Books with author Kathy Furgang

All you need to know about money can be found in the pages of this colorful, energetic, and accessible book. Kids will also learn about money around the world from a National Geographic expert, featured in "Explorer's Corners" throughout the book. Packed with fun facts and amazing photographs, this book gives kids an in-depth look at this facinating and important topic.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Imagine if your child's teacher simplified all the topics covered in elementary school and put them on easy-to-read, laminated charts that fit directly into notebooks and binders. That’s what FlashCharts do! The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in American history, and the date of its approval—July 4, 1776—is considered the birthday of the United States. With this six-page chart, young social studies students can learn all about this nation-changing declaration: how it started, how it lays out American ideals, who wrote and signed it. The chart also includes a timeline that shows what happened when.

Readers will learn how to use maps to locate the world's oceans, rivers, mountains, and deserts. This graphic-rich book not only explains the important features of physical maps and why people use them, but it teaches the all-important skills of reading maps. From a compass rose and legend, to color coding and latitude and longitude lines, students get a taste for the basics of map reading. A follow-up activity allows students to pinpoint directions to a few secret locations around the globe.

True or false? Real or fiction?FACT OR FIB? Find out about science and the world around us . . . all by playing a game! Each book in this brightly illustrated and entertaining new series gives kids (and adults, too!) lots of chances to test their smarts. How much do you know about dinosaurs, bugs, and animals? Play a round of “Fact or Fib” and find out! Stegosaurus had the smallest brain of all the dinosaurs. An ant can lift a ladybug. There are about four million dogs in the world today. Which of these is true—and which isn't? Each “fact or fib” features three statements—but only two are totally true. Make your choices, turn the page, and see whether you're right or wrong, along with more cool facts about the topic.

True or false? Real or fiction?FACT OR FIB? Find out about science and the world around us . . . all by playing a game! Each book in this brightly illustrated and entertaining new series gives kids (and adults, too!) lots of chances to test their smarts. What's right and what's wrong?: Mars is the hottest planet. Your nose can remember 50,000 different scents. Some modern artificial hands are controlled by the patient's own muscles. Check it out, take a guess, and see how you do! These fun fact books cover space, the human body, and technology. Each “fact or fib” features three statements—but only two are totally true, while the third is outrageously false. Make your choices, turn the page, and see whether you're right or wrong, along with more cool facts about the topic.

Close your eyes for a moment and think back to the last time your were in a stadium. The roar of the crowd. The swelling excitement as the team took the field. The massive Jumbotron and blaring sound system. The smell of hot dogs. For those who work in stadiums as well as other sports facilities, this adrenaline rush can be a daily experience. As explained in this detailed guide, the opportunities for work in this arena are vast. Find out what education and other life skills might be required to take on positions including office manager, event manager, business administrator, security guard, maintenance crew member, salesperson, IT specialist, and more.

Imagine if your child's teacher simplified all the topics covered in elementary school and put them on easy-to-read, laminated charts that fit directly into notebooks and binders. That’s what FlashCharts do! What is the Constitution? Why is it so important? Colorful, and filled with illustrations and diagrams, this six-page chart explains everything about this unique document, and the rights and freedoms it gives us.

If you're looking for the perfect recipe for unicorn poop cakes, galaxy cupcakes, or video game candy, look no further than Rosanna Pansino's Nerdy Nummies YouTube Channel. Pansino's nearly 11 million subscribers have shown that viewers are looking for entertaining baking tutorials to go with their sweet treats. This insightful and informative book describes Rosanna Pansino's rise to YouTube stardom from her first SuperMario cake in her tiny apartment kitchen to her bestselling cookbook and baking line. Readers will gobble up the sweet story of this YouTube branding leader and how she built her own nerd-themed baking empire.

Imagine if your child's teacher simplified all the topics covered in elementary school and put them on easy-to-read, laminated charts that fit directly into notebooks and binders. That’s what FlashCharts do! Find out how the Bill of Rights came to be, what rights and freedoms it gives us, and why it’s a very American document. Colorful, filled with illustrations and diagrams, this six-page chart makes learning fun.