Build literacy and social studies content knowledge with high-interest, appropriately-leveled nonfiction books featuring dynamic primary sources that meet the four strands of social studies: history, civics, geography, and economics.
Primary Sources: Content and Literacy in Social Studies: Grade 3 Kit includes:
Build conceptual social studies knowledge with leveled informational text spanning the four strands of social studies content: civics, geography, economics, and history. Each book in Primary Source Readers is designed around primary sources that tell about the subject.
American Culture 6-PackLevel: 3.6 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18630 American culture is all around us. The food we eat, the clothes we wear, and even the music that we listen to shows our unique culture. It is important that we celebrate the mosaic of American culture. |
Cultures Around the World 6-PackLevel: 3.3 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18631 There are many countries in our world, and they each have a unique way of life. When we explore different cultures, we learn about the people of the world. Although we may be different, we also have much in common. We are all part of one world. |
Our Nation's Capital: Washington, DC 6-PackLevel: 3.9 $54.99 Grade: 2-4 Item Number: 18632 In many ways Washington, DC is the heart of our nation. Discover the many important buildings and monuments in our capital. This 6-pack includes 6 copies of this title and a lesson plan. |
Remembering Our Heroes: Veterans Day 6-PackLevel: 3.0 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18633 As Americans, we have much to be thankful for. Veterans Day is when we thank the many brave men and women who serve in the armed forces to uphold our values and protect our borders. This 6-pack includes 6 copies of this title and a lesson plan. |
The U.S. Constitution and You 6-PackLevel: 3.9 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18634 America has the oldest working constitution in the world! It tells our leaders how to run the country, and it ensures that Americans have rights. Our nation's founders wrote the U.S. Constitution over 200 years ago, and we still follow it today! |
Our Government: The Three Branches 6-PackLevel: 3.4 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18635 Once America was free from Great Britain, it needed to decide how to run the new country. The nation's founders split the government into three branches. This ensured that no one person would have too much power. |
American Culture 6-Pack |
Cultures Around the World 6-Pack |
Our Nation's Capital: Washington, DC 6-Pack |
Remembering Our Heroes: Veterans Day 6-Pack |
The U.S. Constitution and You 6-Pack |
Our Government: The Three Branches 6-Pack |
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Level: 3.9 $54.99 |
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We the People: Civic Values in America 6-PackLevel: 3.7 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18636 Today, Americans embrace one another's differences. But it was not always this way. In the past, people had to struggle against slavery and unfair leaders. Americans believe in equality and responsibility. These are our civic values. |
Doing Your Part: Serving Your Community 6-PackLevel: 3.2 $54.99 Grade: 2-4 Item Number: 18637 We live in communities to have better lives. In a community, people help one another. There are many ways to help someone in need. You can volunteer your time, donate things, and recycle. It feels good to help other people! |
Shaping Our Environment 6-PackLevel: 3.2 $54.99 Grade: 2-4 Item Number: 18638 People are always changing their environment. Farmers use the land to grow crops and raise animals. People cut down trees and build roads. Many people live in big buildings in cities. We must take care of the Earth and protect our environment. |
Our Ever-Changing Environment 6-PackLevel: 3.7 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18639 The Earth is constantly changing. Earthquakes shake the ground. Volcanoes create new land. Water and wind erode rocks. These natural things are changing the face of our planet. |
America's Man-Made Landmarks 6-PackLevel: 3.6 $54.99 Grade: 2-4 Item Number: 18640 It is important for us to remember the events of the past. One way to preserve our history is by building landmarks. Visiting these places and learning about them helps us appreciate our past and guides our future. |
America's Natural Landmarks 6-PackLevel: 3.4 $54.99 Grade: 2-4 Item Number: 18641 Many of America's natural landmarks have become famous. People like to visit them because they are unique and beautiful. They remind us of the power of nature. It is important to preserve these places so that everyone can enjoy them. |
We the People: Civic Values in America 6-Pack |
Doing Your Part: Serving Your Community 6-Pack |
Shaping Our Environment 6-Pack |
Our Ever-Changing Environment 6-Pack |
America's Man-Made Landmarks 6-Pack |
America's Natural Landmarks 6-Pack |
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Capital Resources and the Economy 6-PackLevel: 3.8 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18642 Capital resources are used every day! These are tools that make it easier for us to do things. They are a part of our economy. The economy helps us get the things that we want and need. |
Our Natural Resources 6-PackLevel: 3.1 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18643 We need natural resources to survive. Natural resources are things that nature gives us. But we need to be careful that we do not use too many of Earth's resources. We need to take care of Earth because it takes care of us! |
Amazing Americans: Thurgood Marshall 6-PackLevel: 3.7 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18644 Thurgood Marshall was an incredible man. He believed that "separate but equal" was not fair. He became a justice for the Supreme Court and helped change unfair laws for African Americans. He is known as "Mr. Civil Rights". |
Amazing Americans: Rosa Parks 6-PackLevel: 3.0 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18645 Rosa Parks was an amazing woman. She stood up for herself and her beliefs. One day, Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus. Her actions helped spark the civil rights movement. Today, Americans have more freedom because of her actions. |
Primary Source Readers Content and Literacy: Grade 3 Add-on PackLevel: 3.0-3.9 $134.99 Grade: 3 Item Number: 18646 Build literacy and social studies content knowledge with high-interest, appropriately leveled nonfiction books. Content and Literacy in Social Studies Grade 3 Add-on Pack includes one of each book in the kit (set of 16). |
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Capital Resources and the Economy 6-Pack |
Our Natural Resources 6-Pack |
Amazing Americans: Thurgood Marshall 6-Pack |
Amazing Americans: Rosa Parks 6-Pack |
Primary Source Readers Content and Literacy: Grade 3 Add-on Pack |
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Level: 3.8 $54.99 |
Level: 3.1 $54.99 |
Level: 3.7 $54.99 |
Level: 3.0 $54.99 |
Level: 3.0-3.9 $134.99 |
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Primary Source Readers offers multiple opportunities to foster curiosity, study relationships, and reflect on new learning. The standards-based lessons serves as a crucial bridge between reading and writing and content-area material. Each pair of readers has one nonfiction reading skill and one writing skill on which the lessons are focused.
Guide students toward independent reading while exploring core concepts with the 16 Interactiv-eBooks in each kit. Interactiv-eBooks can benefit student learning in a variety of instructional settings, support English language acquisition, and further content and literacy learning.
Interactiv-eBooks include a wide variety of features that build literacy and engage readers, including:
Professional audio recordings for each book serve as a model of fluent reading.
