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Monarchy

Jennifer Fandel (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607612

An examination of the monarchic form of government, including its basic ideologies and structure, its best-known leaders throughout history, and countries affected by its system of rule.

The U.S. Presidency

Bill McAuliffe (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607124

A historical survey of the United States presidency, from its beginnings to current issues, including its role as executive and influential presidents such as Andrew Jackson.

State and Local Government

Bill McAuliffe (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607100

A historical survey of state and local governments, including the role and responsibilities each has in its community and influential mayors, governors, and others.

The U.S. Senate

Bill McAuliffe (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607131

A historical survey of the United States Senate, from its beginnings to current issues, including its role in Congress and influential senators such as Daniel Webster and Hillary Clinton.

The U.S. Supreme Court

Bill McAuliffe (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607148

A historical survey of the United States Supreme Court, from its beginnings to present decisions, including its judicial role and influential justices such as Earl Warren.

The U.S. House of Representatives

Bill McAuliffe (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607117

A historical survey of the United States House of Representatives, from its beginnings to present struggles, including its role in Congress and influential members.   

The Presidential Cabinet

Bill McAuliffe (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607094

A historical survey of the presidential cabinet, from its beginnings to current structure, including its executive role and influential members such as Salmon P. Chase.

World War II Spies

Michael E. Goodman (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606240

A historical account of espionage during World War II, including famous spies such as Eddie Chapman, covert missions, and technologies that influenced the course of the conflict.

Cold War Spies

Michael E. Goodman (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606202

A historical account of espionage during the Cold War, including famous spies such as Aldrich Ames, covert missions, and technologies that influenced the course of the conflict.

Modern Spies

Michael E. Goodman (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606219

An account of espionage during the modern age, including famous spies such as Dayna Williamson Baer, covert missions, and technologies that influence the course of present-day conflicts.

National Transportation Safety Board

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605915

An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as the NTSB, from its founding in 1967 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration 

Teresa Wimmer (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605908

An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as NASA, from its founding in 1958 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.

Environmental Protection Agency 

Teresa Wimmer (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605878

An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as the EPA, from its founding in 1970 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Teresa Wimmer (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605885

An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as the FBI, from its founding in 1908 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.

Federal Reserve System 

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605892

An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as the Fed, from its founding in 1913 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.

Hatshepsut: First Female Pharaoh

Shirley Jordan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390494

Hatshepsut was a young woman who became the first female pharaoh of Egypt and ruled for about 20 years! Readers will learn about Hatshepsut's amazing life as she made her way from regent to queen of Egypt in this captivating biography. The stunning images, intriguing facts, supportive text, glossary and index combine to create an enlightening and entertaining reading experience as children learn about kings, queens, pharoahs, and other aspects of Egyptian history.

Cold War Leaders

Wendy Conklin (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390777

During the Cold War, communism was seen as a viable threat to the world. This fascinating title will introduce children to the leaders of the Cold War such as Nikita Khrushchev, John F. Kennedy, Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin, and Mikhail Gorbachev as well as the ideas and systems each of them believed in and upheld including communism, democracy, and capitalism. Through vivid images, intriguing facts and sidebars, a helpful glossary and index, and accommodating table of contents, readers will be interested and engaged from cover to cover!

Eleanor Roosevelt

Wendy Conklin (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390715

Eleanor Roosevelt lived during an exciting time. This inspiring biography highlights Eleanor's incredible life as First Lady of the United States and how she worked to help give her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt, advice during his presidency. The supportive text, intriguing facts, and touching photos show how she stood up for the weak and was an equal rights advocate. An accommodating glossary, table of contents, and index are provided to give readers an experience that is both enjoyable and engaging.

Woodrow Wilson

Lisa Zamosky (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390692

Woodrow Wilson was a lawyer, an educator, and a politician. This biography tells all about his inspiring life as President of the United States. Through fascinating facts and engaging sidebars, children will learn that Wilson was an advocate for reform in education and government. Readers will explore some of Wilson's most prominent ideas and goals--including the Federal Reserve System, the League of Nations, and the New Freedom program--through appealing images, a colorful scrapbook layout, and helpful glossary and index.

Julius Caesar: Roman Leader

Christine Dugan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390531

Born in 100 B.C., Caesar grew up to be a talented leader who had a very successful military career. This enlightening and appealing biography illustrates to readers the powerful role that Julius Caesar played in Rome, along with details about the Rome History Republic, Roman social class, and the rise of the Roman Empire. The bright photos and maps and captivating facts and sidebars allow readers to be engaged and entertained simultaneously. The helpful glossary and index work in conjunction with the supportive, easy-to-read text to aid in better understanding of the content.

John Locke: Philosopher of the Enlightenment

Patrice Sherman (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433383816

In 1689, John Locke wrote that individuals had the right to "life" and "liberty." Soon, his ideas spread across the world and helped create a new system of rule. In this engaging biography, readers learn about the inspiring life of John Locke and his role in the Enlightenment. Featuring brilliant images and fascinating facts, this book will have readers eager to learn more about Locke's incredible life. The supportive text, glossary, and index combine to give readers the tools they'll need to better understand such topics as the Glorious Revolution and empiricism.

Aaron Burr: More Than a Villain

Brian McGrath (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781425863654

Uncover the fascinating facts that led to the murder of Alexander Hamilton in the book, Aaron Burr. This primary source reader informs students about what made these two historical men enemies and how Burr worked both the Federalist and the Republican parties to become Vice President of the United States. Included are letters, photographs, newspaper articles, maps, and other primary sources that will captivate students while building their critical-literacy skills.

George Washington and His Right-Hand Man

Stephanie Kraus (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781425863661

Discover captivating historical facts in this informational text that focuses on the life and times of George Washington and his partnership with his secretary and “right-hand man,” Alexander Hamilton. This nonfiction reader includes letters, photographs, newspaper articles, maps, and other primary sources that will captivate middle school students while building their critical-literacy skills.

George Washington

Saddleback Educational Publishing (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602915862

Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledge--bridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn. Graphically illustrated biographies also teach inference skills, character development, dialogue, transitions, and drawing conclusions. Graphic biographies in the classroom provide an intervention with proven success for the struggling reader.

What is a Government?

Baron Bedesky (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789918

Government is a word we hear all the time but what does it really mean? That is the central theme of this impressively illustrated book as it helps peel away the confusion young readers may have about something that plays a vital role in all of our lives.