Series:

Primary Source Readers Content and Literacy

16 total works

Cover of Money and Trade in Our Nation

Money and Trade in Our Nation

by Shelly Buchanan

Published 30 September 2013
Young readers will learn how trading and buying goods and services is beneficial to many people. Readers will also learn to understand the differences between wants and needs. This title features vibrant images, informational text, and an accompanying glossary, table of contents, and index to aid in further understanding of the content.

Cover of Money and Trade in Our World

Money and Trade in Our World

by Shelly Buchanan

Published 30 September 2013
People all over the world trade and buy from each other! This nonfiction book will teach young readers the various services and goods that countries around the world provide. Readers will also be exposed to the different forms of money, such as yen and pesos, and the difference between wants and needs. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from cover to cover.

Cover of Earning Money

Earning Money

by Shelly Buchanan

Published 30 July 2013
Earning money is a fun and smart thing to do! With various examples of how to earn and save money, early readers are encouraged find ways to earn money for themselves! Through vivid images and clear, informative text, children are provided with the basic concepts they will need to make choices about spending or saving money they have earned.

Cover of Shaping Our Environment

Shaping Our Environment

by Shelly Buchanan

Published 25 July 2014
Teach students about the different ways that people change their environment. Readers will learn about farming and logging, building cities, and more. Students will also be encouraged to take care of the Earth and protect our environment. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to engage readers and help them better understand the content. This informative, colorful book uses primary sources to captivate readers as they learn social studies topics.

Cover of Jobs Around Town

Jobs Around Town

by Shelly Buchanan

Published 30 July 2013
Many people help out their communities in various ways with various jobs. From police officers to dentists, mail carriers to teachers--everyone has an important role! With examples from both past and present and many engaging images and easy-to-read text, readers will be thoroughly immersed from cover to cover!

Cover of The U.S. Constitution and You
This high-interest nonfiction book builds literacy skills and social studies content knowledge while introducing students to the U.S. Constitution. With appropriately leveled text, primary source images, a supporting glossary, table of contents, and an index, children will increase their academic vocabulary and comprehension of important events in American history.

Cover of Our Government: The Three Branches
Introduce students to the structure of the United States government with this high-interest nonfiction book. Students will build literacy skills and social studies content knowledge as they learn about the three branches of government and the purpose of this separation of powers. Primary source images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to engage readers and help them better understand the content.

Cover of Our Ever-Changing Environment
Teach students about the different natural ways that the Earth is constantly changing. Readers will learn about earthquakes, volcanoes, water and wind erosion, and more! Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to engage readers and help them better understand the content. This informative, colorful book uses primary sources to captivate readers as they learn social studies topics.

Cover of El dinero y el comercio en nuestro mundo (Money and Trade in Our World) (Spanish Version)
Introduce students to world trade with this nonfiction Spanish book. Young readers will learn about the various services and goods that countries around the world provide, the different types of currency, and the difference between wants and needs. With images that support the text, students will be fully engaged and better understand the content.

Cover of El dinero y el comercio en nuestro pa s (Money and Trade in Our Nation) (Spanish Version)
Teach students about trading and buying goods and services. In this Spanish-translated book, readers will learn about supply and demand, and learn the difference between wants and needs. Featuring images that support the informational text, students will build social studies content-area literacy and reading skills.

Cover of Cambiando nuestro medio ambiente (Shaping Our Environment) (Spanish Version)
Introduce students to the importance of taking care of the Earth and protecting our environment. With this Spanish-translated text, readers will learn how they can help the planet. Engaging, primary source documents and images keep students reading as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.

Cover of Nuestro medio ambiente en constante cambio (Our Ever-Changing Environment) (Spanish Version)
Introduce students to the natural ways that the Earth is constantly changing. This Spanish-translated book includes engaging, primary source documents and images that keep students reading as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge. Informational text features help students navigate the text.

Cover of Ganar dinero (Earning Money) (Spanish Version)
Encourage students to earn money for themselves with the examples in this Spanish-translated book! Young readers will learn the basic concepts they will need to make choices about spending or saving money they have earned. Engaging, primary source documents and images keep children reading as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.

Cover of Trabajos en la ciudad (Jobs Around Town) (Spanish Version)
Introduce students to the importance of community workers including teachers, police officers, and postal workers! For use in the classroom or at home, this nonfiction Spanish-translated resource teaches young readers about past and present jobs in the community through the use of engaging primary sources. Build reading skills and strengthen social studies knowledge with this engaging book!

Cover of La Constituci n de EE. UU. y t (The U.S. Constitution and You) (Spanish Version)
Teach students the importance of the United States Constitution. In this nonfiction Spanish-translated book, readers will learn that the Constitution tells our leaders how to run the country, and it ensures that Americans have rights. Students will build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge with this important book.

Cover of Nuestro gobierno: Las tres ramas (Our Government: The Three Branches) (Spanish Version)
Introduce students to the structure of the United States government. With this nonfiction Spanish-translated resource, readers will learn about the three branches of government, and the purpose of this separation of powers. Primary source images and supporting text engage readers and help them better understand the content.