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1. Apr 1, Nature Stories

Find a book your nature-loving kid will want to read. Our list of nature stories features some of the best stories in classic literature.

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2. Dec 16, Jane Austen Books

Modern readers continue to enjoy the books written by Jane Austin. A short summary of some of her most well-known novels is provided, as well as questions for discussion or literary analysis.

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3. Mar 26, Jamestown Settlement 1607

It was the Jamestown Settlement - 1607 - and none of the settlers in the new colony of Jamestown were aware that the eyes of the world would be upon them. Here are some of the great classic books for kids that tell the story of the first successful colony, the starving time, and the Jamestown Massacre.

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4. Mar 17, First Chapter Books

This list of first chapter books contains the best loved stories written for early readers. Not only do the short easy chapters give important practice in honing the growing reading skills, but the stories themselves are classics kids love to read.

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5. Dec 29, Best Books for Boys

Whether reluctant or avid readers, boys enjoy stories filled with heroes and adventure. Boys are the heroes in all of these inspiring tales. This list of the best books for boys will head them down the path of reading and history.

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6. Dec 29, Preteen Stories

Our lists of preteen stories includes the best loved classic books for girls and guys. Adventure, heroes and heroines, and the never-ending search for good mark the greatest stories of all time.

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7. Dec 1, Christmas Stories for Kids

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8. Nov 5, King Cobra Reading Worksheet

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9. Nov 5, King Cobra Reading Worksheet

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10. Nov 5, Inform teachers

Get the titles into the hands of elementary-school teachers. Younger teachers have never read the classics, so they need to know the titles. How? Not

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11. Nov 5, Great Detective Stories

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12. Sep 26, Calico Bush Unit Study

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13. Sep 3, Wizard of Oz Characters

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14. Aug 7, Time Line and Themes

What a great idea - listing childrens' books by time line and by different themes. Would like to see more time lines for historical periods. There is

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15. Aug 4, What Is A Fairy Tale

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Somewhere between "once upon a time" and "happily ever after" lies a story we call a fairy tale? What is a fairy tale? Where do they come from? Are they appropriate for children? Learn about these common but mysterious stories.

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16. Jul 8, Summer Reading Programs

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17. Jun 17, Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective

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18. Apr 8, Little Women Summary

Developing a summary of Little Women and the lessons learned by Jo is a great way to plan a literature study for upper elementary and middle school students. Use our 5 suggestions for Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

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19. Mar 1, Rev. John A. Rish, B.A. (Liberal Arts), M. Div.

I love your website and the ideas behind it. I have about 65 hours of college credit in English and Literature. I am presently teaching a Behavior Class

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20. Feb 21, Sherlock Holmes Quotes

Great ideas and information for book reports about Sherlock Holmes short stories. Find Sherlock Holmes quotes and background information on the world's one and only consulting detective.

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21. Jan 28, teacher

I'm looking for ways to help my students in 6th grade that have difficulty reading and that are not interested in reading. Perhaps some of your ideas

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22. Jan 1, Easy Reader Books

It is hard to find great books for those first few years when reading skills are developing. Our list of easy reader books provides parents the best-loved classical books for early readers.

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23. Dec 18, Books About The Holocaust

These authentic books about the holocaust chronicle the experience of children during the holocaust years and list stories written by survivors.

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24. Dec 5, Historical Fiction Books for Kids

Looking for the best historical fiction books for kids? We have multiple lists of the best historic fiction for children and tips for making history come alive through books.

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25. Nov 27, Stories About Dragons

Our list of stories about dragons lists dragon books and legends from the hall of classic children's literature. Frightening to friendly, these flying creatures stir the imagination.

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