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Scare a Bear: Memory Match

After reading Scare a Bear by Kathy-jo Wargin, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students...

Scare a Bear: Word Search

After reading Scare a Bear by Kathy-jo Wargin, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

Scare a Bear: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Scare a Bear by Kathy-jo Wargin.

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Scare a Bear

Written by Kathy-jo Wargin and Illustrated by John Bendall-Brunello
From the author-illustrator team who created Moose on the Loose comes yet another example of the high jinks and hilarity that happens when wildlife wanders indoors.
Pre-K - 4th

Art Club: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Art Club by Rashad Doucet.

Continental Drifter: Novel Discussion Guide

Use this Novel Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

Continental Drifter: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words for each chapter in the book.

Continental Drifter: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Continental Drifter: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Continental Drifter by Kathy MacLeod.

Continental Drifter: Word Search

After reading Continental Drifter by Kathy MacLeod, use this printable and interactive Word Search...

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Continental Drifter

Written and Illustrated by Kathy MacLeod

With a Thai mother and an American father, Kathy lives in two different worlds. She spends most of...

3rd - 7th
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Mardi Gras Almost Didn't Come This Year

Written by Kathy Z. Price and Illustrated by Carl Joe Williams

That zany beat in our feet is ‘cause of Pop-Pop, our pa. He sure loved himself some Mardi Gras! “It...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Why Should I Share?

Written by Claire Llewellyn and Illustrated by Mike Gordon
Tim can't understand why he should share, but he begins to see that sharing can be fun after a day...
Pre-K - 2nd

The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle: Book Review

FCPS Librarian Annalee Schnebele and English Teacher Kathy Williams review the book "The Truth as...

Merci Suárez Changes Gears: Book Review

FCPS Librarian Annalee Schnebele and English Teacher Kathy Williams review the book "Merci Suarez...

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Always Be Safe (A Rookie Reader)

Written by Kathy Schulz and Illustrated by Katherine Potter
A rhyming review of some basic safety tips.
K - 2nd

Friendship Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on friendship for PK-2.

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Space Exploration (Smart Words Science Reader)

Written by Kathy Furgang
Full of information and photographs, this series includes special features like highlighted...
2nd - 4th
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Murphy's Three Homes: A Story for Children in Foster Care

Written by Jan Levinson Gilman and PhD and Illustrated by Kathy O'Malley

Murphy, a Tibetan Terrier puppy, is told he is a 'good luck dog' – he is cheerful, happy, and loves...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Hamlet (Graphic Classics)

Written by Kathy McEvoy (adapter) and William Shakespeare (author) and Illustrated by Penko Gelev
Shakespeare's immortal drama is retold here in a graphic novel format. The prince of Denmark seeks...
3rd - 10th
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The Legend of Messy M'Cheany

Written by Kathie Lee Gifford and Illustrated by Peter Bay Alexandersen
Meet Messy M'Cheany--when it comes to a mess, this kid is the best! However, as soon as Messy meets...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Robotics: Discover The Science And Technology Of The Future With 20 Projects

Written by Kathy Ceceri and Illustrated by Sam Carbaugh
Just what are robots and how do they work? With step-by-step instructions learn how to build your...
3rd - 7th
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Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are

Written by Dismondy, Maria, Hiatt and Kathy and Illustrated by Kim
How can Ralph be so mean? Lucy is one of a kind and Ralph loves to point that out. Lucy's defining...
Pre-K - 5th

Sing Aloud: Singing & Rhyming Together

This handout for parents recommends book titles and activity ideas related to engaging young readers...

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