Series:

Primary Source Readers Content and Literacy

20 total works

Cover of Amazing Americans: Abigail Adams

Amazing Americans: Abigail Adams

by Jennifer Prior

Published 30 September 2013
What makes Abigail Adams such an amazing American? Young readers will find out in this intriguing biographical book that uses supportive text, a glossary, index, and table of contents in conjunction with colorful images to engage and encourage children to find someone that they are inspired by.

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Amazing Americans: Paul Revere

by Jennifer Prior

Published 30 September 2013
Readers will learn about Paul Revere in this interesting biographical book. The vivid images and supportive text work in conjunction with the helpful glossary, table of contents, and index to give readers tools they need to learn all they can about this amazing American. Readers will be encouraged to learn about a person they think is amazing.

Cover of America's Natural Landmarks
Introduce students to some of America's most famous natural landmarks! Students will learn about unique and beautiful places like Glacier Bay, Kilauea, Mesa Arch, Sequoia National Park, and more. Readers will also learn the importance of remembering the past and preserving these landmarks. 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.

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Our Natural Resources

by Jennifer Prior

Published 25 July 2014
Teach students the importance of conserving Earth's natural resources. Students will learn about wind power, solar power, recycling, renewable and non-renewable resources, and more! 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. This informative, colorful book uses primary sources to captivate readers as they learn social studies topics.

Cover of Capital Resources and the Economy
Introduce students to fundamental economic concepts and help them understand financial literacy with this book about capital resources and the economy. Students will learn about different types of resources, how they are part of the economy, and how to conserve resources. 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 America's Man-Made Landmarks
Introduce students to some of America's most famous man-made landmarks! Students will learn about Hoover Dam, Mount Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty, and more. Readers will also learn the importance of remembering the past and preserving these historical landmarks. 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 Be a Good Leader!

Be a Good Leader!

by Jennifer Prior

Published 30 July 2013
What does it take to be a good leader? Young readers will learn what it takes in this inspiring nonfiction title that features plenty of bright photos, easy-to-read engaging text, and vocabulary.

Cover of You and the U.S. Government

You and the U.S. Government

by Jennifer Prior

Published 30 September 2013
This informative book teaches early readers about the important impact the government has on our lives. Readers will learn about taxes, the three branches of government, voting, and more through bright images and supportive text. A table of contents, glossary, and index are included to aid in helping readers better understand the content.

Cover of You and the Law

You and the Law

by Jennifer Prior

Published 30 September 2013
This fact-filled nonfiction book will teach readers about various types of laws--from city laws to national ones--and what impact they have on us. The detailed images, fascinating facts, and supportive text work together to inspire readers to learn all they can about laws. A glossary, table of contents, and index are provided to build readers' comprehension.

Cover of Be Fair!

Be Fair!

by Jennifer Prior

Published 30 July 2013
What does it mean to be fair? Young readers will learn about various aspects about being a fair person--from respecting others to sharing. Children are encouraged to practice fairness in their everyday lives through supportive text and lively images.

Cover of Recursos de capital y la econom a (Capital Resources and the Economy) (Spanish Version)
Introduce students to capital resources and how they work as part of our economy. This Spanish-translated text will teach young readers about the economy, while building their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge. Simple informational text features help students navigate the text, while primary source documents and images keep students engaged.

Cover of Maravillas naturales de Estados Unidos (America's Natural Landmarks)
Introduce students to some of America's natural landmarks and national parks such as Kilauea volcano, Manatee Springs, Marengo Cave, Meteor Crater, Dinosaur National Monument, and more. This Spanish-translated book will engage readers and inspire an appreciation for these famous places. This title includes primary source images, supporting text, and informational text features to help readers better understand the content.

Cover of El gobierno de EE. UU. y t (You and the U.S. Government) (Spanish Version)
This informative, Spanish-translated book teaches early readers about the importance of government and how it impacts our lives. Readers will learn about taxes, the three branches of government, voting, and more. Engaging, primary source documents and images keep students reading as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.

Cover of Estadounidenses asombrosos: Abigail Adams (Amazing Americans: Abigail Adams) (Spanish Version)
Teach students about the life of Abigail Adams with this biography that has been translated into Spanish. Primary source documents and images will engage readers as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge. This nonfiction book also encourages children to recognize someone who inspires them. Informational text features help students navigate the text.

Cover of Estadounidenses asombrosos: Paul Revere (Amazing Americans: Paul Revere) (Spanish Version)
Introduce students to Paul Revere with this biography that has been translated into Spanish. Primary source documents and images will engage readers as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge, while learning about this important figure in American history.

Cover of La ley y t (You and the Law) (Spanish Version)
This fact-filled book will teach readers about various types of laws and what impact they have on us. The Spanish-translated text and supportive images work together to inspire readers to learn all they can about laws. Students will be engaged as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.

Cover of Nuestros recursos naturales (Our Natural Resources) (Spanish Version)
Teach young students the importance of natural resources and conserving them. With this Spanish-translated text, including primary source documents and images, readers will learn about the Earth's resources. Children will be engaged as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.

Cover of Maravillas de Estados Unidos hechas por el hombre (America's Man-Made Landmarks) (Spanish Version)
Encourage students to remember events of the past by learning about historical landmarks. This Spanish-translated book includes colorful, primary source images and supporting text to keep readers engaged and help them build literacy skills and social studies content knowledge. Informational text features help students navigate the text.

Cover of S justo! (Be Fair!) (Spanish Version)
Introduce students to primary sources and the importance of fairness with this engaging book! The primary source images and simple sentences will engage students in reading and build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a simple glossary and index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.

Cover of S un buen l der! (Be a Good Leader!) (Spanish Version)
Introduce students to primary sources and what it takes to be a good leader with this engaging book! The primary source images and simple sentences will engage students in reading and build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a simple glossary and index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.