Color-Changing Cephalopods
Read about the scientists who are closely studying cephalopods to learn how to mimic their amazing changeability." Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge."
Item Number:28929
ISBN:9781493867141
Thomas Edison: Lighting a Revolution
Learn about Thomas Edison's inspiring life with this high-interest Smithsonian STEAM reader that touches on all aspects of STEAM. Students will build their literacy skills and develop higher-order thinking skills through a hands-on STEAM challenge.
Item Number:28930
ISBN:9781493867158
The Science of Glass
Learn how something as simple as glass has played a huge role in scientific exploration! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.
Item Number:28931
ISBN:9781493867165
The Art and Science of Skateboarding
Learn about the fascinating science" behind skateboard tricks and the design of skateboards! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge."
Item Number:28932
ISBN:9781493867172
Guided by Stars
Learn how ancient Polynesians navigated the Pacific using only the stars, the sky, and the ocean as their guides! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.
Item Number:28933
ISBN:9781493867189
Plant Invaders
Learn how people are working to stop the growth of invasive plant species and what you can do to help! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.
Item Number:28934
ISBN:9781493867196
Making an Ocean Ecosystem
Learn how they aquariums are created and how their tiniest members play big roles in these underwater worlds! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.
Item Number:28935
ISBN:9781493867202
Fannie Lou Hamer: Fighting for the Rights of Others
Introduce students to the story of Fannie Lou Hamer! This Grade 4 nonfiction reader details the legacy of this musician and civil rights activist. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a Civics in Action" activity, and more helpful features."
Item Number:121670
ISBN:9781087605128
Voting for President
Teach students that every vote matters! This engaging Grade 4 nonfiction reader describes the process and history of U.S. presidential elections. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a Civics in Action" activity, and other key features."
Item Number:122985
ISBN:9781087607153
Changing Laws
Explore how can ordinary citizens make laws! This Grade 4 nonfiction reader explains how laws change across state lines and how people can make state and local laws. Includes a related fiction story, an extension activity, and other essential features.
Item Number:123967
ISBN:9781087615370
Making Decisions
Empower students to be confident decision makers! This thoughtful Grade 4 nonfiction reader emphasizes the importance of making responsible decisions. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a Civics in Action" activity, and other key features."
Item Number:123968
ISBN:9781087615387
State and Local Leaders
Teach students about the people who run state and local governments! This Grade 4 nonfiction reader details the responsibilities of state and local leaders. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a Civics in Action" activity, and other features."
Item Number:123969
ISBN:9781087615394
What's the Deal with Voting?
Show students how people vote and how the government protects the vote! This Grade 4 nonfiction reader explains key features of U.S. elections and why voting is important. Includes a related fiction story, a Civics in Action" activity, and more."
Item Number:123971
ISBN:9781087615417
Citizens of Planet Earth
Explore Earth's challenges and teach students how they can help! This Grade 4 nonfiction reader describes problems facing the worldwide community. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a Civics in Action" activity, and other key features."
Item Number:123972
ISBN:9781087615424
Wise Words from U.S. Presidents
Explore famous quotes from American presidents! This Grade 4 nonfiction reader analyzes how U.S. presidents use the power of words. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a Civics in Action" activity, and other essential features."
Item Number:123973
ISBN:9781087615431
How Do Governments Spend Money?
Teach students how the U.S. government raises and spends money! This interesting Grade 4 nonfiction reader details how each level of government uses money. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a Civics in Action" activity, and other features."
Item Number:123974
ISBN:9781087615448
Media Matters
Help students learn to decipher what news is real and what's fake! This Grade 4 nonfiction reader explores how to determine if information is true or not. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a Civics in Action" activity, and other features."
Item Number:123975
ISBN:9781087615455
Still Marching Strong: Women in Modern America
Meet some of the women from the 20th century who continue the legacy of breaking down barriers surrounding women's freedom!
Item Number:12509
ISBN:9781433315091
Susan B. Anthony & Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Early Suffragists
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony worked hard to fight for equal rights of women. This encouraging biography details the lives and accomplishments of two of the most well-known women of the Suffrage Movement.
Item Number:12506
ISBN:9781433315060
Women's Suffrage: Fighting for Women's Rights
Learn about women's fight for equality in this enthralling book that features highlights on some of the most well-known feminists and suffragists of all time, including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Lucretia Mott.
Item Number:12507
ISBN:9781433315077
Hillary Rodham Clinton: First Lady, Senator, and Secretary of State
Hillary Rodham Clinton has gone from being a student activist, to the First Lady of the United States, to a state senator, to the Secretary of State of the United States. Her inspiring life in law and politics is detailed in this fascinating biography.
Item Number:12508
ISBN:9781433315084
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was born a slave and ended up becoming one of the most famous abolitionists of his time. This inspiring biography teaches readers about Douglass' incredible life.
Item Number:12518
ISBN:9781433315183
The Fight for Freedom: Ending Slavery in America
This engaging and enlightening book allows readers to discover the history of slavery in America and the long fight for freedom before and during the Civil War.
Item Number:12519
ISBN:9781433315190
Langston Hughes: Harlem Renaissance Writer
Langston Hughes is often thought of as one of the greatest and most influential African American authors. This inspiring biography will have readers enthralled by the life of Hughes as they learn how he became known as the voice of the Harlem Renaissance.
Item Number:12520
ISBN:9781433315206