TIME FOR KIDS® Nonfiction Readers
Featuring informational text from TIME® and TIME FOR KIDS®, these books from Teacher Created Materials include science, math, and social studies themes. They feature high-interest graphics, a variety of text structures, increasingly complex text, and academic vocabulary.
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STEM Careers: Metamorphosis of Medicine
Grade: 6-8
STEM Careers: Metamorphosis of Medicine
Grade: 6-8
- Lexile: 940L
- Guided Reading Level: Y
- Interest Level: 5-12
- Item Number: 25621
- ISBN: 9781493836215
Price: $11.99
Medicine is an exciting and rewarding field of study. Imagine doing research that could help save lives or working directly with patients in a hospital. Teach students the history of medicine and STEM topics with this high-interest nonfiction title.
STEM Careers: Enhancing Engineering
Grade: 6-8
STEM Careers: Enhancing Engineering
Grade: 6-8
- Lexile: 890L
- Guided Reading Level: W
- Interest Level: 5-12
- Item Number: 25622
- ISBN: 9781493836222
Price: $11.99
Imagine riding in a self-driving car or taking a trip around the moon. Engineers are working on making these ideas realities! Learn about the fascinating field of engineering with this title that builds critical literacy skills and STEM content knowledge.
STEM Careers: Reinventing Robotics
Grade: 6-8
STEM Careers: Reinventing Robotics
Grade: 6-8
- Lexile: 890L
- Guided Reading Level: W
- Interest Level: 5-12
- Item Number: 25623
- ISBN: 9781493836239
Price: $11.99
Robots are no longer the dream of a distant future. State-of-the-art robots have arrived! Learn about the fascinating field of robotics with this leveled text featuring TIME content that builds critical literacy skills and STEM content knowledge.
Grade: 6-8
No Way! Amazing Acrobatics
Grade: 6-8
- Lexile: 950L
- Guided Reading Level: Y
- Interest Level: 5-12
- Item Number: 25611
- ISBN: 9781493836116
Price: $11.99
Welcome to the world of extreme acrobatics! From parkour traceurs to Cirque du Soleil performers, students will be engaged as they read about these amazing feats. Featuring TIME content, this high-interest nonfiction reader builds literacy skills.
16th Century Superstar: Da Vinci
Grade: 6-8
16th Century Superstar: Da Vinci
Grade: 6-8
- Lexile: 970L
- Guided Reading Level: X
- Interest Level: 5-12
- Item Number: 25630
- ISBN: 9781493836307
Price: $10.99
Scientist. Inventor. Cartographer. Painter. Engineer. Architect. All of these words describe Leonardo da Vinci. Featuring TIME content, this high-interest biography teaches students about the fascinating life of da Vinci, while building literacy skills.
Grade: 6-8
You Are There! Pompeii 79
Grade: 6-8
- Lexile: 1000L
- Guided Reading Level: Y
- Interest Level: 5-12
- Item Number: 25615
- ISBN: 9781493836154
Price: $10.99
Bring history to life with this story of how a fictional resident of Pompeii may have experienced the explosion of Mount Vesuvius. Featuring TIME content, this leveled text builds literacy skills while engaging students in reading high-interest content.
Grade: 6-8
You Are There! London 1666
Grade: 6-8
- Lexile: 970L
- Guided Reading Level: X
- Interest Level: 5-12
- Item Number: 25616
- ISBN: 9781493836161
Price: $10.99
In 1666, as London slept, a single spark escaped from a baker's oven and by morning, London was in flames! Bring history to life with this nonfiction title that builds literacy skills while engaging students in reading about the Great Fire of London.
You Are There! San Francisco 1906
Grade: 5-8
You Are There! San Francisco 1906
Grade: 5-8
- Lexile: 880L
- Guided Reading Level: V
- Interest Level: 4-12
- Item Number: 25617
- ISBN: 9781493836178
Price: $10.99
At the dawn of the 20th century, San Francisco was the economic and cultural center of the West Coast. But in 1906, everything changed. Featuring TIME content, this nonfiction title builds literacy skills while immersing students in historical content.
18th Century Superstar: Mozart
Grade: 6-8
18th Century Superstar: Mozart
Grade: 6-8
- Lexile: 950L
- Guided Reading Level: W
- Interest Level: 5-12
- Item Number: 25631
- ISBN: 9781493836314
Price: $10.99
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was one of history's greatest composers. Uncover the early influences that helped this prodigy develop into a genius for the ages, and understand his true impact in this personal and musically inspired biography.
Grade: 6-8
True Life: Alexander Hamilton
Grade: 6-8
- Lexile: 1000L
- Guided Reading Level: Z
- Interest Level: 5-12
- Item Number: 25633
- ISBN: 9781493836338
Price: $11.99
Hamilton's influence still resonates through America. Learn about the ups and downs of the relationships in Hamilton's personal and political life with this nonfiction reader! This leveled text guides students to increased fluency and comprehension.
You Are There! Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941
Grade: 6-8
You Are There! Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941
Grade: 6-8
- Lexile: 990L
- Guided Reading Level: W
- Interest Level: 5-12
- Item Number: 25928
- ISBN: 9781493839285
Price: $10.99
Teach students about the historical attacks on Pearl Harbor with this dynamic nonfiction reader. Featuring TIME content, this leveled text builds critical literacy skills while engaging students and enriching content-area instruction.
Game Changers: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Grade: 6-8
Game Changers: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Grade: 6-8
- Lexile: 1010L
- Guided Reading Level: Y
- Interest Level: 5-12
- Item Number: 25930
- ISBN: 9781493839308
Price: $10.99
This biography details the fascinating life of Lin-Manuel Miranda, the award-winning actor, playwright, and composer of Hamilton: An American Musical. Featuring TIME content, this nonfiction reader builds literacy skills and enriches instruction.
Grade: 5-8
History of Video Games
Grade 6Grade: 5-8
- Lexile: 840L
- Guided Reading Level: U
- Interest Level: 4-12
- Item Number: 25594
- ISBN: 9781493835942
Price: $11.99
From consoles and arcades to the future of online and mobile platforms, the History of Video Games explores the exciting world of gaming.
Grade: 5-8
History of Comic Books
Grade 6Grade: 5-8
- Lexile: 830L
- Guided Reading Level: V
- Interest Level: 4-12
- Item Number: 25595
- ISBN: 9781493835959
Price: $11.99
Featuring comic book celebrities from Superman to Batman and the heroes and villains of the Marvel universe, the History of Comic Books examines the lasting popularity of comics.
Grade: 5-8
History of Monster Movies
Grade 6Grade: 5-8
- Lexile: 850L
- Guided Reading Level: V
- Interest Level: 4-12
- Item Number: 25596
- ISBN: 9781493835966
Price: $11.99
Vampires, werewolves, and monsters! Oh my! The History of Monster Movies takes a thrilling look at some of the imaginary creatures that have scared audiences throughout the years, as well as some scary real-life critters found in nature.
Young Adult Literature: Magical Worlds
Grade: 5-8
Young Adult Literature: Magical Worlds
Grade 6Grade: 5-8
- Lexile: 850L
- Guided Reading Level: X
- Interest Level: 4-12
- Item Number: 25597
- ISBN: 9781493835973
Price: $11.99
Take a look at some of the fantastical elements found in the magical realms of YA Fiction with Young Adult Literature: Magical Worlds. Students will be whisked away to wondrous worlds and learn more about themes and conventions used in fantasy fiction.
Young Adult Literature: The Worlds Inside Us
Grade: 5-8
Young Adult Literature: The Worlds Inside Us
Grade 6Grade: 5-8
- Lexile: 850L
- Guided Reading Level: Z
- Interest Level: 4-12
- Item Number: 25598
- ISBN: 9781493835980
Price: $11.99
Realistic fiction novels are a great place to find characters who are a lot like you. Explore some of the internal struggles that characters face in YA literature with this engaging text that analyzes themes and literary elements found in YA fiction.
Young Adult Literature: Dystopian Worlds
Grade: 5-8
Young Adult Literature: Dystopian Worlds
Grade 6Grade: 5-8
- Lexile: 810L
- Guided Reading Level: Y
- Interest Level: 4-12
- Item Number: 25599
- ISBN: 9781493835997
Price: $11.99
This nonfiction book examines the literary themes and elements found in YA dystopian novels like The Selection, Maze Runner, The Giver, The Hunger Games, Matched, Delirium, Divergent, and The 5th Wave.
You Are There! Ancient Greece 432 BC
Grade: 5-8
You Are There! Ancient Greece 432 BC
Grade 6Grade: 5-8
- Lexile: 910L
- Guided Reading Level: X
- Interest Level: 4-12
- Item Number: 25600
- ISBN: 9781493836000
Price: $10.99
Discover how life was like in an ancient City-State with You Are There! Ancient Greece 432 BC. Take a tour of the Parthenon and other important aspects of Greek culture, including architecture, art, politics, mythology, and more!
You Are There! Ancient China 305 BC
Grade: 5-8
You Are There! Ancient China 305 BC
Grade 6Grade: 5-8
- Lexile: 860L
- Guided Reading Level: V
- Interest Level: 4-12
- Item Number: 25601
- ISBN: 9781493836017
Price: $10.99
Examine the lives of commoners and kings from the "Middle Kingdom" with You Are There! Ancient China 305 BC. Take a tour of the important aspects of Ancient Chinese culture, such as Confucius' sayings, calligraphy, and so much more!
You Are There! Ancient Egypt 1336 BC
Grade: 5-8
You Are There! Ancient Egypt 1336 BC
Grade 6Grade: 5-8
- Lexile: 920L
- Guided Reading Level: V
- Interest Level: 4-12
- Item Number: 25602
- ISBN: 9781493836024
Price: $10.99
Live like an Egyptian with You Are There! Ancient Egypt 1336 BC! Students will examine important aspects of Ancient Egyptian culture, such as hieroglyphics, religion, vocations, politics, and style!
Grade: 5-8
Struggle for Survival: Water
Grade 6Grade: 5-8
- Lexile: 830L
- Guided Reading Level: W
- Interest Level: 4-12
- Item Number: 25603
- ISBN: 9781493836031
Price: $11.99
In a doomsday scenario with resources disappearing, will you have what it takes to find water in order to survive? This text examines some of the biological effects when someone deprived of water, methods to stay hydrated, and other basic survival skills.
Struggle for Survival: Shelter
Grade: 5-8
Struggle for Survival: Shelter
Grade 6Grade: 5-8
- Lexile: 880L
- Guided Reading Level: W
- Interest Level: 4-12
- Item Number: 25604
- ISBN: 9781493836048
Price: $11.99
Will you have what it takes to build shelter in order to protect yourself from extreme temperatures? Struggle for Survival: Shelter examines survival skills to prevent exposure when dealing with the harsh elements.
Grade: 5-8
Struggle for Survival: Fire
Grade 6Grade: 5-8
- Lexile: 990L
- Guided Reading Level: V
- Interest Level: 4-12
- Item Number: 25605
- ISBN: 9781493836055
Price: $11.99
If the world suddenly went dark, will you have what it takes to survive? Struggle for Survival: Fire examines the importance of fire for survival and discusses important outdoor skills.
