of cover art.
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Applit: Resources for Appalachia Literature

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Resources for readers and teachers of Appalachian literature for children and young adults that includes lesson plans, texts, bibliographies, and so on.
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University of Oregon

American Children's Literature: Virgina Lee Burton

For Students 3rd - 5th
This resource contains biographical information about Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968 CE).
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York University

York University: African Canadian Online: Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
This rich resource is an excellent reference tool on African-Canadian literature. Topics include a general history and short biographies of well known African-Canadian writers, along with lists of their books.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Dandelions

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site on the book "Dandelions" by Eve Bunting, 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.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Math Out Loud

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides a listing of books with songs, poems, and folk tales featuring math concepts for making the connection between math and our culture.
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British Library: Discovering Literature: Romantics & Victorians Childhood

For Students 9th - 10th
These articles research how childhood was depicted in the literature of the 18th and 19th century, and how perceptions of childhood were different from those of today.
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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...
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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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British Library: 20th Century Works: Wise Children

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an overview of "Wise Children" by Angela Carter and view additional resources such as articles, collection items, and teacher resources.

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