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From chess boxing to worm charming, our planet is filled with some peculiar pastimes. Learn about the strange and unusual ways that people from around the world choose to pass the time. Developed by Timothy Rasinski-a leading expert in reading research-this purposefully leveled text guides students to increased fluency and comprehension of nonfiction text. The complex text structure adds rigor and allows students to delve deeply into the subject matter. The images support the text in abstract ways to challenge students to think more deeply about the topics and develop their higher-order thinking skills.
Informational text features include a table of contents, sidebars, captions, bold font, an extensive glossary, and a detailed index to further understanding and build academic vocabulary. The Reader's Guide and Try It! culminating activity require students to connect back to the text, and provide opportunities for additional language-development activities. Aligned with state standards, this text connects with McREL, WIDA/TESOL standards and prepares students for college and career.
Surprising Things We Do for Beauty
Grade: 8
Price: $12.99
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
Price: $12.99
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.
You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963
Grade: 8
Price: $10.99
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: $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.
Unsung Heroes: Risk Takers
Grade: 8
Price: $11.99
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.
Legacy: Business Leaders
Grade: 8
Price: $11.99
Learn about the innovative business leaders behind companies such as Apple, Netflix, Google, eBay, and Amazon! With TIME© content and images, this high-interest book builds critical literacy skills and readies grade 8 students for college and career.
Fantastic Lives: Against All Odds
Grade: 8
Price: $11.99
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: $11.99
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.
