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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Phillis Wheatley

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of early American poet Wheatley, including helpful links and other additional titles about her.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Martha Stewart

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the biography of entrepreneur Martha Stewart including her early life and careers, writing books, fun facts, and building a brand and billion dollar business.
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American Foundation for the Blind: Louis Braille

For Students 3rd - 5th
Here you can learn all about Louis Braille (1809-1852 CE) and how he developed the Braille System, a way of reading and writing for the blind.
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Teachers.net

Teachers.net: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site features a lesson plan for William Steig's "Sylvester and the Magic Pebble." Come and check out this creative activity.
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The Book Report

Kids reads.com: Brian Jacques

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site gives you a biography of Brian Jacques as well as an interview with him about his writing.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Lyddie

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
What do you know about the characters and setting of "Lyddie," by Carol Hurst? Gain insight into the characters through the discussion questions found a this site.
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Nancy Polette: "Holes" Literature Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Use this informative site to learn more about the book "Holes," by Louis Sachar. This educational resource gives descriptive activities for this book.
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The Story of Louis Braille

For Students 3rd - 8th
A young French boy named Louis Braille, who himself was blind, developed a way for blind people to read. This is his story.

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