A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Darton's Picture Story Book, a nonfiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Book of Sports by William Martin, a nonfiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Desert Home by Mayne Reid, a fiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Doll and Her Friends by Julia Charlotte Matiland, a fiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Donkey-Boy, a fiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Easy Lessons on Geography by James Hutchinson, a nonfiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Evening Book by John Aikin, a nonfiction book for children.

This site gives you a biography of Brian Jacques as well as an interview with him about his writing.

This site offers information about the life and work of Laura Numeroff.

You can read about Lane Smith's childhood and see a list of some of his books at this site.

E-text of Thornton Burgess's 1910 children's book, "Old Mother West Wind," organized by chapter.

"If I Had Just Two Wings", an historical novel by Virginia Frances Schwartz, follows the journey of some slaves as they flee to Canada along the Underground Railroad. This teacher's guide includes detailed chapter summaries and project...

Comparing and contrasting works and looking for underlying themes and messages are at the heart of this multicultural lesson plan. Provides links to several background resources, and suggestions for assessment.

Do you struggle with reluctant readers? Here are great ideas about integrating reading and visual creativity. This is a effective way to use student interest by creating an artist's book project.

Website maintained by children's author Walter Wick highlights his award winning book, A Drop of Water.

What do you know about Richard Peck's life and work as an author? Use this informative site to learn more about this young adult author and to find resources for lesson plans.

Web English Teacher offers a group of resources for teaching and learning about author Paul Fleischman.

This site features information on the life and work of Robert Kimmel Smith.

Explore this comprehensive resource to learn more about Thomas Rockwell's life and work. This site offers links to activities for "How to Eat Fried Worms." Teachers will also benefit from the lessons and activities related to Rockwell's...

This teacher guide for J. K. Rowling and her Harry Potter books includes links to a biographical information, lesson plans, and activities.

Delve into this resource featuring links to biographical information, and lesson plans for some of Louis Sachar's work.

Web English Teacher has put together a terrific resource featuring links to Elizabeth George Speare's life and work. These links provide lesson plans, teaching ideas and more.

This site features several links to lesson plans and activities for Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst.

Here's a review by children's literature guru Carol Hurst, along with some discussion ideas and links to other sites.