Meet some famous short stories with our set of printable mini books.

In this reading worksheet, just in time for Halloween, kids can read all about Fred Fisher, the star of Australia's most famous ghost story.

For October (or just for kids who love scary stories!), here's a great telling of Bancho Sarayashiki, one of Japan's most famous ghost stories.

Celebrate the contributions of famous Irish Americans with this worksheet. Read a bit about each famous figure and complete a comprehension exercise.

Learners will use five clues to piece together four ghost stories in this fun logic challenge.

Match famous immigrants with their exploits in this history worksheet. Don't know history? Don't worry! Look for hints based on people changing their names!

From actors to authors this word search of famous Irish people will keep kids entertained and informed in time for St. Patrick's Day.

Sort through the odds and ends in this mixed-up lost and found and match them to the famous historical figure they're most associated with.

Match these famous movie quotes with their films! Some of these famous movie quotes from classics, and others are from new favorites for a fun challenge.

Encourage your child search high and low for the hidden names of famous artists with this fun word search.

Does your creative writer love to have a spooky good time with his stories? This ghostly worksheet will get him in the spirit!

Hanako is a famous ghost story that originated in Japan. Your fifth grader will read about the legend, and then compare and contrast som

Check out this fun Halloween writing prompt that will surely scare up some writing skills in your child.

Get creative with this playful writing prompt that's perfect for Halloween-time or for kids who love the supernatural.

Meet a few of America's most inspirational female figures with this history sheet. Your student will match up each woman with her accomplishment.

Learners practice comparing two stories with similar characters and themes in this reading comprehension worksheet.

This worksheet will help teach students about African American musicians, athletes, leaders, and writers who influenced our society and culture.

Practice comparing and contrasting scary stories using conjunctions to connect ideas.

Children learn about Olympian Florence Griffith Joyner, a record-breaking silver and gold medalist in track and field, in this sports biography worksheet.

Read some fictional "eyewitness accounts" of the haunted London Underground, then write your own version of a ghost sighting!

Once you understand silent letter digraphs, they won’t be spooky at all!

Read more about the Florida Skunk Ape and one of the most famous encounter stories. Then, use your imagination to write a letter about the encounter.

Solve the multiplication and division problems in this math worksheet then match the answers with the letters they are paired with to solve the spooky riddle.

Mary Lou Retton tumbled into America's heart in the 1988 Olympics. Read about her Olympic victories in this worksheet, then complete a short reading exercise.

Your students will read two short stories, then compare and contrast the characters, problems, solutions, and themes with the help of a graphic organizer.

Match the famous quote to the famous American in this quick quiz.

Comparing and contrasting nonfiction stories is an important skill for fourth and fifth graders. This worksheet gives kids plenty of chance to practice.

You've never heard a ghost story like The Phantom Knight of Vandal Camp! Discover the scares, if you dare, behind this tale before writing the ending.

Have you met Alan? He's a ghost. Alan enjoys haunting people. Use your math skills to figure out how old Alan is.