Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Cynthia Rylant Lesson Plans
Provides biographical information and lesson plans for Cynthia Rylant, with her book "Missing May" highlighted.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Chris Van Allsburg Lesson Plans
Explore the informative links found within this site to gain an insight into the life and work of Chris Van Allsburg. This site provides lesson plans, teaching ideas and activities for several of his works.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Vinton Cerf
Use this site to learn about Vinton Cerf, the inventor who co-designed and developed "the protocols and structure of what became the Internet."
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
David Wiesner: The Origin of a Wordless Author
This site provides a concise and informative biography of David Weisner.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin: The Garden of Abdul Gasazi
Explore this informative teachers' guide for the book, "The Garden of Abdul Gasazi," by Chris Van Allsburg. Students and teachers will enjoy this comprehensive source.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Sarah, Plain and Tall
Check out this site featuring the book Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. You will find a description, an extension activity, a vocabulary builder, and a booklist.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Stephanie Kwolek
Learn about the life and work of Stephanie Kwolekbest, known for inventing the first of a family of synthetic fibers of exceptional strength and stiffness.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Betsy Byars
This resource site for the work of the children's author Betsy Byars features e-notes, activities, and lesson plans for classes reading Keeper of the Doves, The Summer of the Swans, and Trouble River.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
Explore the world of Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston through this informative site. Students and teachers will benefit from the featured lesson plans for "Farewell to Manzanar."
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Louis Sachar
Delve into this resource featuring links to biographical information, and lesson plans for some of Louis Sachar's work.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jerry Spinelli
Web English Teacher has put together a comprehensive resource filled with links to lesson plans, teaching guides and activities featuring the work of Jerry Spinelli.
Other
Interview With Linda Sue Park
This site provides an interview with 2002 Newbery Newbery winner Linda Sue Park.
Other
Lausd: Julie of the Wolves Literature Guide
This site features a guide to Jean Craighead George's book "Julie and the Wolves." This project is designed specifically for advanced English Language learners to learn about the Eskimos and Native American population.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Maniac Magee
Have you ever read "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli? Use this resource to learn more about this book. An educational resource with discussion questions, extension activities and more.
Other
Lusitania Online: Homepage
Lusitania Online is the "Definitive site for information on the RMS Lusitania and her last Master, Captain W.T. Turner."
Scholastic
Scholastic Interview: Biography Emily Arnold Mc Cully
This site provides a biography of McCully with links to an interview she did with Scholastic students. This resource also includes a booklist with synopses.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Linda Sue Park's Biography
Discover more about the Newbery awardwinning author Linda Sue Park when you visit this informational resource. Features a biography, a booklist and interview transcript.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Russell Freedman Biography
Discover more about the author Russell Freedman when you visit this site. This resource provides a biography, an interview transcript, a booklist and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Sid Fleischman's Biography
Disover more about the Newbery award-winning author Sid Fleischman through this resource. Provides a biography, booklist and more.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Arnold Lobel
A comprehensive look at some of the works of Arnold Lobel and their significance in children's literature. Also contains summaries for many of Lobel's books and links to other Lobel sites.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Barbara Cooney
This site contains a biography of Barbara Cooney, and a summary of each of her picture books. Pictures of each of her books are provided.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Biography of Itzhak Perlman
This detailed article on the musical style, collarborations, and personal life of violinist Itzhak Perlman also includes information on the variety of television and concert appearances by Perlman, as well as the recognition he has earned.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Our Goal Pole [Pdf]
In this four-part lesson, students will demonstate knowledge of the sequencing of events by studying the westward journey, use terms that indicate the sequence of events and demonstrate an understanding of certain historical figures in...
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Let's Build a Map [Pdf]
In this four-part instructional activity, students study the map of the Louisiana Purchase and the trail of Lewis and Clark's Expedition. Then, build a classroom map displaying the events of the Westward Expansion.
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