Build social studies content-area literacy by integrating dynamic primary sources into the classroom! This comprehensive kit includes eight nonfiction titles, each paired with a related biography. Key social studies concepts connect each pair and build critical thinking as students analyze significant people and events. These high-interest books will engage students in learning the history of Texas, from the exploration of Texas, to the Texas Revolution, to 21st century Texas.
Primary Source Readers: Texas History Kit includes:
Content-rich, age-appropriate readers complement social studies and language arts curricula. Each book in Primary Source Readers is designed around primary sources that tell about the subject and help prepare students for state and national tests with document-based questions.
Los indígenas americanos de Texas (American Indians in Texas) 6-PackLevel: 4.6 $48.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18229 This captivating book has been translated into Spanish and explores the history of American Indians in Texas and how each group found different ways to live in the region they inhabited. |
Los caddo y los comanche (The Caddo and Comanche) 6-PackLevel: 3.2 $48.99 Grade: 3 Item Number: 18230 This Spanish-translated nonfiction title explores the history of the Caddo and Comanche, how they adapted to European colonists and American settlers, and the impact they made on Texas history. |
Descubriendo Texas (Finding Texas) 6-PackLevel: 4.6 $48.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18231 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. |
La Salle 6-PackLevel: 3.3 $48.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18232 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. |
La colonización de Texas (The Colonization of Texas) 6-PackLevel: 4.7 $48.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18233 Through supportive Spanish-translated text, vivid images, engaging sidebars and facts, a helpful glossary, index, and table of contents, readers will learn about Texas history, Texas colonization, Texas missions, Stephen F. Austin, and The Alamo. |
Stephen F. Austin 6-PackLevel: 3.3 $48.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18234 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 has been translated into Spanish and highlights both Austin's life and Texas history. |
Los indígenas americanos de Texas (American Indians in Texas) ... |
Los caddo y los comanche (The Caddo and Comanche) 6-Pack |
Descubriendo Texas (Finding Texas) 6-Pack |
La Salle 6-Pack |
La colonización de Texas (The Colonization of Texas) 6-Pack |
Stephen F. Austin 6-Pack |
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La Revolución de Texas (The Texas Revolution) 6-PackLevel: 4.6 $48.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18235 In 1833, American and Tejano colonists wanted independence from the Mexican government. Through a bloody Texas Revolution, the independent Republic of Texas was born! Readers will be enthralled as they make their way through this exciting book. |
Líderes de la Revolución de Texas (Leaders in the Texas Revolution) 6-PackLevel: 3.3 $48.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18236 During the Texas Revolution, many leaders emerged. This captivating biography has been translated into Spanish and allows readers to learn about the incredible accomplishments of these people and what they did to make an impact on the Texas Revolution. |
La anexión de Texas (The Annexation of Texas) 6-PackLevel: 4.6 $48.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18237 Through numerous captivating facts, vivid images, and easy-to-read text, 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 6-PackLevel: 3.2 $48.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18238 Sam Houston lived a unique and exciting life. This captivating Spanish-translated 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. |
Guerra, ganado y vaqueros (War, Cattle, and Cowboys) 6-PackLevel: 4.7 $48.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18239 Discover what cowboy life was like in the early days of Texas history through this exciting Spanish-translated book! Readers will learn about Texas cowboys, cattle trade, antebellum, the Battle of Fort Sumter, and more. |
Lizzie Johnson 6-PackLevel: 3.3 $48.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18240 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. |
La Revolución de Texas (The Texas Revolution) 6-Pack |
Líderes de la Revolución de Texas (Leaders in the Texas Revolu... |
La anexión de Texas (The Annexation of Texas) 6-Pack |
Sam Houston 6-Pack |
Guerra, ganado y vaqueros (War, Cattle, and Cowboys) 6-Pack |
Lizzie Johnson 6-Pack |
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Lyndon B. Johnson 6-PackLevel: 3.3 $48.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18241 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 hoy (Texas Today) 6-PackLevel: 4.7 $48.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18242 Texas has changed dramatically since it joined the United States in 1845. It has become a national leader in resources and many industries--it serves as a major supplier of the nation's oil, cattle, and agriculture. Learn all about them in this book. |
George W. Bush 6-PackLevel: 3.3 $48.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18243 This Spanish-translated biography allows readers to discover the life of George W. Bush and explore some of the impacts he made as president through acts and the unexpected challenges he faced. |
Texas en el siglo XX (Texas in the 20th Century) 6-PackLevel: 4.6 $48.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18244 During the century, Texas grew from a land of farms and ranches to a state filled with large cities and industries. This fascinating title is a great introduction to Texas history, social life, customs, and economic conditions in the 20th century. |
Primary Source Readers: La historia de Texas (Texas History) Add-on Pack (Spanish)Level: 3.2-4.7 $119.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 18245 Enhance your classroom library and cater to English language learners with additional copies of each book in the La historia de Texas (Texas History) kit. |
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Lyndon B. Johnson 6-Pack |
Texas hoy (Texas Today) 6-Pack |
George W. Bush 6-Pack |
Texas en el siglo XX (Texas in the 20th Century) 6-Pack |
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Primary Source Readers offers multiple opportunities to foster curiosity, study relationships, and reflect on new learning. The standards-based lessons serve 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.
Three kits from this series include an Interactiv-eBook for each title. These kits are:
Audio recordings of books model fluent reading and support English language learners.
AEP Golden Lamp Award
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