In this book, early fluent readers will learn about democracy, the voting process in the United States, and the struggles and successes women have gone through to gain and practice their right to vote in the United States. Learn about the activists who fought for equal rights for women, the legislation that gave women a voice at the polls, and how this group has continued to face and overcome struggles ever since. A Take a Look! infographic shows readers the women's suffrage movement flag and its significance. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights setbacks and successes women have faced in relation to voting.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about democracy, the voting process in the United States, and the struggles and successes Americans Indians have gone through to gain and practice their right to vote. Learn why it took until 1924 for all American Indians to become U.S. citizens and what setbacks they face when trying to vote. A Take a Look! map infographic compares American Indians’ historical land to the reservations some live on today. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights setbacks and successes Americans Indians have faced in relation to voting.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about democracy, the voting process in the United States, and the struggles and successes Asian Americans have gone through to gain and practice their right to vote. Learn about the barriers the U.S. government put on Asian immigrants to prevent them from becoming citizens and voting for their leaders, and how this group has continued to face and overcome struggles ever since. A Take a Look! infographic shows readers what countries Asian Americans can trace their family roots to. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights setbacks and successes Asian Americans have faced in relation to voting.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about democracy, the voting process in the United States, and the struggles and successes Black Americans have gone through to gain and practice their right to vote. Learn about literacy tests, poll taxes, and voter intimidation that Black people have experienced at the polls, and how this group has continued to face and overcome struggles ever since. A Take a Look! infographic illustrates Black voter participation over the years. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights setbacks and successes Black Americans have faced in relation to voting.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about swimming’s beginnings and how it has evolved into the sport we know today. Learn about different strokes, how suits changed over the years to help athletes move faster, the most well-known swimming stars, and more. Sidebars and a Take a Look! infographic present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights critical events in the sport’s history. Children can learn more about swimming using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The History of Swimming also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about hockey's beginnings and how it has evolved into the sport we know today. Learn about the Stanley Cup, how equipment has changed over the years to better protect players, the most well-known NHL stars, and more. Sidebars and a Take a Look! infographic present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights critical events in the sport's history. Children can learn more about hockey using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The History of Hockey also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about basketball's beginnings and how it has evolved into the sport we know today. Learn about the early rules of the game, how the uniforms have changed over time, the most well-known NBA and WNBA stars, and more. Sidebars and a Take a Look! infographic present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights critical events in the sport's history. Children can learn more about basketball using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The History of Basketball also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about football's beginnings and how it has evolved into the sport we know today. Learn about the first Super Bowl, how equipment has changed over the years to better protect players, the most well-known NFL stars, and more. Sidebars and a Take a Look! infographic present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights critical events in the sport's history. Children can learn more about football using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The History of Football also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about gymnastics’ beginnings and how it has evolved into the sport we know today. Learn about the different competitions, events, the most well-known gymnastics stars, and more. Sidebars and Take a Look! infographics present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights critical events in the sport’s history. Children can learn more about gymnastics using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The History of Gymnastics also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about baseball's beginnings and how it has evolved into the sport we know today. Learn about the first World Series, how equipment has changed over the years to better protect players, the most well-known MLB stars, and more. Sidebars and a Take a Look! infographic present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights critical events in the sport's history. Children can learn more about baseball using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The History of Baseball also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Travel back to the cradle of civilization to see how the first advanced communities took shape in Mesopotamia. From creating systems of writing and mathematics, to the advent of the wheel, Mesopotamia shaped the world as we know it. Explore more about the rise and fall of Mesopotamia with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
Long ago, a powerful civilization formed deep in the middle of a lush forests. The incredible Maya had advanced knowledge of math, astronomy, and even written languages. Explore more about the rise and fall of the Maya civilization with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
The Roman civilization lives on in our daily calendar and even the way we speak. But what do we really know about the military leaders, political structure, and ultimate demise of this once-powerful civilization. Explore more about the rise and fall of ancient Rome with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
Greece was once one of the most prominent civilizations in the world. What led to its impressive power and amazing accomplishments? Explore more about the rise and fall of ancient Greece with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
Everybody has heard of the pyramids and mummies of Egypt. But what do we really know about the people, rulers, and conflicts that shaped this ancient civilization? Explore more about the rise and fall of ancient Egypt with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
China has some of the oldest history on Earth. But what do we know about the people, dynasties, and wars that shaped this ancient civilization? Explore more about the rise and fall of ancient China with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
Describes the evolution of trains. An introduction explains how trains are used and when they came to be a familiar part of life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of trains up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the evolution of television. An introduction explains how television is used and when it came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of television up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the evolution of telephones. An introduction explains how telephones are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of telephones up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the evolution of computers. An introduction explains how computers are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of computers up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the evolution of cars. An introduction explains how cars are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of cars up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the evolution of airplanes. An introduction explains how airplanes are used and when they came to be a familiar part of life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of airplanes up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Showcases survival stories of people who made it out of the attacks alive. This book describes the experiences of people who survived the harrowing events at the 9/11 attack sites. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Showcases stories of the rescue dogs and handlers who reported to the attack sites to search for victims and survivors. This book describes the important service of these animals during the aftermath of the attacks. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Showcases stories of the reporters who faced the horrifying aftermath of the attacks in order to keep the public informed. This book describes the ways journalists rose to the challenge of reporting on the events of 9/11 in real time. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
