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    5 Questions with Author Aaron Becker

    Candlewick Press children's author Aaron Becker answers 5 questions (plus one!) about the writing process, character creation, and how to read a book with no words in it. (3:29)
    Grade:
    K
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    3
    Subjects:
    Reading and Literature

    5 Questions with Author Martin Sandler

    Candlewick Press children's author Martin Sandler answers 5 questions (plus one!) about the writing process and how he researches the source material for his historical books and novels. (4:00)
    Grade:
    5
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    8
    Subjects:
    Reading and Literature

    5 Questions with Author Kate DiCamillo

    Candlewick Press bestselling children's and young adult author Kate DiCamillo answers 5 questions (plus one!) about what inspires her to write, her Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive books, and her foray into young adult novels. (5:15)
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    1
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    Subjects:
    Reading and Literature
  • Famous Canadian Authors Matching Activity

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    Famous Canadian Authors Matching Activity

    Have children match each Canadian author to the title of his or her book in this worksheet. Use this activity to review…

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    Authors
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    Q&A with Author Don Brown on Teaching September 11

    TeacherVision sat down with Don Brown, author of America is Under Attack—September 11, 2011: The Day the Towers Fell to…

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    American History/U.S. History
    Tragedies
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  • Q&A with Tanya Landman, Author of I Am Apache

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    Q&A with Tanya Landman, Author of I Am Apache

    This Q&A session with author Tanya Landman reveals her research and writing process for I Am Apache.

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    Children's Book
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  • An Interview with Inbali Iserles, Author of The Tygrine Cat

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    An Interview with Inbali Iserles, Author of The Tygrine Cat

    Read this interview with your students to learn about author Inbali Iserles and the process of writing The Tygrine Cat.

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  • An Interview with Anne Ylvisaker, Author of Little Klein

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    An Interview with Anne Ylvisaker, Author of Little Klein

    Read this interview with author Anne Ylvisaker and learn about her childhood and her inspiration for writing Little…

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  • Q&A with Vivian French: Author of The Robe of Skulls

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    Q&A with Vivian French: Author of The Robe of Skulls

    Read this interview to learn about author Vivian French's inspiration and writing process for The Robe of Skulls.

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    Fantasy Fiction
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    • Authors Out Loud: Michael Winerip

    Michael Winerip, author of Adam Canfield of the Slash, talks about his career in journalism and his interest in children's books in this video clip (1:25).
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  • REFERENCE

    Mexico – Background Information

    Find all the facts you need on Mexico -- population, government, history, and more!

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    World History
    Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage
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