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John Lewis: Making Good Trouble

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."

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Will You Sign My Petition?

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.

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Every Dollar Makes a Difference

Show students why fundraising is important and how individuals can organize together to make a difference! This nonfiction reader includes a related fiction story, glossary, activity, and other useful features that will demonstrate why donating matters.

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Your Vote, Your Voice

Students are the voters of tomorrow! Teach them about key voting issues and how the election process works with this nonfiction reader. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, glossary, interactive activity, and other useful features.

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver: Inspiring Olympics for All

Teach students about Eunice Kennedy Shriver's legacy of inclusivity! This nonfiction reader explores her life, including when she founded the Special Olympics, and offers a related fiction story, an extension activity, and other meaningful features.

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The Flag

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The Flag

Help students discover what the American flag means to them! This nonfiction reader explores what the flag represents and why it's respected. Includes thought-provoking questions, colorful images, an extension activity, a related fiction piece, and more.

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Presidents

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Presidents

Teach students what it means to be president of the United States! This nonfiction reader explores the various responsibilities of the president. Includes relevant images, a related fiction story, an extension activity, and other exciting features.

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You Have Rights!

Remind students that they have rights! This nonfiction reader explains what rights are and encourages students to stand up for their own. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, an extension activity, and other great features.

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Everyone Pays Taxes

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."

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The World in My Neighborhood

Students will discover the people, sights, sounds, and smells that make a neighborhood with this nonfiction reader! Includes a fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, an extension activity, and other exciting features.

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Dollars and Cents

Teach young students all about money with this relevant nonfiction reader! This book details the various U.S. coins and bills in an easy-to-follow way. Includes simple text, a related fiction piece, an extension activity, and more beneficial features.

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Community Heroes

Teach students what it means to be a hero in everyday life! This nonfiction reader will excite students as it explores the responsibilities of local heroes. Includes colorful images, a fiction piece related to the topic, and an extension activity.

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Solving Problems Together

In this nonfiction reader, students will learn how individuals can come together to find solutions to important problems. With a related fiction story, project, and other key features, this book explains the importance of collaborative problem-solving.

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I Pledge Allegiance

Explore the meaning behind the pledge of allegiance! This nonfiction reader analyzes the pledge line by line to help students memorize and understand it. Includes a related fiction piece, discussion questions, an extension activity, and other features.

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We Can Vote

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We Can Vote

Teach young students how to be informed voters! This nonfiction reader describes how people can make wise decisions about whom to vote for. Includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, an extension activity, and more useful features.

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Follow That Dollar

Every dollar has a story to tell! This nonfiction reader follows a dollar through the economy while explaining key economic concepts and terms. Includes a related fiction story, glossary, extension activity, and other exciting features.

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What Is Media?

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What Is Media?

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."

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Signs All Around Us

Explore signs students encounter in everyday life! This fun nonfiction reader gives examples of relevant signs and explains their meanings. Includes a fiction piece related to the topic, an extension activity, vibrant images, and other helpful features.

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Changing Our Community

Show students how streets are fixed and new schools are built! This nonfiction reader explores the processes that lead to change in communities and how individuals can get involved. Includes a related fiction story, activity, and other exciting features.

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Every Drop Counts

Teach students about the world's freshwater shortage in a relevant and engaging way! This nonfiction reader explains the many ways individuals are working to protect Earth's fresh water. Includes a related fiction story, project, and other key features.

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Fair Play

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Fair Play

What does it mean to be a good sport? Teach students how to be fair on the field, on the court, and in life with this fun nonfiction reader. Includes a fiction story about teamwork, an extension activity, discussion questions, and other helpful features.

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Leaders in the Community

Mayors, coaches, and principals are just some of the essential community leaders students will learn about in this nonfiction reader! With a related fiction story, project, and more features, this book explores what it means to be a good community leader.

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American Indian Leaders Today

American Indian tradition is an important part of American culture! In this nonfiction book, students will learn about American Indian changemakers and their interactions with government. Includes a related fiction piece, glossary, and other key features.

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My Country, 'Tis of Thee

Help students discover what freedom means to them! This nonfiction reader explains what the song America" represents in an easy-to-follow way. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, an extension activity, and more features."

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Payday!

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Payday!

Teach students about the choices people make with their money! This nonfiction reader explores how people save and spend what they earn on payday. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, an extension activity, and other meaningful features.

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See Something, Say Something

Teach students to speak up when they see something wrong or dangerous! This nonfiction reader will encourage students to stand up for what's right and protect their peers. Includes a related fiction story, extension activity, glossary, and other features.

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What Is an Election?

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.

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Creativity in Communities

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.

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Clean Air to Share

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."

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The Preamble: The Spirit of America

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."

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Volunteers to the Rescue

Show students how they can help others in their communities! This nonfiction reader explores how volunteers make a difference and encourages students to give back. Includes an extension activity, a related fiction piece, discussion questions, and more.

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Good People Everywhere

Teach students that everyone has the power to show kindness toward others with this nonfiction reader! Includes real-world examples, a short fiction piece related to the topic, discussion questions, an extension activity, and more great features.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower: American Leader

Encourage students be leaders by exploring the legacy of Dwight D. Eisenhower! This nonfiction reader details how the 34th president inspired others, from his time in the army to the White House. Includes a fiction story, activity, and more features.

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Civic Duty: Working Together

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.

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How to Vote

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How to Vote

Students are the voters of tomorrow, so it's important that they understand the voting process! This nonfiction reader explains how voting works and encourages students to be informed. Includes a related fiction story, an extension activity, and more.

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Who We Are

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Who We Are

Help students discover the meaning of culture! This nonfiction reader examines diverse cultures and encourages students to celebrate their differences. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, an extension activity, and more.

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O Say Can You See

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."

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Meet and Greet

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Meet and Greet

Show students how to greet others politely! This nonfiction reader demonstrates greetings and farewell gestures, from saying hello" to giving high fives. Includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, an extension activity, and other features."

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Clara Barton: Teacher, Nurse, Leader

Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, is a heroic figure in U.S. history. Show students how she helped others with this nonfiction reader, which includes historical images, a related fiction piece, an extension activity, and other features.

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Park Rangers

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Park Rangers

Teach students about the park rangers who protect U.S. national parks! This nonfiction reader explores the roles and responsibilities of park rangers. Includes a related fiction story, a map of national parks, an extension activity, and more features.

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John Lewis: Making Good Trouble

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."

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Will You Sign My Petition?

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.

Price:
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Every Dollar Makes a Difference

Show students why fundraising is important and how individuals can organize together to make a difference! This nonfiction reader includes a related fiction story, glossary, activity, and other useful features that will demonstrate why donating matters.

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Your Vote, Your Voice

Students are the voters of tomorrow! Teach them about key voting issues and how the election process works with this nonfiction reader. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, glossary, interactive activity, and other useful features.

Price:
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver: Inspiring Olympics for All

Teach students about Eunice Kennedy Shriver's legacy of inclusivity! This nonfiction reader explores her life, including when she founded the Special Olympics, and offers a related fiction story, an extension activity, and other meaningful features.

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The Flag

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The Flag

Help students discover what the American flag means to them! This nonfiction reader explores what the flag represents and why it's respected. Includes thought-provoking questions, colorful images, an extension activity, a related fiction piece, and more.

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Presidents

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Presidents

Teach students what it means to be president of the United States! This nonfiction reader explores the various responsibilities of the president. Includes relevant images, a related fiction story, an extension activity, and other exciting features.

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You Have Rights!

Remind students that they have rights! This nonfiction reader explains what rights are and encourages students to stand up for their own. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, an extension activity, and other great features.

Price:
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Everyone Pays Taxes

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."

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The World in My Neighborhood

Students will discover the people, sights, sounds, and smells that make a neighborhood with this nonfiction reader! Includes a fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, an extension activity, and other exciting features.

Price:
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Dollars and Cents

Teach young students all about money with this relevant nonfiction reader! This book details the various U.S. coins and bills in an easy-to-follow way. Includes simple text, a related fiction piece, an extension activity, and more beneficial features.

Price:
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Community Heroes

Teach students what it means to be a hero in everyday life! This nonfiction reader will excite students as it explores the responsibilities of local heroes. Includes colorful images, a fiction piece related to the topic, and an extension activity.

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Solving Problems Together

In this nonfiction reader, students will learn how individuals can come together to find solutions to important problems. With a related fiction story, project, and other key features, this book explains the importance of collaborative problem-solving.

Price:
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I Pledge Allegiance

Explore the meaning behind the pledge of allegiance! This nonfiction reader analyzes the pledge line by line to help students memorize and understand it. Includes a related fiction piece, discussion questions, an extension activity, and other features.

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We Can Vote

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We Can Vote

Teach young students how to be informed voters! This nonfiction reader describes how people can make wise decisions about whom to vote for. Includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, an extension activity, and more useful features.

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Follow That Dollar

Every dollar has a story to tell! This nonfiction reader follows a dollar through the economy while explaining key economic concepts and terms. Includes a related fiction story, glossary, extension activity, and other exciting features.

Price:
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What Is Media?

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What Is Media?

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."

Price:
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Signs All Around Us

Explore signs students encounter in everyday life! This fun nonfiction reader gives examples of relevant signs and explains their meanings. Includes a fiction piece related to the topic, an extension activity, vibrant images, and other helpful features.

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Changing Our Community

Show students how streets are fixed and new schools are built! This nonfiction reader explores the processes that lead to change in communities and how individuals can get involved. Includes a related fiction story, activity, and other exciting features.

Price:
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Every Drop Counts

Teach students about the world's freshwater shortage in a relevant and engaging way! This nonfiction reader explains the many ways individuals are working to protect Earth's fresh water. Includes a related fiction story, project, and other key features.

Price:
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Fair Play

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Fair Play

What does it mean to be a good sport? Teach students how to be fair on the field, on the court, and in life with this fun nonfiction reader. Includes a fiction story about teamwork, an extension activity, discussion questions, and other helpful features.

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Leaders in the Community

Mayors, coaches, and principals are just some of the essential community leaders students will learn about in this nonfiction reader! With a related fiction story, project, and more features, this book explores what it means to be a good community leader.

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American Indian Leaders Today

American Indian tradition is an important part of American culture! In this nonfiction book, students will learn about American Indian changemakers and their interactions with government. Includes a related fiction piece, glossary, and other key features.

Price:
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My Country, 'Tis of Thee

Help students discover what freedom means to them! This nonfiction reader explains what the song America" represents in an easy-to-follow way. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, an extension activity, and more features."

Price:
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Payday!

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Payday!

Teach students about the choices people make with their money! This nonfiction reader explores how people save and spend what they earn on payday. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, an extension activity, and other meaningful features.

Price:
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See Something, Say Something

Teach students to speak up when they see something wrong or dangerous! This nonfiction reader will encourage students to stand up for what's right and protect their peers. Includes a related fiction story, extension activity, glossary, and other features.

Price:
Learn More
What Is an Election?

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.

Price:
Learn More
Creativity in Communities

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.

Price:
Learn More
Clean Air to Share

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."

Price:
Learn More
The Preamble: The Spirit of America

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."

Price:
Learn More
Volunteers to the Rescue

Show students how they can help others in their communities! This nonfiction reader explores how volunteers make a difference and encourages students to give back. Includes an extension activity, a related fiction piece, discussion questions, and more.

Price:
Learn More
Good People Everywhere

Teach students that everyone has the power to show kindness toward others with this nonfiction reader! Includes real-world examples, a short fiction piece related to the topic, discussion questions, an extension activity, and more great features.

Price:
Learn More
Dwight D. Eisenhower: American Leader

Encourage students be leaders by exploring the legacy of Dwight D. Eisenhower! This nonfiction reader details how the 34th president inspired others, from his time in the army to the White House. Includes a fiction story, activity, and more features.

Price:
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Civic Duty: Working Together

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.

Price:
Learn More
How to Vote

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How to Vote

Students are the voters of tomorrow, so it's important that they understand the voting process! This nonfiction reader explains how voting works and encourages students to be informed. Includes a related fiction story, an extension activity, and more.

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Who We Are

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Who We Are

Help students discover the meaning of culture! This nonfiction reader examines diverse cultures and encourages students to celebrate their differences. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, an extension activity, and more.

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O Say Can You See

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."

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Meet and Greet

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Meet and Greet

Show students how to greet others politely! This nonfiction reader demonstrates greetings and farewell gestures, from saying hello" to giving high fives. Includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, an extension activity, and other features."

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Clara Barton: Teacher, Nurse, Leader

Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, is a heroic figure in U.S. history. Show students how she helped others with this nonfiction reader, which includes historical images, a related fiction piece, an extension activity, and other features.

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Park Rangers

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Park Rangers

Teach students about the park rangers who protect U.S. national parks! This nonfiction reader explores the roles and responsibilities of park rangers. Includes a related fiction story, a map of national parks, an extension activity, and more features.

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Relevant information

What is iCivics?

iCivics is a nationally trusted nonprofit civic education provider. They create "high-quality, non-partisan, engaging, and free resources to more than 7.6 million students annually" across America (iCivics.org, Who We Are).

Who founded iCivics?

The nonprofit organization iCivics was founded by retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in 2009 to teach kids how to effectively participate in American democracy and become responsible citizens through play. Determined to make civic education accessible and engaging to students of all ages, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor "considers iCivics to be her most important work and greatest legacy" (iCivics.org, Our Founder).

Can students receive a high-quality civic education while they play games? Does 'civics for kids' really work?

Yes!

The iCivics Readers, card games, and internet resources support and prepare students in grades K-5 to not only become engaged citizens and voters but develop their own independent voice to make their community, country, and world a better place. In fact, current research shows "students who receive high-quality civic education are more likely to understand public issues, participate in civic activities, and view the political process as a method of enacting change in their communities" (p. 9, iCivics White Paper Aug. 2021).

Additionally, a recent iCivics survey of teachers revealed "95% of iCivics teachers have noted that their students are demonstrably more engaged; more interested in politics and current events; more open to civil classroom conversations about current events; and more knowledgeable about how our government works" (iCivics.org, Our Proven Impact).

Can iCivics play an effective role in non-civics and civics classes alike?

Yes!

For example, when 37,000 students played the games "Win the White House" (students attempt to win the majority of electoral votes by strategically raising funds, polling voters, and making personal appearances) and "Cast Your Vote" (students must learn how to become informed voters before casting a vote in an imaginary local election) as part of a test to determine the games' effectiveness as tools, iCivics’ new pre- and post- game assessments showed "an average increase in students’ civic knowledge and dispositions (i.e. likelihood to vote) of 26% and 38% respectively."

You can learn more about iCivics proven impact on student understanding of politics, government, and law by visiting their website. Teachers and other educators above Grade 5 are encouraged to create free iCivics accounts to download age-appropriate lesson plans and game guides, and students in Grade 6 or beyond may continue to play more educational games like "Executive Command" and "Immigration Nation" to explore pivotal citizenship and democratic concepts. Middle school students who create an account can collect impact points, save game progress, unlock special features, and compete with other members on the site.

“There is no more important work than deepening young people’s engagement in our nation.” - Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor