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Salman Rushdie Biography
Read about the life and work of Salman Rushdie, an Indian-born English novelist and critic, in this biography.Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureReading and Literature -
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Oscar Wilde Biography
Read this biography to learn more about Oscar Wilde, the famous Irish writer who penned the play The Importance of Being…Subjects:PlaywrightsAuthorsJobs, Careers, and Occupations -
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Geoffrey Chaucer Biography
Read about the life of 14th-century writer Geoffrey Chaucer, author of The Canterbury Tales.Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryAuthors -
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Wilfred Owen Biography
Read this biography to learn more about Wilfred Owen, one of the great English poets of World War I.Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryWorld War I (1914-1918) -
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Robert Burns Biography
Read this biography to learn about the life, poems, and songs of Robert Burns (1759–1796).Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryAuthors -
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Mordecai Richler Biography
Find information about the career highlights of Mordecai Richler, a Canadian novelist and critic.Subjects:AuthorsCanadian HistoryLiterature -
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Library Skills: Biographies
Try a library-skills activity that focuses on biographies.Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and Literature -
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Biography of J.K. Rowling
Read about the life and work of J.K. Rowling, the author of the popular Harry Potter series.Subjects:Teaching Harry PotterBooksLiterature -
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Jerry Spinelli Biography
A biography of Newbery Award-Winning author Jerry Spinelli. One of his most popular children's book is Maniac Magee,…Subjects:BaseballSportsPhysical Education and Fitness -
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Moby-Dick Character Biography
Moby-Dick is the fictional whale in Herman Melville's novel by the same name. Learn about this famous whale and the book…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionNovels -
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John Keats - Biography & Activities
Study the life and work of John Keats, one of the greatest 19th-century English poets. This resource includes…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteraturePoetry -
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Sir Thomas More Biography
Sir Thomas More is a Catholic saint. Read this biography to learn more about the life and death of this British writer…Subjects:AuthorsReligionLiterature -
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Harriet Beecher Stowe Biography
Read about Harriet Beecher Stowe, an American reformer and author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.Subjects:Slavery in United StatesAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Biography
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became the president of Liberia in January, 2006. The first woman ever elected head of an African…Subjects:Political FiguresLiberiaAward and Prize Winners -
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Judith St. George Biography
This biography details the life of So You Want to Be President author Judith St. George.Subjects:AuthorsAward and Prize WinnersU.S. Presidents -
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Theodor Seuss Geisel Biography
Read about the life and career of beloved author and illustrator Theodor Seuss Geisel. This biography reading warm-up…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading ComprehensionAuthors -
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Pulitzer Prize Winners for Biography or Autobiography
A list of Pulitzer Prize winners for Biography or Autobiography.Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePulitzer Prize WinnersAuthors -
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President Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. Biography
Born: Aug. 4, 1961 Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. made history in June 2008, when he became…Subjects:African-American HistoryU.S. PresidentsU.S. Government -
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Anne Sullivan Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Anne Sullivan and answer reading comprehension questions.Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Louis Braille Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Louis Braille and answer reading comprehension questions.Subjects:Reading ComprehensionInventionsPhysical Impairments and Disabilities -
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Sacagawea Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up
In this nonfiction printable, students read a short biography on Sacagawea and answer reading comprehension questions.Subjects:Suffrage and Women's RightsAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Frank Sinatra Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography on Frank Sinatra and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:MusicArt, Music and DramaReading Comprehension -
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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 recipient Nelson Mandela and answer…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
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Mother Teresa Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography on Mother Teresa – winner of the Nobel Peace…Subjects:Religion and PhilosophySocial Studies and HistoryReading Comprehension
