Explores places where terrorists hide and recruit, why they lead very secret lives, and some of the high-tech responses since 9/11.
Explains the Department of Defense and the State Department, threats of terrorism, and potential solutions to rid the world of terrorism.
Explains how the Department of Homeland Security works to fight threats of terrorism and develop potential solutions needed to rid the world of terrorism.
Explains the early history of how the bill of rights came to be and how it is used to protect citizens.
Follows the Thirteenth Amendment that freed the slaves, the end of the war, and the death of President Abraham Lincoln.
Scientific and anecdotal information about each of the fifty states' official state flower and the processes used to select it.
Historical and anecdotal information about selected major historic monuments and sites in each of the fifty states.
Kids of all ages will enjoy learning fascinating historical facts about all 46 presidents from George Washington through Joe Biden. Included on each fact page is information about each president’s early years, previous occupation, presidency accomplishments, and the vice president that served on his administration.
Presents an overview of the Civil War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.
Senators are in charge of the nation’s laws. I want to lead! Learn what it takes to make the rules for all the people in the country. Fun photos and carefully leveled text help young readers learn about these community helpers, and special tips let them practice leadership even before they get to the Capital building.
A governor is in charge of their state. I want to lead! Learn what it takes take care of all the people in your state. Fun photos and carefully leveled text help young readers learn about these community helpers, and special tips let them practice leadership even before they get to the governor’s office.
A mayor is in charge of their city. I want to lead! Learn what it takes to take care of all the people in your city. Fun photos and carefully leveled text help young readers learn about these community helpers, and special tips let them practice leadership even before they get to the mayor’s office.
The president is in charge of the country. I want to lead! Learn what it takes to take care of all the people in the United States. Fun photos and carefully leveled text help young readers learn about this important job, and special tips let them practice leadership even before they get to the White House.
Explores 12 things to know about political parties. Includes amazing facts along with information about key history and major players.
It is important to stick to the law. What happens when people do not stick to it? The phonemes /i_e/igh/ are featured in this title. Law and Crime is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
A baseball fan sues after being hit by a hot dog. When a pro football team leaves in the middle of the night, a city takes the team to court. Salary negotiations for a top player take weeks. What do these examples have in common? The answer is sports law. Behind every thrilling sport are laws that protect those on and off the field and lawyers who ensure deals get done.
Explore the life of former president Franklin Delano Roosevelt in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easterseals and written by a member of the disability community, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.
At the Recycling Center explores the sights and sounds of the recycling center. It covers people and objects found at the recycling center. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
At the Police Station explores the sights and sounds of the police station. It covers people and objects found at the police station. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
At City Hall explores the sights and sounds of city hall. It covers people, places, and objects found at city hall. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a beginning reader and an adult. A mayor is elected to enforce the laws of a city. The mayor approves new rules for the city, manages city services, and helps during emergencies. Learn about the important job of this civic leader. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history, including the Declaration of Independence. Find out who wrote it, what it says, and why it remains important today. Read all about this remarkable document that helped form a nation. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history, including the Federalist Papers. Find out who wrote the papers, what they say, and why they remain important today. Read all about these remarkable documents that helped form a nation. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history, including the U.S. Constitution. Find out who wrote it, what it says, and why it remains important today. Read all about this remarkable document that helped form a nation. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history, including the Articles of Confederation. Find out who wrote the Articles, what they say, and why they remain important today. Read all about this remarkable document that helped form a nation. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
