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Explore the story behind America's national anthem! This nonfiction reader explains the history of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and the meaning behind its famous words. Includes a related fiction story glossary extension activity and more.

Explore the story of a civil rights icon! This reader's meaningful text features, exciting images, related short fiction piece, and "Civics in Action" activity will inspire students as they learn about John Lewis and his fight for justice in America.

Help students discover what it means to be an engaged citizen! This book provides meaningful connections to students' lives and encourages them to explore the past, present, and future of Colorado government.

Discover the story behind the great state of Colorado! This book explores Colorado's rich history, from the time of early American Indians to the Colorado Gold Rush to today. Includes vibrant images, engaging text, and a meaningful extension activity.

Discover the exciting and complex economy of Colorado! This book not only provides meaningful connections to students' lives, but it also crafts a fascinating account of Colorado's diverse economy.

Connect media to students' daily lives! With this nonfiction book, students can learn to tell fact from opinion when examining media in all its forms. Includes key text features, a related short fiction piece, and a meaningful "Civics in Action" activity.

Teach students the history behind the phrase "We the people" with this nonfiction book! Students can examine the Preamble to the Constitution in a fun and meaningful way. Includes a fiction story related to the topic and other key features.

Help students understand how taxes work, the different types of taxes, and why taxes exist! This nonfiction reader includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, exciting images and text features, and a meaningful "Civics in Action" activity.

Teach students about the environment and how to protect it! This nonfiction book explains what individuals and the government can do to keep Earth's air clean. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a glossary, and a "Civics in Action" activity.

Show students that small actions can make a big difference! This nonfiction book explains why civic duties are important and gives examples of American heroes. Includes a glossary, a related short fiction story, and more exciting features.

In this nonfiction book, students will learn how creativity and volunteerism go together. With a related fiction story, glossary, and other features, this book shows students how communities across the United States creatively solve problems.

Teach students about the process of electing government leaders! This nonfiction book's vibrant images, fiction story related to the topic, helpful index, and other key features will help explain elections and civic duties in an easy-to-follow way.

With the power of petition at their fingertips, Americans have the ability to make a difference. This nonfiction book explains the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to create change. Includes a related fiction piece, glossary, and other tools.

Learn about six amazing animal advocates who are making the world a better place for animals! Featuring TIMEA(c) content, this high-interest book will keep grade 6 students engaged in reading as they build their critical literacy skills.

The U.S. Constitution is the highest law in the nation. It lays out rules for electing leaders and making laws, and spells out the rights that each person has. Written in 1787, the U.S. Constitution has been amended many times. With TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction book details the creation and influence of the U.S. Constitution. This high-interest book will engage students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and literacy skills. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity direct students back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional reading and learning. With text features such as a glossary, index, and table of contents, this book aligns with national and state standards and will keep students engaged in reading.

Invite readers along on the preparations for a soccer tournament! With informational, Spanish-translated text, vibrant photos and charts, children are engaged from cover to cover while utilizing mathematical skills to increase understanding of all aspects of soccer, including sportsmanship and tournaments.

Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader teaches students all about Haiku. This high-interest title will keep students engaged in reading as they build their critical literacy skills.

Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to the science behind tongue twisters. This high-interest title will keep students engaged in reading as they build their critical literacy skills.

Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader describes the importance of documentary films and how they are made. This high-interest title will keep grade 5 students engaged in reading as they build their critical literacy skills.

Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader discusses the pros and cons of smartphones. This high-interest title will keep students engaged in reading as they build their critical literacy skills.

Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to five of Earth's biomes: ocean, forest, desert, grassland, and tundra. This title will keep students engaged in reading as they build their critical literacy skills.

Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to creative thinking and the concept of "thinking outside the box." This high-interest title will keep students engaged in reading as they build their critical literacy skills.

Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader discusses Title IX, the law that brought equality to school sports programs. This high-interest title will keep grade 5 students engaged in reading as they build their critical literacy skills.

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.

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 Middle Colonies and the New world 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.

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 Puritans and the New England 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.

Earth is constantly changing. Wind, water, and even humans change Earth's surface. The land is broken down and worn away by erosion. Introduce students to weathering and erosion with this science reader that features easy-to-read text. Nonfiction text features include a glossary, index, and detailed images to facilitate close reading and help students connect back to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book also includes a fun and engaging science experiment to develop critical thinking and help students practice what they have learned.

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.

George W. Bush grew up in a prominent political family in Texas. After serving as Texas governor, Bush followed his father's footsteps in becoming President of the United States. Through engaging facts, vibrant images, and supportive text, this biography allows readers to discover the life of George W. Bush and explore the impacts he made as president. Readers will also learn of the many unexpected challenges Bush faced, such as the al-Qaeda attack on September 11, 2001, the War on Terror, and the Iraq War. Text features like a table of contents, accessible glossary and index help students better understand Texas history and develop their vocabulary. This book also includes an in-class activity that allows students to think deeply about the life of George W. Bush.