Books in Wonder Readers Next Steps: Social Studies series

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.

Give students an insight to life in America during the 1800s. Students will learn about the instrumental events that changed the nation throughout this time period, and events that led up to the Civil War. Filled with high-interest content and fascinating photos and source materials, this set of nonfiction books is a great resource for developing and improving students' social studies knowledge. Books in this collection feature high-interest text, captivating images, primary sources, and more! Each book contains fact-filled sidebars, easy-to-read text, content-area vocabulary, an accessible glossary, index, and table of contents. Titles in this set include: Expanding the Nation; The War of 1812; Pioneer Trails; Slavery in America; American Indians in the 1800s; Civil War Is Coming; Civil War Leaders; and Battles of the Civil War.

What does it mean to be a good leader, and a good citizen? What are the duties of a governor and a mayor? Students will learn the answers to these question as they read about Georgia’s government and explore civics topics with this high-interest reader that connects to Georgia state studies standards. Our Leaders in Government promotes social studies content literacy with appropriately-leveled text and keeps students engaged with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This state history-driven text connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.

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. About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

Siddhartha Gautama was born to an Indian king and later changed Indian culture through his beliefs. This inspiring biography allows readers to explore the incredible life of Siddartha Gautama and learn how he later became known as "The Buddha". Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold Path are discussed through captivating facts and sidebars, interesting images and photos, and supportive text. An accommodating index and glossary aid in the better understanding of the content and vocabulary. Through the easy to read text, readers will also learn about the Indian caste system, Buddhist monks, and how people believe the state of nirvana can be reached.

Introduce students to some of the most influential figures in Texas' history. This set of nonfiction books is a great resource for developing students' social studies knowledge. Students will about the lives of these historical figures and how their accomplishments shaped the state. Each of the biographies in this 8-book set features captivating images and illustrations, easy-to-read text, fascinating facts, and an accommodating glossary and index to keep readers engaged. This collection includes: Stephen F. Austin: The Father of Texas; Leaders in the Texas Revolution: United for a Cause; Lizzie Johnson: Texan Cowgirl; Caddo and Comanche: American Indian Tribes in Texas; Sam Houston: Fearless Statesman; LaSalle: Early Texas Explorer; George W. Bush: Texan Governor and U.S. President; Lyndon B. Johnson: A Texan in the White House.

Give students an insight to what life was like during the Middle Ages in England, and how change and cultural rebirth came about during the Renaissance! Featuring detailed images, fact-filled sidebars, easy-to-read text, a table of contents, glossary, and index, each book in this set supports the development of social studies content knowledge. Students will be captivated as they learn about significant people and events in world history, from the Medieval times to the Renaissance era. Titles in this 6-book collection include: Medieval Times: England in the Middle Ages; Geoffrey Chaucer: Medieval Writer; The Reformation: A Religious Revolution; Martin Luther: A Reforming Spirit; The Renaissance: A Rebirth in Culture; Leonardo de Vinci: Renaissance Artist and Inventor.

This adventurous biography highlights the expeditions made by Meriweather Lewis and William Clark. Readers will be able to explore the amazing accomplishments that these two men, Sacagawea, and the rest of the Corps of Discovery made. The incredible journey of these surveyers and mountaineers are explained through vivid images, easy-to-read text, fascinating facts, and a supporting glossary and table of contents. Readers will be sure to be enthralled from beginning to end!About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

Teach students about the some of the greatest empires, most revolutionary conflicts, and most notable time periods in world history with this 8-book collection. Students will gain perspective as they think critically about significant historical events and recognize the effect they had on the world. Filled with high-interest content, engaging images, and source materials, this set of biographies is a great resource for developing and improving students' social studies knowledge. Each book contains captivating sidebars and facts, easy-to-read text, content-area vocabulary, a glossary, table of contents, and index. Titles in this set include: The Medieval Islamic World: Conflict and Conquest; Medieval Times: England in the Middle Ages; The French Revolution: Terror and Triumph; The Enlightenment: A Revolution in Reason; Imperialism: Expanding Empires; The Renaissance: A Rebirth of Culture; The Byzantine Empire: A Society That Shaped the World; The Reformation: A Religious Revolution.

Bring the history of Florida to life through intriguing primary source documents! This nonfiction reader, Growth of Florida: Pioneers and Technological Advances, provides social studies content aligned to state standards. This informational book includes images and text features such as headings, glossary, and an index, and can be used in the classroom or at home. Explore Florida's history with this resource that builds vocabulary while teaching history, geography, and other social studies topics.

What was being a farmer like in the past? Readers can find out in this refreshing book that compares farming and farming equipment of today with farming of the past. This book includes details about farming tools, irrigation systems, pesticides, and organic farming. The table of contents, glossary, and index gives readers tools they need to better understand the content. About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

Readers learn about the Postal Service in this enjoyable book that uses examples from the past and the present to allow children to compare and contrast. Through interesting facts, vivid images, supportive text, a glossary, table of contents, and index, readers will learn all about postal service history, mail carriers, the Pony Express, and email. About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.