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Jane Goodall

William B. Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433380372

Jane Goodall had a passion to learn about animals. Readers will learn all about her adventurous life among chimpanzees and other primates in this inspiring nonfiction biographical title. Children will be fascinated by the vibrant images, stimulating facts, and accessible glossary that will assist in vocabulary improvement.

Mohandas Gandhi

Dona Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433380358

Mohandas Gandhi was one of the world's great leaders who used nonviolent resistance to protest against the caste system. Readers will learn all about his life, Hinduism, and the amazing things he accomplished in this inspiring nonfiction biographical title. Children will be fascinated and enlivened through interesting facts, vivid images, a helpful timeline, and a glossary that assists in improving vocabulary.

Roberto Clemente

Dona Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433380365

Roberto Clemente is remembered as a one of the greatest baseball players who ever lived, but more than that, he was also a man who believed in equality for all. Readers will learn about his incredible life in this inspiring nonfiction biographical title. Children will enthusiastically want to learn all they can about Roberto's amazing life as the first Puerto Rican in major league baseball through vibrant images, intriguing facts, a helpful timeline, and a glossary that will assist in vocabulary improvement.

Susan B. Anthony

Dona Herweck (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433380075

Susan B. Anthony spent her life fighting for equal rights for women. Readers will learn all about her interesting and inspiring life in this engaging biographical reader that features detailed images, informational text, and a timeline of Anthony's life.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Dona Herweck (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433380068

Martin Luther King, Jr. used peaceful protests to become one of the world's greatest African-American Civil Rights leaders. Readers will learn all about his interesting and inspiring life in this engaging biographical reader that features informational text, vibrant images and a timeline of King's life.

Outside the Box: New Ideas!

Heather E. Schwartz (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781425853402

What does it mean to "think outside the box"? It means to challenge your usual way of thinking, and to develop your imagination. Thinking outside the box helps you come up with new solutions, solve problems, and invent new things. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to the idea of creative thinking and the concept of "thinking outside the box." This high-interest title includes detailed photos, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they build their critical literacy skills. The book includes text features such as bold font, captions, a table of contents, a glossary, and sidebars to increase understanding, improve academic vocabulary, and prompt critical thinking.

The Best You: Making Things Right

Dona Herweck Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781425853389

A big part of being human is having feelings. Our feelings can be hurt, and sometimes our choices hurt other people's feelings. The good news is that hurt feelings can be healed when we make the effort to make amends. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to important concepts including hurt feelings, forgiveness, taking responsibility, and learning how to apologize. This high-interest title includes detailed images, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they build their critical literacy skills. The book includes text features such as bold font, captions, a table of contents, a glossary, and sidebars to increase understanding, improve academic vocabulary, and prompt critical thinking.

Civil War Leaders

Wendy Conklin (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9780743989176

The leaders of the Civil War were some of the greatest to ever command. This fascinating title introduces readers to leaders of the Union and the Confederate States of America, such as Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, William T. Sherman, General George McClellan, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, and Jefferson Davis. The interesting facts and detailed images and illustrations work in conjunction with supportive text and an accessible glossary to both entertain and engage readers from cover to cover.

Confucius, Chinese Philosopher

Wendy Conklin, M.A., Gisela Lee, M.A. (authors)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9780743904377

Confucius was a philosopher who devoted his life to relieving the suffering he saw. His philosophy stressed the natural order of a moral, just, society. After his death, his followers shared his teachings, influencing future generations.

Socrates, The Greek Philosopher

Lisa Zamosky

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9780743904353

Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher who helped shape Greek beliefs. Socrates believed his purpose in life was to gain wisdom and find the truth by asking questions. Socrates made many people over his methods of teaching. He was arrested and sentenced to death. But, many of Socrates's ideas and beliefs can still be found today.

Early America: Phillis Wheatley

Emily R. Smith (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390036

Phillis Wheatley was the first black person in America to have a book published, opening the door for other black writers and female authors. She was kidnapped and brought to the colonies as a child and served as a slave to a family in Boston. Phillis learned to read and write at a young age.

Early America: Early American Indian Tribes

Marie Patterson

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390043

The American Indian culture consisted of specific customs and traditions that regulated everything from who would lead the tribes to who would marry within the tribes. They kept precise, detailed accounts of their tribal histories because they foresaw the importance of passing down their histories.

Early America: Pocahontas

Marie Patterson (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390050

In this appealing biography, the life of Pocahontas is detailed through colorful images, interesting facts, and easy to read text. Readers will be enthralled as they learn about the Indian princess, her father, Chief Powhatan, her rescue of Captain John Smith, and her marriage to John Rolfe. A glossary and table of contents are provided to aid readers to easily map their way through the book and further understand the content.

Early America: The American Revolution

Christi E. Parker (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433395871

The American Revolution changed the lives of many people forever. This fascinating nonfiction book explores some of the most important events leading up to and during the war, including why colonists were upset with Great Britain, the Intolerable Acts, and the Boston Tea Party. Through detailed images, engaging sidebars, and supportive text, readers will learn about people like George Washington, Paul Revere, the Sons of Liberty, and what they did to make the American Revolution so revolutionary! The helpful glossary and table of contents aids in further understanding of the vocabulary and content.

Early America: Early Congresses

Wendy Conklin (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433395895

This nonfiction book invites readers to learn about the very first United States Congress and government. Readers will learn about colonists' frustrations with the British and what caused them to create the First and Second Contintental Congress, Committees of Correspondence, and the Declaration of Independence. With plenty of colorful images, easy to read text, and engaging sidebars, readers will be fascinated from cover to cover as they are introduced to the three branches of US government--executive, legislative, and judicial. A glossary and table of contents are provided for assistance for better understanding the content.

American Indians in the 1800's

Roben Alarcon (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9780743989138

Congress passed the Indian Removal Act in 1830 with the intent of moving five large tribes to Indian Territory. The tribes could either move to the reservations or assimilate. As settlers kept moving west, more and more tribes were encountered, and all ultimately found themselves going to reservations. This new way of life was a vast change for the Indians.

The Constitution and the Bill of Rights

Roben Alarcon (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390128

This informative book gives readers a look into the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Readers will learn about the three branches of government--executive, legislative, and judicial--as well as the way each of those branches works to keep order and the various aspects including Congress, the Supreme Court, the House of Representatives and the Senate. Featuring detailed images, stunning facts, and supportive text, this book will have readers interested, engaged, and eager to learn more about the development of the Constitution. Other featured topics include the Federalist Papers, "checks and balances", the Preamble, vetoes, and impeachment. This book features a helpful table of contents and glossary to aid readers in learning all they can about this important part of U.S. history.

John Jay

Roben Alarcon (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390135

John Jay served in all three branches of the government. Once the Constitution was written, he was a staunch supporter of the document, joining some other men in anonymously writing "The Federalist Papers", which explained to the public why the Constitution should be ratified. Soon after, he was made chief justice of the Supreme Court, and he was given the position of declaring laws unconstitutional for the very first time.

Causes of the Revolution

Jill K. Mulhall (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433395918

Great Britain passed the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts, which made colonists angry. Eventually they boycotted and refused to purchase British goods. Great Britain sent soldiers to the colonies, which caused conflict like the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine helped convince people that they were no longer British citizens. The foundation for the American Revolution had been laid.

Expanding the Nation

Jill K. Mulhall (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390166

Readers will learn all about the United States' westward expansion in this interesting nonfiction book that uses appealing images, helpful maps, and supportive text to keep children engaged from beginning to end! The captivating facts will have readers excited and eager to learn more about such topics as the Louisiana Purchase, Monroe Doctrine, and the Alamo. A supporting glossary and table of contents are featured to aid in further understanding of the content and vocabulary.

The War of 1812

Jill K. Mulhall (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390180

In this engaging nonfiction title, readers will learn about the War of 1812, the causes of it, and how it affected American citizens. Through detailed images, stunning facts, and easy-to-read text, readers are introduced to ideas and events that took place during this time, including embargoes, the Treaty of Paris, the War Hawks, and the Treaty of Ghent. Readers will have the opportunity to further enhance their understanding of the content through an accessible table of contents and glossary.

James Madison

Jill K. Mulhall (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433395925

James Madison was an important Founding Father. This appealing biography allows readers to explore the inspiring life he led as a member of the Continental Congress and as President of the United States. The detailed images, supportive text, helpful glossary, and intriguing facts work in conjunction to highlight important events that Madison took part in including the Articles of Confederation, The Federalist Papers, and how he helped America make its way into "The Era of Good Feelings".

Pioneer Trails

Christi E. Parker (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390203

In this nonfiction title, readers will discover the hardships that pioneers faced as they traveled West. Readers will love the exciting and adventurous images and stunning facts about the Oregon Trail, Sutter's Mill, the Donner Party, the Gold Rush, Homestead Act, and even about buffalo herds! A helpful table of contents and glossary aid in readers' understanding of life on the trails and prairies.

Laura Ingalls Wilder

Christi E. Parker (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390210

Laura Ingalls Wilder is the author of some of the best-known books about life as a pioneer. In this enlightening biography, children will be able to read about pioneer life the way that Laura experienced it. Through striking images, fascinating facts, and easy-to-read text, readers will learn about what impact the Homestead Act and malaria had on the Ingalls family, as well as the various types of homes they and many other pioneers had to live in, like dugouts and homes made of sod. This fascinating book also includes a feature on other famous pioneer women to keep readers engaged and interested in life as a pioneer!

Slavery in America

Marie Patterson (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390227

Readers will discover what difficult lives slaves led in this nonfiction title. With its stunning facts, images, supportive text, and a helpful glossary, this book allows readers to learn about some of the most notable aspects of slavery in America, including slave auctions and masters, abolitionists, the Underground Railroad, Dred Scott, Abraham Lincoln, and the Emancipation Proclamation.