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The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

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Theodor Seuss Geisel - "Dr. Seuss" Biography

Seuss "OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO! THERE IS FUN TO BE DONE! THERE ARE POINTS TO BE SCORED. THERE ARE GAMES TO BE WON. " Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the world as the beloved Dr. Although the Geisels enjoyed great financial success for many years, the onset of World War I and Prohibition presented both financial and social challenges for the German immigrants. The influence of Ted's memories of Springfield can be seen throughout his work. Ted left Springfield as a teenager to attend Dartmouth College, where he became editor-in-chief of the Jack-O-Lantern, Dartmouth's humor magazine.

The "Seuss" pseudonym, which was both Ted's middle name and his mother's maiden name. To please his father, who wanted him to be a college professor, Ted went on to Oxford University in England after graduation. After returning to the United States, Ted began to pursue a career as a cartoonist. His honors included two Academy awards, two Emmy awards, a Peabody award and the Pulitzer Prize. Seussville.com. The Lorax (film) Dr.

The Lorax (film)

Seuss' The Lorax is a 2012 American computer-animated 3D musical fantasy comedy film produced by Illumination Entertainment and based on Dr. Seuss' children's book of the same name. The film was released by Universal Pictures on March 2, 2012, the 108th birthday of Dr. Seuss. Ted Wiggins is an idealistic 12-year-old boy, who lives in "Thneedville," a walled city that, aside from the human citizens, is completely artificial; everything is made of plastic, metal, or synthetics. Over Ted's various visits, the Once-ler recounts the story of how he departed his family to make his fortune.

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Celebrating the Earth

Seuss Publisher: Random House, 1971Best for: Grades K–2, ages 5–8 The Once-ler cuts down all the Truffala trees in order to make Thneeds, “a Fine-Something-That-All-People-Need.” The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global WarmingAuthor: Laurie David and Cambria Gordon Publisher: Scholastic, 2007Best for: Grades 2–5, ages 8–11 A fun, engaging informational book about the science behind global warming and what kids can do to stop it. 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do To Save the Earth Author: The EarthWorks Group Publisher: Andrews and McMeel, 1990Best for: Grades K–5, ages 5–11 A book filled with information about why it is important to take care of our Earth and how to do it.

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