A comprehensive mini-guide to Scott O'Dell's novel titled "Island of the Blue Dolphins." Contains detailed information about the biographical/historical context, background, chapter-by-chapter summaries, study questions, and post-reading...

This lesson plan introduces students to the blues. The origin and development of the blues is explored as well as its distinctive structure.

This collection uses primary sources to explore the impact of women blues performers.

Explore the novel "The Island of the Blue Dolphins," by Scott O'Dell. This site offers an interactive technology related activity for this book.

This study guide contains themes, vocabulary and discussion questions for Scott O'Dell's Newbury award-winning novel, "Island of the Blue Dolphins." The book, which is based on a true story, addresses the themes of trust and forgiveness....

Trace the history of the blues in America through the play, Blues Journey, based on the book by Walter Dean Myers. You can see video clips of the stage play, listen to blues radio shows, and learn about different types of blues music.

Karana's tribe has lived on the Island of the Blue Dolphins for centuries, but a tragedy forces them to leave. When Karana gets left behind, she must learn to live alone. Selected (10) reading passages (grades 5-9) to pair with the novel...

This University of Virginia Library site provides the text of Stephen Crane's "The Blue Hotel".

Find out more about the book Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell through this informative site. This resource provides a description of the book, a writing prompt for the book, an extension activity and more.

A ten-part learning module with links to images, videos, and texts to introduce Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell.

This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Amy's Secret, or, The Blue Silk Dress by Religious Tract Society (1890), a children's novel.

This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's novel Amy's Secret, or, The Blue Silk Dress by The Religious Tract Society (1888).

A video of the book "The Blue Balloon", written by Mick Inkpen. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.

This ebook version of Andrew Lang's The Blue Fairy Book has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.

Do you know that the blue whale is the largest animal to ever live on Earth? Take an exciting look at this mammal with easy to read facts including habitat, appearance, young, mating, diet, enemies, as well as colorful photos. Links to...

This overview of a story originally aired on All Things Considered on NPR provides a description of the story complete with pictures and pertinent media. The entire radio broadcast is also provided in full.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a cat named Buttons who goes on an adventure with his little girl's blue glove. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This literary text passage shares the story of a boy who listened to his teacher during a lesson about "sharing" and then shared a crayon with his classmate. This passage reinforces essential reading...

A charming e-text version of the enchanting fairy tales included in "The Blue Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang.

Explore relationship between music and poetry in this African-American history lesson on Langston Hughes, the Harlem Renaissance, and other artists such as Bessie Smith, John Hammond, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones.

In 1835, a Native American woman was left on San Nicolas Island for 18 years by herself. Scott O'Dell's award-winning novel "Island of the Blue Dolphins" is based on her life. A specific purpose for reading and vocabulary notes are...

Find out about the Blue Grouse when you explore this resource. Students will find information ranging from diet, reproduction, habitat and more. Come and check it out.

A great site about the history, and alleged curses, behind The Hope Diamond. Pictures of its various owners throughout history, and even a timeline of the diamond's existence. Very interesting! Be sure to use the "Education," link on the...

Newshour with Jim Lehrer, a nightly news broadcast on PBS, offers a wealth of material on Romare Bearden. Content includes the NewsHour report, a gallery of his artwork, extended interviews with the artist, and a companion lesson plan.