California's Complex Water System
Introduce students to California's complex water system with this nonfiction text! This primary source reader will engage students with intriguing primary source documents that breathe life into the pages of history.
Item Number:28565
ISBN:9781425832452
Education in California
This intriguing text introduces students to California's school system, and provides teachers with a valuable classroom resource to excite students as they examine social studies content and develop critical literacy skills.
Item Number:28566
ISBN:9781425832469
Californians Who Made a Difference
This nonfiction text introduces students to Californians who made a difference, and provides teachers with a valuable classroom resource to engage students as they examine social studies content and develop critical literacy skills.
Item Number:28567
ISBN:9781425832476
Governing the Golden State
This engaging text introduces students to California's unique geography, and provides teachers with a valuable classroom resource to engage students as they examine social studies content and develop critical literacy skills.
Item Number:28568
ISBN:9781425832483
Geography of California
This engaging text introduces students to the history of California's state government, and provides teachers with a valuable classroom resource to engage students as they examine social studies content and develop critical literacy skills.
Item Number:28569
ISBN:9781425832490
American Indians of the West: Battling the Elements
This primary source reader breathes life into early US history with primary source documents that introduce students to the diverse lifestyles of the west coast American Indians.
Item Number:25069
ISBN:9781493830695
The Great Leap Westward
Excite students with The Great Leap Westward. This nonfiction reader examines Manifest Destiny and the expansion into western territories, as well as the historical battles and land purchases that doubled the size of the United States.
Item Number:25791
ISBN:9781493837915
Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of Liberty
This nonfiction reader explores the life of our nation's third president, from his early years in Virginia to his many accomplishments in law and politics, including Thomas Jefferson's significant contributions authoring the Declaration of Independence.
Item Number:25792
ISBN:9781493837922
James Madison and the Making of the United States
Engage students as they learn more about the Father of the Constitution" with this fascinating biography that focuses his life and many accomplishments, from the Continental Congress, as Secretary of State, and as the fourth US president."
Item Number:25795
ISBN:9781493837953
19th Century Innovations: Paving the Way
Excite students as they learn more about the 19th century inventions that accelerated growth and change in the 1800s. This primary source reader explores the innovations during the century of change that increased commerce and communication.
Item Number:25796
ISBN:9781493837960
Settling and Unsettling the West
With Settling and Unsettling the West, students will examine some of the reasons why people were heading out west, including the gold and silver rushes and the Homestead Act, as well as some of the westward routes pioneer travelers took.
Item Number:25797
ISBN:9781493837977
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Pioneer Woman
This fascinating biography profiles the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder and the events in her life that helped shape her beloved children's books. Students will focus on the author's early years, from her westward travels to living on a homestead.
Item Number:25798
ISBN:9781493837984
American Indians in the 1800s: Right and Resistance
Spark a curiosity for past events with this nonfiction reader focusing on the lives of native people as pioneers began moving westward during the 19th century. Students will explore the significant historical events that affected American Indians.
Item Number:25799
ISBN:9781493837991
Sitting Bull: Eagles Cannot Be Crows
Examine the life of Sitting Bull, from his early days as Jumping Badger to his leadership during the Battle of Little Bighorn. This primary source reader offers a glimpse on what life might be have been like for Plains Indians in the 1800s.
Item Number:25800
ISBN:9781493838004
Abolitionists: What We Need Is Action
Ignite a passion for history as students learn more about the 19th century abolitionists that organized to end slavery. This text spotlights significant pioneers in the abolitionist movement including Frederick Douglass, William Still, and Harriet Tubman.
Item Number:25801
ISBN:9781493838011
Harriet Tubman: Leading Others to Liberty
With Harriet Tubman: Leading Others to Liberty, students will examine the courageous life of Harriet Tubman, from her early days born into slavery to her brave efforts as the first female conductor for the Underground Railroad.
Item Number:25802
ISBN:9781493838028
The Civil War: Brother Against Brother
Breathe life into the pages of history with this engaging nonfiction reader that explores some of the main issues that divided the nation, major battles of the war including Bull Run and Shiloh, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and more.
Item Number:25804
ISBN:9781493838042
Abraham Lincoln: Addressing a Nation
Students will examine the life of the 16th US president, from his early days in a log cabin to his prolific political career. Breathe life into the pages of history with primary source reader that offer clues on what life was like in the 1800s.
Item Number:25805
ISBN:9781493838059
Lewis & Clark
With Lewis & Clark, this nonfiction reader focuses on the treacherous trek this legendary exploration team took to explore new territories, including Sacagawea's contributions to the journey, and challenges the Corps of Discovery encountered.
Item Number:25886
ISBN:9781493838868
Civil War Leaders
This text profiles some of the great leaders during the Civil War. Students will examine the leaders that inspired others to fight bravely, including William T. Sherman, Ulysses Grant, Robert E. Lee, Thomas Stonewall" Jackson, and more."
Item Number:25887
ISBN:9781493838875
Causes of the Civil War: A House Divided
With Causes of the Civil War: A House Divided, students will examine the divisive events in the nineteenth century that led up to the war, including the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Dred Scott decision, and more.
Item Number:25803
ISBN:9781493838035
You Are There! San Francisco 1906
At the dawn of the 20th century, San Francisco was the economic and cultural center of the West Coast. But in 1906, everything changed. Featuring TIME content, this nonfiction title builds literacy skills while immersing students in historical content.
Item Number:25617
ISBN:9781493836178
Game Changers: Kwame Alexander
This intriguing biography examines the life of the author of The Crossover, which won the Newbery Medal in 2015. Featuring TIME content, this nonfiction reader builds critical literacy skills while engaging students and enriching content-area instruction.
Item Number:25932
ISBN:9781493839322
No Way! Jolting Jumps
Have you ever dreamed of bungee jumping, skydiving, or wingsuit flying? These activities require an abundance of creativity - and courage! This high-interest nonfiction reader builds literacy skills as students read about extreme sports.
Item Number:25610
ISBN:9781493836109