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Books with author Karen Burns Kellaher

  • North America

    Karen Kellaher

    Paperback (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2019)
    North America is a beautiful continent with sprawling land that encompasses everything from icy tundra and green forests to bone-dry deserts and rocky mountain peaks.A True Book: The Seven Continents series dives into the many components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will get to know the whole continent as they tour its rugged natural landscapes and densely populated cities. Along the way, they will encounter unique wildlife, get a taste of the local culture, and more.
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  • Antarctica

    Karen Kellaher

    Paperback (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2019)
    A harsh and icy land isolated at the far southern reaches of the globe, Antarctica is the most recently discovered of the continents.A True Book: The Seven Continents series dives into the many components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will meet the unique plants and animals that call this frozen continent home, explore its unique history, examine the environmental concerns it embodies, and much more.
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  • Pennsylvania

    Karen Kellaher

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2018)
    Pennsylvania is one of America's oldest states-and also one of the most interesting. With its natural beauty, diverse population, and rich culture and history, it has a lot to offer.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Readers will travel the state and find out what makes it so great, from what kinds of jobs drive its economy to what Pennsylvanians do for fun.
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  • Washington, D.C.

    Karen Kellaher

    Paperback (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2018)
    As the nation's capital, Washington, D.C., occupies a unique role in the United States.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.This bustling, diverse city is not a part of any state. However, the things that happen here have a huge effect on the rest of the country. Readers will learn about Washington's history and local culture as they find out what it is like to live in the middle of a city where elected officials from all over the country gather to govern the nation.
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  • The Presidency: Why it Matters to You

    Karen Kellaher

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 3, 2019)
    Young readers will explore how they can become involved in the executive branch, and what it would take to become president someday.A True Book: Why it Matters series introduces young readers to the branches of the US government, the constitution and more, while engaging them to become productive citizens. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Take an up-close look at the challenges of this job, how the president interacts with other parts of the government, and what a president's actions mean for you.
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  • History Makers - Cult Leaders

    Karen Burns Kellaher

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, Sept. 1, 1999)
    At the heart of every cult is a convincing, charismatic leader. These leaders often exert firm control over the lives of their followers; some have claimed to possess special powers.
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  • Independent Reading Response Booklets: 15 Reproducible Booklets With Writing Prompts That Motivate Kids to Respond to ANY Fiction or Nonfiction ... and Writing Skills

    Karen Kellaher

    Paperback (Teaching Resources, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Teachers can make reading response fun and meaningful with 15 booklets full of creative writing prompts to use with any book! Booklets are specially designed for fiction or nonfiction and feature fun shapes and other unique formats to make each writing experience engaging and memorable. Kids explore character, setting, conflict and resolution, main idea and details, and much more. A great addition to any independent reading program! For use with Grades 2-4.
  • The Presidency: Why it Matters to You

    Karen Kellaher

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 3, 2019)
    Young readers will explore how they can become involved in the executive branch, and what it would take to become president someday.A True Book: Why it Matters series introduces young readers to the branches of the US government, the constitution and more, while engaging them to become productive citizens. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Take an up-close look at the challenges of this job, how the president interacts with other parts of the government, and what a president's actions mean for you.
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  • Pennsylvania

    Karen Kellaher

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2018)
    Pennsylvania is one of America's oldest states-and also one of the most interesting. With its natural beauty, diverse population, and rich culture and history, it has a lot to offer.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Readers will travel the state and find out what makes it so great, from what kinds of jobs drive its economy to what Pennsylvanians do for fun.
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  • Antarctica

    Karen Kellaher

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2019)
    A harsh and icy land isolated at the far southern reaches of the globe, Antarctica is the most recently discovered of the continents.A True Book: The Seven Continents series dives into the many components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will meet the unique plants and animals that call this frozen continent home, explore its unique history, examine the environmental concerns it embodies, and much more.
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  • North America

    Karen Kellaher

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2019)
    North America is a beautiful continent with sprawling land that encompasses everything from icy tundra and green forests to bone-dry deserts and rocky mountain peaks.A True Book: The Seven Continents series dives into the many components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will get to know the whole continent as they tour its rugged natural landscapes and densely populated cities. Along the way, they will encounter unique wildlife, get a taste of the local culture, and more.
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  • Washington, D.C.

    Karen Kellaher

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2018)
    As the nation's capital, Washington, D.C., occupies a unique role in the United States.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.This bustling, diverse city is not a part of any state. However, the things that happen here have a huge effect on the rest of the country. Readers will learn about Washington's history and local culture as they find out what it is like to live in the middle of a city where elected officials from all over the country gather to govern the nation.
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