From sit-ins at lunch counters to sit-ins on the Congress floor, marching in Selma to marching though the halls of the Capitol, John Lewis fought for what he believed in. The incredible civil rights activist had plenty of experience under his belt by the time he stood in front of a quarter of a million people as the youngest leader of the March on Washington. John continued on with the same passion as he turned to create change from within the government. The conscious of the congress continued to advocate for the freedom and safety of all. Learn all about the incredible life of this congressman and civil rights hero.
Ketanji Brown Jackson has always had a passion for helping others in and out of the courtroom. She made her way from fighting for defendants without the means to fight for themselves to sitting behind the bench. Find out how Ketanji became the first Black woman on the United States Supreme Court.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about freshwater biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the lakes, streams, and rivers that make up freshwater biomes. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about freshwater biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Freshwater Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Joe Biden has worked hard to become president of the United States. From struggling with a stutter as a kid to getting the highest job in the land, follow along on the 46th president's journey. Find out how Joe Biden continues to work hard.
Before a bill is voted into law, U.S. senators are allowed to talk about it as much as they want—with no time limit. They can delay the vote by talking without stopping because of filibuster. Explore how senators filibuster, why they filibuster, and why some people question the use of filibuster. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes current events approachable for all!
This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores the historic landmark legislation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its implications today. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life of Queen Lili'uokalani, Hawaii's first queen regnant and last sovereign monarch, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills.
There are always two sides to every argument. Advocating for issues that matter to you is important, but what's equally as important is understanding those issues from the other perspective. Pros and Cons: Vaccine Mandates dives deeper into this highly debated topic and provides readers with the tools and strategies to think critically and analyze the topic through an unbiased lens. Readers will learn how to use logic and facts to defend and argue against both stances while also learning how to stay empathetic and emotionally levelheaded.
There are always two sides to every argument. Advocating for issues that matter to you is important, but what's equally as important is understanding those issues from the other perspective. Pros and Cons: Social Media Censorship dives deeper into this highly debated topic and provides readers with the tools and strategies to think critically and analyze the topic through an unbiased lens. Readers will learn how to use logic and facts to defend and argue against both stances while also learning how to stay empathetic and emotionally levelheaded.
There are always two sides to every argument. Advocating for issues that matter to you is important, but what's equally as important is understanding those issues from the other perspective. Pros and Cons: Gentrification dives deeper into this highly debated topic and provides readers with the tools and strategies to think critically and analyze the topic through an unbiased lens. Readers will learn how to use logic and facts to defend and argue against both stances while also learning how to stay empathetic and emotionally levelheaded.
There are always two sides to every argument. Advocating for issues that matter to you is important, but what's equally as important is understanding those issues from the other perspective. Pros and Cons: Electoral College dives deeper into this highly debated topic and provides readers with the tools and strategies to think critically and analyze the topic through an unbiased lens. Readers will learn how to use logic and facts to defend and argue against both stances while also learning how to stay empathetic and emotionally levelheaded.
There are always two sides to every argument. Advocating for issues that matter to you is important, but what's equally as important is understanding those issues from the other perspective. Pros and Cons: Banned Books dives deeper into this highly debated topic and provides readers with the tools and strategies to think critically and analyze the topic through an unbiased lens. Readers will learn how to use logic and facts to defend and argue against both stances while also learning how to stay empathetic and emotionally levelheaded.
Lights flash, sirens sound, and a fire truck speeds down the street toward a burning building. This may sound thrilling, but fighting fires ultimately requires an extreme amount of dedication and courage. This book gives young readers a glimpse of the risks firefighters face, as well as the heroism that helps save lives. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, a Think-About-It section, and an introduction to the author.
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension.
The Upper House makes laws that affect everybody in the United States. But what do you know about the Senate? Learn how senators make ideas for bills and turn them into laws, what it takes to join the Senate, and how this key part of the legislative branch interacts with the other house of Congress and the rest of the U.S. Government. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!
The Supreme Court protects everyone's constitutional rights. But what do you know about the highest court in the country? Learn where the Supreme Court fits in the judicial branch, how justices land their jobs, and what the court's rulings mean for the country as a whole. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!
The president makes sure everybody follows the laws. They are responsible for keeping the federal government moving. But what do you know about this important office of government? Explore presidential powers, see how those powers are balanced, and meet the cabinet that helps the president do their important work. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!
Voting is an important part of our democratic process. But what do you know about the unique way the United States elects presidents and vice presidents? Learn all about the electoral college. How does it work, what are the system's strengths and weaknesses, and what does it mean for the votes of individuals in the country? It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!
The House of Representatives makes laws for the people they represent. But what do you know about the Lower House? Explore how representatives make ideas into bills and eventually laws, what it takes to join the House, and how this key part of the legislative branch interacts with the other house of Congress and the rest of the U.S. Government to check and balance powers. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!
Daniel Inouye had a happy life until 1941 when the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor, which changed his life forever. Daniel fought in the U.S. Army and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Senate.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of activist and community developer Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to lead a major Native American tribe, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.
The events surrounding the creation of the U.S. Constitution did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a serving girl at a Pennsylvania boardinghouse, a law clerk in the state of Virginia, and an apprentice printer as readers act out scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Hawaiian Patsy Mink, the first Asian American woman elected to Congress, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Deb Haaland, the first confirmed Native American Cabinet secretary, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.
Political Parties are not mentioned in the Constitution. How did they come about? Why are they important? This handbook examines the two-party system in the U.S. and how it evolved.
