Martin Luther King Jr.: Destined to Lead
Explore the powerful contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr to history in this nonfiction reader that connects to Georgia state studies standards. This biography promotes social studies content literacy with dynamic primary source documents.
Item Number:24559
ISBN:9781493825592
Jackie Robinson: Hometown Hero
Discover more about Jackie Robinson, the first African American major league baseball player, in this reader that connects to Georgia state studies standards. This biography promotes social studies content literacy with dynamic primary source documents.
Item Number:24560
ISBN:9781493825608
Jimmy Carter: For the People
Learn more about the accomplishments of former US President Jimmy Carter in this high-interest reader that connects to Georgia state studies. This biography promotes social studies content literacy with dynamic primary source documents.
Item Number:24561
ISBN:9781493825615
Amazing Americans: Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall was an incredible man. He believed that separate but equal" was not fair. He became a justice for the Supreme Court and helped change unfair laws for African Americans. He is known as "Mr. Civil Rights"."
Item Number:18374
ISBN:9781433373749
Amazing Americans: Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was an amazing woman. She stood up for herself and her beliefs. One day, Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus. Her actions helped spark the civil rights movement. Today, Americans have more freedom because of her actions.
Item Number:18375
ISBN:9781433373756
Californians Who Made a Difference
This nonfiction text introduces students to Californians who made a difference, and provides teachers with a valuable classroom resource to engage students as they examine social studies content and develop critical literacy skills.
Item Number:28567
ISBN:9781425832476
La Salle: Early Texas Explorer
René-Robert Cavelier, or Sieur de La Salle, grew up in France dreaming of adventures in distant lands! This exciting biography allows readers to explore new worlds with La Salle as they read about his fascinating life.
Item Number:16043
ISBN:9781433350436
Stephen F. Austin: The Father of Texas
Stephen F. Austin grew up to become known as the Father of Texas. Readers can learn about his interesting and incredible life in this appealing biography that highlights both Austin's life and Texas history.
Item Number:16045
ISBN:9781433350450
Sam Houston: A Fearless Statesman
Sam Houston lived a unique and exciting life. This captivating biography focuses on Houston's life and how he became the only person to be president of a republic, a United States senator, and the governor of two different states.
Item Number:16049
ISBN:9781433350498
Lizzie Johnson: Texan Cowgirl
This interesting and inspiring biography highlights the life of Lizzie as she made her way to being one of the most famous cattle ranchers of her time. Through the appealing images and fascinating facts, readers will learn about Lizzie's journey.
Item Number:16051
ISBN:9781433350511
Lyndon B. Johnson: A Texan in the White House
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.
Item Number:16052
ISBN:9781433350528
George W. Bush: Texas Governor and U.S. President
This biography allows readers to discover the life of George W. Bush and explore some the impacts he made as president through acts like No Child Left Behind. Readers will also learn of the many unexpected challenges Bush faced.
Item Number:16054
ISBN:9781433350542
Junípero Serra: A Spanish Missionary
Introduce students to California's rich history with this text that profiles the life of Franciscan missionary Junípero Serra. This reader will fascinate students with intriguing primary source documents that breathe life into the pages of history.
Item Number:28555
ISBN:9781425832353
Biddy Mason: Becoming a Leader
Biddy Mason's life began as an enslaved person, but she became a successful nurse, midwife and land owner who influenced the city of Los Angeles. Learn more about her life through intriguing primary sources that will keep students engaged in reading.
Item Number:28559
ISBN:9781425832391
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings: Writing in Rural Florida
Introduce students to Florida's past with this text that profiles the life of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. This resource will fascinate students with vibrant primary source documents that focus on the author's life in rural Florida.
Item Number:25543
ISBN:9781493835430
Saving the World: The Chocolate Pilot
After WWII, Lieutenant Gail Hal" Halvorsen wanted to help the children of Berlin. He decided to give them hope in the form of chocolates dropped in mini parachutes from his airplane. Learn the inspiring, true-life story behind The Chocolate Pilot."
Item Number:109285
ISBN:9781644910047
9/11: A Survivor's Story
Breathe life into the pages of history withthis primary source reader that focuses on a survivor's account of 9/11.
Item Number:109293
ISBN:9781644910122
Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Great Leader in Troubled Times
Franklin Delano Roosevelt lifted the country out of the Great Depression and through World War II while overcoming serious personal obstacles. This primary source biography focuses on FDR.
Item Number:28120
ISBN:9781425850692
Ronald Reagan: The Great Communicator
Breathe life into the pages of history withthis primary source biography that focuses on Ronald Reagan.
Item Number:28127
ISBN:9781425850760
Hatshepsut: First Female Pharaoh
Hatshepsut was a young woman who became the first female Pharaoh of Egypt and ruled for about 20 years! Readers will learn about Hatshepsut's amazing life as she made her way from regent to queen of Egypt in this captivating biography.
Item Number:10429
ISBN:9780743904292
Siddhartha Gautama: The Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama was born to an Indian king and later changed Indian culture through his beliefs. This inspiring biography allows readers to explore the incredible life of Siddhartha Gautama and learn how he later became known as The Buddha"."
Item Number:10431
ISBN:9780743904315
Julius Caesar: Roman Leader
Born in 100 B.C., Caesar grew up to be a talented leader who had a very successful military career. This enlightening and appealing biography illustrates to readers the powerful role that Julius Caesar played in Rome.
Item Number:10433
ISBN:9780743904339
Socrates: Greek Philosopher
Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher who helped shape Greek beliefs. Readers will find out how Socrates' ideas and beliefs can still be found today in this captivating biography.
Item Number:10435
ISBN:9780743904353
Confucius: Chinese Philosopher
Confucius is now considered the greatest philosopher in Chinese history. This inspiring and enlightening biography will allow readers to discover Confucius' life of peace and harmony, his beliefs, and his philosophies that people still use today.
Item Number:10437
ISBN:9780743904377