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In his long life Geisel wrote more than 60 books. He started to write his stories because when he opened his window he heard the animals from the nearby [[zoo]]'''.''' Geisel wrote most of his books using the name Dr. Seuss. However, he also wrote 13 books using the name Theo. LeSieg. He also wrote one book using the name Rosetta Stone''—''the same name as the [[Rosetta Stone]]. Many people know and like Theodor Seuss Geisel's work as a children's author. His books are known for catchy phrases. His books have sold over 222 [[million]] copies and been translated into more than 15 languages.<ref name="seussville">{{cite web |url=http://www.seussville.com/lb/bio.html |title=Seussville: Biography |accessdate=2008-08-11 |publisher=Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.}}</ref> After his death in 1991, several books have been published based on his sketches and notes; these include ''Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!'' and ''Daisy-Head Mayzie''. Though they were all published under the name Dr. Seuss, only ''My Many Colored Days'', originally written in 1973, was entirely by Geisel. Before his death, he sold 200 million copies of his books. One museum in [[Springfield, Massachusetts|Springfield]], Massachusetts is completely about Geisel and his books.
 
In his long life Geisel wrote more than 60 books. He started to write his stories because when he opened his window he heard the animals from the nearby [[zoo]]'''.''' Geisel wrote most of his books using the name Dr. Seuss. However, he also wrote 13 books using the name Theo. LeSieg. He also wrote one book using the name Rosetta Stone''—''the same name as the [[Rosetta Stone]]. Many people know and like Theodor Seuss Geisel's work as a children's author. His books are known for catchy phrases. His books have sold over 222 [[million]] copies and been translated into more than 15 languages.<ref name="seussville">{{cite web |url=http://www.seussville.com/lb/bio.html |title=Seussville: Biography |accessdate=2008-08-11 |publisher=Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.}}</ref> After his death in 1991, several books have been published based on his sketches and notes; these include ''Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!'' and ''Daisy-Head Mayzie''. Though they were all published under the name Dr. Seuss, only ''My Many Colored Days'', originally written in 1973, was entirely by Geisel. Before his death, he sold 200 million copies of his books. One museum in [[Springfield, Massachusetts|Springfield]], Massachusetts is completely about Geisel and his books.
 
== Death ==
 
== Death ==
Dr. Seuss died of [[cancer]] in [[New York City|La Jolla, Califoina]] age 87.
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Dr. Seuss died of [[cancer]] in [[La Jolla, San Diego|La Jolla, California]] age 87.
 
== As Dr. Seuss ==
 
== As Dr. Seuss ==
 
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* ''If I Ran the Circus'' (1956)
 
* ''If I Ran the Circus'' (1956)
 
* ''[[How the Grinch Stole Christmas!]]'' (1957)
 
* ''[[How the Grinch Stole Christmas!]]'' (1957)
* ''The Cat in the Hat'' (1957)
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* ''[[The Cat in the Hat]]'' (1957)
 
* ''The Cat in the Hat Comes Back'' (1958)
 
* ''The Cat in the Hat Comes Back'' (1958)
 
* ''Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories'' (1958)
 
* ''Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories'' (1958)
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* ''I Can Draw It Myself'' (1970)
 
* ''I Can Draw It Myself'' (1970)
 
* ''Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?: Dr. Seuss's Book of Wonderful Noises! (1970)
 
* ''Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?: Dr. Seuss's Book of Wonderful Noises! (1970)
* ''The Lorax'' (1971)
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* ''[[The Lorax]]'' (1971)
 
* ''Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!'' (1972)
 
* ''Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!'' (1972)
 
* ''Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?'' (1973)
 
* ''Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?'' (1973)