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Finding Biographies
Curriculum Center Biographies are in the 921's under the Famous Person's Last Name not the author of the book.
Core Collection database will help you find some of the best.
- Siebert Information AwardIncludes some biographies each year.
- Orbis Pictus Informational AwardAnnual award for information books includes some biographies each year.
Biography Articles
Journal articles about picute book biographies.
The ink will require EWU ID log in but the citation prvides the full information to acquire the article.
- A Good Picture Book BiographyAsh, V., & Barthelmess, T.. (2011, March). What Makes a Good Picture Book Biography? The Horn Book Magazine, 87(2), 40-45. Retrieved May 11, 2012, from Research Library. (Document ID: 2272439761).
- Biography in the Science ClassroomAngela N Lovedahl, & Patricia Bricker. (2006). Using Biographies in Science Class. Science and Children, 44(3), 38-43. Retrieved May 11, 2012, from Research Library. (Document ID: 1161125731).
- Biography BreaksYoung, T., & Bradley, D.. (2011, March). The Power of Biography Breaks. Book Links, 20(3), 31-33. Retrieved May 11, 2012, from Research Library. (Document ID: 2306427951).