Goods and Services Around Town
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Needs and wants and the difference between them can be a difficult concept for young students. Early readers will be introduced to goods and services, what makes them different, and examples of each. This title features plenty of eye-catching images and new vocabulary.
North America
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Discover the amazing history and geography of North America! This social studies book details the cultures and lifestyles of people across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Central America. From scorching deserts to icy tundras, North America is a fascinating landscape. This teacher-approved book offers students the chance to understand the lives of people from North America, including the rich history of indigenous peoples in the region. The book covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of the world's third-largest continent in an easy-to-follow way. With a glossary and index, key discussion questions, and other useful features, this book brings the wonders of North America to life for students.
Earning Money
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Earning money is a fun and smart thing to do! With various examples of how to earn and save money, early readers are encouraged find ways to earn money for themselves! Through vivid images and clear, informative text, children are provided with the basic concepts they will need to make choices about spending or saving money they have earned.
Rules at School
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Introduce kindergarten students to rules in the classroom and at school. Through vivid images and easy-to-read text, beginning readers are shown examples of classroom and school rules, and are encouraged to follow them. Featuring a supporting glossary and index, this nonfiction book will have children engaged and eager to share the rules they have in their school.
A Family's Story
by Jeanne Cummings Dustman
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Readers can follow along as they read about a woman and her family. This nonfiction book features numerous photographs of her family, interesting text, and a helpful table of contents, glossary, and index. Children will be encouraged to tell a story about their own family as they move through this charming book.
African Americans Today
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
African Americans in the United States fought for a long time for equality. This enlightening book details lives of some of the most successful African Americans who have overcome racism and segregation. The vibrant images and stunning facts allow readers to learn about discrimination, Civil Rights, and some of the most notable African American contributions to art, music, and literature--including such people as Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, and Toni Morrison. With easy-to-read text working in conjunction with an accommodating glossary and index, readers will be able to navigate their way through this book and will be engaged and captivated from beginning to end!
I'll Lead the Way
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Readers will learn what it takes to be a good leader in this interesting nonfiction book. Featuring vivid images, supportive text, and a helpful table of contents, glossary, and index, children will be eager to learn about and practice being a good leader!
What Makes a Town?
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
There are many different places and people that make up a town. Through colorful images and easy-to-read text, early readers learn the important aspects of town communities and are encouraged to look for some of the similarities in their own towns!
Mapping Our World
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
This informative book teaches readers about the seven continents and how to recognize them on maps. Through supportive text, vibrant images, and a helpful glossary, index, and table of contents, readers will learn about map basics like the compass rose, a scale, and a legend.
Immigration Stories
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
In this inspiring nonfiction book, readers will discover stories about immigrants that came to America from China, Poland, Peru, and the Dominican Republic. The alluring images and supportive text work in conjunction with the helpful glossary, index, and table of contents to engage readers and to enhance their understanding of the content.
Financial Literacy: Saving
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Dive deep into financial literacy with this social studies book that teaches students everything they need to know about personal finances and how to save money. It features primary sources that pique students' curiosity about the subject while giving them meaningful insights and personal connections. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
I'll Lead the Way!
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Readers will learn what it takes to be a good leader in this interesting nonfiction book. Featuring vivid images, supportive text, and a helpful table of contents, glossary, and index, children will be eager to learn about and practice being a good leader!
You Can Count on Me!
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
People count on good citizens to make America a great country. In this inspiring nonfiction book, readers will learn what they can do to be good citizens, what leaders do to help citizens, and what rules good citizens follow. The appealing images, supportive text, and helpful table of contents, glossary, and index work together to keep readers informed and engaged from cover to cover.
Money and Trade in Our World
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
People all over the world trade and buy from each other! This nonfiction book will teach young readers the various services and goods that countries around the world provide. Readers will also be exposed to the different forms of money, such as yen and pesos, and the difference between wants and needs. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from cover to cover.
Coming to America
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
America is a country that is filled with many immigrants. In this fascinating book, readers will learn some of the many reasons immigrants choose to become American citizens. The glossary, index, and table of contents help readers better understand the content as they make their way through this inspiring book.
The Information Revolution
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Between 1950 and 2001, the development of technology changed the world. Known as the Information Revolution, this era revolutionized the way humans communicate and share information. Dive deep into history with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
The Byzantine Empire
A Society That Shaped the World
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Under leaders like Constantine and Justinian the Great, the Byzantine Empire flourished. Through this fascinating book, readers will discover how the Byzantines transformed Christianity, protected Europe from invaders, and later brought the Renaissance to Italy. Through eye-catching images, maps and photographs, engaging facts, and easy-to-read text, readers can learn all about the Edict of Mila, feudalism, Byzantine art, the Ottoman Empire, Kurds as well as the Byzantine-established religion of Eastern Orthodoxy. This book also includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as an in-class activity to further students' understanding of the Crusades in Constantinople.
World War I
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Dive deep into your exploration of World War I history with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include a Royal Navy recruitment poster, a painting of the death of Archduke Ferdinand, newspaper headlines, a 1917 Liberty Bond poster, an image of the Harlem Hellfighters, and many more. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
Alexander Hamilton's New York City
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
In Alexander Hamilton's New York City, readers will learn all about the history of New York City during the time of Alexander Hamilton, and analyze their mutual influence. Through the use of dynamic primary sources like maps and letters, students will be engaged as they read about history and build their literacy skills. Supporting current social studies standards, this full-color text includes intriguing images, interesting sidebars, a glossary, and other important text features to support learning and strengthen key comprehension skills. Challenging activities require students to use text evidence to connect back to what they've read.
The Great Depression and the New Deal
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Dive deep into your exploration of US history and the Great Depression with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include a newspaper article about the stock market crash, a social security poster, images of the 1929 bank run, shantytowns, soup kitchens, dust storms, and many more. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
The United States Economy
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
The U.S. economy affects you every day. How does it work? Learn about this complex system with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include a 1920s advertisement and a 1943 image of Americans lining up for ration books. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
The Civil War
Brother Against Brother
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
The Civil War: Brother Against Brother primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and bold print to index and glossary. The "Your Turn!" activity will continue to challenge students as they extend their learning. This text aligns to state standards as well as McREL, WIDA/TESOL, and the NCSS/C3 Framework.
John Locke
Philosopher of the Enlightenment
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
In 1689, John Locke wrote that individuals had the right to "life" and "liberty." Soon, his ideas spread across the world and helped create a new system of rule. In this engaging biography, readers learn about the inspiring life of John Locke and his role in the Enlightenment. Featuring brilliant images and fascinating facts, this book will have readers engaged as they learn about such topics as the Glorious Revolution and empiricism. This book also includes text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as an in-class writing activity to further students' understanding of John Locke's work.
Getting Around School
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
It's important to know how to get around school! In this informative title, early readers learn the basics of mapping out school--from where it is located in the neighborhood to the position of items in the classroom. Children are encouraged to map out their own classroom with helpful ideas for a creative and engaging activity.
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Georgia: Money and Me for Grade 2 provides teachers with an informational text focused on Georgia state studies. It is appropriately leveled for different types of reading levels and features primary source materials. This nonfiction reader is aligned to Georgia's Standards of Excellence.
Tomochichi
Chief and Friend
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Tomochichi played an important role in creating the town of Savannah. He made sure to care of his people along the way. His influence and contributions helped make the state of Georgia what it is today. Explore the life of Tomochichi and his significant contributions to Georgia history with this high-interest reader that connects to Georgia state studies standards. Tomochichi: A Chief and a Friend promotes social studies content literacy with this appropriately-leveled text and keeps students engaged with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This state history-driven biography connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.
Civil War Leaders
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
The Civil War Leaders primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and bold print to index and glossary. The "Your Turn!" activity will continue to challenge students as they extend their learning. This text aligns to state standards as well as McREL, WIDA/TESOL, and the NCSS/C3 Framework.
The Southern Colonies
First and Last of 13
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text 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 Southern colonies through an in-depth exploration of this period of history. This informational 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.
Remembering Our Heroes
Veterans Day
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
This high-interest nonfiction book teaches children about United States veterans and how Americans honor them. Students will learn about Veteran's Day, Armistice Day, and more as they increase their academic vocabulary and social studies content knowledge. Featuring primary source images, a table of contents, glossary, and an index, this book has all the tools to keep readers engaged and build literacy skills.
Mary Musgrove
Bringing People Together
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Mary Musgrove: Bringing People Together for Grade 2 provides teachers with an informational text focused on Georgia state studies. It is appropriately leveled for different types of reading levels and features primary source materials. This nonfiction reader is aligned to Georgia's Standards of Excellence.
Immigrating to America
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
This engaging primary source book dives into history to explore immigration during the twentieth century. Learn about 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.This book builds content knowledge across multiple social studies disciplines. The text features include a Reader's Guide, side bars, table of contents, glossary, and index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary. The Your Turn! activity extends learning and challenges students to use higher-order thinking skills. The leveled text accommodates below-level, above-level, and English language learners. This book is perfect for projects and reports and great for homeschool, learning at-home, or classroom libraries. Aligns to state standards and readies students for college 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.
American Indians of the East
Woodland People
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
The Primary Source Readers series will ignite students' interest in history through the use of intriguing primary sources. This nonfiction reader features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about American Indians of the Northeastern and Southeastern regions through an in-depth exploration of their lives and culture. Text features include captions, a glossary, and an index to help build academic vocabulary and increase reading comprehension and literacy. This book prepares students for college and career readiness and aligns with state standards including NCSS/C3, McREL, and WIDA/TESOL.
South America
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Explore the past and present in South America! This social studies book describes the rich histories and cultures of the twelve countries that make up South America. Learn about the Inca Empire, the Andes Mountains, and much more with this teacher-approved book. Students will get the chance to understand the lives of people from South America, including the history of indigenous peoples on the continent. The book covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of South American countries and civilizations in an easy-to-follow way. With a glossary and index, important discussion questions, and other helpful features, this book brings the wonders of South America to life for students.
American Culture
by Jeanne Cummings Dustman
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
This nonfiction book builds literacy and social studies content knowledge while introducing students to the mosaic of American culture. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and an index all work together to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged.
The Information Revolution
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Between 1950 and 2001, the development of technology changed the world. Known as the Information Revolution, this era revolutionized the way humans communicate and share information. Dive deep into history with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
Goods and Services Around Town
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Needs and wants and the difference between them can be a difficult concept for young students. Early readers will be introduced to goods and services, what makes them different, and examples of each. This title features plenty of eye-catching images and new vocabulary.
Texas Today
Leading America into the Future
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Texas has changed dramatically since it joined the United States in 1845. It has become a national leader in resources and many industries--it serves as a major supplier of the nation's oil, cattle, and agriculture. This nonfiction book will captivate readers as they learn about major Texas industries through engaging images, facts, photographs, and sidebars. Children will learn about Texas' government, economy, connection to NASA, and most popular industries, types of music, art, and sports. The supportive text and accessible glossary and index help students better understand the content and vocabulary as they read about modern day Texas. This book also includes an in-class activity that allows students to use their new knowledge of Texas.
Florida's Economy
From the Mouse to the Moon
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Bring the history of Florida to life through intriguing primary source documents! Florida's Economy: From the Mouse to the Moon is a text that describe the history of the important industries and businesses that have contributed to Florida's economy including railroads, agriculture, Disneyworld, NASA, the tourism industry, and more. Used in the classroom or at home, this high-interest resource builds literacy and vocabulary skills for students. This nonfiction reader explores history, economics, geography, and other social studies topics. It also includes informational text features such as a glossary, headings, and an index.
Getting Around Town
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
From the compass rose to various scales, readers will learn the basics of how to read a map in this enlightening nonfiction title. With bright, clear images and helpful text, this book will have young readers engaged and excited to put their mapping skills to work!
Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Great Leader in Troubled Times
by Lisa Periman Greathouse
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Franklin Delano Roosevelt tackled some of the toughest times the country has been through. His leadership lifted the country out of the Great Depression and through World War II while facing many personal obstacles. Dive deep into history with this biography that piques students' curiosity about historical events through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
California: Towns to Cities
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
This nonfiction book focuses on the history and growth of four cities in California: Fresno, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Los Angeles. This primary source text builds students' reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to meet the needs of students reading at different levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Dive deep into financial literacy with this social studies book that teaches students everything they need to know about personal finances and how to save money. It features primary sources that pique students' curiosity about the subject while giving them meaningful insights and personal connections. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
Doing Your Part
Serving Your Community
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Teach students about ways they can contribute to their communities and engage them in civic discourse about the importance of volunteering and helping others. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to engage readers and help them better understand the social studies content. This informative, colorful book uses primary sources to captivate readers as they learn social studies topics.
Texas in the 20th Century
Building Industry and Community
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
During the 20th century, Texas grew from a land of farms and ranches to a state filled with large cities and industries. This fascinating title is a great introduction to Texas history, Texas social life and customs, and Texas economic conditions throughout the 20th century. The intriguing facts and vivid images work in conjunction with the supportive text and accommodating glossary and index to give children an opportunity to enhance their vocabulary and literacy skills while learning about the exciting history of Texas!
California: Becoming a State
by Elizabeth Anderson Lopez
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
California was ruled by Spain, then Mexico, before the United States claimed it in 1848. Learn about California's bumpy road to statehood with this primary source text that builds students' reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to accommodate different reading levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.
The United States Economy
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
The U.S. economy affects you every day. How does it work? Learn about this complex system with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include a 1920s advertisement and a 1943 image of Americans lining up for ration books. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
Rain Forests Around the World
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Explore rain forests around the world! This social studies book details the climates and biodiversity of Earth's major rain forests. Find out how rain forests have changed through time, and learn how to protect and preserve these natural lands. This teacher-approved book offers students opportunities to learn more about diverse rain forests, including the history of indigenous peoples in rain forests around the world. The book covers the geography, history, and resources of 6 major rain forests in an easy-to-follow way. With a glossary and index, important discussion questions, and other useful features, this book brings the wonders of Earth's rain forests to life for students.
Power, People, and Change
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Who makes the rules? Why should we follow them? Rules are everywhere, and they exist to keep us safe. Explore the importance of rules and introduce students to civics topics with this high-interest reader that connects to Georgia state studies standards. Georgia: Power, People, and Change promotes social studies content literacy with appropriately-leveled text and keeps students engaged with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This text connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.