There are many successful business leaders in the world, but some stand out because they blazed a trail in new directions in their industries. Though these leaders often faced risks and challenges, they overcame obstacles and emerged successful. Learn how the innovative individuals behind companies such as Apple, Netflix, eBay, Google, and Amazon have shaped the way people live today.
Created in partnership with TIME©, this nonfiction reader builds critical literacy skills while students are engaged in reading high-interest content.
Surprising Things We Do for Beauty
Grade: 8
Price: $11.99
The perception of beauty varies from person to person and culture to culture. This high-interest text teaches students about other cultures' interpretations of what makes people beautiful and gives meaningful insight into those cultures' ways of life.
Surprising Things We Eat
Grade: 8
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Sink your teeth into delicacies from different places and cultures and discover the stories behind the food from around the world that people love to eat. This leveled reader guides students to increased fluency and comprehension of nonfiction text.
Surprising Things We Do for Fun
Grade: 8
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From chess boxing to worm charming, our planet is filled with some peculiar pastimes. With this high-interest, leveled nonfiction reader, teach students about the strange and unusual ways that people from around the world choose to pass the time.
You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963
Grade: 8
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On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 people marched peacefully from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial in the name of equality for African Americans. Teach students about the March on Washington with this leveled nonfiction reader.
Game Changers: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Grade: 8
Price: $9.99
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.
Unsung Heroes: Risk Takers
Grade: 8
Price: $10.99
Learn about 6 courageous individuals who became heroes and inspired those around them! With TIME© content and images, this full-color book explores contemporary issues, builds critical literacy skills, and readies students for college and career.
Fantastic Lives: Against All Odds
Grade: 8
Price: $10.99
Be inspired by the stories of six individuals who overcame adversity and achieved success! With TIME© content and images, this full-color book explores contemporary issues, builds critical literacy skills, and readies students for college and career.
Life in Numbers: The Electoral College
Grade: 8
Price: $10.99
Learn the history of the Electoral College, how it works, and why it is controversial today with this high-interest informational text. With TIME© content and images, this book builds critical literacy skills and readies students for college and career.