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Exploring Calendars
by Susan Daddis
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Encourage beginning readers to learn about days, weeks, months, and years with this engaging nonfiction title that features detailed images, simple text, a glossary, and an index to help children develop their reading skills. A culminating activity promotes additional thinking and learning.
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National Holidays
by Michelle Jovin
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
In the United States, people celebrate many holidays. Encourage beginning readers to learn about national holidays and develop their reading skills with this engaging nonfiction title that features detailed images, simple text, a glossary, and an index. A culminating activity promotes additional thinking and learning.
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The Great Leap Westward
by J. B. Caverty
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
The Great Leap Westward primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and bold print to index and glossary. The "Your Turn!" activity will continue to challenge students as they extend their learning. This text aligns to state standards as well as McREL, WIDA/TESOL, and the NCSS/C3 Framework.
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West Africa
by Ben Nussbaum
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Dive into the amazing history and stunning geography of West Africa! This social studies book details the story of West Africa's past and the changes happening in the present. From deserts to savannas to rain forests, West Africa offers a fascinating landscape. This teacher-approved book provides students with opportunities to understand the lives of people from West Africa, including the history of indigenous peoples in the region. The book covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of the 16 countries that make up West Africa in an easy-to-use way. With a glossary and index, essential discussion questions, and other meaningful features, this book brings the wonders of West Africa to life for students.
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Meet Lady Liberty
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Introduce kindergarten students to the Statue of Liberty and the significant meaning behind it. Featuring beautiful images and simple text, this engaging book will teach young children a brief history of the statue and what it stands for. This appropriately leveled nonfiction book also includes a supporting glossary and index to help beginning readers build vocabulary and foundational literacy skills.
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World War II in the Pacific
by Susan Daddis
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Dive deep into your exploration of WWII history with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of World War II primary sources include a letter about the Manhattan Project, a map of Japanese Expansion, and images of Pearl Harbor, Code Talkers, internment camps, and much more. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
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Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs
Reconstruction Revolutionary
by Stephanie Paris
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Bring the history of Florida to life through intriguing primary source documents! Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs: Reconstruction Revolutionary describes the fascinating life of Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs. Aligned with state standards, this reader develops higher-order thinking skills of students and strengthens their social studies knowledge. Used in the classroom or at home, this biography teaches students about the life of this important Floridian and other social studies topics. This book contains headings, a glossary, and an index to strengthen vocabulary and direct students back to the text for subsequent readings.
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Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Writing in Rural Florida
by Heather Schwartz
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings: Writing in Rural Florida details the life of the author of the Pulitzer-prize winning book, The Yearling. This nonfiction biography builds literacy skills and vocabulary, and is aligned with Florida state standards. Covering topics on Florida's history and economics, this book contains informational text features such as headings, a glossary, and an index to encourage re-readings of the text and develop students' higher-order thinking skills. This book can be implemented in the classroom or at home.
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Famous Immigrants
by Debra J. Housel
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Many talented and skilled immigrants came to America from various places in the world and brought with them their own cultures and traditions to enrich the American way of life. In this inspirational title, readers learn about some of the most famous lives and accomplishments of immigrants such as Canada's Elijah McCoy, Russia's Irving Berlin, Father Edward Flanagan, and Chinese architect I. M. Pei. The fascinating sidebars, vivid scrapbook layout, and lively images work in conjunction with the easy-to-read text, helpful index and table of contents, and accessible glossary to give readers an enlightening and enjoyable experience as they move through from cover to cover.
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We the People: Founding Documents
by Torrey Maloof
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Ignite your students' passion for history through the use of intriguing primary sources! The Primary Source Reader series features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about the significance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and other founding documents through in-depth analysis. This informational text includes captions, a glossary, an index, and other text features that will increase students' reading comprehension. It aligns with state standards including NCSS/C3, McREL, and WIDA/TESOL and prepares students for college and career readiness.
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Finding Texas
Exploration in New Lands
by Harriet Isecke
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
In the 1500s, European explorers arrived in Texas in search of gold and glory. The Spanish were the first Europeans to arrive. Readers will discover early Texas history in this fascinating nonfiction book that uses colorful images, intriguing facts, maps and photographs, and supportive text to introduce readers to various explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Cabeza de Vaca, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, and La Salle. Readers will be engaged as they also learn about the many American Indian tribes of the past, such as the Caddo, Apache, Comanche, and Karankawa. Text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index are included to help readers better understand the content and vocabulary. This book also includes an in-class activity that helps further students' understanding of Coronado and his search for Cibola.
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India
by Lisa Zamosky
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Many different people have lived in India for thousands of years. Readers will learn about some of the people who have lived there and influenced the Indian religions, culture, and way of life. Featuring vivid photos, maps, stunning facts, supportive text, and an accessible glossary and index, this book allows readers to explore such topics as The Mauryan Empire, The Gupta Empire caste systems, The Mughal Empire, King Ashoka, Aryans, Buddha, Mohandas Gandhi, and the Taj Mahal. Interesting and engaging, children will be motivated and excited to learn as they read through the pages!
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Leaders in the Texas Revolution
United for a Cause
by Kelly Rodgers
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
In the middle of the 1830s, Texans fought against the Mexican government for its independence. During the Texas Revolution, many leaders emerged, such as Sam Houston, Lorenzo de Zavala, William Travis, Francita Alavez, Sidney Sherman, Susanna Dickinson, James Bowie, and Juan Seguín. This captivating biography allows readers to learn about the incredible accomplishments of these significant people in Texas history, and how they made an impact on the Texas Revolution. Featuring alluring images, maps, engaging facts and sidebars, supportive text, this book will have readers engaged and eager to learn more! Text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index are included to help readers better understand the content and vocabulary. This book also includes an in-class activity that encourages students to take a closer look into the legacy of Francita Alavez.
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Barack Obama
President of the United States
by Blane Conklin
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
This inspiring biography tells about the life of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. Readers will learn about Obama's childhood in Hawaii and Indonesia, his time as president of the Harvard Law Review, his dream of becoming a community organizer, and his journey from State Senator to the very first African American President of the United States. Through lively photos of Obama and his family and interesting facts about his political campaigns and ideas, readers will be inspired and engaged from cover to cover! A glossary and index are featured to aid in better understanding of the content and vocabulary.
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The New England Colonies
A Place for Puritans
by Kelly Rodgers
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Ignite your students' passion for history through the use of intriguing primary sources! The Primary Source Reader series features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about the Puritans and the New England colonies through an in-depth exploration of this period of history. This informational text includes captions, a glossary, an index, and other text features that will increase students' reading comprehension. It aligns with state standards including NCSS/C3, McREL, and WIDA/TESOL and prepares students for college and career readiness.
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Changing Geography of the 20th Century
by Ross Hudson
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Learn how 20th century history changed world geography with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include images of Pearl Harbor, nuclear weapon testing, a pro-communism poster, and a factory assembly line. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
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Amazing Americans Abigail Adams
by Jennifer Overend Prior
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
What makes Abigail Adams such an amazing American? Young readers will find out in this intriguing biographical book that uses supportive text, a glossary, index, and table of contents in conjunction with colorful images to engage and encourage children to find someone that they are inspired by.
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James Oglethorpe
Not for Self, but for Others
by Torrey Maloof
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Learn more about James Oglethorpe and his contributions to Georgia history with this high-interest reader that connects to Georgia state studies standards. James Oglethorpe: Not For Self, but For Others promotes social studies content literacy with appropriately-leveled text and keeps students engaged with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This biography connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.
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Amazing Americans Paul Revere
by Jennifer Overend Prior
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Readers will learn about Paul Revere in this interesting biographical book. The vivid images and supportive text work in conjunction with the helpful glossary, table of contents, and index to give readers tools they need to learn all they can about this amazing American. Readers will be encouraged to learn about a person they think is amazing.
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Oceania
by Jennifer Prior
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Explore the beautiful and diverse islands of Oceania! This social studies book covers the islands of the South Pacific, including Australia, Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia. The South Pacific Ocean is home to thousands of islands, and each one is unique. This teacher-approved book provides students with the chance to understand the lives of people from Oceania, including the history of indigenous peoples in the region. The book incorporates the geography, history, economics, and civics of Oceania in an easy-to-use way. With a glossary and index, essential discussion questions, and other key features, this book brings the blue waters and lush islands of Oceania to life for students.
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Leonardo Da Vinci
Renaissance Artist and Inventor
by Stephanie Kuligowski
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Leonardo da Vinci lived during the Italian Renaissance, a time of great ideas and innovation. This enlightening biography details da Vinci's early life, including his apprenticeship with artist Andrea del Verrocchio. Through detailed, stunning photos and images, easy-to-read text, and captivating facts, children will learn about some of da Vinci's greatest works of art, including The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, and will discover how da Vinci perfectly embodied the spirit of the Renaissance. A glossary and index are provided to aid students in better understanding of the content and vocabulary. This book also includes an in-class activity to further students' understanding of one of da Vinci's inventions.
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Martin Luther
A Reforming Spirit
by Tamara Hollingsworth
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
In the 1500s, a man named Martin Luther saw problems in the way the Roman Catholic Church was run. He argued against the teachings of the Church during a time when doing so was punishable by death. With this captivating biography, readers can learn about Martin Luther's courageous and honorable life as he fought against the Catholic church and ideals, and strived for Protestant Reformation. Through easy-to-read text, intriguing facts, and striking images, readers will be engaged while learning about concepts such as Luther's Ninety-Five Theses and the Black Cloister Monastery. This book also includes text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as an in-class writing activity to further students' understanding of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses.
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Trails to California
by Ann Ingalls
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
In the 1800s, traveling to California was dangerous, but the state's earliest settlers traveled there in search of new lives. Learn about California's first settlers including Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, John Bidwell, and more! This primary source title builds students' reading skills and promotes civics and social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to accommodate different reading levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.
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Annie Oakley
Little Sure Shot
by Jennifer Kroll
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Readers will love this exciting biography about the famous cowgirl, Annie Oakley! Through colorful images, helpful text, glossary, index, and timeline of Annie's life, readers will discover the amazing things that Annie could do with a gun, how she earned the nickname "Little Sure Shot", and how she became one of the stars of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show!
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Western Europe
by Jennifer Prior
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Discover the thriving range of cultures in Western Europe! This social studies book describes the great food, world-famous art, and complex history of Western Europe. From the fashion of France to the Highland Games of Scotland to the chocolatiers of Belgium, Western Europe is a fascinating place. This teacher-approved book provides students with opportunities to explore the lives of people from Western Europe, including the history of indigenous peoples in the region. The book covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of Western Europe in an easy-to-use way. With a glossary and index, key discussion questions, and other engaging features, this book brings the wonders of Western Europe to life for students.
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Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of Liberty
by Torrey Maloof
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
The Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of Liberty primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and bold print to index and glossary. The "Your Turn!" activity will continue to challenge students as they extend their learning. This text aligns to state standards as well as McREL, WIDA/TESOL, and the NCSS/C3 Framework.
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Amazing Americans Rosa Parks
by Kristin Kemp
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Teach students about significant African Americans and how their actions shaped United States history. With this biography, students will learn about Rosa Parks and her actions that helped spark the civil rights movement. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from cover to cover. This informative, colorful book uses primary sources to captivate readers as they learn social studies topics.
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Our Ever-Changing Environment
by Shelly Buchanan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Teach students about the different natural ways that the Earth is constantly changing. Readers will learn about earthquakes, volcanoes, water and wind erosion, and more! Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to engage readers and help them better understand the content. This informative, colorful book uses primary sources to captivate readers as they learn social studies topics.
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Jackie Robinson
Hero on the Baseball Field
by Stephanie Macceca
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
This biography introduces readers to Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Featuring lively images and inspirational text in conjunction with a helpful glossary, index, and timeline of Robinson's life, readers will be engaged as they read about Jackie's life as a college athlete, his start in the Negro League, his stand against segregation, and his being the first person to ever get named Rookie of the Year.
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Lue Gim Gong
The Citrus Wizard
by Christina Hill
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Bring the history of Florida to life through intriguing primary source documents! Lue Gim Gong: The Citrus Wizard discusses the orange growing techniques of the Citrus Wizard. Used in the classroom or at home, this nonfiction reader builds literacy and vocabulary for students. Based on state standards, this biography explores geography, history, and other social studies topics, and includes important informational text features such as headings, an index, and a glossary.
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Amazing Americans George Washington
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Introduce beginning readers to George Washington and teach them about his life and the accomplishments he made that influenced America! Kindergarten students will develop social studies content knowledge and literacy with this appropriately leveled nonfiction book. Featuring colorful images, simple text, and an accessible glossary and index, this biography helps early learners build vocabulary and begin to comprehend historical events.
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World War II in Europe
by Kelly Rodgers
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Dive deep into your exploration of WWII history with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about European history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of World War II primary sources include images of soldiers landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day, the Nuremberg Trials, the Battle of Stalingrad, Tuskegee Airmen, women factory workers, and an internment camp poster. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
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Sam Houston
A Fearless Statesman
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Introduce students to the exciting life and legacy of Sam Houston, one of the most prominent figures in Texas history. This captivating biography focuses on Houston's life and how he became the only person to be president of a republic, a United States senator, and the governor of two different states. Through intriguing facts, easy-to-read text, appealing images, maps, and photos, readers will be engaged and enlightened as they learn about the Republic of Texas, Cherokee Indians, Texas history, and how Houston became the governor of Texas. Text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index are included to help readers better understand the content and vocabulary. This book also includes an in-class activity that allows students to think deeply to understand how Sam Houston's American Indian friends influenced his ideas about government.
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Harlem Renaissance
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Dive deep into your exploration of the history of the Harlem Renaissance with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include paintings, posters, advertisements, and images of Ella Fitzgerald, Louie Armstrong, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and many more. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
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Crossing Oceans
Immigrating to California
by Michelle R. Prather
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
California is a big state with an even bigger story. It grew leaps and bounds between the gold rush and 1900. People from across America and around the world moved there because it was full of opportunity. Today it's still a place where people from different backgrounds come to live their dreams. This primary source text builds students' reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to meet the needs of students reading at different levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.
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The Creek and Cherokee
by Kelly Rodgers
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Learn about the fascinating history of two of Georgia's Native American tribes: the Creek and the Cherokee. This high-interest reader explores the history, culture, customs, and traditions of the Creek and the Cherokee Indians. This text connects to Georgia state studies standards, and promotes social studies content literacy with appropriately-leveled text that will keep students engaged with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This text connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.
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Cattle Trails and Cowboys
by Heather Schwartz
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
The iconic American cowboy is a long-running part of popular culture. But when did cowboys first appear in history? What influenced their creation? Dive deep into your exploration of US history with this primary source book that provides unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include a poster of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, an 1840 engraving of vaqueros, a map of the Chisholm Trail, and many more. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
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Women's Suffrage
Fighting for Women's Rights
by Harriet Isecke
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Learn about women's fight for equality in this enthralling book that features highlights on some of the most well-known feminists and suffragists of all time, including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Lucretia Mott. Through plenty of vivid images, engaging facts, sidebars, and easy-to-read text, readers discover the history behind such things as the Women's Rights Convention, the National Women's Suffrage Association, and how suffragists finally got to celebrate when the Nineteenth Amendment was passed.
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Frederick Douglass
Leader of the Abolitionist Movement
by Melissa Carosella
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Frederick Douglass was born a slave and ended up becoming one of the most famous abolitionists of his time. This inspiring biography teaches readers about Douglass' incredible life. Through captivating images and illustrations and engaging sidebars and facts, readers will learn about the Thirteenth Amendment, the Underground Railroad, and the Emancipation Proclamation as well as people that had major impacts on Douglass' freedom and life, such as Abraham Lincoln, William Lloyd Garrison, and suffragists. A glossary and index are provided to give readers the tools they may need to better understand the content and vocabulary.
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Geographic Features
by Elise Wallace
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
This engaging book introduces students to the unique geography of the United States. Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience as they build social studies knowledge. This nonfiction book includes basic informational text features including a glossary, an index, and table of contents.
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La Salle
Early Texas Explorer
by Stephanie Kuligowski
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
René-Robert Cavelier, or Sieur de La Salle, grew up in France and dreamt of adventures in distant lands! Through this exciting biography, readers will explore new worlds with La Salle as they read about his fascinating life. Featuring bright images, easy-to-read text, maps, constructive facts and sidebars, readers will be excited to learn about the Mississippi River discovery, Ville-Marie, Fort Crevecoeur, and more about La Salle's expeditions! Text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index are included to help readers better understand the content and vocabulary. This book also includes an in-class activity that allows students to think deeply about the American Indians' perspective when they first saw the large sailing ships made by French ship makers.
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Civil Rights Movement
by Wendy Conklin
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Through many uprisings, protests, and demonstrations, segregation was finally abolished and civil rights were established for people of varying colors, races, and gender. This inspiring title allows readers to learn about the Civil Rights Movement and its fight for equality. Highlighted topics such as slavery, the Dred Scott decision, NAACP, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s March on Washington, and sit-ins are discussed and shown through supportive text, intriguing facts, and fascinating images. Readers are encouraged to better understand the content and navigate their way through the book easily with a helpful glossary, index, and table of contents.
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Our Government
The Three Branches
by Shelly Buchanan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Introduce students to the structure of the United States government with this high-interest nonfiction book. Students will build literacy skills and social studies content knowledge as they learn about the three branches of government and the purpose of this separation of powers. Primary source images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to engage readers and help them better understand the content.
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Abolitionists
by Torrey Maloof
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
The Abolitionists: What We Need Is Action primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and bold print to index and glossary. The "Your Turn!" activity will continue to challenge students as they extend their learning. This text aligns to state standards as well as McREL, WIDA/TESOL, and the NCSS/C3 Framework.
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Geoffrey Chaucer
Medieval Writer
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Geoffrey Chaucer was a British poet during the Middle ages and is still considered one of the greatest English writers of all time. This biography tells readers about Chaucer's life as he took part in the Hundred Years War, worked for King Edward III, and went on to write the well-known collection, The Canterbury Tales. Featuring lively illustrations, fascinating facts and sidebars, easy-to-read text, an accommodating glossary, and helpful index, this book will have readers excited to learn more about this influential author. This book also includes an in-class writing activity to further students' understanding of the various jobs people had in the Middle Ages.
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The Middle East
by David Scott
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Explore the beautiful land and ancient history of the Middle East! This social studies book describes the rich art, science, and culture of the land where Africa, Asia, and Europe meet. Known as a cradle of civilization, the Middle East is famous for its natural resources and fascinating past. This teacher-approved book offers students opportunities to understand life in the Middle East, including the history of indigenous peoples in the region. The book incorporates the geography, history, economics, and civics of the Middle East in an easy-to-follow way. With a glossary and index, key discussion questions, and other useful tools, this book brings the wonders of the Middle East to life for students.
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Muhammad
Prophet of Islam
by Jessica Cohn
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
This enlightening biography introduces readers to Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam. Readers will learn how he grew to become the founder of Islam and an important figure in the history of the world. The interesting facts, captivating images, maps, photos, and supportive text work together to engage readers as they learn about the Bedouins, Makkah, Qur'an, Hijrah, Sunnis, Shi'as, and how Muhammad urged people to follow his idea of monotheism. With text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, children will have all the tools they need to learn about Muhammad's incredible life! This book also includes an in-class activity to further students' understanding of the effects Muhammad's teachings had on life in the Arab world.
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Saving the World
The Chocolate Pilot
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
The years after World War II were difficult for the people of Berlin, Germany. Lieutenant Gail "Hal" Halvorsen wanted to help. Hal began a secret mission to give the children of Berlin hope in the form of chocolate and gum dropped in mini parachutes from his airplane. He became the Chocolate Pilot--and a hero in their hearts. This social studies book engages students in learning about history through dynamic primary sources. It includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and important vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.