Get ready to explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Find out what makes this national park unique and what wildlife lives in its mountains and valleys. Discover some of the sights and activities that make Great Smoky Mountains National Park one of the most visited national parks in the United States. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
The Seminole are a Native American tribe originally from Florida, known for t their rich cultural heritage, including their survival in the Everglades. 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 Sioux, also known as the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota, are a Native American confederation known for their warrior culture, nomadic buffalo hunting, and their significant role in historical events such as the Battle of Little Bighorn. 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 Osage are a Native American tribe originally from the Midwest, known for their rich cultural heritage and prosperity in the early 20th century due to oil discovered on their land. 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 Nez Perce are a Native American tribe from the Pacific Northwest, known for their horse culture and skilled craftsmanship. 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 Inuit are Indigenous peoples of the Arctic regions of North America, known for their resilience in harsh environments, traditional practices of hunting and fishing, and rich cultural heritage centered around community and the land. 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 Iroquois, also known as the Haudenosaunee, are a powerful confederation of six Native American nations in the northeastern U.S., known for their sophisticated political system, longhouse culture, and influence on early American democracy. 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 Navajo, or Diné, are the largest Native American tribe in the U.S., known for their rich cultural traditions, skilled craftsmanship, and their historical role as Code Talkers during World War II. 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 Cree are one of the largest Indigenous groups in North America, known for their diverse cultures, languages, and traditional lifestyles, ranging from hunters in the forests to plains buffalo hunters. 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 Cheyenne are a Native American people historically known for their warrior culture, nomadic lifestyle on the Great Plains, and key role in significant events such as the Battle of the Little Bighorn. 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 Blackfoot are a group of Native American tribes, known as the Blackfoot Confederacy, historically located in the northern Great Plains, renowned for their nomadic lifestyle, skilled buffalo hunting, and rich cultural traditions. 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 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!
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.
