Twentieth Century Reference Resources
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Nelson Mandela Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Nobel Peace Prize…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
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Walt Disney Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up
Discover the magic of Walt Disney while improving students' nonfiction reading…Subjects:ReadingLiterary BiographiesLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Albert Einstein Biography: A Reading Warm-Up (Grades 5 & 6)
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Albert Einstein…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionLiterary BiographiesLanguage Arts and Writing -
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The Peanuts Gang: Charles Schulz
Share the story of Charles Schulz with your students, and assign the related…Subjects:Creative WritingAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
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Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy's Day Parade Educator's Guide
Share the story of Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire, by reading Balloons Over…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Albert Einstein Biography: A Reading Warm-Up (Grades 1 & 2)
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Albert…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionInventionsScientists -
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Henry Ford Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography on Henry Ford…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
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Babe Ruth Reading Warm-Up: Biography
Increase students' knowledge of baseball history with this printable biography…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
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Winston Churchill
Teach pupils about the many significant achievements in the life of Winston…Subjects:British HistoryU.S. StatesUnited States of America (USA) -
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Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team Curriculum Guide
Young baseball fans will be drawn in by Brothers at Bat, the true story of the…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryBaseballSocial Studies and History -
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The Father of Psychoanalysis: Sigmund Freud
Learn about Sigmund Freud's life and accomplishments, and explore the related…Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Curious George Authors: The Reys
Share the story of the Reys, creators of Curious George books, and assign the…Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureTwentieth Century -
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E.B. White
Read about E.B. White and assign the related activities to help students learn…Subjects:Creative WritingWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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No Silent Springs: Rachel Carson
Share the story of Rachel Carson's achievements with your students, and assign…Subjects:Suffrage and Women's RightsAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Writers of the Forties
Learn about three major writers of the forties: Richard Wright, James Michener,…Subjects:Creative WritingWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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A.A. Milne, Children's Author
Read about A.A. Milne's achievements, and explore the related activities to…Subjects:Creative WritingWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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The Beat Movement: Jack Kerouac
Share the story of Jack Kerouac, and assign the related activities to help your…Subjects:Social MovementsAuthorsTwentieth Century -
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Just So: Rudyard Kipling
Learn about Rudyard Kipling's life and accomplishments, and explore the related…Subjects:AuthorsAward and Prize WinnersTwentieth Century -
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Three First Ladies
Explore the different styles and accomplishments of three first ladies: Pat…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
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Two First Ladies: Eleanor Roosevelt and Bess Truman
The chart on this page compares some facts about first ladies Eleanor Roosevelt…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
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Pulitzer Prize Winners for U.S. History
A list of Pulitzer Prize winners for U.S. History.Subjects:Pulitzer Prize WinnersAward and Prize WinnersLiterature -
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1920's Written and Oral Report Ideas
A list of ideas for written or oral reports concerning the 1920's.Subjects:LiteratureTeaching The Great GatsbyLanguage Arts and Writing -
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1972 Ice Hockey: Team Canada vs. USSR
Review hockey scores and statistics from 1972, when Team Canada defeated the…Subjects:SportsHistory of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)Canada -
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Reverence for Life: Albert Schweitzer
Share the story of Albert Schweitzer with your students, and assign the related…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century