Cómo el ferrocarril ayudó al desarrollo de Estados Unidos (How Railroads Shaped America)
Part of the Lecturas de la vida real (Real Life Readers) series
Guide readers on a ride into the past with this book about American railroads and how they helped shape U.S. expansion, transportation, and urbanization. Readers will learn about the first transcontinental railroad, rapid transit, high-speed trains, and more.
El transporte: antes y ahora (Transportation Then and Now)
Part of the Lecturas de la vida real (Real Life Readers) series
Bright, full-color photographs compare the planes, trains, and automobiles of past and present. Beginning readers are encouraged to find the main idea that emerges from the interesting details.
Día de la Constitución (Constitution Day)
Part of the Lecturas de la vida real (Real Life Readers) series
Every year, on September 17, the United States celebrates Constitution Day to commemorate the day the Constitution was approved. This fascinating book teaches readers about this important document and why it is celebrated. The information is supplemented with primary source documents, graphic organizers, and a list of fun ways to celebrate Constitution Day.
Costumbres y celebraciones en Estados Unidos (Customs and Celebrations Across America)
Part of the Lecturas de la vida real (Real Life Readers) series
Fun celebrations are surveyed here. Readers learn about Chinese New Year, Valentines Day, St. Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Flag Day, and Kwanza.
Vida cotidiana: ayer y hoy (Daily Life Then and Now)
Part of the Lecturas de la vida real (Real Life Readers) series
From modest functional wood houses to sprawling high-tech commercial buildings, life has changed, even over a couple of decades. This book compares daily life development through the years. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers further develop content-area reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
¿Por qué las personas trabajan? (Why People Work)
Part of the Lecturas de la vida real (Real Life Readers) series
With a look at the different people vital to our community and their jobs, readers ask and answer the important questions: who, what, when, where, and why. Strongly correlated to the Informational Text Standards from the Common Core, readers look into the lives of welders, scientist, and business personnel
Hacemos mapas del Río Misisipi (Mapping the Mississippi River)
Part of the Lecturas de la vida real (Real Life Readers) series
The Anishinaabe people called this river, 'Misi-ziibi' which means 'great river.' Readers will learn the pattern of the Great Mississippi River and how to map its path. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers further develop content-area reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
¿Qué son los recursos naturales? (What are Natural Resources)
Part of the Lecturas de la vida real (Real Life Readers) series
After learning what natural resources are, readers will survey the different kinds and their purposes. A diagram at the end lists each natural resource.
La clase vota (The Class Vote)
Part of the Lecturas de la vida real (Real Life Readers) series
We often hear the phrase, "Every vote counts," and this book explains why that is true to the school community. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers further develop content-area reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
Cómo ser un buen ciudadano (Being a Good Citizen)
Part of the Lecturas de la vida real (Real Life Readers) series
There are rules and laws that we follow as good citizens, but there is also an element of being a good, helpful person toward other citizens. This book shows readers how people become good citizens. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers further develop content-area reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
La batalla de El Álamo (The Battle of the Alamo)
Part of the Lecturas de la vida real (Real Life Readers) series
Remember the Alamo! is a battle cry known by many to represent true bravery against terrible odds. But how much do we really know about this epic battle in the Texas Revolution? This fact-filled book looks at the important people and events that led up to this important battle, the battle itself, and the aftermath that eventually led to Texas becoming its own country, free of Mexican rule. Graphic organizers, maps, and period paintings depicting the battle round out this invaluable resource.
Conoce los accidentes geográficos (A Look At Landforms)
Part of the Lecturas de la vida real (Real Life Readers) series
Earth's topographical features provide the range of everything, from flat rolling plains of the American Midwest to the mindboggling depths of Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet. This book takes readers on a study of Earth's land formations. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers further develop content-area reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
Celebraciones en Estados Unidos (American Holidays)
Part of the Lecturas de la vida real (Real Life Readers) series
Nearly every month of the year brings something to celebrate. Readers learn about the various American Holidays that we celebrate throughout the year. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers further develop content-area reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
Cómo usamos los mapas (How We Use Maps)
Part of the Lecturas de la vida real (Real Life Readers) series
Readers explore various map types and how to use them through bright, full-color photographs and key text features. Readers will develop skills in understanding and interpreting information from pictures, charts, and maps.
Los símbolos nacionales (Our National Symbols)
Part of the Lecturas de la vida real (Real Life Readers) series
The seven rays on the Statue of Liberty's crown represent the seven continents. Readers are given the background and significance behind America's national symbols. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers further develop content-area reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
El negocio de la venta de garaje (Buying and Selling at the Yard Sale)
Part of the Lecturas de la vida real (Real Life Readers) series
What do people buy and sell at yard sales? Readers will learn basic economic principles through accessible language and a familiar scenario. Full-color photographs and simple sentences will enhance early readers' comprehension of the subject of buying and selling goods.