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American masters

An episode of "American Masters, " examining the life and legacy of American poet Carl Sandburg.

The spooky world of R.L. Stine

Profiles the life and career of storyteller R. L. Stine.

The bewitching world of Maurice Sendak

Profiles the life and career of storyteller Maurice Sendak.

The cartoon world of Jeff Kinney

Profiles the life and career of storyteller Jeff Kinney.

The futuristic world of Suzanne Collins

Profiles the life and career of storyteller Suzanne Collins.

The adventurous world of Mark Twain

Profiles the life and career of storyteller Mark Twain.

The magical world of J.K. Rowling

Profiles the life and career of storyteller J. K. Rowling.

The mythical world of Rick Riordan

Photographs and text explore the life and work of American author Rick Riordan. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

John Steinbeck

1902-1968
A look at the life and work of 20th century American author John Steinbeck, whose writing encompssed subjects such as the economically depressed, the sea, and traveling.

How Angel Peterson got his name

and other outrageous tales about extreme sports
Author Gary Paulsen relates tales from his youth in a small town in northwestern Minnesota in the late 1940s and early 1950s, such as skiing behind a souped-up car and imitating daredevil Evel Knievel.

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