lowry, lois

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Includes a brief biography of Lois Lowry, thematic and structural analysis of "The Giver", critical views, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"From two-time Newbery medalist . . . Lois Lowry comes [poetry on] the lives lost in two of WWII's most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima"--Provided by publisher.

"From two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII's most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. With evocative black-and-white illustrations by SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner Kenard Pak"--Provided by publisher.

Using family photographs and quotes from her books, the author provides glimpses into her life.

Using family photographs and quotes from her books, the author provides glimpses into her life.

Includes a brief biography of Lois Lowry, thematic and structural analysis of "The Giver", critical views, and more. Includes teacher notes.

"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce readers to Lois Lowry."--Provided by publisher.

Satisfying part of the Common Core English Language Arts Standard in writing, this book looks into the life of one of the most revered children s authors today: Lois Lowry. This book brings readers into her captivating world. They learn about the Newbery Medal winner s upbringing and how she writes. They also see how she comes up with her plots that so often address human connections and relationships, which are so important not only to her writing but to her life. This thoughtful biography may inspire readers and writers to become authors themselves. Bibliography, Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Web Sites, Full-color photographs, Timelines, Biographies.

"A biography of American author Lois Lowry, who is best known for her books Number the Stars and The Giver, plus a chapter of creative writing tips. Find out more about this remarkable writer and the captivating and unforgettable characters she created. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more" -- Provided by publisher.