Curated OER
The Museum of Un Natural Mystery: The Curse of the Mummy
Many stories surround the search and discovery of King Tut?s tomb. There were numerous deaths of people involved in the discovery, and many believed there to be a curse carved onto King Tut?s tomb. (Other writers refute this.) These are...
Curated OER
The Museum of Un Natural Mystery: The Curse of the Mummy
Many stories surround the search and discovery of King Tut?s tomb. There were numerous deaths of people involved in the discovery, and many believed there to be a curse carved onto King Tut?s tomb. (Other writers refute this.) These are...
Curated OER
The Museum of Un Natural Mystery: The Curse of the Mummy
Many stories surround the search and discovery of King Tut?s tomb. There were numerous deaths of people involved in the discovery, and many believed there to be a curse carved onto King Tut?s tomb. (Other writers refute this.) These are...
Northern Illinois University
Myths From Different Regions of the Philippines
Where did the first monkey come from? Why is the sky so high? Learn how cultures from the Philippines explain these and other world mysteries. The "Origin of Rice" story is in both English and Tagalog.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Dashiell Hammett
PBS offers an extensive biography of influential 1920s crime fiction writer Dashiell Hammett, including a list of works, a video clip, photos, a timeline, and more.
Library of Congress
Loc: Edgar Allen Poe Was Born Jan. 1809
A brief biography of Edgar Allen Poe's fascinating life is presented on this site from the Library of Congress. Illustrations and portraits enrich the four pages of information on this American author.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Case of Mistaken Identity
Mysteries and detective stories have been popular since the time of Sherlock Holmes. The solutions to these fictional cases often involve untangling seemingly contradictory evidence from eyewitnesses. This project studies one procedure...
Other
North Carolina History Project: Virginia Dare (1587 ?)
Tells the story of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the New World. She was the granddaughter of John White, Governor of the colony established on Roanoke Island in 1587. While White was on a trip to England to replenish the...
CPALMS
Cpalms: "Beary" Good Details
This tutorial shares the story of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" as he goes on a bear hunt to find out who has been sneaking into his house. Question words are highlighted to help Baby Bear collect key details to help him solve this...
Other
Science Museum: Total Darkness
When the power goes out, it's time for action in our brand new game. Venture into the dark, explore different locations and meet new characters - creating your own unique adventure as you play! Use your science skills to get the power...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Agatha Christie
This site features the author Agatha Christie including a biography and the full text of two novels: The Mysterious Affair at Styles and The Secret Adversary.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Ccel: The Man Who Was Thursday
This site is provided for by the Christian Classics ethereal Library. Masterful detective fiction from G.K. Chesteron. Offered here in html, .rtf, .pdf, and plain text.
Other
Database of Award Winning Children's Literature
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
Fantastic Fiction
Fantastic Fiction: Dashiell Hammett: Detailed Bibliography
Links to Dashiell Hammett's works can be found at this site. Click on a publication year to view information about that year. Includes brief descriptions of each work.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Who Is Sherlock Holmes?
Who exactly is Sherlock Holmes? Who's the real "great detective," and where do we find him? Neil McCaw traces the evolution of Sherlock. [4:53]
Other
Comforts of Home, a Site Dedicated to Flannery O'connor
Containing "Links to biographical information about Flannery O'Connor, critical analysis of her work, and general praise of her abilities as a writer and as a human being," this site is well organized and easily navigated. What you find...
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonweath Univ: The Works of Shirley Jackson
This Virginia Commonweath University site provides a biography, bibliography, criticism, and resources on the works of Shirley Jackson.
University of Calgary
The Children's Literature Web Guide
This resource is a children's literature web guide.
Virtual Salt
Virtual Salt: A Glossary of Literary Terms
This site provides a long list of literary terms complete with full definitions and examples.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Ear in the Wall by Arthur B. Reeve
This is the complete text of the detective novel The Ear in the Wall by Arthur B. Reeve.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Avalanche by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
Read the full text of this mystery/love story "The Avalanche" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton set in post-earthquake San Francisco in the early 20th century.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Circular Staircase by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Read the full text of the mystery novel "The Circular Staircase" by Mary Roberts Rinehart. The story centers around a woman who stops a series of crimes at a rented summer home.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: In the Penal Colony
This famous short story is explored in depth in this interesting site. This informative site helps to take the mystery out of the characters, the plot and theme.
Other
Authors and Creators Frederic Brown
This site, part of the Thrilling Detective Website, a personal site devoted to detective fiction, gives an overview of Frederic Brown's detective fiction from the point of view of a fan. The site includes an extensive list of works by...
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