Author Study: Gail Gibbons

Learn about the author Gail Gibbons and the books she has written. Biographies, interviews, and a lesson plan for creating an author study are included.

Grades

• 2,
• 3,
• 4,
• 5

Links

• Gail Gibbons' Official Web Page

  This site briefly describes how Gail Gibbons became a writer for children's non-fiction books. Included are her latest books and teaching resources section. Click on "Teachers Guides" for additional resources.

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• Interviews with Gail Gibbons

  You can select to view interview clips or read transcripts about Gibbons' life and where the ideas for her stories came from. NOTE: This site includes ads and links to social networking sites and a blog.

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• Explore the World of Science with Gail Gibbons: Educator's Activity Guide

  Download this 20 page activity book for many lessons and ideas to use when teaching with Gail Gibbon's books.

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• Educator Guide for "Tell Me, Tree"

  This downloadable activity guide provides numerous activities for environmental curriculums. Extension activities are also given.

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• Book Reviews

  Scroll down to read some of Gibbons' books reviews made by children.

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Education Standards

• AL
  • 4.2
  • 5
  • 5
  • 6.1
  • 7
  • 7.2
  • 8.2
• MO
  • 1.5
  • 2
  • 3
• NV
  • 2.1.1.4
  • 2.K.1.4
  • 6.1.9.2.b
  • 6.2.9.2.b
  • 6.K.9.2.b
• OK
  • A.6.2.b

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Created: July 13, 2005 at 12:53 | Updated: June 11, 2013 at 18:34