Making Decisions

Empower students to be confident decision makers! This thoughtful Grade 4 nonfiction reader emphasizes the importance of making responsible decisions.

Making Decisions

• Explores the decision-making process in a meaningful and engaging way
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to interest students
• Connects civics content with social-emotional learning
• Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students excited about their power to choose

Students will have opportunities to practice their decision-making skills with this relevant, teacher-approved reader. This product dives into the decisions people make every day and motivates students to make thoughtful choices. With an illustrated fiction story, index, and other essential features, this reader helps fourth grade students understand the power of making decisions.

State and Local Leaders

Teach students about the people who run state and local governments! This exciting Grade 4 nonfiction reader details the responsibilities of state and local leaders.

State and Local Leaders

• Analyzes the importance of good leadership and the duties of government leaders
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students engaged
• Connects important concepts such as leadership and democracy to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, key discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to show students who leads their state and local governments

From governors to mayors to council members, there are many state and local leaders who work hard to run the government. This teacher-approved product describes the types of state and local leaders as well as what they do for their communities. With an illustrated fiction story, index, bright images, and other useful features, this reader helps fourth grade students appreciate the efforts of leaders in their communities.

Citizens of Planet Earth

Explore Earth’s challenges and teach students how they can help! This interesting Grade 4 nonfiction reader describes problems facing the worldwide community.

Citizens of Planet Earth

• Analyzes major issues that affect communities around the world
• Provides a short fiction piece connected to the topic to keep students engaged
• Covers important concepts such as global citizenship and discrimination in an easy-to-follow way
• Includes a glossary, useful discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students excited about creating change

From unequal access to food and water to climate change, there are many global challenges that people are working to combat. This teacher-approved product provides students with a close-up look at these issues as well as steps individuals can take to help. With an illustrated fiction story, index, relevant images, and other essential features, this reader shows fourth grade students that they can make a difference as active global citizens.

What's the Deal with Voting?

Show students how people vote and how the government protects the vote! This thoughtful Grade 4 nonfiction reader explains how U.S. elections work and why voting is important.

What's the Deal with Voting?

• Covers why and how people vote as well as who is allowed to vote
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
• Connects essential ideas such as democracy and civic duty to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, helpful discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students interested in how voting works

Election Day requires a lot of hard work from a lot of people, as students will learn in this relevant reader! This teacher-approved product provides students with a close-up look at how elections are made secure and other key features of the voting process. With an illustrated fiction story, index, and other useful tools, this reader guides fourth grade students as they learn about the importance of voting and protecting the vote.

Wise Words from U.S. Presidents

Explore famous quotes from American presidents! This inspiring Grade 4 nonfiction reader details the words from United States leaders which celebrate the American spirit.

Wise Words from U.S. Leaders

• Analyzes quotes from presidents including George Washington, Ronald Reagan, and John F. Kennedy
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students engaged
• Connects important ideas such as civic action and leadership to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to inspire and motivate students

Presidents inspire, teach, celebrate America, and look to the future by using their words. This teacher-approved product provides students with a close-up look at advice from U.S. presidents. With an illustrated fiction story, index, historical images, and other helpful features, this reader shows fourth grade students the power of words.

How Do Governments Spend Money?

Teach students how the U.S. government raises and spends money! This interesting Grade 4 nonfiction reader details how each level of government uses money.

How Do Governments Spend Money?

• Explores how the government gets money and uses it to solve problems
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
• Connects key topics such as democracy and economic systems to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to teach students about making a budget

Students should learn about taxes, public welfare, and other ways the government affects the economy. This teacher-approved product provides students with a close-up look at how local, state, and national governments spend money based on people’s needs. With an illustrated fiction story, index, bright images, and other useful features, this reader helps fourth grade students understand what their government spends money on.

Media Matters

Help students learn to decipher what news is real and what’s fake! This engaging Grade 4 nonfiction reader describes how to tell the difference between reliable and unreliable news sources.

Media Matters

• Explores methods of assessing whether information is true or not
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interested
• Connects relevant concepts such as democracy and truth to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students invested in choosing news wisely

Students need to think like detectives to determine whether the news they hear is accurate. This teacher-approved product shows students how to find trustworthy newspapers, TV stations, and other forms of media. With an illustrated fiction story, index, colorful images, and other important features, this reader teaches fourth grade students about their responsibility to check facts and avoid spreading fake news.

Immigrating to America

Discover the journey millions of immigrants faced trying to seek freedom and better lives in the United States. These people helped shape the country’s languages, traditions, politics, and economy. Breathe life into the pages of history with this primary source reader that focuses on immigration during the twentieth century.

• Build content knowledgeacross multiple social studies disciplines
• Text features include a Reader's Guide, side bars, table of contents, glossary, and index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary
• Your Turn!activityextends learningand challenges students to use higher-order thinking skills
• Leveled textaccommodates below-level, above-level, and English language learners
• Aligns to state standards and readies students forcollege and career

Learn about Ellis Island, Angel Island, and the significance of the Statue of Liberty. The engaging photos, interesting primary sources, and fascinating side bars will keep students reading cover-to-cover.

Progressive Era Leaders

Explore the Progressive Era and discover the changes inspirational men and women were able to make. The change makers were Presidents, writers, reformers, and suffragists, all working hard to make the United States better. Breathe life into the pages of history with this primary source reader that focuses on a time of change for the United States.

• Build content knowledgeacross multiple social studies disciplines
• Text features include a Reader's Guide, side bars, table of contents, glossary, and index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary
• Your Turn!activityextends learningand challenges students to use higher-order thinking skills
• Leveled textaccommodates below-level, above-level, and English language learners
• Aligns to state standards and readies students forcollege and career

Learn about the fight for women's right to vote, how writers exposed corruption, and reformers worked to improved working conditions. The engaging photos, interesting primary sources, and fascinating side bars will keep students reading cover-to-cover.

Community Heroes

Teach students what it means to be a hero in everyday life! This nonfiction reader will excite kindergarten students as it details the various types of heroes in their communities.

Community Heroes

• Explores the responsibilities of local heroes, from food workers to trash collectors
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will entertain young students
• Connects key concepts such as leadership and helping others to students’ daily lives
• Includes colorful pages, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will encourage students to appreciate the heroes around them

Whether it’s thanking a firefighter or a delivery person, it’s important for students to acknowledge the hard work of people in their communities. This engaging, teacher-approved reader uses pictures and words to show students that many adults have jobs which allow them to help others. With vibrant images, an illustrated fiction piece, and other exciting features, this book will teach young students about the real heroes in their lives!

Meet and Greet

Show young readers how greetings function in everyday life! This nonfiction reader will engage kindergarten students while explaining the ways people interact with one another.

Meet and Greet

• Uses pictures and words to demonstrate a variety of greetings and farewell gestures
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will interest young students
• Covers important life skills such as meeting new people and greeting others politely
• Includes full-color pages, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to prepare students for meeting new people

Meet and Greet is a fun, relevant book that will teach students what they need to know about greeting others and meeting new people. Whether it’s high fiving a friend or waving goodbye to a classmate, this teacher-approved reader shows students the meaningful interactions they can share with other people. The illustrated fiction piece, vibrant images, and other useful features in this reader will excite students while improving their communication skills.

We Can Vote

Students are the voters of tomorrow, so it’s important that they understand how the voting process works! This nonfiction reader will show kindergarten students various ways they can be informed voters.

We Can Vote

• Describes how people can make wise decisions about whom to vote for
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will help student comprehension
• Connects key civics themes such as democracy and civic duty to students’ daily lives
• Includes colorful pictures, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to show students how voting works on a small scale

Voting is how individuals make their voices heard, and this book shows why it’s important for voters to make informed choices. This teacher-approved reader explores the many ways that people can prepare to cast their votes. With an illustrated fiction story, relevant images, and more helpful features, this reader will empower young students and help them understand an important democratic process.

Presidents

Teach students about the highest office in the country! This engaging nonfiction reader will show kindergarten students what it means to be president of the United States.

Presidents

• Explores the various responsibilities of the president using pictures and words
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will interest young students
• Connects civics themes such as leadership and democracy to students’ daily lives
• Includes vibrant images, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the president

Using relevant images from across U.S. history and grade-level text, this book will show students the many roles the president plays. This teacher-approved reader offers a useful look at the work done inside and outside of the White House, from signing bills into laws to helping those in need. With an illustrated fiction story students can relate to, colorful pages, and other exciting features, this reader will help students understand the duties of the president.

Clara Barton: Teacher, Nurse, Leader

Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, is a heroic female figure in U.S. history. Teach kindergarten students about the ways she helped others with this nonfiction reader.

Clara Barton: Teacher, Nurse, Leader

• Details the life and legacy of Clara Barton using historical images and grade-level text
• Provides a short fiction piece related to Barton that will entertain young students
• Connects important topics such as leadership and helping others to students’ daily lives
• Includes relevant pictures, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will empower students to improve their communities

Introduce students to Clara Barton, who dedicated her life to helping those in need! This teacher-approved book provides young readers with interesting facts about Clara Barton’s life, from her fight for equal pay to founding the American Red Cross. With an illustrated fiction piece, fascinating images, and other useful features, this reader will show students the importance of helping others through the story of this incredible changemaker.

The Flag

Help kindergarten students discover what the American flag means to them! This fun nonfiction reader explores the meaning behind a well-known symbol of the United States.

The Flag

• Explains what the flag represents and why it makes Americans proud
• Provides a short and relatable fiction piece connected to the topic
• Challenges students to explore the meaning of the flag with thought-provoking questions
• Includes colorful pages, discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will encourage students to learn how to take care of the flag

Throughout United States history, the American flag has been a symbol of freedom that people are proud to see. This teacher-approved reader explores how people display respect for the flag and what its stars and stripes mean to the country. With vibrant images, an illustrated fiction piece, and other helpful features, this book will allow young students to navigate their own relationships with the Star-Spangled Banner.

I Pledge Allegiance

Help kindergarten students learn the pledge of allegiance and the meaning behind these powerful words! Kindergarten and first grade students can easily explore the pledge as well as its significance with this nonfiction reader.

I Pledge Allegiance

• Analyzes the pledge line by line so students can understand every word
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the pledge that will keep students interested
• Connects essential topics such as justice and liberty to students’ daily lives
• Includes colorful images, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to empower students with a sense of national pride

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America…” Most people in the United States have heard these famous words, but do students truly know what they mean? This exciting teacher-approved reader uses pictures and words to help students memorize the pledge of allegiance while emphasizing the importance of each and every word. With bright pages, an illustrated fiction story, and other meaningful features, this book will bring the pledge of allegiance to life for young readers.

Good People Everywhere

Teach kindergarten students that everyone has the power to show kindness with this fun, meaningful nonfiction reader!

Good People Everywhere

• Describes various ways that people are kind to one another and to animals
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will interest students
• Connects key topics such as sharing and helping others to students’ daily lives
• Includes vibrant images, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will empower students to appreciate the kindness of others

With this exciting book, young students will realize that being kind is the perfect way to make their mark on the world. This teacher-approved product uses real-world examples to demonstrate the importance of helping those in need. This useful reader includes an illustrated fiction piece, full-color pages, an extension activity, and more great features.

Signs All Around Us

Explore signs students encounter in everyday life! This fun nonfiction reader will teach kindergarten students about signs they may come across and explain what the symbols mean.

Signs All Around Us

• Gives examples of relevant signs and conveys their meanings
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will interest young students
• Connects concepts such as following directions and safety to students’ lives
• Includes vibrant images, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to show students the purpose of signs

From street signs to restroom signs, it’s important for students to recognize the role signs play in their daily lives. This teacher-approved book offers pictures of various signs and explains what each one means in an easy-to-follow way. With simple text, an illustrated fiction piece, and other useful features, this reader will help students become responsible people who stay safe by following signs.

Dollars and Cents

Teach students all about money with this relevant nonfiction reader! This engaging and instructive book will help kindergarten students learn the different types of U.S. money and what they are worth.

Our Country’s Money

• Details the various coins and bills used in the United States
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will entertain young students
• Connects economics subjects such as value and spending to students’ daily lives
• Includes useful pictures, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to encourage students to think about money

From pennies to twenty-dollar bills, it’s important for students to understand what their money is worth. This teacher-approved book explores the value of American dollars and coins while encouraging students to spend their money wisely. With an illustrated fiction story, simple text, and more beneficial features, this reader will help students be smart spenders and show them why money matters in an easy-to-follow way.

Every Dollar Makes a Difference

Show students why fundraising is important and how individuals can organize together to make a difference! This Grade 2 nonfiction reader’s rich, informative text will encourage students to create real change by donating.

Every Dollar Makes a Difference

• Describes the process of fundraising for a good cause with relevant examples and engaging explanations
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interested
• Connects essential ideas like charity and raising money to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will empower students to give back to their communities

Donating to important causes is an excellent way for individuals to positively influence society. This teacher-approved book demonstrates why people organize to raise money for causes or charities, and it also details ways that students can begin making changes together. With an index, vibrant images, fun fiction story, and more beneficial features, this reader will help second grade students understand why every dollar donated is a dollar well-spent.

Solving Problems Together

Some problems are too big for individuals to solve alone, and with this exciting Grade 2 nonfiction reader, students will see why working together can have enormous benefits.

Solving Problems Together

• Explores real-world problems and how individuals have come together to find solutions
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
• Connects important themes like communication and creativity to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students excited about collaborative problem solving

From helping a school garden to fixing the global water shortage, issues are easier to solve when people work together. This teacher-approved product details a variety of relevant issues and explains the brainstorming, communication, and collaboration that go into discovering solutions. With bright images, an illustrated fiction story, a useful index, and other helpful features, this book will show second grade students that while they can solve problems alone, they can make an even bigger difference when they work together.