The Cherokee are one of the largest Native American tribes, known for their rich cultural heritage and complex social systems. 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.
The Apache are a group of Native American tribes known for their rich cultural heritage, resilience, and historically being skilled hunters and warriors in the southwestern 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.
We prepare at home for natural disasters and weather emergencies. If hurricane winds or floods are heading our way, we can stay (ride it out) or leave (evacuate). But what happens when zoos, aquariums, or sanctuaries are in the storm’s path? How do zoo staff protect the animals? Who can come to help them after the storm has passed? This engaging children's book explores how zoos protect their animals during natural disasters. Through captivating storytelling and vivid photographs, young readers learn about zoo emergency plans and animal care.
From the sandstone canyons of Starved Rock State Park to the famous horseshoe sandwich in Springfield, there is much to explore in Illinois beyond Chicago’s busy streets! This informative title takes readers across the Prairie State to explore its landscape, history, people, wildlife, and more! Features profile a famous Illinoisan, introduce a native animal, map out important cities and landforms, and highlight inventions from the state. Find out all that Illinois has to offer with this engaging read!
Come visit the zoo with Chad in this decodable chapter book. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story.
Who makes decisions for schools? Explore the roles and responsibilities of school boards in this look at local government. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
What are the roles and responsibilities of state legislatures? Explore these questions and more in this look at state government. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
Did you ever wonder what a mayor actually does? It's more than speeches and parades. Explore the roles and responsibilities of mayors in this look at local government. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
Explore the roles and responsibilities of city councils in this look at local government. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
What does it take to lead a state? Find out by exploring the roles and responsibilities of state governors in this book on state governments. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore the topic.
The Nez Perce are a nation of Native American people. Their homelands span across what is now Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Today, Nez Perce people continue to celebrate their nation’s traditions and culture on the Nez Perce Tribe’s reservation and beyond. This title introduces readers to the Nez Perce and their ancestral lifestyle, history, present-day life and culture, challenges the people face, and how they work to overcome them. Readers will learn additional information through maps, timelines, fascinating fact sidebars, and more.
The Ojibwe are among the largest Native American nations today. There are dozens of bands throughout the United States and Canada. In this title, readers will learn about how the Ojibwe once lived, what happened to them after European contact, how they live and celebrate their culture today, and some challenges they face. Additional features highlight a famous Ojibwe person, map Ojibwe homelands and present-day reservations, and much more.
The Chumash are Native American peoples from present-day California. Their history in the region spans around 13,000 years! In this title, readers learn about the traditional lifestyle, history, present-day life, and continuing traditions of the Chumash through leveled text and crisp, labeled photographs. Additional features such as a timeline, maps, fascinating facts, and more present readers with more information to foster an engaging and informative reading experience.
The Nile River runs south to north through 11 African countries! This title welcomes readers to explore the Nile’s route through wetlands and the Savanna Desert all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. Vibrant photos and thoughtfully leveled text detail how the river formed, as well as its importance to the wildlife and humans around it. Special features provide in-depth descriptions of major events and human-made structures along the Nile River.
The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia! It is known by different names as it flows through China. In this title, fluent readers will explore the river and its over 700 tributaries. Crisp photos show the landscape and wildlife supported by the Yangtze. Leveled text highlights the human history of the river and the present-day impact of people on its waters. Features add details about the river’s formation, cultural significance, and more.
Every year, millions of Hindus travel to the Ganges River. This title welcomes readers to explore this holy river’s spiritual and life-sustaining significance. Crisp photos show the river’s path, including major tributaries, confluences, and the delta. Leveled text highlights wildlife supported by the river. Features add details about the river’s formation and timeline. The title concludes by sharing the severe impact of humans on the Ganges and some ways people are working to protect the river.
The Mississippi River is a migration route for more than 325 bird species! In this title, readers will dive into the river’s history and its reach across much of the United States. The wildlife and land along the river’s path are brought to life in the leveled text and colorful photos. A story feature highlights Mark Twain’s work inspired by the river, and other features map the river’s path, highlight historic events, and more. The book concludes by sharing how humans affect the mighty Mississippi River.
The Amazon River has earned the nickname “river sea.” Some areas are so wide that people are unable to see from one riverbank to the other! In this title, engaging text and crisp photos immerse readers in the land, plants, and animals along the river’s path. A timeline feature highlights human events on and around the river. The book concludes with a focus on present-day human activity and how it affects the Amazon River.
The famous waltz “The Blue Danube,” was inspired by the Danube River! This fun fact and more are included in this title as readers learn about the river’s journey through ten European countries. Leveled text highlights the surrounding landscape and wildlife. Human history and present-day activity are also discussed, including major cities and environmental threats. Special features show the river’s cultural impact, highlight human-made structures, and more. Colorful photos share the unique beauty of the Danube River!
In this title, readers will get to know the Sioux people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Sioux homeland, traditions, social structure, and more. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
In this title, readers will get to know the Cherokee people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Cherokee homeland, traditions, social structure, and more. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
In this title, readers will get to know the Iroquois people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Iroquois homeland, traditions, social structure, and more. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
In this title, readers will get to know the Navajo people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Navajo homeland, traditions, social structure, and more. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
In this title, readers will get to know the Algonquin people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Algonquin homeland, traditions, social structure, and more. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
In this title, readers will get to know the Apache people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Apache homeland, traditions, social structure, and more. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
