Surprising Things We Do for Beauty
The perception of beauty varies from person to person and culture to culture. This high-interest text teaches students about other cultures' interpretations of what makes people beautiful and gives meaningful insight into those cultures' ways of life.
Item Number:25636
ISBN:9781493836369
Surprising Things We Eat
Sink your teeth into delicacies from different places and cultures and discover the stories behind the food from around the world that people love to eat. This leveled reader guides students to increased fluency and comprehension of nonfiction text.
Item Number:25637
ISBN:9781493836376
Surprising Things We Do for Fun
From chess boxing to worm charming, our planet is filled with some peculiar pastimes. With this high-interest, leveled nonfiction reader, teach students about the strange and unusual ways that people from around the world choose to pass the time.
Item Number:25638
ISBN:9781493836383
Game Changers: A Biography of J. K. Rowling
This intriguing biography examines the life of the writer who brought us the magical world of Harry Potter. Featuring TIME content, this nonfiction reader builds critical literacy skills while engaging students and enriching content-area instruction.
Item Number:25931
ISBN:9781493839315
Safe & Sound: Stop Bullying
This nonfiction book teaches the various types of bullying, the effects it can have on both victims and instigators, how to recognize bullying, and how to help put a stop to it. Guide students through an important topic with this leveled text.
Item Number:25627
ISBN:9781493836277
You Are There! Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863
Experience the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes of a 14-year-old soldier serving as a drummer in the Confederate Army. Featuring TIME content, this nonfiction reader builds critical literacy skills while enriching content-area instruction.
Item Number:25927
ISBN:9781493839278
You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963
On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 people marched peacefully from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial in the name of equality for African Americans. Teach students about the March on Washington with this leveled nonfiction reader.
Item Number:25929
ISBN:9781493839292
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
The Legacy and Legend of Sacagawea
Breathe life into the pages of history with this primary source reader that explores the life of Sacagawea and her significant contributions to Lewis and Clarks' westward expedition.
Item Number:25793
ISBN:9781493837939
The War of 1812: By the Dawn's Early Light
With this primary source reader, students will explore the war that inspired our national anthem, examining the events that led up to the war and what happened afterwards, including Francis Scott Key penning the iconic The Star-Spangled Banner.""
Item Number:25794
ISBN:9781493837946
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
Reconstruction: Freedom Delayed
This primary source reader explores the steps the country took towards greater equality after the Civil War. Students will learn more about how many tried to counter racism and injustice, including Freedmen's Bureau, Black Codes, and more.
Item Number:25806
ISBN:9781493838066
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