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Tribus indígenas norteamericanas
by Marie Patterson
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Indian culture and life consist of many traditions and customs. This Spanish-adapted book describes some of the traditions, customs, and ways of surviving from various tribes around Early America, including the Northeast Indians, Southeast Indians, Plains Indians, Southwest Indians, Northwest Indians, Woodland Indians, and Pueblo Indians. Detailed images engage readers with pictures and examples of totem poles, long houses, chickees, and pueblos while the supportive Spanish text and helpful glossary aid in developing a better understanding of the content.
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Todo sobre el dinero
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Todo sobre el dinero (All About Money) teaches students about the ways that people earn, save, and spend money. The clear, text-supported images and simple, repetitive sentences will engage students in reading as they build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a glossary and index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.
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Mapas de nuestro mundo
by Sandy Phan
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Teach students about the seven continents and how to recognize them on maps. In this informational Spanish book, readers will learn map basics like the compass rose, a scale, and a legend. Engaging, primary source documents and images keep students reading as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.
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Soy un buen ciudadano
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Soy un buen ciudadano (I Am a Good Citizen) teaches students how to be a responsible citizen. The clear, descriptive images and simple phrases will engage students in reading and build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a simple glossary and index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.
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Sojourner Truth
Un Camino A La Libertad
by Debra J. Housel
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
This inspiring Spanish-translated biography allows readers to learn about the incredible life of Sojourner Truth. Featuring a timeline of Sojourner's life, a glossary, and an index working in conjunction with vibrant images and supportive text, this title will leave young readers inspired by Sojourner's life as an abolitionist and suffragist.
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Martin Luther King Jr.
by Wendy Conklin
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up knowing that there needed to be a change in the way that African Americans were treated. In this biography, readers will learn about his inspirational life as he fought for equality and desegregation for African Americans through nonviolence and became one of the most infamous leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. Readers will discover topics such as discrimination, sit-ins, his winning the Nobel Peace Prize, and the March on Washington through inspirational images and photos, supportive text, stunning facts, glossary, table of contents, and index.
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Harriet Tubman
Liderar a los Esclavos a la Libertad
by Debra J. Housel
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
In this biographical book, young readers will learn about the brave life of Harriet Tubman. Readers will discover how Tubman bravely escaped from her life as a slave to cross the Mason-Dixon line into freedom and how she helped hundreds of other slaves into freedom through the Underground Railroad with the help of abolitionists. The vivid images, stunning facts, and supportive text work in conjunction with the helpful glossary, index, and timeline of Tubman's life to give readers an engaging experience as they move from cover to cover. This book has been translated into Spanish.
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Clara Barton
El Ángel del Campo de Batalla
by Tamara Hollingsworth
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Clara Barton lived her life to help others. This inspiring biography introduces readers to the "Angel of the Battlefield" in the Civil War, who spent her life caring for others on and off the battlefields. The vivid images, helpful timeline, and informational Spanish-translated text work together to depict Clara's journey from a young Civil War nurse to the president of the American Red Cross. A table of contents, glossary, and index aid in vocabulary improvement and better understanding of the content.
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James Madison (Spanish)
by Jill K. Mulhall
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
James Madison was an important Founding Father. This appealing biography allows readers to explore the inspiring life he led as a member of the Continental Congress and as President of the United States. The detailed images, supportive text, helpful glossary, and intriguing facts work in conjunction to highlight important events that Madison took part in including the Articles of Confederation, The Federalist Papers, and how he helped America make its way into "The Era of Good Feelings".
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Daniel Boone
Dentro del Bosque
by Jennifer Kroll
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Daniel Boone is often known for a coonskin cap, but more than that, he was one of America's greatest explorers! Readers will learn about Daniel's adventurous life as he hunted and trapped animals, created a "Wilderness Road", and rescued his daughter from Shawnee Indians! This fascinating book has been translated into Spanish and features informational text, lively images and drawings, and a helpful glossary, index, and timeline of Boone's life.
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George Washington Carver
Sembrar Ideas
by Jennifer Kroll
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
George Washington Carver was born a slave and grew up to be a great botanist and inventor! Readers will learn why George was known as the "plant doctor" as a young boy and will be inspired by his strong desire to learn and teach other farmers about crop rotation. The vibrant images, supportive text, glossary, table of contents, and index work in conjunction to engage and delight readers as they learn all they can about "The Peanut Man"! This book has been translated into Spanish.
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Los Caddo y los Comanche
Tribus Indígenas Americanas de Texas
by Sandy Phan
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
The Caddo and Comanche were two of the largest American Indian groups living in Texas before European contact. This Spanish-translated nonfiction title explores the history of the Caddo and Comanche, how they adapted to European colonists and American settlers, and the impact they made on Texas history. The Hasinai, Kadohadacho, Natchitoches, Comanche Nation of Oklahoma, and Shoshone are some of the tribes that readers will discover through engaging sidebars and facts, intriguing images, easy to read text, and a supportive glossary, index, and table of contents.
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George W. Bush
Gobernador De Texas Y Presidente De Los Estados Unidos
by Patrice Sherman
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
George W. Bush grew up in a prominent political family in Texas. After serving as Texas governor, Bush followed his father's footsteps in becoming President of the United States. This Spanish-translated biography allows readers to discover the life of George W. Bush and explore someof the impacts he made as president through acts like No Child Left Behind. Readers will also learn of the many unexpected challenges Bush faced, such as the al-Qaeda attack on September 11, 2001, the War on Terror, and the Iraq War. The engaging facts, vibrant images, and supportive text work in conjunction with the accommodating glossary and index to help children understand Texas history and improve their vocabulary.
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Texas Hoy
Guiando A Los Estados Unidos Hacia El Futuro
by Patrice Sherman
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Texas has changed dramatically since it joined the United States in 1845. It has become a national leader in resources and many industries, serving as a major supplier of the nation's oil, cattle, and agriculture. This inviting nonfiction book will intrigue readers as they learn about major Texas industries through colorful images and captivating facts. Children will learn about NASA, various types of music found in Texas, and even about the most popular Texas sports! The supportive text and accessible glossary and index aid in better understanding of the content and vocabulary. This book has been translated into Spanish.
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La Declaración De La Independencia
by Jill K. Mulhall
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
The Declaration of Independence changed America forever. Readers will learn about the events that led up to the Declaration including unfair taxation from King George III and the Boston Tea Party in this Spanish-translated book. The vivid images, engaging sidebars, and supportive text explain what roles John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson played in the creation of the document and what they meant by including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. To help readers better understand the vocabulary and content, an accommodating table of contents and glossary are provided.
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La Guerra de 1812
by Jill K. Mulhall
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
In this engaging nonfiction title, readers will learn about the War of 1812, the causes of it, and how it affected American citizens. Through detailed images, stunning facts, and easy to read text, readers are introduced to ideas and events that took place during this time, including embargoes, the Treaty of Paris, the War Hawks, and the Treaty of Ghent. Readers will have the opportunity to further enhance their understanding of the content through an accessible table of contents and glossary.
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La Revolución Industrial
by Debra J. Housel
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain during the 1700s and spread to America in the early 1800s as the colonies formed and grew. Readers will learn about this important time in U.S. history in this enlightening nonfiction title. Through fascinating facts and engaging sidebars, children will learn how industrialism provided the means for development and expansion in America as life transitioned from rural beginnings to large cities. Industry was a large factor for innovation and employment at the beginning of the 20th Century through such creations as assembly lines, patents, and labor unions. Detailed images and easy-to-read text show readers the ups and downs of this time period, including child labor laws, labor unions, muckrackers, and immigrant and slave labor. The colorful scrapbook layout, helpful table of contents, and accommodating glossary combine to create a reading experience that is easy for readers to navigate through.
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Primera Guerra Mundial
by Lisa Zamosky
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Readers will learn all about World War I, or the Great War, in this appealing title that highlights how the war began in Europe as a military rivalry between France and Germany. The intriguing facts, engaging sidebars, and supportive text work in conjunction with the impressive images and colorful scrapbook layout to teach readers about such WWI topics as neutrality, alliances, propaganda, liberty bonds, communism, and how General John Pershing led Americans in the war.
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Indígenas de California
by Ben Nussbaum
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
This nonfiction book explores the history, culture, customs, and beliefs of California's American Indian tribes including the Chumash, Tongva, Hupa, Yokuts, Quechan, and Coso tribes. Detailed primary source images in conjunction with Spanish text provide 3rd grade students with an inviting reading and learning experience as they build their social studies knowledge. This book includes basic informational text features including a glossary, an index, table of contents, and reader's guide. Students will be intrigued by Native American history with this fascinating nonfiction Spanish book.
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Líderes de la Revolución de Texas
Unidos por una Causa
by Kelly Rodgers
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) 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 has been translated into Spanish and allows readers to learn about the incredible accomplishments of these people and what they did to make an impact on the Texas Revolution. Featuring alluring images, engaging facts and sidebars, supportive text, and a glossary and index, this book will have readers eager to learn more!
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Los Indígenas Americanos de Texas
Conflicto y Supervivencia
by Sandy Phan
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Groups of American Indians had been living in the Texas region for thousands of years when American settlers decided to expand westward. This captivating book has been translated into Spanish and explores the history of American Indians in Texas and how each group found different ways to live in the region they inhabited. Readers will learn about a variety of tribes, including Karankawa tribe, Jumano, Caddo, Lipan Apache, and Shosone and discover how they struggled to survive European colonization, the Indian Removal Act, and American expansion. Other topics include the Dawes Act, Indian Civil Rights Act, and peace treaties. Through plenty of interesting and intriguing facts, engaging sidebars, an accommodating glossary and index, and supportive text, readers will be encouraged to learn and explore the history of the Indians of North America.
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Innovaciones del siglo XIX: Abrir el camino (19th Century Innovations: Paving the Way)
by Matthew McArdle
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will explore 19th century innovations such as canal and lock systems, steamboats, telegraphs, locomotives, and other advances that increased commerce and communication. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and timelines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Marchar para la igualdad
by Stephanie E. Macceca
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Martin Luther King, Jr. believed in fighting for Civil Rights for all people. In this Spanish-translated biography, readers will learn about his inspirational life as he fought for equality of African Americans through nonviolence. The rich photos, supportive text, helpful glossary, timeline, table of contents, and index give readers important information for understanding King's fight against Jim Crow Laws.
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California: De pueblos a ciudades (California: Towns to Cities)
by Marilyn Iturri
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
The nineteenth century was a time of huge growth and prosperity for California. Although the Gold Rush lasted only seven years, California provided other opportunities for those who emigrated there in search of a better life. This Interactiv-eBook focuses on the history of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Fresno, and the people and events that influenced their transformations from small towns to booming cities. This nonfiction text builds literacy and social studies content knowledge through the use of intriguing primary source documents like maps, letters, images, articles, and photographs. Essential text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to increase understanding and academic vocabulary. Primary sources allow students to see different points of view, and encourage students to compare and contrast evidence. The Your Turn! activity challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity, and Read and Respond immerses students in the content through diverse, engaging activities related to the content. Aligned to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and other national and state standards, the book is leveled to support above-, below-, and on-level learners. Explore California's rich history with this Interactiv-eBook!
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La Revolución estadounidense: La lucha por la libertad (The American Revolution: Fighting for Freedo
by Torrey Maloof
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about Paul Revere, the minutemen, Valley Forge, and the battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.
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Mujeres que cambiaron el mundo
by Elizabeth Anderson Lopez
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Meet six women who did great things. They were leaders in politics, civil rights, healthcare, science, and sports. They helped and inspired others. All of them followed their dreams. Discover the journeys they took. This inspiring Spanish book introduces second grade students to the lives of notable women including Marie Curie, Clara Barton, Wilma Rudolph, Rosa Parks, and more. Engaging images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience.
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Sam Houston
Un Estadista Audaz
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Sam Houston lived a unique and exciting life. This captivating Spanish-translated 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. The intriguing facts, easy to read text, and appealing images work in conjunction with an accessible glossary and index to help readers navigate their way through the text while feeling engaged and enlightened as they learn about the Republic of Texas, Cherokee Indians, Texas history, and how Houston became the governor of Texas.
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Phillis Wheatley (Spanish Version)
by Emily Smith
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) 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 fascinating life and times of Phillis Wheatley and her important contributions to history. This informational Spanish 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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César Chávez: Proteger a los trabajadores agrícolas
by Stephanie E. Macceca
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Young readers will learn the ways that César Chávez fought to protect the rights and lives of migrant workers in this inspiring Spanish-translated biography that gives history behind protests and developments of unions that Chávez led. Vivid images and an interesting timeline of Chávez's life work in conjunction with supportive text and a helpful glossary, table of contents, and index to engage readers from cover to cover.
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Mapas y globos terráqueos
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
With a map and a globe, you can explore new places. They show you where to go. They show you what to expect once you get there. With a map in hand and a heart for adventure, you are ready to see the world. This Spanish book introduces first grade students to the concept of how to read maps and globes. Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience.
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Pescadores de antes y de hoy
by Lisa Zamosky
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Fishing is one of the oldest jobs around! This Spanish book teaches students about the long history of fishing and the development of the modern-day fishing industry. Fascinating images, intriguing facts, a table of contents, glossary, and index provide an engaging experience for beginning readers.
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Esclavitud En Los Estados Unidos
by Marie Patterson
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Readers will discover what difficult lives slaves led in this nonfiction title. With its stunning facts, images, supportive text, and a helpful glossary, this book allows readers to learn about some of the most notable aspects of slavery in America, including slave auctions and masters, abolitionists, the Underground Railroad, Dred Scott, Abraham Lincoln, and the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Exploremos los calendarios
by Susan Daddis
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Encourage beginning readers to learn about days, weeks, months, and years with this engaging Spanish book! This nonfiction book for kindergarten students features detailed images, simple text, a glossary, and an index to help kindergartners develop their reading skills. A fun activity promotes additional thinking and learning.
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Entendamos la economía
by Monika Davies
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Students will learn the basic of economics and the role they play in shaping the US economy with this engaging nonfiction title! Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience as they build their social studies knowledge. This Spanish book includes basic informational text features including a glossary, an index, table of contents, and reader's guide.
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Vida En Las Colonias
by Emily R. Smith
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Young readers will be fascinated to learn what life was like for the colonists in early America. The detailed images and easy to read text explore such topics as Puritans, the Mayflower Compact, House of Burgesses, Navigation Acts, and slavery. Along with brief biographies on colonists and Indians like John Smith, William Penn, and Pocahontas and John Rolfe, this engaging reader explains mean of survival and living through farming, colonial crops, and plantations. A table of contents and glossary are provided to enhance readers' understanding of the content and vocabulary.
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Cruzar un continente (Crossing a Continent)
by Lisa Greathouse
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
The Transcontinental Railroad was built to provide a safer, faster route between the eastern and western areas of the United States. Learn how the Transcontinental Railroad helped shape the state of California and its people with this Interactive eBook! The use of primary sources like maps, letters, images, and photographs will engage students and help them look at the world and current issues with a historical lens. This nonfiction title builds literacy and social studies content knowledge with an emphasis on California history. Essential text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. Journal It! immerses students in the content through diverse, engaging activities related to the content. Your Turn! challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity. This leveled text offers instructional opportunities to guide students to increased fluency and comprehension of nonfiction text and is aligned to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and other national and state standards. Learn about the creation of the Transcontinental Railroad with this Interactive eBook!
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Biddy Mason: Nace una lider (Biddy Mason: Becoming a Leader)
by Lorin Driggs
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Biddy Mason's life began as an enslaved person. She had to walk 2000 miles to reach California, but once there, she gained her freedom. She became a successful nurse, midwife, and land owner, and left behind a legacy of caring and charity. This primary source reader integrates literacy and social studies content knowledge, and uses maps, letters, images, and photographs to engage students and develop their curiosity about the people and the world around them. Primary sources provide authentic nonfiction reading materials, and help students understand continuity and change over time. This Interactiv-eBook offers instructional opportunities to guide students to increased fluency and comprehension of nonfiction text. Aligned to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and other national and state standards, it includes essential text features like a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. The Stage It! culminating activity provides an opportunity for assessment that challenges students to apply what they have learned in an interactive way. Learn about the people who influenced California's history with this Interactiv-eBook!
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California: Nace un estado (California: Becoming a State)
by Elizabeth Anderson Lopez
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
California's journey to statehood was fraught with change. First, it was ruled by Spain. Then, it became a part of Mexico. The United States finally claimed it in 1848 after winning the war against Mexico. This Interactiv-eBook integrates literacy and social studies content knowledge, and uses maps, letters, images, and photographs to engage students and ignite their curiosity about historical events. Primary source documents prompt students to ask questions and encourage students to consider bias and the validity and reliability of sources, helping them achieve literacy in social studies. Aligned to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and other national and state standards, the book is leveled to support above-, below-, and on-level learners. Essential text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. The Create It! culminating activity provides an opportunity for assessment that challenges students to apply what they have learned in an interactive way, and the Your Turn! activity challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity. Explore California's rich history with this Interactiv-eBook!
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Expansión de la Nación
by Jill K. Mulhall
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Readers will learn all about the United States' westward expansion in this interesting nonfiction book that uses appealing images, helpful maps, and supportive text to keep children engaged from beginning to end! The captivating facts will have readers excited and eager to learn more about such topics as the Louisiana Purchase, Monroe Doctrine, and the Alamo. A supporting glossary and table of contents are featured to aid in further understanding of the content and vocabulary.
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Annie Oakley
Un tiro seguro
by Jennifer Kroll
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Readers will love this exciting biography about the famous cowgirl, Annie Oakley! Through colorful images, helpful text, an accessible glossary and 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! This book has been translated into Spanish.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Destinado a Inventar
by Jennifer Kroll
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Alexander Graham Bell was always trying to invent new things! In this biography that has been translated into Spanish, readers will learn about Alexander's life as a teacher and inventor of such incredible inventions as the telephone, record player, and metal detector. Colorful images, supportive text, an interesting timeline, and a helpful glossary, table of contents, and index combine to give readers an inspiring look into the life of Alexander Bell.
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Descubriendo Texas
Exploración en Nuevas Tierras
by Harriet Isecke
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
In the 1500s, European explorers arrived in Texas in search of gold and glory. The Spanish were the first Europeans to arrive. Readers get to discover early Texas history in this fascinating nonfiction book that uses colorful images, intriguing facts, supportive text, and an accommodating glossary, index, and table of contents to introduce readers to various explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Cabeza de Vaca, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, and La Salle. Children will be excited and engaged as they read through to also learn about the many American Indian tribes of the past, including the Caddo, Apache, Comanche, and Karankawa. This title will captivate readers from beginning to end! This book has been translated into Spanish.
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Entre las Guerras
by Christine Dugan
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
The years between World War I and World War II were years of change and reform. This enlightening title discusses some of the most prominent events during this time, including the Harlem Renaissance, a rise in new literature and entertainment, suffrage, the stock market crash on "Black Tuesday", and the Great Depression. The authentic images, colorful scrapbook layout, and easy-to-read text work in conjunction with an accessible glossary, index, and engaging sidebars to intrigue readers as they move through the pages of this book.
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California en el siglo XX (California in the 20th Century)
by Nicole M. Korte
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Amazing things happened in California during the twentieth century. People came from all over the world to settle in the Golden State. Today, it is home to more than 38 million people, and the state's economy is one of the biggest in the world. Explore California's history with this Interactiv-eBook that builds literacy and social studies content knowledge. By studying primary sources like maps, historical cartoons, letters, and images, students will be prompted to ask questions, and encouraged to consider bias and the validity and reliability of sources. Aligned to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and other national and state standards, the book is leveled to support above-, below-, and on-level learners. Read and Respond immerses students in the content through diverse, engaging activities related to the content. The Your Turn! activity challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity. With essential text features like a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents, this informational text will engage students in reading about California's rich history.
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Californianos que marcaron la diferencia (Californians Who Made a Difference)
by Heather L. Osial
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
California is a state that is rich with diverse people. Its artists, activists, writers, scientists, and politicians have had a positive impact not just on the state, but also on the rest of the world. This Interactiv-eBook introduces students to some of California's influential individuals including John Muir, Dorothea Lange, Sally Ride, and Cesar Chavez. By examining primary sources like maps, images, letters, and photographs, students will achieve literacy in social studies as they learn how to investigate and reflect on various social, economic, cultural, and geographical topics. This nonfiction text integrates social studies content and literacy and includes text features like a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to build academic vocabulary and comprehension. Aligned to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and other national and state standards, the text is leveled to support above-, below-, and on-level learners. The Track It! culminating activity provides an opportunity for assessment that challenges students to apply what they have learned in an interactive way, and Your Turn! challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity. Learn about California's movers and shakers with this Interactiv-eBook!
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Cruzar el océano: La inmigración a California (Crossing Oceans: Immigrating to California)
by Michelle R. Prather
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
California grew by leaps and bounds between the Gold Rush and 1900. People from different backgrounds emigrated to California from across America and around the world in search of a new life. This primary source reader focuses on immigration in California from the time of the Gold Rush to the end of the nineteenth century. Primary source documents allow students to see different points of view, and help students look at the world and current issues with a historical lens. This Interactiv-eBook builds literacy and social studies content knowledge through the use of intriguing primary sources like maps, letters, images, political cartoons, and photographs. Essential text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to build academic vocabulary and increase understanding. The Your Turn! activity challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity and Translate It! immerses students in the content through diverse, engaging activities related to the content. Aligned to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and other national and state standards, the text is leveled to support above-, below-, and on-level learners. Explore California's rich history with this engaging title!
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Estados Unidos entonces y ahora
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Estados Unidos entonces y ahora.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Un Texano en la Casa Blanca
by Harriet Isecke
Part of the Primary Source Readers (Spanish) series
Lyndon B. Johnson was born in Texas in the early 1900s. This appealing biography has been translated into Spanish and highlights Johnson's life as he represented Texas in the United States Congress for 24 years and became the 36th President of the United States. Through engaging images, intriguing sidebars and facts, easy to read text, and a supportive glossary and index, readers will learn about interesting topics such as the Higher Education Act, Voting Rights Act, Minority Whip, and the Vietnam War. Readers will be eager to learn more about Johnson's fascinating life as they move from cover to cover.