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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
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English
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Stephen Fuller Austin grew up in a family of risk-takers. When he was older, he took his own risk in leading the first American colony into Texas. Austin had to recruit American settlers and work with the Mexican government to make his colony successful. He was careful to choose colonists who were honest and hard workers. But by the 1830s, tensions between American colonists and Mexico erupted into war. Austin helped lead the fight for independence...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
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In the middle of the 1830s, Texans fought against the Mexican government for its independence. During the Texas Revolution, many leaders emerged, such as Sam Houston, Lorenzo de Zavala, William Travis, Francita Alavez, Sidney Sherman, Susanna Dickinson, James Bowie, and Juan Seguín. This captivating biography allows readers to learn about the incredible accomplishments of these significant people in Texas history, and how they made an impact on the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
770L
Language
English
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In 1833, American and Tejano colonists wanted independence from the Mexican government. After the Texas Revolution, the independent Republic of Texas was born! Through vivid images, maps and photographs, intriguing facts and sidebars, and easy-to-read text, readers will be enthralled as they learn about important aspects of the Texas Revolution, such as the Law of April 6, 1830, the Battle of Gonzalez, Siege of Bexar, "The Consultation," and The Alamo....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
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Description
After Texas earned its freedom from Mexico through a bloody revolution, its leaders were divided over whether Texas should join the United States. Readers will be introduced to the first two presidents of Texas, Sam Houston and Mirabeau Lamar, and their differing ideas. Through captivating facts, vivid images, maps, and easy-to-read text, readers will be enthralled as they learn about Texas history, the Texas Revolution, the annexation of Texas, and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
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By the 1800s, Mexican and American settlers were starting colonies throughout Texas. After Mexico won its independence from Spain, the real fight for Texas began. Through supportive text, vivid images, maps, and engaging sidebars and facts, readers will learn about important aspects of Texas history, including Texas colonization, the missions in Texas, Stephen F. Austin, and The Alamo. Text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index are...
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The U.S. economy affects you every day. How does it work? Learn about this complex system with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include a 1920s advertisement and a 1943 image of Americans lining up for ration books. This 32-page book includes text features that help students...
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Español
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If you lived long ago, how different would life be from how it is today? Many things are different, but many things are the same! Introduce students to the concept of change as they compare homes, schools, jobs, technology, and transportation from the past and present. This primary source book uses dynamic primary source images and supportive text to integrate social studies content and language arts instruction. The accessible table of contents,...
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English
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Dive deep into your exploration of WWII history with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about European history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of World War II primary sources include images of soldiers landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day, the Nuremberg Trials, the Battle of Stalingrad, Tuskegee Airmen, women factory workers, and an internment...
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English
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Dive deep into financial literacy with this social studies book that teaches students everything they need to know about personal finances and how to save money. It features primary sources that pique students’ curiosity about the subject while giving them meaningful insights and personal connections. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
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By the time Europeans arrived in Texas around AD 1500, tribes of American Indians had been living in the region for thousands of years. Each group found different ways to live in the region they inhabited. They developed different cultures and traditions. They traded and fought with each other. And they struggled to survive European colonization and American expansion. Through it all they worked to preserve their unique way of life.
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English
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While the old Roman Empire of the west crumbled to ruin, the Byzantines grew strong and powerful, creating such cities as Constantinople. Under such leaders as Constantine and Justinian the Great, the Byzantine Empire flourished. Readers will discover how the Byzantines transformed Christianity, protected Europe from would-be invaders, and later carried the seeds of the Renaissance to Italy during their thousand-year reign. Through eye-catching images,...
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Español
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How do countries work together? Running a country requires hard work. There is a lot involved. That includes making laws that help people do the right thing. When leaders work together, their countries benefit. This Spanish book introduces 2nd grade students to the concepts of diplomacy, government, and foreign relations. Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
If you lived long ago, how different would life be from how it is today? Many things are different, but many things are the same! Introduce students to the concept of change as they compare homes, schools, jobs, technology, and transportation from the past and present. This primary source reader uses dynamic primary source images and supportive text to integrate social studies content and language arts instruction. The accessible table of contents,...
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English
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Where does California's water come from? Who are its users? How is water conserved? California has the largest economy and population in the United States, and its limited water supply must meet the demands of many people. Learn about the history of California's water system with this primary source reader that builds literacy and social studies content knowledge! Primary source documents help students look at the world and current issues with a historical...
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English
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The Renaissance was a time of cultural rebirth. Allow students to learn all about life and education during the Renaissance in this engaging title. Readers will explore how artists created masterpieces and explored subjects like music, architecture, Renaissance religion, and new artistic movements like naturalism. The intriguing facts and beautiful images allow readers to see examples of Renaissance art from great artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo...
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English
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This engaging primary source book dives into history to explore immigration during the twentieth century. Learn about the journey millions of immigrants faced trying to seek freedom and better lives in the United States. These people helped shape the country's languages, traditions, politics, and economy. This book builds content knowledge across multiple social studies disciplines. The text features include a Reader's Guide, side bars, table of contents,...
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English
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Dive into history and explore the Progressive Era, a time of real change for the United States. Discover the changes inspirational men and women were able to make for better work conditions, women's rights, and breaking up monopolies. The change makers were Presidents, writers, reformers, and suffragists, all working hard to make the United States better.
This book builds content knowledge across multiple social studies disciplines. The text features...
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English
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Meet some of the women from the 20th century who continue the legacy of breaking down barriers surrounding women's freedom! Sandra Day O'Connor, Susan G. Komen, Oprah Winfrey, Barbara Walters, Mary Kay Ash, Maya Lin, Elizabeth Dole, and Hillary Rodham Clinton are some of the inspirational women that readers will learn about in this fascinating book. Featuring easy-to-read text working in conjunction with lively images and intriguing facts, readers...
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English
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Although early America did not allow women to do many things outside of their homes, there were many women who fought for their rights and worked to make the U.S. a free country for all. Readers will learn about women's accomplishments in early America in this engaging and inspiring book. The stunning facts and vivid images highlight the lives and accomplishments of women like Pocahontas, Abigail Adams, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Sacagawea, Phillis Wheatley,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
How do countries work together? Running a country requires hard work. There is a lot involved. That includes making laws that help people do the right thing. When leaders work together, their countries benefit. This engaging book introduces students to the concepts of diplomacy, government, and foreign relations. Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience...
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