The Mississippi and Other U.S. Waterways
Explore the amazing life of the Mississippi River! This Primary Source Reader details the geography, history, economics, and civics of important U.S. waterways. Includes meaningful activities and text features to expand social studies skills.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:921607
ISBN:9781087691060
The Appalachians and Other U.S. Mountain Ranges
Discover the beauty of the U.S. mountain ranges! This Primary Source Reader describes the geography, history, and culture of the four major U.S. mountain ranges. Includes engaging activities and text features to build social studies skills.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:921608
ISBN:9781087691077
Driving Along Route 66
Take a road trip along Route 66! This Primary Source Reader details how the geography, history, and economics of Route 66 changed American life. Includes meaningful activities and fun text features to boost social studies skills.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:921609
ISBN:9781087691084
All Aboard the Interstate
Travel along the U.S. Interstate Highway System! This Primary Source Reader explores how the geography, history, and economics of interstate roads changed American travel. Includes activities and text features to expand social studies skills.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:921610
ISBN:9781087691091
State Governments
Discover the power of the state government! This Primary Source Reader explains the structure and responsibilities U.S. state governments. Includes meaningful activities and text features to build social studies skills.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:921611
ISBN:9781087691107
Codes and Zones
Why do we use time zones, area codes, and zip codes? This Primary Source Reader explains how these codes and zones work and why they came to be. Includes engaging activities and text features to boost social studies skills.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:921612
ISBN:9781087691114
Who Solves Issues?
Discover how each level of government solves problems! This Primary Source Reader details how the U.S. government addresses Americans' concerns. Includes meaningful activities and text features to expand social studies skills.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:921613
ISBN:9781087691121
Amusement Parks Around America
Explore amusement parks across the United States! This Primary Source Reader describes where U.S. amusement parks began and how they have changed over time. Includes fun activities and text features to build social studies skills.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:921614
ISBN:9781087691138
Presidential Elections
Teach students how Americans elect a president! This Grade 5 nonfiction reader covers U.S. presidential campaigns and voting rights. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a "Civics in Action" activity, and other key features.
Grade:5-8
Item Number:122986
ISBN:9781087607160
Changing the Constitution
Explore how to amend the U.S. Constitution! This Grade 5 nonfiction reader explains the amendment process and summarizes each of the 27 amendments. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a "Civics in Action" activity, and other helpful features.
Grade:5-8
Item Number:123976
ISBN:9781087615462
Talking About Civics
Teach students how to have constructive conversations! This powerful Grade 5 nonfiction reader shows students how to talk productively about civics issues. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a "Civics in Action" activity, and more features.
Grade:5-8
Item Number:123977
ISBN:9781087615479
Leaders in Congress
Meet the leaders of the U.S. Congress! This Grade 5 nonfiction reader explains the roles and responsibilities of Congressional leaders. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a "Civics in Action" activity, and other exciting features.
Grade:5-8
Item Number:123978
ISBN:9781087615486
Sandra Day O'Connor: Paving the Way
Introduce students to the first female Supreme Court Justice! This engaging Grade 5 nonfiction reader describes the life of Sandra Day O'Connor. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a "Civics in Action" activity, and other meaningful features.
Grade:5-8
Item Number:123979
ISBN:9781087615493
U.S. Immigration Today
Explore immigration in the United States! This relevant Grade 5 nonfiction reader helps students understand the U.S. immigration process. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a "Civics in Action" activity, and other meaningful features.
Grade:5-8
Item Number:123980
ISBN:9781087615509
Making a Global Impact
Dive into the never-ending quest for human rights! This meaningful Grade 5 nonfiction reader explains the basic rights people have when they are born. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a "Civics in Action" activity, and other useful features.
Grade:5-8
Item Number:123981
ISBN:9781087615516
Brown v. Board of Education: The Road to a Landmark Decision
Explore the landmark Supreme Court Case that ended legal segregation! This powerful Grade 5 nonfiction reader describes Brown v. Board of Education. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a "Civics in Action" activity, and other features.
Grade:5-8
Item Number:123982
ISBN:9781087615523
Money Then and Now
Dive into the history of money! This engaging Grade 5 nonfiction reader describes how money has evolved over time. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a "Civics in Action" activity, and other meaningful features.
Grade:5-8
Item Number:123983
ISBN:9781087615530
Our Rights Online
Teach students to be active and responsible digital citizens! This relevant Grade 5 nonfiction reader explains how to safely navigate the digital world. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a "Civics in Action" activity, and other key features.
Grade:5-8
Item Number:123984
ISBN:9781087615547
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.
Grade:4-8
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.
Grade:4-8
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.
Grade:4-8
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.
Grade:4-8
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.
Grade:4-8
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.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:123971
ISBN:9781087615417