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Paul Fleischman's Official Website

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Have you ever wanted to know more about the life and work of Paul Fleischman? Use this site to learn more about this famous children's author.
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Author Profile: Wilson Rawls

For Students 6th - 8th
This site contains an engaging biography of Wilson Rawls and provides access to an audio tape of a famous speech Rawls gave about himself and the book.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Beatrix Potter

For Students 9th - 10th
Beatrix Potter may be a familiar name in children's literature, but what a lot do not know is that she is a notable woman of science as well. Find out in this short biography.
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Penguin Books: Roald Dahl

For Students 3rd - 8th
Brief biographical profile and extensive interview of Roald Dahl as well as interviews of others who knew the author. Some of his most famous books include James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: j.m. Barrie

For Students 9th - 10th
The Scottish journalist, playwright, and children's book writer J.M. Barrie became world famous with his play and book Peter Pan (1904).
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: A Summer in a Canyon by Kate Douglas Wiggin

For Students 6th - 9th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. This late 1800's work, A Summer in a Canyon, was written by Kate Douglas Wiggin, the author famously known for Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.
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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Theodore Taylor

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
What do you know about the life and work of Theodore Taylor? Use this online resource to discover information about this famous author.
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Classic Reader: Rose O' the River by Kate Douglas Wiggin

For Students 5th - 8th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. This early 1900's work, Rose O' the River, was written by Kate Douglas Wiggin, the author famously known for Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.