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University of North Carolina: Herman Melville

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke provides a biography in outline form and a chronology of major events in the life of Herman Melville (1819-1891 CE). Includes a discussion of issues and themes in Melville's...
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Stanford University

Stanford Encycl. Of Philosophy: Alfred North Whitehead

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Alfred North Whitehead. It lists major events of his life in a chronology, summarizes his philosophical influence, and provides a bibliography both of his own writings and of secondary sources about him.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Heinrich Boll

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography on the life of Heinrich Boll discusses many of his famous writings. Boll's works portrayed Germany after World War II with a deep moral vision and attacked the materialistic values of the post-war society. Also contains a...
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Other

Saint Ignatius Bookshelf: Donald Justice: Bibliography

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a listing of Donald Justice's books that he has authored and edited. This is an online book store.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Hans Christian Andersen Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A short activity for students in celebrating the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen. Includes lesson plans, web links, and an annotated bibliography. From April 2, 2007.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Cesar Chavez Classroom Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A teacher resource for teaching students about the life and contribution of Cesar Chavez. Includes an activity, lesson plans, web links, and an annotated bibliography. From March 31, 2007.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Barbara Park Classroom Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A classroom activity concerning the life and works of the "Junie B. Jones" author Barbara Park. Includes creative discussions and processes, web links, and an annotated bibliography. From ReadWriteThink's calendar on 4/21/07.
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Georgetown University

Georgetown University: Cotton Mather (1663 1728)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Georgetown University provides an analysis of Cotton Mather's major themes, historical perspectives, and personal issues, as well as the form, style, and artistic conventions in his writing. Includes study and discussion...
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University at Buffalo

Univ. At Buffalo: Circle Association's Rita Dove Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Site from the University at Buffalo is still under construction for a mini biography and bibliography. However, site does have an interview of Rita Dove from 1997 and thirteen writings or poems by Dove. Links to other African American...
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Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School: Citing Sources: Parenthetical Documentation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An excellent tip sheet on how to document sources while writing and creating a research paper. Includes in-depth information and examples.
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Acacia: John Bunyan: Sermons and Allegories

For Students 9th - 10th
This selected bibliography of sermons and allegories by John Bunyan (1628-1688), includes the full text of The Pilgrim's Progress. Links to a Bunyan chronology and other resources are provided.
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Grammarly

Grammarly Handbook: Ama (American Medical Association)

For Students 9th - 10th
This page explains the basics of the AMA citation style including endnotes and bibliographic citatation examples. It also provides a link to the AMA website for more information.
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C-SPAN

American Writers: Ayn Rand

For Students 9th - 10th
A good informational site on Ayn Rand. Includes general information about her life, works, and writings, including The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. Also includes links to other sites.
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Ulises Wensell

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the life of Ulises Wensell a great illustrator of children's book. It contains photos, interviews and bibliography of his graphic work.
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Jordi Sierra I Fabra

For Students 9th - 10th
Fabra's bibliography, awards, biographical chronology as well as links and a gallery of images will be found on this site.
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Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Types of Sources

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A list and explanation of different types of print and online sources. W.11-12.8 Sources/Integrate/Cite
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PBS

Now With Bill Moyers: Bill Moyers Interviews Barbara Kingsolver

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of a 2002 interview with Barbara Kingsolver from a PBS program discussing her book, Small Wonder. She talks about current events and history as well as her writing.
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Novela Gotica

For Students 9th - 10th
This portal aims to bring us closer to the history of the gothic novel. It includes a catalog of works belonging to first manifestations, massive translations, original novels and works with Gothic impregnations. It also offers a...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Eric Carle Biography

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover more about your favorite children's author, Eric Carle, when you visit this biography. Students and teachers will gain a new perspective of this author's life and work.
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Georgetown University

Georgetown University: Edgar Allan Poe (1809 1849)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site is a professor's guide for students. This guide features information on how to distinguish between Poe and his narrators in his stories.
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University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo: Derek Walcott

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, created by a University of Buffalo math professor with a deep interest in African American and Caribbean writing, gives four poems by Walcott an audio of him speaking, and a biography and bibliography.
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Literatura De Mudejares Y Moriscos

For Students 9th - 10th
This portal promotes the literature of the Moorish and Mudejar minority of the XIV-XVII centuries. This site includes a series of historical and sociological studies, a general bibliography and a series of texts by contemporary authors...
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Other

Mlksb: Why We Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn why we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a holiday. Also gives a brief description on the life and work of Dr. King.
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Cengage Learning

Maxine Hong Kingston: Classroom Issues and Strategies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This useful page offers background information for Kingston and her work, some questions for discussing it with a class, and a bibliography of articles about her writing.