Your Vote, Your Voice

Students are the voters of tomorrow, so it’s important that they understand how the voting process works! This Grade 2 nonfiction reader shows students how to learn about issues, study candidates, and someday cast their votes.

Your Vote, Your Voice

• Examines a variety of voting issues and how the election process works
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students engaged
• Connects key civics themes such as democracy and civic duty to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students excited about their future right to vote

Voting is how individuals make their voices heard in America. This teacher-approved book explores important issues such as education, government, and jobs, all while encouraging students to be informed. With a related fiction story, relevant images, an index, and more useful features, this reader will empower second grade students and help them understand an important democratic process.

Leaders in the Community

Teach students about various types of local leaders and what it takes to become one! This Grade 2 nonfiction reader explores what it means to be a good community leader.

Leaders in the Community

• Describes the roles and responsibilities of various leadership positions
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students interested
• Connects civics topics such as volunteerism and local government to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to inspire and empower students to be good leaders

Mayors, coaches, and principals are just some of the essential community leaders students will learn about in this book. The teacher-approved product emphasizes the importance of those who lead in schools and communities, all while encouraging students to be leaders in their own way. With a relevant fiction story, an index, and other beneficial features, this reader will show second grade students how to be leaders who improve their communities—and their world.

Dwight D. Eisenhower: American Leader

Dwight David Eisenhower was one of the most important leaders of the twentieth century. With this Grade 2 nonfiction reader, students will learn about his life in an exciting and informative way!

Dwight D. Eisenhower: American Leader

• Explores the path Eisenhower took on his way to becoming the 34th president of the United States
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interested
• Covers key civics themes such as leadership and government
• Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to inspire students to become leaders

Even before Dwight D. Eisenhower became president, he was an incredible leader in all areas of his life. This teacher-approved book details Eisenhower’s many leadership qualities and how he used them to inspire others on the football field, in the army, and of course in the White House. With great historical images, a story about Eisenhower as a child, and other useful features, this reader will empower second grade students to be changemakers in their own way.

Changing Our Community

Show students how streets are fixed, sidewalks get added, and new schools are built! This Grade 2 nonfiction reader explores the processes that lead to change in communities.

Changing Our Community

• Describes the various ways individuals can make an impact on their communities
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested
• Connects essential subjects such as leadership and voting to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will inspire students to make their communities better

From contacting local leaders to speaking up at town meetings, there are many ways students can create change in their communities. Changing Our Community is an exciting and informative reader that explains the steps individuals can take to make improvements in their cities, neighborhoods, and towns. This teacher-approved book includes a relevant fiction story, vibrant images, an index, and other tools that will empower second grade students as they look to better their communities.

Every Drop Counts

Teach students about the world’s shortage of fresh water in a relevant and engaging way! This Grade 2 nonfiction reader explains the many ways individuals are working to solve Earth’s water crisis.

Every Drop Counts

• Explores the difficulties of protecting fresh water and how individuals can help
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will get students interested
• Connects essential concepts such as climate change and problem-solving to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to help students waste less water

Earth’s freshwater shortage is a serious problem that students need to be aware of. This teacher-approved book covers the importance of fresh water and the ways scientists, leaders, and ordinary people can preserve it. With an illustrated fiction story connected to the topic, an index, colorful pages, and other exciting features, this reader will encourage second grade students to be global citizens as they help protect the world’s supply of fresh water.

O Say Can You See

Explore the story behind America’s national anthem! This Grade 2 nonfiction reader will teach students the history of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and the meaning behind its famous words.

O Say Can You See

• Analyzes the national anthem line by line to make sure students fully understand it
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested
• Connects an important piece of American history to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that aids students in learning this patriotic song

In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote a poem that would eventually become the country’s most well-known song. This teacher-approved reader will help students dive into the history and meaning behind Key’s famous words. With beautiful images, a useful index, a fiction story about the anthem, and more helpful features, this book will show second grade students the significance of the national anthem and the American flag to their country.

Follow That Dollar

Every dollar has a story to tell! Teach students about the economy and how money is spent with this Grade 2 nonfiction reader.

Follow That Dollar

• Tracks one dollar as it is spent and travels from person to person or place to place
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
• Connects important economics themes to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to teach students about spending money

Students will grow to understand the value of a dollar with this fun and relevant reader. This teacher-approved product follows a dollar through the economy while explaining key economic concepts and terms. With bright and engaging pages, a fiction story related to the topic, an index, and other helpful tools, this book will show second grade students the role their money plays in their local, state, and even national economy.

See Something, Say Something

Teach students that even small actions can make a big difference! This relevant, engaging Grade 2 nonfiction reader will help students learn how to react when they see something wrong or dangerous.

See Something, Say Something

• Emphasizes that students should talk to an adult they trust about things that make them uncomfortable, angry, or scared
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students interested
• Covers serious subjects such as bullying and “stranger danger”
• Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will empower students to be kind and good leaders in their daily lives

Whether it’s seeing a strange adult at the school playground or helping a classmate who is being bullied, it’s important for students to learn when to speak up. This teacher-approved reader explains to students why they should tell a trusted adult about things that concern them. The book also encourages students to support one another by standing up for what’s right. With a related fiction story, an index, and other beneficial features, this reader will show second grade students that they can make a difference by using their voices.

Volunteers to the Rescue

Show students how they can help others in their communities! This exciting Grade 1 nonfiction reader describes the many ways that volunteers make a difference.

Volunteers to the Rescue

• Explores various ways that people volunteer and encourages students to give back
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested
• Connects important themes such as community and empathy to students’ daily lives
• Includes colorful pages, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will empower students to help those in need

From volunteering at food banks to cleaning up litter in a park, there are many ways people can help their communities. This teacher-approved book offers first grade students a meaningful look at volunteerism through relevant images and grade-level text. With an illustrated fiction story, useful text features, and more, this reader demonstrates the positive impact volunteers have on their communities.

Fair Play

What does it mean to be a good sport? Teach students how to be fair on the field, on the court, and in life with this Grade 1 nonfiction reader.

Fair Play

• Describes the qualities of a good sport, including sharing the ball and cheering for others
• Provides a related short fiction piece that will keep students interested
• Connects essential topics such as teamwork and kindness to students’ daily lives
• Includes bright pages, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to inspire students to be fair in all aspects of life

Whether they are playing basketball at school or a board game with their families, students need to learn how to be good sports. This teacher-approved reader emphasizes the importance of teamwork and kindness in an easy-to follow way. With vibrant images, a fun fiction story, and other beneficial features, this book will show first grade students the many ways they can promote fair play.

How to Vote

Students are the voters of tomorrow, so it’s important that they understand the voting process! This Grade 1 nonfiction reader encourages students to study candidates, ask questions, and someday cast their votes.

How to Vote

• Explains how voting works and emphasizes the importance of being an informed voter
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will get students invested
• Covers key concepts such as democracy and civic duty in an easy-to-follow way
• Includes vibrant images, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to show students how voting works in everyday life

Voting is how individuals make their voices heard in the United States. This teacher-approved book offers important questions that students should ask themselves before selecting a candidate. The reader also explains how votes are cast and encourages students to vote leaders into office once they are able. With an illustrated fiction story, relevant images, and other helpful features, this reader will empower first grade students and help them understand an important democratic process.

Park Rangers

Teach students about the park rangers who protect U.S. national parks! This Grade 1 nonfiction reader explains the roles and responsibilities of park rangers.

Park Rangers

• Describes what park rangers do to help both nature and people
• Provides a short fiction piece about a ranger that will keep students interested
• Connects meaningful topics such as sharing knowledge and responsibility to students’ daily lives
• Includes a map of national parks, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will empower students to become experts on nature

Park rangers are leaders who keep America’s national parks and its people safe. This teacher-approved reader explores how rangers take care of nature as well as how they share their knowledge with others. With beautiful images, a fun fiction story, and more exciting features, this book will get first grade students excited about studying nature!

Eunice Kennedy Shriver: Inspiring Olympics for All

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of the Special Olympics, is an inspiring figure who wanted to give everyone the opportunity to play the sports they love. Teach students her story with this fascinating Grade 1 nonfiction reader!

Eunice Kennedy Shriver: Inspiring Olympics

• Describes the life and legacy of Eunice Kennedy Shriver
• Provides a short fiction piece about a young Kennedy Shriver to get students interested
• Connects relevant topics such as acceptance and inclusivity to students’ daily lives
• Includes historical images, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will encourage students to be kind to everybody

Eunice Kennedy Shriver worked hard to create places for athletes with disabilities to shine. This teacher-approved book details Kennedy Shriver’s sports camp for children with disabilities, the creation of the Special Olympics, and her belief in giving people a fair chance to do what they love. With valuable discussion questions and other meaningful features, this reader will show first grade students the amazing things that can happen when everyone is included.

You Have Rights!

Remind students that they have rights! This Grade 1 nonfiction reader explores the right to an education and other rights that young people possess in the United States.

You Have Rights!

• Explains what rights are while encouraging students to stand up for themselves and each other
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the right to learn that will interest students
• Connects important topics such as civil rights and equality to students’ daily lives
• Includes relevant images, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will motivate students to acknowledge their rights

It’s essential for students to learn how to stand up for their rights—but first, they have to learn what those rights are. This teacher-approved book will show students the rights they are given by other people and the law, including their very important right to learn. The reader also encourages students to connect with leaders and ask that their rights are protected. With meaningful text, bright pages, and other helpful features, this reader will guide first grade students toward becoming informed individuals as they recognize the rights young people have in America.

The World in My Neighborhood

What makes a neighborhood? How can people improve their neighborhoods? Students will answer these important questions and more with this Grade 1 nonfiction reader.

The World in My Neighborhood

• Explores life in one neighborhood using the five senses
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
• Connects key ideas such as community and culture to students’ daily lives
• Includes bright pages, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to inspire students to appreciate their neighbors

Each and every neighborhood is an original mix of people, sights, sounds, and smells.

This teacher-approved book describes life in a diverse neighborhood and encourages students to look for beauty in the places they live. With descriptive text, an illustrated fiction story, relevant images, and other exciting features, this reader will show first grade students the vibrancy and togetherness a neighborhood has to offer.

My Country, 'Tis of Thee

Help students discover what freedom means to them! This engaging Grade 1 nonfiction reader explains the patriotic song “America” in an easy-to-follow way.

My Country ‘tis of Thee

• Analyzes “America” line by line to make sure students understand
• Provides a short fiction piece about the song that will interest students
• Connects civics topics such as freedom and national pride to students’ daily lives
• Includes colorful pages, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will encourage students to remember what the American flag represents

“My country ‘tis of thee, sweet land of liberty…” Students may have heard these famous lyrics, but do they truly understand them? This teacher-approved reader explores each line of “America” and teaches students what it means to be free. With an illustrated fiction story, thought-provoking text, and more useful features, this book will familiarize first grade students with symbols of American freedom and pride.

Payday!

Teach students about the choices people make with their money! This Grade 1 nonfiction reader explores how people save and spend what they earn on payday.

Payday!

• Explains what a payday is and what people may choose to do with their money
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested
• Covers key economics concepts such as saving and spending
• Includes colorful images, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to challenge students to make their own business plan

From buying new shoes to saving for college, people have to make choices about what to do with their money. This teacher-approved book explores why money management is important in an easy-to-understand way. With an illustrated fiction story, discussion questions, and other meaningful features, this reader shows first grade students the various decisions they will have to make with their own hard-earned money.

Who We Are

Help students discover the meaning of culture! This Grade 1 nonfiction reader examines various cultures while encouraging students to celebrate their differences.

Who We Are

• Describes how food, games, holidays, and more vary from culture to culture
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interested
• Connects relevant themes such as kindness and being different to students’ daily lives
• Includes vibrant images, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to help students learn about their classmates’ cultures

Each and every student is unique, so it’s important that they understand how to celebrate their differences! This teacher-approved reader addresses a diverse range of cultures in an easy-to-follow way. The book also reminds students that everyone is human, and they can learn from one another. With a connected fiction story, meaningful images, and more beneficial features, this reader will empower first grade students to be proud of their cultures and who they are.

Will You Sign My Petition?

Why is the United States of America called the “land of the free”? What is the right to petition? Students will answer these questions and more with this exciting and informative Grade 3 nonfiction reader.

Will You Sign My Petition?

• Explains the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to improve communities
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students engaged
• Connects essential ideas such as laws and democracy to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will empower students to make change

With the power of petition at their fingertips, Americans across the country have the ability to make a difference. This teacher-approved product explains what petitions are and how they are used. In addition to teaching students all about petitions, the book encourages students to write their own petitions and work with their fellow community members to start making changes together. With a related fiction story, vibrant images, index, and other fantastic features, this reader shows third grade students that petitions are a great way to improve their communities—and the world.

What Is an Election?

Teach students about the process of electing government leaders! This fun, meaningful Grade 3 nonfiction reader explains how elections work and ways that individuals can get involved in government.

What Is an Election?

• Describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested
• Explores major civics topics such as representative democracy and political parties
• Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will get students excited about elections and campaigns

The road to the White House begins long before Election Day and involves lots of people, as students will learn in this engaging book! This teacher-approved product provides students with a close-up look at how leaders are elected and why voting is important. The book’s colorful images pair with a rich text to explain elections and civic duties in an easy-to-follow way. With its related fiction story, helpful index, and other key features, this book will excite third grade students while teaching them how to be informed participants of a representative democracy.

Creativity in Communities

All around the country, people are constantly working to make their communities better. In this Grade 3 nonfiction reader, students will learn about the creative ways Americans help their communities.

Creativity in Communities

• Describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country who can serve as role models
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to get students invested
• Connects key topics such as creative problem-solving and volunteerism to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that empowers students to improve their communities

From inspiring murals to art made of plastic found on the beach, this book gives students a close-up look at many different methods of creatively helping one’s community. The teacher-approved product examines communities across the United States that have found unique ways to solve problems and raise awareness about important issues. With a fun fiction story, beautiful images, an index, and other useful features, this reader shows third grade students the wonderful things that can happen when communities create together!