Sixteen slides showcase an average day on the job for a paleontologist, Ross MacPhee. Engaging images include world maps and real-world photographs from an archeological dig in Antarctica. A brief description accompanies each slide.

Imagine studying Korean culture, especially the role of women, as well as marriage and religious rituals from home! Anthropologist Laurel Kendall shares what she has learned from her many trips to this fascinating country half a world away.

Researching the characters, setting, and background history of a work of literature enhances interest and improves reading comprehension. An interactive website contains a wealth of resources related to Emily Bronte's novel Wuthering...

Can you motivate your young students to read more? Scholastic.com offers a list of timeless picture books to help you accomplish your goal. Along with the title there is a brief description of each book.

What is the image of "home" in contemporary Canadian Aboriginal context, and how is it--and the forces that threaten it--addressed in children's books? Read a discussion of "home" in Aboriginal children's picture books and how "home" is...

This fun website offers weekly blogs including poetry videos, picture book and poetry book overviews, activities for each book or poem, interviews with children's poets and illustrators, links to resources including information on poets,...

An informational site which provides the rules of rhyme and meter for picture books. Also includes links for further reading and study.

Learn all about the role of the illustrator and picture books by visiting this museum site. Founded by and named for renowned author and illustrator Eric Carle, this site includes a variety of information for learners, teachers, and...

Use this list for books about life in the Appalachian area of the county. Most are stories of contemporary life.

Here, you will find several links to online picture books.

An annotated bibliography of books about the Holocaust. Includes picture books, young adult fiction, and nonfiction including information about Anne Frank.

This website provides resources for the illustrators and publishers of children's books. Here, fans of children's books can view several art portfolios and artists can create and manage their own online galleries.

CarolHurst.com provides a sample chapter from Picturing Math, which teaches geometric concepts using picture books and activities.

Colour six pictures of Canadian Symbols. Download the pictures and colour them with crayons or coloured pencils.

This interactive site focuses on the power of illustration in books. It discusses illustrations that inspire, inform, influence, and show a process; it provides examples and book references that use each.

The Official Gary Paulsen Website! Contains biography, a library of Paulsen books, pictures from his book tours, and a question and answer area.

Beautiful illustrations of Tasha Tudor's children's books and pictures of her farm and crafts give you a feel for this artist.

This collection of photographs from the Civil War is divided into seven different themes. Along with each picture, there is a lengthy description, the name of the photographer, and the date taken.

Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work is the familiar "The Very Hungry Caterpillar".

Learn who Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins was, and how his art contributed to our understanding of dinosaurs.

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.

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.

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...

The biographies and pictures from a dozen children's book illustrators. Includes a teacher resource section that will lead you to important information for the classroom including activity ideas.