The enchanting book chronicling the true story of this unforgettable event has been honored with the Gold Award in the category of Children’s Nonfiction.

For 11 years, the Nautilus Books Awards recognizes books that promote spiritual growth, conscious living and positive social change as they stimulate the imagination and inspire the reader to new possibilities for a better world.

To learn more about Molly the Owl, view beautiful pictures and learning links for the kids view Molly’s Blog

Join Literature Based Themes at http://lbt.wikispaces.com/

LBT has thematic materials such as worksheets, activities, study guides and more to expand favorite Story Books and Childrens & Young Adults Literature.

For those on the old groups, I am combining the PreK-4 & 5-12 Literature Groups. The two groups will be closing as soon as everything is moved off YahooGroups. Any help you can give to migrate items over would be appreciated.

Pre-Order your copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard!

Standard edition or Collector’s Edition

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Movie opens July 2 nationwide. Abigail Breslin is a homeschooler. View an interview with her on Time’s website.

Meet Kit on American Girls website. Kit Kittredge is a clever, resourceful girl facing the Great Depression with spirit and determination.

Mini Books to be used with any American Girl Study. Be sure to add these to your units, notebooks and lapbooks.

Shop for Kit Kittredge books, activities and more.

The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor, by the Brothers Grimm is an online Sinbad the Sailor story.

The Arabian Nights Entertainments, by Andrew Lang scroll down to read The Seven Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves mini literature unit.

Saudi Arabia Virtual Tour

Sinbad – Legend Of The Seven Seas Animated Movie

A study guide for the stage, has line drawings.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter – Find the online version here for Beatrix Potter’s classic children’s tale.

Peter Rabbit’s Activities – Download printable student activities and connect to online learning games to complement your reading of “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”.

Math worksheet for Peter Rabbit – How many items did Old Mrs. Rabbit buy? Which weighs more: a loaf of bread or five currant buns? Find these and other math questions related to the classic tale in a printable student worksheet.

Reading Comprehension Worksheets: Reading, True or False and Sequence

ReadPrint.com has lots of free online books for students, teachers, and the classic enthusiast. You can search within the books, look through the author index, and view recently added books.

The Prairie Primer: A Literature Based Unit Study Utilizing the Little House Series, by Margie Gray

The Little House Cookbook, by Barbara M. Walker

My Little House Crafts Book, by Carolyn Collins & Christianna Eriksson

The Big Woods Paper Doll Collection

Laura Ingalls Wilder Country: The People and Places in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Life and Books, by William Anderson

In Pioneer Days Gr. 2-4. Find out what it was like to live in the days of the pioneers. Worksheets help develop comprehension, creativity, writing and other standard skills, while simultaneously teaching about a unique period in American history. Reading pages introduce life at that time, while worksheets quiz student’s retention of the material, as well as introduce creative activities. 94 classroom reproducible pages, softcover with answer key. Grades 2-4.

Pioneer Days Grades 3-5. Completely new unite on our early settlers. Contains units on all phases of early colonial life. These interesting and informative stories of our pioneer settlers include among others: first frontier tools, clothes, food, homes, transportation, friends, and foes. Teacher’s Guide included.

Pioneers Unit Study CD-ROM. This study covers the early expansion of our country, from thirteen colonies to the massive move westward along the Oregon Trail. Some of the topics include: Daily life, American history, Geography of the United States, North American Indians, Transportation in early America. Each study contains 20 days of lesson plans for two levels, elementary & Jr/Sr High. The study also includes many online resources, book suggestions, project ideas, and much more.

Pioneer Days: Discover the Past With Fun Projects, Games, Activities and Recipes, by David C King.

Classroom Planetarium–Astronomy/Space lesson plan (grades K-5)
Students learn about the relationship of the nine planets in our solar system to the sun by creating a three-dimensional representation. They find out the planets’ relative distance from the sun and their approximate size in relation to the Earth.

Alexander the Great–Ancient History/World History lesson plan (grades 6-8)
Students learn that as we learn about the people who made history, we can infer their answers and attitudes to questions.

Here’s to Your Healthy Heart!–Human Body lesson plan (grades 6-8)
Students learn the primary controllable and uncontrollable factors that put one at greater risk for developing heart disease, and how to make lifestyle choices that will encourage good cardiovascular and general health.

Unique Plants of the Biomes–Plants lesson plan (grades 6-8)
Students learn that Earth’s surface is divided into a number of biomes characterized by unique plants and animals and a distinctive climate.

A Geological Wonder: Niagara Falls–Earth Science lesson plan (grades 9-12)
Students learn the geological features of Niagara Falls, and the forces that have shaped Niagara Falls.

Dracula–Literature lesson plan (grades 9-12)
Students learn that some fictional literary characters become so famous that they enter popular culture in other forms: movies, games, toys. Working on a product such as a game often demands a collaborative effort.

Risky Business – Health lesson plan (grades 6-12)
Students will review the possible consequences of making risky choices, become familiar with statistics involving teens, and create and play a board game designed to show how bad choices can lead to setbacks.