Finding Texas: Exploration in New Lands 6-Pack
- Grade: 3-5
- Lexile: 860L
- Guided Reading Level: V
- Item: 16063
- ISBN: 9781433350634
- Language: English
Description
In the 1500s, European explorers arrived in Texas in search of gold and glory. The Spanish were the first Europeans to arrive. Readers get to discover early Texas history in this fascinating nonfiction book that uses colorful images, intriguing facts, supportive text, and an accommodating glossary, index, and table of contents to introduce readers to various explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Cabeza de Vaca, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, and La Salle. Children will be excited and engaged as they read through to also learn about the many American Indian tribes of the past. From the Caddo to the Apache, the Comanche to the Karankawa, readers will be captivated from beginning to end! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
Other book packs from this kit
American Indians in Texas: Conflict and Survival 6-Pack
American Indians in Texas: Conflict and Survival 6-Pack
Grade: 3-5
- Lexile: 860L
- Guided Reading Level: U
- Item Number: 16061
- ISBN: 9781433350610
Price: $48.99
This captivating book explores the Texas history and the history of American Indians and how each group found different ways to live on the region they inhabited. Readers will learn about a variety of tribes and discover how they struggled to survive.
Caddo and Comanche: American Indian Tribes in Texas 6-Pack
Caddo and Comanche: American Indian Tribes in Texas 6-Pack
Grade: 3-5
- Lexile: 790L
- Guided Reading Level: U
- Item Number: 16062
- ISBN: 9781433350627
Price: $48.99
The Caddo and Comanche were two of the largest American Indian groups living in Texas before European contact. Explore the history of the Caddo and Comanche, how they adapted to colonists and settlers, and the impact they made on Texas history.
La Salle: Early Texas Explorer 6-Pack
La Salle: Early Texas Explorer 6-Pack
Grade: 3-5
- Lexile: 770L
- Guided Reading Level: V
- Item Number: 16064
- ISBN: 9781433350641
Price: $48.99
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.
The Colonization of Texas: Missions and Settlers 6-Pack
The Colonization of Texas: Missions and Settlers 6-Pack
Grade: 3-5
- Lexile: 790L
- Guided Reading Level: V
- Item Number: 16065
- ISBN: 9781433350658
Price: $48.99
Through supportive text, vivid images, a helpful glossary, index, table of contents, and engaging sidebars and facts, readers will learn about Texas history, Texas colonization, the missions in Texas, Stephen F. Austin, and The Alamo.
Stephen F. Austin: The Father of Texas 6-Pack
Stephen F. Austin: The Father of Texas 6-Pack
Grade: 3-5
- Lexile: 720L
- Guided Reading Level: V
- Item Number: 16066
- ISBN: 9781433350665
Price: $48.99
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.
The Texas Revolution: Fighting for Independence 6-Pack
The Texas Revolution: Fighting for Independence 6-Pack
Grade: 3-5
- Lexile: 770L
- Guided Reading Level: V
- Item Number: 16067
- ISBN: 9781433350672
Price: $48.99
In 1833, American and Tejano colonists wanted independence from the Mexican government. Through a bloody Texas Revolution, the independent Republic of Texas was born!
Leaders in the Texas Revolution: United for a Cause 6-Pack
Leaders in the Texas Revolution: United for a Cause 6-Pack
Grade: 3-5
- Lexile: 760L
- Guided Reading Level: V
- Item Number: 16068
- ISBN: 9781433350689
Price: $48.99
During the Texas Revolution, many leaders emerged. This captivating biography allows readers to learn about the incredible accomplishments of these people and what they did to make an impact on the Texas Revolution.
The Annexation of Texas: From Republic to Statehood 6-Pack
The Annexation of Texas: From Republic to Statehood 6-Pack
Grade: 3-5
- Lexile: 810L
- Guided Reading Level: V
- Item Number: 16069
- ISBN: 9781433350696
Price: $48.99
Readers will be enthralled as they make their way through this fascinating title that introduces them to Texas history, the Texas Revolution, and the Mexican-American War.
Sam Houston: A Fearless Statesman 6-Pack
Sam Houston: A Fearless Statesman 6-Pack
Grade: 3-5
- Lexile: 730L
- Guided Reading Level: V
- Item Number: 16070
- ISBN: 9781433350702
Price: $48.99
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.
War, Cattle, and Cowboys: Texas as a Young State 6-Pack
War, Cattle, and Cowboys: Texas as a Young State 6-Pack
Grade: 3-5
- Lexile: 810L
- Guided Reading Level: V
- Item Number: 16071
- ISBN: 9781433350719
Price: $48.99
After Texas joined the United States in 1845, Texas began to form its own identity. This new identity centered on the rise of the Texas cattle industry and the growing legend of the Texas cowboy.
Lizzie Johnson: Texan Cowgirl 6-Pack
Lizzie Johnson: Texan Cowgirl 6-Pack
Grade: 3-5
- Lexile: 710L
- Guided Reading Level: U
- Item Number: 16072
- ISBN: 9781433350726
Price: $48.99
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.
Lyndon B. Johnson: A Texan in the White House 6-Pack
Lyndon B. Johnson: A Texan in the White House 6-Pack
Grade: 3-5
- Lexile: 680L
- Guided Reading Level: V
- Item Number: 16073
- ISBN: 9781433350733
Price: $48.99
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.
Texas Today: Leading America into the Future 6-Pack
Texas Today: Leading America into the Future 6-Pack
Grade: 3-5
- Lexile: 840L
- Guided Reading Level: U
- Item Number: 16074
- ISBN: 9781433350740
Price: $48.99
Intrigue readers as they learn about major Texas industries through colorful images and captivating facts. Children will learn about NASA, various types of music found in Texas, and even about the most popular Texas sports!
George W. Bush: Texas Governor and U.S. President 6-Pack
George W. Bush: Texas Governor and U.S. President 6-Pack
Grade: 3-5
- Lexile: 730L
- Guided Reading Level: V
- Item Number: 16075
- ISBN: 9781433350757
Price: $48.99
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.
Texas in the 20th Century: Building Industry and Community 6-Pack
Texas in the 20th Century: Building Industry and Community 6-Pack
Grade: 3-5
- Lexile: 800L
- Guided Reading Level: W
- Item Number: 16210
- ISBN: 9781433352102
Price: $48.99
This fascinating title is a great introduction to Texas history, Texas social life and customs, and Texas economic conditions throughout the 20th century.
Primary Source Readers: Texas History Add-on Pack
Primary Source Readers: Texas History Add-on Pack
Grade: 3-4
- Guided Reading Level: P-T
- Item Number: 16343
- ISBN: 9781433353437
Price: $119.99
Supplement your reading program and expand your classroom library with additional copies of each book included in the Texas History kit.
Kits from this series
Primary Source Readers: World Cultures Through Time Kit
Primary Source Readers: World Cultures Through Time Kit
Grade: 4-5
- Guided Reading Level: M-R
- Interest Level: 3-7
- Item Number: 10427
- ISBN: 9780743904278
Price: $849.99
This kit covers a variety of cultures from around the world, using key social studies concepts and related biographies to connect each pair of books. Multiple reading levels within each kit make this a great resource for differentiating instruction!
Primary Source Readers: The 20th Century Kit
Primary Source Readers: The 20th Century Kit
Grade: 4-5
- Guided Reading Level: N-S
- Interest Level: 3-7
- Item Number: 10659
- ISBN: 9780743906593
Price: $849.99
Covering the course of modern history, these books use key social studies concepts and related biographies to connect each differentiated pair. Multiple reading levels within each kit also make this a great resource for differentiating instruction!
Primary Source Readers: American Biographies Kit
Primary Source Readers: American Biographies Kit
Grade: 1-2
- Guided Reading Level: E-M
- Interest Level: K-4
- Item Number: 12586
- ISBN: 9781433315862
Price: $999.99
Walk in the steps of Americans whose lives and influence are an important part of U.S. history.
Primary Source Readers: World History Kit
Primary Source Readers: World History Kit
Grade: 4-5
- Guided Reading Level: P-U
- Interest Level: 3-7
- Item Number: 16000
- ISBN: 9781433350009
Price: $999.99
This kit covers topics from World history, using key social studies concepts and related biographies and profiles to connect each differentiated pair. Multiple reading levels within each kit make this a great resource for differentiating instruction!
Primary Source Readers: Texas History Kit
Primary Source Readers: Texas History Kit
Grade: 3-4
- Guided Reading Level: P-T
- Interest Level: 2-6
- Item Number: 16039
- ISBN: 9781433350399
Price: $819.99
These high-interest books cover topics from Texas history with key social studies concepts and related biographies that connect each differentiated pair. Multiple reading levels within each kit make this a great resource for differentiating instruction!
Primary Source Readers: Georgia Kit
Primary Source Readers: Georgia Kit
Grade: 2
- Lexile: 350L-550L
- Guided Reading Level: G-M
- Interest Level: 1-4
- Item Number: 24547
- ISBN: 9781493825479
Price: $819.99
Discover the rich history of Georgia with this series that promotes content area literacy in the four strands of social studies: history, civics, geography, and economics. This kit comes with nonfiction readers focusing on Georgia state studies.
Primary Source Readers: America's Early Years Kit
Primary Source Readers: America's Early Years Kit
Grade: 4-5
- Lexile: 520L-720L
- Guided Reading Level: S-U
- Interest Level: 3-7
- Item Number: 25068
- ISBN: 9781493830688
Price: $999.99
Engage your students with these intriguing historical accounts of America's Early Years. These texts breathe life into history by transforming the words on a page into an intimate glimpse of the past with primary source documents.
Primary Source Readers: America in the 1800s Kit
Primary Source Readers: America in the 1800s Kit
Grade: 4-5
- Lexile: 530L-750L
- Guided Reading Level: T-W
- Interest Level: 3-7
- Item Number: 25790
- ISBN: 9781493837908
Price: $999.99
Engage your students with intriguing historical accounts of America in the 1800s. Build literacy skills and social studies knowledge with readers that feature primary sources documents.
Primary Source Readers: California Kit
Primary Source Readers: California Kit
Grade: 4
- Interest Level: 3-6
- Item Number: 28550
- ISBN: 9781425832308
Price: $864.99
Discover the rich history of California with this series that promotes content area literacy in the 4 strands of social studies: history, civics, geography, and economics. This kit comes with nonfiction readers focusing on California state studies.
