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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Melissa Carosella (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433397714

Hillary Rodham Clinton has gone from being a student activist, to the First Lady of the United States, to a state senator, to the Secretary of State of the United States. Her inspiring and impressive life in law and politics is detailed in this fascinating biography. Readers will learn about her role as one of the most influential First Ladies of all time, as Secretary of State, and her plan to give everyone healthcare. This book features vibrant photos and images, intriguing facts, easy-to-read text, and a helpful glossary and index to provide readers with an engaging reading experience that will have them interested from beginning to end.

Dolley Madison

Melissa Carosella (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433397677

Readers will learn about the interesting and inspiring life of Dolley Madison in this appealing biography. Through plenty of colorful images and stunning facts, readers learn how Dolley survived a yellow fever epidemic and went on to meet James Madison and later became the First Lady of the United States. The supportive text and accessible glossary and index work together to teach readers about some of the important factors of Dolley's life, including her home at Montpelier and the Constitutional Convention. Children will be intrigued as they move from cover to cover.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Wendy Conklin (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390753

Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up knowing that there needed to be a change in the way that African Americans were treated. In this biography, readers will learn about his inspirational life as he fought for equality and desegregation for African Americans through nonviolence and became one of the most infamous leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. Readers will discover topics such as discrimination, sit-ins, his winning the Nobel Peace Prize, and the March on Washington through inspirational images and photos, supportive text, stunning facts, glossary, table of contents, and index.

The Civil War: Brother Against Brother

Michelle Ablard (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480757691

With The Civil War: Brother Against Brother e-Book, students will examine some of the events that caused the Civil War. This engaging nonfiction reader explores some of the main issues that divided the nation, major battles of the war including Bull Run and Shiloh, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and more. Breathe life into the pages of history with primary source documents that offer significant clues on what life might have been like during this turbulent time in American history. Authentic artifacts, including maps, government documents, and other primary sources offer an intimate glimpse of life during this era. Students will build content knowledge across geography, history, and other social studies strands, with content that can be leveled for a variety of learning styles, as well as below-level, above-level, and English language learners. This reader contains text features, including captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary. A "Your Turn!" activity continues to challenge students as they extend their learning. Aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework, and other state standards, this text readies students for college and career readiness.

Amazing Americans: Thurgood Marshall

Kristin Kemp (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480751606

Thurgood Marshall was an incredible man. He believed that "separate but equal" was not fair. He fought for people and their civil rights. He became a justice for the Supreme Court. Here he helped change unfair laws for African Americans. He is known as "Mr. Civil Rights". Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from cover to cover.

We the People: Civic Values in America

Kelly Rodgers (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480751521

Today, Americans embrace one another's differences. But it was not always this way. In the past, people had to struggle against slavery and unfair leaders. Americans believe in equality and responsibility. These are our civic values. It is important that we uphold these beliefs. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from cover to cover.

Barack Obama

Blane Conklin (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433397776

This inspiring biography tells about the life of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. Readers will learn about Obama's childhood in Hawaii and Indonesia, his time as president of the Harvard Law Review, his dream of becoming a community organizer, and his journey from State Senator to the very first African American President of the United States. Through lively photos of Obama and his family and interesting facts about his political campaigns and ideas, readers will be inspired and engaged from cover to cover! A glossary and index are featured to aid in better understanding of the content and vocabulary.

James Madison and the Making of the United States

Torrey Maloof (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480757608

Engage students as they learn more about the "Father of the Constitution" with this fascinating biography that focuses on this important founding father. With the James Madison and the Making of the United States e-Book, students will explore his life and many accomplishments, from his early days at Mount Pleasant to his time on the Continental Congress, as Secretary of State, and as the fourth president of the United States. Breathe life into the pages of history with primary source documents that offer significant clues on what life might have been like for James Madison in the 1800s. Authentic artifacts, including maps, government documents, and other primary sources offer an intimate glimpse of life during this era. Students will build content knowledge across geography, history, and other social studies strands, with this text that can be leveled for a variety of learning styles, as well as below-level, above-level, and English language learners. This reader contains text features, including captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary. A "Your Turn!" activity continues to challenge students as they extend their learning. Aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework, and other state standards, this e-Book readies students for college and career readiness.

Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of Liberty

Torrey Maloof (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480757578

Students will learn more about the gifted writer who helped author the Declaration of Independence. With the Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of Liberty, students will explore the life of our nation's third president, from his early years in Virginia to his many accomplishments in law and politics. Breathe life into the pages of history with primary source documents that offer significant clues on what Thomas Jefferson's life might be have been like in the 1800s. Authentic artifacts, including maps, government documents, and other primary sources provide an intimate glimpse of life during this time period, as students build content knowledge across geography, government, history, and other social studies strands. The Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of Liberty e-Book provides access to every type of learner with content that can be leveled for below-level, above-level, and English language learners. This reader contains text features, including captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary. A "Your Turn!" activity continues to challenge students as they extend their learning. Aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework, and other state standards, this e-Book readies students for college and career readiness.

Our Government: The Three Branches

Shelly Buchanan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480751514

Once America was free from Great Britain, it needed to decide how to run the new country. The nation's founders split the government into three branches. This ensured that no one person would have too much power. This system keeps us free! Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from cover to cover.

The U.S. Constitution and You

Shelly Buchanan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480751507

America has the oldest working constitution in the world! It tells our leaders how to run the country, and it ensures that Americans have rights. Our nation's founders wrote the U.S. Constitution over 200 years ago, and we still follow it today! Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from cover to cover.

Lyndon B. Johnson: A Texan in the White House

Harriet Isecke (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433383960

Lyndon B. Johnson was born in Texas in the early 1900s. This appealing biography highlights Johnson's life as he represented Texas in the United States Congress for 24 years and became the 36th President of the United States. Through engaging images, intriguing sidebars and facts, easy-to-read text, and a supportive glossary and index, readers will learn interesting topics such as the Higher Education Act, Voting Rights Act, Minority Whip, and the Vietnam War.

You Can Count on Me!

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388651

People count on good citizens to make America a great country. In this inspiring nonfiction book, readers will learn what they can do to be good citizens, what leaders do to help citizens, and what rules good citizens follow. The appealing images, supportive text, and helpful table of contents, glossary, and index work together to keep readers informed and engaged from cover to cover.

You and the U.S. Government

Jennifer Overend Prior (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388637

This informative book teaches early readers about the important impact the government has on our lives. Readers will learn about taxes, the three branches of government, voting, and more through bright images and supportive text. A table of contents, glossary, and index are included to aid in helping readers better understand the content.

Washington's Birthday

Kelly Rodgers (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388606

Early readers will gain insight and understand why we celebrate George Washington's inspiring life and incredible accomplishments in this appealing nonfiction title. With captivating images, supportive text, and an accessible table of contents, glossary, and index, readers will be engaged from cover to cover!

Declaring Our Independence

Kelly Rodgers (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388590

Readers will learn the history behind the Declaration of Independence and what makes it such an important document in American history. This engaging title features colorful images, informative text, and interesting facts. Featuring a table of contents, glossary, and index, this book has all the tools readers will need to learn about American independence!

Women's Suffrage

Harriet Isecke (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433397707

Learn about women's fight for equality in this enthralling book that features highlights on some of the most well-known feminists and suffragists of all time, including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Lucretia Mott. Through plenty of vivid images, engaging facts, sidebars, and easy-to-read text, readers discover the history behind such things as the Women's Rights Convention, the National Women's Suffrage Association, and how suffragists finally got to celebrate when the the Nineteenth Amendment was passed.

Civil Rights Movement

Wendy Conklin (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390746

Through many uprisings, protests, and demonstrations, segregation was finally abolished and civil rights were established for people of varying colors, races, and gender. This inspiring title allows readers to learn about the Civil Rights Movement and its fight for equality. Highlighted topics such as slavery, the Dred Scott decision, NAACP, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s March on Washington, and sit-ins are discussed and shown through supportive text, intriguing facts, and fascinating images. Readers are encouraged to better understand the content and navigate their way through the book easily with a helpful glossary, index, and table of contents.

Amazing Americans: Abigail Adams

Jennifer Overend Prior (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388743

What makes Abigail Adams such an amazing American? Young readers will find out in this intriguing biographical book that uses supportive text, a glossary, index, and table of contents in conjunction with colorful images to engage and encourage children to find someone that they are inspired by.

You and the Law

Jennifer Overend Prior (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388644

This fact-filled nonfiction book will teach readers about various types of laws--from city laws to national ones--and what impact they have on us. The detailed images, fascinating facts, and supportive text work together to inspire readers to learn all they can about laws. A glossary, table of contents, and index are provided to build readers' comprehension.

Lyndon B. Johnson: Un texano en la Casa Blanca

Harriet Isecke (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433384882

Lyndon B. Johnson was born in Texas in the early 1900s. This appealing biography highlights Johnson's life as he represented Texas in the United States Congress for 24 years and became the 36th President of the United States. Through engaging images, intriguing sidebars and facts, easy-to-read text, and a supportive glossary and index, readers will learn interesting topics such as the Higher Education Act, Voting Rights Act, Minority Whip, and the Vietnam War.

Who Makes the Rules?

Gail Hennessey (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388132

Give early readers a look into who determines the rules for various places--from the classroom to the entire country! With vivid images in conjunction with easy-to-read text, readers are encouraged to recognize and follow rules that impact their lives.

George W. Bush: Gobernador de Texas y Presidente de los Estados Unidos

Patrice Sherman (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433384905

George W. Bush grew up in a prominent political family in Texas. After serving as Texas governor, Bush followed his father's footsteps in becoming President of the United States. This biography allows readers to discover the life of George W. Bush and explore some the impact he made as president through acts like No Child Left Behind. Readers will also learn of the many unexpected challenges Bush faced, such as the al-Qaeda attack on September 11, 2001, the War on Terror, and the Iraq War.

Amazing Americans: George Washington

Sharon Coan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388392

George Washington was an amazing American! Readers will learn about his life and the amazing things he accomplished in this early biography. Through detailed images, informative text, and an accessible glossary and index, readers will be inspired by George Washington!

Amazing Americans: Susan B. Anthony

Stephanie Kuligowski (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388231

Susan B. Anthony believed in equality for everyone. Readers will learn about her inspiring life and how she became known as an amazing American in this early biography that features vivid images and easy-to-read text.