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The Gold Rush
by Monika Davies
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
During the California gold rush, the state's population soared, its economy grew, new towns popped up, and its cities swelled. The state would not be what it is today without the gold rush. Help students achieve literacy in social studies through dynamic primary source documents! Primary sources provide authentic nonfiction reading materials, and help students understand continuity and change over time. This leveled informational text 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 Write It! culminating activity provides an opportunity for assessment that challenges students to apply what they have learned in an interactive way. The Read and Respond activity immerses students in the content through diverse, engaging activities related to the content. Explore California's rich history with this engaging grade 4 book!
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Rules at School
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Young students will learn the importance of following rules at school with this picture book. By teaching key words and encouraging students to describe what is happening in the images, children will develop their oral language skills as they observe pictures of students following-and not following-the rules at school.
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Pioneer Trails
by Christi E. Parker
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
In this nonfiction title, readers will discover the hardships that pioneers faced as they traveled West. Readers will love the exciting and adventurous images and stunning facts about the Oregon Trail, Sutter's Mill, the Donner Party, the gold rush, Homestead Act, and even about buffalo herds! A helpful table of contents and glossary aid in readers' understanding of life on the trails and prairies.
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Education in California
by Gretchen L. H. O'Brien
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
California is home to the largest school system in the country, and some of the best schools in the world. This Interactive-eBook covers the history of California's school system, from the opening of its first school in Santa Clara in 1846 to the present day. Explore California's school system with this title that builds literacy and social studies content knowledge through the use of intriguing primary sources. Primary source documents prompt students to ask questions, and help them look at the world and current issues with a historical lens. Essential text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. The Blog it! culminating activity provides an opportunity for assessment that challenges students to apply what they have learned in an engaging and interactive way. The Your Turn! activity challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity. 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. Discover California with this Interactive-eBook!
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California Indians
by Ben Nussbaum
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
This nonfiction books 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 easy-to-read text provide readers 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 title.
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Government Leaders Then and Now
by Lisa Zamosky
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
There are government leaders all over the world that work at the city, state, and national level. This captivating book will allow readers to learn about various jobs in government including politician, statesmen, governor, and mayor. A look into the past includes a brief history of the U.S. government and some of the most important offices such as heads of state, Congress, seats in the Senate and House of Representatives, and the president. The fascinating facts and brilliant images combine with the supportive text and helpful glossary and index to provide a reading experience that is both enjoyable and engaging.
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Florida's Economy
From the Mouse to the Moon
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
The Florida's Economy: From the Mouse to the Moon e-Book equips teachers with a gorgeous book filled with stunning primary source documents. Build literacy skills with this nonfiction reader that takes a looks at some of the businesses and organizations that have contributed to Florida's economy. Strengthen literacy skills with this informational text featuring state standards-aligned content focusing on history, economics, geography, and other social studies topics. Florida's Economy: From the Mouse to the Moon contains text features to build understanding and academic vocabulary, with headings, index, and glossary. Connecting to Florida state standards for Social Studies and English Language Arts, WIDA, and the NCSS/C3 Framework, this indispensable resource prepares students for college and career readiness.
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War, Cattle, and Cowboys
Texas as a Young State
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
After Texas joined the United States in 1845, Texas began to form its own identity. This new identity centered on the rise of the Texas cattle industry and the growing legend of the Texas cowboy. Readers will discover what cowboy life was like in the early days of Texas history as they make their way through this exciting book! Readers will learn about Texas cowboys, cattle trade, antebellum, the Battle of Fort Sumter, and more through vivid images, easy to read text, and numerous intriguing and engaging facts. A glossary, table of contents, and index is provided to aid in better understanding of the content and development of vocabulary.
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America Then and Now
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
If you lived long ago, how different would life be from how it is today? Many things are different, but many things are the same! Introduce students to the concept of change as they compare homes, schools, jobs, technology, and transportation from the past and present. This primary source reader uses dynamic primary source images and supportive text to integrate social studies content and language arts instruction. The accessible table of contents, glossary, and index work to aid students in better understanding the content. Aligned to state and national standards, this book will engage students in learning.
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Moctezuma
Aztec Ruler
by Wendy Conklin
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Moctezuma was the most famous ruler of the powerful Aztec empire. Readers will learn about Moctezuma in this fascinating biography that features vibrant photos, stunning facts, engaging sidebars, and supportive text. Along with details of Moctzeuma's life, readers will also learn about the Aztec Empire, Eagle Warriors, Jaguar Warriors, Incas, Mayans, and the city of Tenochtitlán. A table of contents, glossary, and index are featured to help readers better understand the content.
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Causes of the Revolution
by Jill K. Mulhall
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Discover what caused the American Revolution in this stimulating nonfiction book. With its easy-to-read text and vivid images, readers are sure to be engaged as they learn about problems colonists faced, including the Stamp Act, the Townshend Act, and Intolerable Acts. The fascinating facts and intriguing sidebars further explore the reasoning behind such documents as the First Continental Congress, Declaration of Rights and Grievances, Thomas Paine's Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence. To aid in better understanding of the content and vocabulary, a useful table of contents and glossary are provided.
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Controlling Florida
Colonization to Statehood
by Debra J. Housel
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
The Controlling Florida: Colonization to Statehood primary source reader equips teachers with a stunning informational text that will excite students as they learn about Florida state history. This fascinating e-Book features vibrant primary source documents to provide an intimate glimpse of life during the early days of Florida's colonization. Build valuable literacy and state standards-aligned content knowledge with this nonfiction text that explores history, geography, and other strands of social studies. The e-Book contains text features (such as headings, glossary, and index) to strengthen understanding of the material as well as build academic vocabulary. Aligned with Florida state standards for Social Studies and English Language Arts, WIDA, and the NCSS/C3 Framework, this valuable classroom resource readies students for college and career readiness.
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John Jay
by Roben Alarcon
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
John Jay was the very first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. This engaging biography allows children to learn about Jay's long career in government--from governor of New York to Secretary of Affairs. The easy to read text and captivating images will have readers interested and eager to learn! This book also features a table of contents and a glossary for further understanding of the content.
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The Medieval Islamic World
Conflict and Conquest
by Jessica Cohn
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
This captivating book introduces readers to Islamic history through vivid images and intriguing facts. The text works in conjunction with the eye-catching photos and illustrations to give readers a look into the history of Islamic culture, life, and politics, including Muhammad, the Arabian Peninsula, Mecca, the Qur'an, the Five Pillars of Worship, Sunnis, Shi'as, Muslims, and Bedouins. To aid in further development of vocabulary and better understanding of the content, a helpful index and glossary is provided.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
A Texan in the White House
by Harriet Isecke
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Lyndon B. Johnson was born in Texas in the early 1900s. This appealing biography 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 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.
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California's Complex Water System
by Pamela Brunskill
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Where does California's water come from? Who are its users? How is water conserved? California has the largest economy and population in the United States, and its limited water supply must meet the demands of many people. Learn about the history of California's water system with this primary source reader that builds literacy and social studies content knowledge! Primary source documents help students look at the world and current issues with a historical lens, and encourage them to consider bias and the validity and reliability of sources. 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. Essential text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. The Read and Respond activity 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. Explore California's history with this intriguing title!
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Exploring Florida's Geography, Culture, and Climate
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
The Exploring Florida's Geography, Culture, and Climate nonfiction e-Book provides a fascinating glimpse into life in the sunshine state. Filled with stunning images and primary source documents, this informational text introduces students to the important points of interest and unique culture of Florida. Build literacy skills and content area knowledge with this text that explores history, geography, and other social studies topics. Exploring Florida's Geography, Culture, and Climate contains text features to build academic vocabulary, such as headings and glossary. Aligned with Florida state standards for Social Studies and English Language Arts, WIDA, and the NCSS/C3 Framework, this classroom resource prepares students for college and career readiness.
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Nurses Then and Now
by Sarah Kartchner Clark
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
In this important nonfiction book, young readers take a trip back in time to learn the differences between nursing in the past and nursing today. Along with a history of nursing, readers will learn about Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton and the development of the Red Cross, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, midwives, and all the responsibilites that come along with this admirable career. Intriguing facts, easy-to-read text, and appealing images work in conjunction with the table of contents, glossary, and index to give readers an experience that is both enjoyable and enlightening.
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Georgia's Goods and Services
by Christina Hill
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Georgia's Goods and Services explores state studies in this appropriately leveled informational text that promotes social studies content literacy. This high-interest reader comes with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This state studies-driven text connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.
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American Indians in the 1800s
by Roben Alarcon
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
This informative title gives readers a glimpse into life as an American Indian during the 1800s. Readers will learn about tribes like the Cherokee, Lakota, Seminole, Creek, Choktaw, and Nez Percé, as well as famous Indian chiefs like Sitting Bull. Stunning facts, supportive text, and an array of colorful images will engage and introduce children to treaties made between white settlers and such events as the Indian Removal Act.
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American Indians of the West
Battling the Elements
by Katelyn Rice
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
With the Battling the Elements: American Indians of the West e-Book, introduce your students to the diverse lifestyles of West Coast American Indians. Your class will learn about the different tribes in the Southwest, the Great Basin, the Plateau, the Pacific Northwest, and California. This e-Book also looks at other aspects of daily life including tools and building materials used, trade networks, and how life drastically changed for the American Indians once the European settlers arrived. This intriguing nonfiction reader breathes life into early US history with primary source documents that features images of Native American artifacts, maps, and other materials from that era. Build literacy and subject content knowledge with this high-interest e-Book that explores history, geography, and other social studies topics. American Indians of the West: Battling the Elements provides access to every type of learner with appropriately leveled content. The e-Book contains text features such as captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. Aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework and other state standards, this text readies students for college and career readiness.
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Georgia
Money and Me
by Christina Hill
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Georgia: Money and Me explores state studies in this appropriately leveled informational text that promotes social studies content literacy. This high-interest reader comes with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This state studies-driven text connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.
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Junípero Serra: A Spanish Missionary
by Ben Nussbaum
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Junípero Serra was an influential Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. His impact on California is still felt-and debated-today. Explore the history of California's iconic missions with this primary source reader that builds literacy and social studies content knowledge through the use of intriguing primary sources. This full-color title includes maps, letters, images, art, and photographs that will engage students and develop their curiosity about the people and the world around them. The Your Turn! activity challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity. Plan It! extends learning outside of the classroom with an activity that students can respond to at school or home. Essential text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. 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 engaging grade 4 book!
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Firefighters Then and Now
by Melissa A. Settle
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Firefighting is an important and very dangerous job. Readers explore firefighting techniques and firefighting equipment from the past and present in this fascinating book. With plenty of vivid and interesting images, stunning facts, and supportive text, readers can easily compare and contrast the similarities and differences in fire extinction through the years. The accessible table of contents, glossary, and index work to aid students in better understanding the content.
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Atlanta
The Big Peach
by Kathleen Kopp
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Take a look at some of the amazing things Atlanta: The Big Peach, Georgia's state capital, has to offer in this appropriately-leveled informational text that promotes social studies content literacy. As a part of the Primary Source Readers: Content and Literacy in Social Studies: Georgia Kit, this high-interest reader comes with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This state studies-driven text connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.
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American Indians in Texas
Conflict and Survival
by Sandy Phan
Part of the Primary Source Readers 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 explores the Texas history and the history of American Indians and how each group found different ways to live on 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, 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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Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs
by Wendy Conklin
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
The Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs were three groups of people found living in the ancient Americas, including the Andes Mountains and a city named Tenochtitlán. This intriguing book features details about these three incredible civilizations and explores how each of them fell when Spanish explorers found their settlements. Through detailed images and maps, captivating sidebars and facts, and an accessible glossary and index, readers will learn about leaders like Moctezuma as well as how these civilizations used farming, hieroglyphics, and glyphs to create their unique cultures.
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California's Indian Nations
by Ben Nussbaum
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Indian tribes once spanned the state of California when the arrival of new settlers forced them into a struggle for survival. Learn how three tribes-the Tongva, the Yokuts, and the Yana-played key roles in the growth of California with this primary source reader. This high-interest title builds literacy and social studies content knowledge with an emphasis on California state history. 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. Essential text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. The Read and Respond activity 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. Aligned to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and other national and state standards, this nonfiction text is leveled to support above-, below-, and on-level learners. Explore California's rich history with this engaging grade 4 book!
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Texas In The 20th Century
Building Industry And Community
by Harriet Isecke
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
During the 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!
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Texas Today
Leading America Into The Future
by Patrice Sherman
Part of the Primary Source Readers 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 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 accessbile glossary and index aid in better understanding of the content and vocabulary.
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Florida's American Indians through History
by Jennifer Prior
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Bring Florida history to life with the Florida's American Indians through History. This fascinating e-Book features primary source documents and images. Build literacy and subject content knowledge with this high-interest e-Book that explores history, geography, and other strands of social studies. This colorful, vibrant informational e-Book contains text features, such as sidebars, headings, glossary, and index. Aligned to Florida state standards for Social Studies and English Language Arts, WIDA, as well as the NCSS/C3 Framework, this text prepares students for college and career readiness.
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The Texas Revolution
Fighting for Independence
by Kelly Rodgers
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
In 1833, American and Tejano colonists wanted independence from the Mexican government. Through a bloody Texas Revolution, the independent Republic of Texas was born! Readers will be enthralled as they make their way through this exciting and compelling book that uses vivid images, intriguing facts and sidebars in conjunction with easy to read text and an accessbile glossary and index to enlighten readers about such things as the Law of April 6, 1830, the Batatle of Conzalez, Siege of Bexar, "The Consultation", and The Alamo. Along with these highlights of the Texas Revolution, this book also includes features on Santa Anna, Stephen Austin, and Sam Houston to give children a well-rounded introduction to Texas history.
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Christopher Columbus
by Wendy Conklin
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous explorers of all time. Young readers will learn about the discoveries he made in this fascinating biography. Using vivid images, supportive text, and engaging sidebars, children will learn about Columbus' exploration to the New World and what an impact it made on Spain, the Native Indians, and the world. The glossary and table of contents help readers easily find their way through the pages and gain a better understanding of the content.
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Lue Gim Gong
The Citrus Wizard
by Christina Hill
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Learn more about the fascinating life of the "Citrus Wizard" and his contributions to Florida's orange industry with this vibrant nonfiction reader. Filled with stunning images and primary source documents, this e-Book exposes students to the lasting impact of Lue Gim Gong's orange growing techniques. Build literacy and content area knowledge with this informational text that explores geography, history, and other social studies topics. The Lue Gim Gong: The Citrus Wizard e-Book contains text features to build academic vocabulary and increase understanding, with headings, index, and glossary. Aligned to Florida state standards for Social Studies and English Language Arts, WIDA, and the NCSS/C3 Framework, this classroom resource prepares students for college and career readiness.
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Geoffrey Chaucer
Medieval Writer
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Geoffrey Chaucer was a British poet during the Middle ages and is still considered one of the greatest English writers of all time. Through this intriguing biography, readers will learn about Chaucer's life as he took part in the Hundred Years War, worked for King Edward III, and went on to write the well-known collection, "The Canterbury Tales". Featuring lively illustrations, fascinating facts and sidebars, easy to read text, an accommodating glossary, and helpful index, this book will have readers excited and eager to learn more about this influential author.
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California in the 20th Century
by Nicole M. Korte
Part of the Primary Source Readers 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 primary source reader 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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Mexican Rule of California
by Heather Price-Wright
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Bring the pages of history to life with primary source documents! Primary sources help students achieve literacy in social studies by teaching them how to investigate and reflect on various social, economic, cultural, and geographical topics. Students will be engaged in reading about Alta California by examining the maps, letters, images, photographs, and art that emerged during the Mexican rule of California. This full-color, high-interest text integrates social studies content and literacy, and will engage students while enriching content-area instruction. Important text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. 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. The Your Turn! activity challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity. Map It! extends learning outside of the classroom with an activity that students can respond to at school or home. Explore California's rich history with this engaging grade 4 book!
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Civil War Leaders
by Wendy Conklin
Part of the Primary Source Readers 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.
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Regions and Rivers of Georgia
by Kathleen Kopp
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Learn more about the Regions and Rivers of Georgia in this appropriately-leveled informational text that promotes social studies content literacy. As a part of the Primary Source Readers: Content and Literacy in Social Studies: Georgia Kit, this high-interest reader comes with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This state studies-driven text connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.
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Crossing a Continent
by Lisa Greathouse
Part of the Primary Source Readers 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 primary source reader! 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 engaging grade 4 book!
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Savannah
Hostess City of the South
by Katelyn Rice
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Take a closer look at Savannah: Hostess City of the South, the oldest city in Georgia, in this appropriately-leveled informational text that promotes social studies content literacy. This high-interest reader comes with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This state studies-driven text connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.
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Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs
Reconstruction Revolutionary
by Stephanie Paris
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Fascinate students with this primary source reader that profiles the life of Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs. Aligned to Florida state standards, this e-Book engages students as they use higher order thinking skills to analyze historical events more critically. Primary source documents transform words on a page to an intimate glimpse of what life was like in Florida's past. Build valuable literacy and content area knowledge with this informational text that discusses history and other social studies topics. This e-Book contains text features to strengthen academic vocabulary as well as student understanding of the material with headings, glossary, and index. The Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs: Reconstruction Revolutionary reader connects to Florida state standards for Social Studies and English Language Arts, WIDA, NCSS/C3 Framework, and prepares students for college and career readiness.
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Sequoyah and the Written Word
by Kelly Rodgers
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Delve into the history of Sequoyah and the system of writing for the Cherokee language in this high-interest reader that connects to Georgia state studies standards. Sequoyah and the Written Word 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.
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Leonardo Da Vinci
Renaissance Artist And Inventor
by Stephanie Kuligowski
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
Leonardo da Vinci lived during the Italian Renaissance, a time of great ideas and innovation. This enlightening biography allows readers to discover how Da Vinci perfectly embodied the spirit of the Renaissance. Through detailed, stunning photos and images, easy to read text, and captivating facts, children will learn about some of Da Vinci's greatist creations as an artist, including The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. Readers will also discover details about Da Vinci's early life, including his apprenticeship with artist Andrea del Verrocchio. A glossary and index is provided to aid in better understanding of the content and vocabulary.
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Leaders in the Texas Revolution
United for a Cause
by Kelly Rodgers
Part of the Primary Source Readers 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 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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The Annexation of Texas
From Republic to Statehood
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
After Texas earned its freedom from Mexico through a bloody revolution, its leaders were divided over whether Texas should join the United States. Through numerous captivating facts, vivid images, and easy to read text, readers will be enthralled as they make their way through this fascinating title that introduces them to Texas history, the Texas Revolution, and the Mexican-American War. The engaging sidebars and glossary, index, and table of contents make this book easy to navigate through and a perfect tool to aid in better understanding of the content and vocabulary.
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Librarians Then And Now
by Roben Alarcon
Part of the Primary Source Readers series
This appealing nonfiction book allows readers to discover the many important aspects of working as a librarian. Readers will be introduced to the similarities and differences of libraries from the past and present through a brief history of libraries--including how the Dewey Decimal system came about, what the "Book Boat" was, the use of card catalogs, and about the Library of Congress. The lively images and easy-to-read text work in conjunction to fascinate readers as they move through this book. The table of contents, glossary, and index combine for a helpful and useful reading experience.
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California: Towns to Cities
by Marilyn Iturri
Part of the Primary Source Readers 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 primary source reader 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 informational 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 engaging grade 4 book!