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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 book uses dynamic primary source images and supportive text to integrate social studies content and language arts instruction. The accessible table of contents,...
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Bring to life the people and places that influenced Alexander Hamilton and engage readers with intriguing primary sources! This informational text depicts in detail what life was like in bustling 18th century New York city, and examines how the city influenced Hamilton-and how Hamilton influenced the city. This nonfiction reader includes letters, photographs, newspaper articles, maps, and other primary sources that will captivate middle school students...
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Dive deep into your exploration of the history of the Harlem Renaissance 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 paintings, posters, advertisements, and images of Ella Fitzgerald, Louie Armstrong, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and many more. This 32-page book...
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Get an inside look at Colorado's rich history, from the time of early American Indians to the Colorado Gold Rush to today. This engaging social studies book is four chapters, covering major events, people, and time periods in Colorado history. It includes a glossary, extension activity, guided reading questions, and other exciting features.
Colorado's History covers the early history of American Indians in Colorado through the exploration of the...
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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,...
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Discover famous quotes from American presidents! Learn how United States leaders use words to inspire, teach, and celebrate the American spirit. This 32-page nonfiction book covers important topics like patriotism and leadership. Perfect for use in the classroom or at-home learning to explore U.S. history, civic action, and famous words. Includes a short fiction piece to help students relate to the topic and engaging text features such as a glossary,...
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A magical history book brings people from US history to life! With the help of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr, Sally Ride, Cesar Chavez, and the State of Liberty, a young boy learns about their historical significance in this engaging Reader's Theater script. The differentiated script features roles written to match multiple reading levels. Teachers can assign specific roles to their readers based on everyone's current reading level, allowing...
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Learn about the history of the city of Huntington Beach! This book explores the history of "Surf City USA," from its early settlers, geography, and climate to its government structure, points of interest, and annual events. With fascinating primary source maps and images that show what life was like in Huntington Beach's early days, this engaging nonfiction title will keep students reading from cover to cover, as they learn about California's history....
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Learn about American Indian tradition and the important part it has on American culture. This nonfiction book shows how American Indian changemakers work to preserve their cultures and promote fairness. The book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, a glossary, a meaningful activity, and other great tools. Students will learn about and appreciate the dedication of American Indian leaders. This 32-page full-color book explains the important...
10) American Us!
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Join the fun as some children discover a box of historical costumes and dress up as the Statue of Liberty, George Washington, and Uncle Sam. Even the cat dresses up! Early readers will learn about US symbols through this wordless picture book. The descriptive illustrations encourage children to use their own words to tell the story, developing their language and reading skills. This 12-page beginning reading book is ideal for children ages 3-5.
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Únase a la diversión mientras algunos niños descubren una caja de disfraces históricos y se disfrazan de la Estatua de la Libertad, George Washington y el Tío Sam. ¡Incluso el gato se disfraza! Los primeros lectores aprenderán sobre los símbolos estadounidenses a través de este libro ilustrado sin palabras. Las ilustraciones descriptivas animan a los niños a utilizar sus propias palabras para contar la historia, desarrollando sus habilidades...
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This intriguing nonfiction book builds literacy skills while immersing students in subject area content. You Are There! Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941 examines the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, highlights the critical components, and details the aftermath and its effects. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table...
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Learn how 20th century history changed world geography 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 Pearl Harbor, nuclear weapon testing, a pro-communism poster, and a factory assembly line. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase...
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Get an inside look at Colorado's rich history, from the time of early American Indians to the Colorado Gold Rush to today. This engaging social studies book is four chapters, covering major events, people, and time periods in Colorado history. It includes a glossary, extension activity, guided reading questions, and other exciting features.
Colorado's History covers the early history of American Indians in Colorado through the exploration of the...
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Are you American through and through? New readers will feel proud to be an American as they move through this book that is filled with lively illustrations, simple text, and an easy rhyme. The text and images work together to create a story that will both engage and excite children to continue in their journey as readers!
16) ¡Hola, Ohio!
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Desde andar en bicicleta hasta pasear en bote, hay mucho que hacer a lo largo del río Ohio. Únete a una niña y su perro mientras pasan un día divertido junto al agua. Este libro de imágenes sin palabras presenta ilustraciones vibrantes que animan a los lectores principiantes a usar sus propias palabras para describir lo que está sucediendo en cada imagen. El título en español atraerá a los estudiantes de inglés a medida que desarrollan sus...
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As a young boy, Theodore Roosevelt, known as Teedie, was very sick. He had very bad asthma and the doctors didn't know how to treat it. Everyone expected Teedie to die young, but with hard work and determination, he overcame his sickness and became the President of the United States. This inspiring Reader's Theater script gives everyone an opportunity to succeed as it offers differentiated roles with various reading levels. Additionally, a list of...
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Robbery, gunfights, murder--outlaws ran rampant all across the Wild West! Readers will be introduced to some of the most famous robbers and outlaws of the Wild West in this enthralling nonfiction title. This book engages readers with vivid images, informational text featuring Time For Kids© content, and incredible facts and stories about such well-known figures as Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy, and Jesse James! This book also includes text features...
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Una máquina Rube Goldberg está diseñada para realizar una tarea simple a través de una serie de pasos elaborados. Estas sencillas máquinas llevan el nombre de Reuben "Rube" Goldberg, un dibujante, ingeniero e inventor estadounidense. ¡Aprenda cómo funcionan estas divertidas máquinas y encienda la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM! Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este texto informativo presenta un desafío STEAM práctico...
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To be or not to be. There's no place like home. We'll always have Paris. Memorable lines like these from movies, TV, music, books, plays, and commercials stick with us and become part of our common language and popular culture. What makes these famous lines so memorable? And why do we love repeating them so much? Explore the most famous quotes of all time with this informational text that is packed with fun facts, fascinating sidebars, and high-interest...
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