Kathryn Lasky
Dear America, Royal Diaries, and other books

Kathryn Lasky
The author's official site.

Kathryn Lasky: Meet the Author
Brief bio and interview.

Beyond the Burning Time
Summary, discussion questions, activities, and brief author biography.

Hunting for Witches
An outstanding collection of resources related to the Salem witch trials, including primary sources and WebQuests.

Dear America: A Time for Courage
Summary, discussion questions, postreading activities, and author interview.

Dear America: Dreams in the Golden Country
Summary, discussion questions, postreading activities, and author interview.

The Night Journey
Summary and postreading activities.

Royal Diaries: Jahanara: Princess of Princesses
Summary, discussion questions, postreading activities, and author interview.

Royal Diaries: Mary, Queen of Scots: Queen Without a Country
Summary, discussion questions, postreading activities, and author interview.

Taste Buds Lesson Plan
This lesson integrates science into study of Sugaring Time. Students identify different taste areas on the tongue. It is designed for fifth graders.

True North Discussion Guide
Summary; analysis of theme, conflict, setting, characterization; discussion questions; and brief author biography.