Social Studies: Informational Text
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America Then and Now
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text 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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Cold War Era
by Monika Davies
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Two nations. Two ideologies. One Cold War. From 1947 to 1991, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in an open rivalry known as the Cold War. Dive deep into your exploration of 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 images of maps, images, newspaper articles, political posters, 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.
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The U.S. Constitution and You
by Shelly Buchanan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
This high-interest nonfiction book builds literacy skills and social studies content knowledge while introducing students to the U.S. Constitution. With appropriately leveled text, primary source images, a supporting glossary, table of contents, and an index, children will increase their academic vocabulary and comprehension of important events in American history.
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Getting Around School
by Sandy Phan
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.
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Alexander Hamilton's New York City
by Dona Herweck Rice
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.
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All About Money
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Introduce young children to the difference between wants and needs, and teach them about earning, spending, and saving money. Kindergarten students will develop early financial literacy with this nonfiction book. Featuring vivid images, simple text, and a supporting glossary and index, this book helps beginning readers build vocabulary and begin to understand money management.
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Financial Literacy
Saving
by Heather Price-Wright
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.
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Trails to California
by Ann Ingalls
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
In the 1800s, traveling to California was dangerous, but the state's earliest settlers traveled there in search of new lives. Learn about California's first settlers including Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, John Bidwell, and more! This primary source title builds students' reading skills and promotes civics and social studies content literacy. 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.
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Money and Trade in Our Nation
by Shelly Buchanan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Young readers will learn how trading and buying goods and services is beneficial to many people. Readers will also learn to understand the differences between wants and needs. This title features vibrant images, informational text, and an accompanying glossary, table of contents, and index to aid in further understanding of the content.
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Education in California
by Gretchen L. H. O'Brien
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
California is home to the largest school system in the country. Students will learn about the history of California's schools and higher education system with this nonfiction text that 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.
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America Then and Now
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text 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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Mexican Rule of California
by Heather Price-Wright
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Alta California contained most of the land that makes up what is now the Southwest. In 1821, the land was controlled by Mexico. Its leaders made many changes including ending the Spanish mission system. Alta California became more diverse as its economy grew and changed. Explore the history of Alta California with this primary source title that builds students' reading skills and promotes civics and social studies content literacy. 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.
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George Washington and the Men Who Shaped America
by Torrey Maloof
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. Students will learn about the fascinating life and times of George Washington and other important individuals who influenced this significant period of history. This nonfiction reader features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. 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.
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George Washington and His Right-Hand Man
by Stephanie Kraus
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
In the high-interest, nonfiction text George Washington and His Right-Hand Man, students will learn about the life of George Washington, and evaluate his political relationship and friendship with Alexander Hamilton. Through the use of dynamic primary sources like maps and letters, middle school 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.
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Civil War Leaders
by Wendy Conklin
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.
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Racing to Colonize the New World
by Christina Hill
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Utilizing primary sources like maps, artifacts and images, "Racing to Colonize the New World" will pique students' curiosity and stimulate their interest in history, geography and social studies. This primary source reader provides learners with a unique snapshot of history and allows students to explore the discovery of the "New World" and its Native American inhabitants "firsthand." This high-interest book will build literacy, academic vocabulary and subject content knowledge while providing access to every type of learner with appropriately leveled content. Aligns to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/CS3 Framework and other state standards.
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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.
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Where People Live
by Kristy Stark
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
The United States has many places to live. People choose to live in small towns and big cities. Why do people live where they do? With examples from both the past and present, early readers will learn about the history of immigration to the United States and the factors that influence where people live. Dynamic images in conjunction with engaging text provides students with an inviting learning experience as they build their reading skills and knowledge of US history.
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Coming to America
by Marcus McArthur
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.
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American Indians of the East
Woodland People
by Heather Schwartz
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.
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Rules at Home
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Introduce kindergarten students to household rules. Through vivid images and easy-to-read text, beginning readers are shown examples of rules that families have at home. Featuring a supporting glossary and index, this nonfiction book helps young children build vocabulary and foundational literacy skills.
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Mapping Our World
by Sandy Phan
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.
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What Makes a Family?
by Diana Kenney
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Early readers discover the various kinds of families in this nonfiction title. Readers are encouraged to be aware of and embrace the differences in families through lovely images and engaging text.
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Sojourner Truth
A Path to Freedom
by Debra J. Housel
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
This inspiring 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, young readers will be inspired by Sojourner's life as an abolitionist and suffragist.
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Money and Trade in Our World
by Shelly Buchanan
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.
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Mary Musgrove
Bringing People Together
by Torrey Maloof
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.
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The French Revolution
Terror and Triumph
by Heather Schwartz
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
From King Louis XVI to Napoleon Bonaparte, readers will discover the incredible people, ideas, and battles that lived and occurred during the French Revolution. Through captivating photos, images, supportive text, and compelling facts, this book provides an exciting reading experience as children learn about the events that led to the storming of the Bastille, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens, Robespierre, and King Louis XVI's wife, Marie Antoinette. 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 the storming of Bastille.
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Getting Around Town
by Sandy Phan
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!
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Lyndon B. Johnson
A Texan in the White House
by Harriet Isecke
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
This appealing biography highlights Lyndon B. 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, appealing photographs, and easy-to-read text, readers will learn interesting aspects of U.S. history during Johnson's presidency, such as the Higher Education Act, Voting Rights Act, Minority Whip, and the Vietnam War. Text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index are included to help readers navigate the text and develop new vocabulary as they read about Johnson's fascinating life. This book also includes an in-class writing activity that allows students to pay tribute to Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Georgia
Money and Me
by Christina Hill
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.
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Immigration Stories
by Marcus McArthur
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.
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Who Makes the Rules?
by Gail Hennessey
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Give early readers a look into who determines the rules for various places--from the classroom to the entire country! With vivid images in conjunction with easy-to-read text, readers are encouraged to recognize and follow rules that impact their lives.
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Texas Today
Leading America into the Future
by Harriet Isecke
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.
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Jackie Robinson
Hometown Hero
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Jackie Robinson: Hometown Hero 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.
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We Work at School
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Teach young children about the different jobs there are to do at school! Featuring colorful images, simple text, and an accessible glossary and index, this book helps kindergarten students develop foundational literacy skills. Early learners will be engaged and encouraged to share what jobs they do at their own school.
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Thomas Jefferson
Declaring Our Freedom
by Jeanne Cummings Dustman
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Thomas Jefferson was a great American who helped the United States win its freedom from England. Jefferson helped write the Declaration of Independence, later went on to become the third president of the United States, and is even featured on famous Mount Rushmore! Readers will enjoy this biography that includes details of Jefferson's time as a lawyer, his membership in the House of Burgesses, and his role as Secretary of State. The vivid images and supportive text combine with the helpful glossary and index to provide readers with tools for better understanding of the content.
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World War I
by Lisa Zamosky
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.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
A Great Leader in Troubled Times
by Lisa Perlman 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.
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Follow That Map!
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
With this lively, nonfiction book, early readers can follow along with a group of students on a treasure hunt around their school! Children will be encouraged to hide a treasure and use a map to find it. Bright images, supportive text, and an accompanying glossary and index help young students build vocabulary and learn how to use a map.
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Still Marching Strong
Women in Modern America
by Melissa Carosella
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Meet some of the women from the 20th century who continue the legacy of breaking down barriers surrounding women's freedom! Sandra Day O'Connor, Susan G. Komen, Oprah Winfrey, Barbara Walters, Mary Kay Ash, Maya Lin, Elizabeth Dole, and Hillary Rodham Clinton are some of the inspirational women that readers will learn about in this fascinating book. Featuring easy-to-read text working in conjunction with lively images and intriguing facts, readers will learn about women's accomplishments in many different fields, including politics, literature, art, and architecture!
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We the People: Civic Values in America
by Kelly Rodgers
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Introduce students to civic values in America and teach them the importance of upholding values like equality and responsibility. Students will be encouraged to engage in civic discourse about events in US history, and what it means to be a good citizen today. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to engage readers and help them better understand the content. This informative, colorful book uses primary sources to captivate readers as they learn social studies topics.
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I'll Lead the Way!
by Joanne Mattern
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!
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Benjamin Banneker
Self-Made Man
by Jody Jensen Shaffer
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 the life of Benjamin Banneker, the self-educated African American man who became an important land surveyor and almanac writer. 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.
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I Can Work!
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Teach young children about different jobs around the house! Featuring colorful images, simple text, and an accessible glossary and index, this book helps kindergarten students develop foundational literacy skills. Early learners will be engaged and encouraged to share what jobs they do in their own home.
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Crossing Oceans
Immigrating to California
by Michelle R. Prather
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
California is a big state with an even bigger story. It grew leaps and bounds between the gold rush and 1900. People from across America and around the world moved there because it was full of opportunity. Today it's still a place where people from different backgrounds come to live their dreams. 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.
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North America
by Mary Kate Bolinder
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.
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Doing Your Part
Serving Your Community
by Kelly Rodgers
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.
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Life at Home
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Teach kindergarten students about what life was like in the past as they compare the similarities and differences between the past and present. Featuring engaging photographs, vibrant images, and simple text, this book will give young children an insight to how life has changed over time. This appropriately leveled nonfiction book includes a supporting glossary and index to help beginning readers build vocabulary and foundational literacy skills.