Plan a Parts of a Book scavenger hunt. Begin by giving your young adventurers a book, and asking them to find the title, author, illustrator, and table of contents. After a discussion of the purpose of each of these items, class members...

Students explore the publishing roles of author and illustrator. Stories are written and the illustration done by other students. Answers to several questions act as a motivating force for the creation of the stories.

Students brainstorm, analyze, compare and contrast, and illustrate accomplishments of pioneers of the west. Students identify and interpret the Pacific Northwest pioneers. Students present their final projects to the class , including...

This resource contains biographical information about Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968 CE).

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

Faith Ringgold's author site is great for students to gain further insight into her books. Includes a biography, art work and new books she is working on.

This profile of the book and magazine illustrator Robert Lawson features a biography and many examples of his work.

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