Scientist Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, known for helping to write important documents like the Declaration of Independence, and for his inventions, like the lightning rod and bifocal glasses. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
President George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States, known for leading the country during the September 11, 2001 attacks. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
President George Washington was the first President of the United States and known for his leadership in the nation's founding and for setting many precedents for the presidency. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States, a five-star general during World War II, and saw the development of the Interstate Highway System. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States, best known for leading the country through the Great Depression and serving an unprecedented four terms in office. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
History Maker Tammy Duckworth is a U.S. Senator from Illinois, a combat veteran, and former Army helicopter pilot, known for her advocacy for veterans' rights and for being the first disabled woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
President Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, best known for leading the country during the Civil War, issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, and preserving the Union while working to end slavery Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
President Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States, known for being the first African American president and for his focus on healthcare, climate change, and international diplomacy. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
History Maker Sonia Sotomayor is an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, known for being the first Hispanic and Latina woman appointed to the Court, and for her advocacy for criminal justice reform and civil rights. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
History Maker Kamala Harris is the Vice President of the United States, the first woman, first African American, and first South Asian to hold the office, and a former U.S. Senator and Attorney General of California. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
History Maker Alexander Hamilton was an American Founding Father, the first Secretary of the Treasury, and a key author of the Federalist Papers, known for shaping the early financial system of the United States. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history, including the Declaration of Independence. Find out who wrote it, what it says, and why it remains important today. Read all about this remarkable document that helped form a nation. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history, including the Federalist Papers. Find out who wrote the papers, what they say, and why they remain important today. Read all about these remarkable documents that helped form a nation. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history, including the U.S. Constitution. Find out who wrote it, what it says, and why it remains important today. Read all about this remarkable document that helped form a nation. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history, including the Articles of Confederation. Find out who wrote the Articles, what they say, and why they remain important today. Read all about this remarkable document that helped form a nation. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
The act of segregation was a common thread woven throughout the world, directed at people of color. It takes great courage to stand up against racial injustice and many Black leaders sacrificed their lives to demand equality. Read about men and women who worked on behalf of all people of color including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Barack Obama, the founders of Black Lives Matter Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors, and many more.
Find out about the life of Nelson Mandela and his life as an activist against apartheid in South Africa. Jailed for his activism, he eventually became president. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children.
Find out about the life of Barack Obama from his childhood and education to how he became President of the United States and what he achieved. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children.
Joshua Wong was born in Hong Kong less than one year before China took back control of the city from the United Kingdom. While the handover was peaceful, Hong Kong’s citizens lost their right to fully democratic elections. Joshua's leadership as an activist came to international attention in 2014, during pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. The protest became known as the Umbrella Movement. Although Joshua and his student organization called Scholarism promoted peaceful protest, he was jailed for his participation. Undiscouraged, Joshua continues to advocate for full and free elections in Hong Kong. He has been the subject of a documentary called Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower, and has been recognized for his work with many awards including TIME magazine’s 25 Most Influential Teens.
An important addition to any multicultural collection, this title examines the internment of “enemy aliens” in the United States and Canada during the Second World War. With particular emphasis on “yellow peril” and the plight of Japanese-American and Canadian citizens, the book reveals the events, mindsets, and policies leading up to and following the forced removal of thousands of citizens from their homes into internment camps. Using primary sources including real accounts of survivors, the title encourages readers to examine differing perspectives on the events and think critically about the complex relationship between citizenship and diversity in North America. A final chapter considers the lasting effects of internment - and how harmful stereotypes in today’s global climate run the risk of repeating past mistakes.
Government is a word we hear all the time but what does it really mean? That is the central theme of this impressively illustrated book as it helps peel away the confusion young readers may have about something that plays a vital role in all of our lives.
The book provides an engaging introduction on how Canadas parliamentary system of government works. The distinctions between head of state and head of government are explained, while introducing readers to the roles of the monarch, the governor general, the prime minister, and the opposition parties. Parliamentary models of government at the provincial level, as well as in other countries, are also included.
Political maps are often the first kind of maps children learn about. These maps identify the boundaries of countries, states or provinces, and cities, as well as such physical features as lakes and oceans. Detailed, up-to-date maps and clearly written text help readers understand how to use political maps to solve problems.
Police officers are the protective barrier standing between the public on one side and lawlessness on the other - the so-called "thin blue line." A high-stress job, officers face daily interactions in stressful situations where the element of risk is always lurking. An officer's main duty is to maintain law and order within a community, which means they are regularly face to face with citizens and out patrolling the streets. This book looks at the duties of police officers in crime prevention, the apprehension of offenders, and emergency situations.
Election Day is an important day when citizens choose a leader. But not every country has elections. Young readers will learn about democracy and its history, how a polling station works, and how votes are counted on election day.
