Books published by publisher AGS Secondary

A vivid, comprehensive look at American HistoryTake your class on the American journeyUnited States History 2001 edition is an easy-to-read text that gives your students complete chronological coverage of United States history up to the new millennium and 2000 election results as outlined in national standards and state curriculums.Lexile Level 880 Reading Level 3.8 Spache Interest Level 6-12

An ideal introduction to a diverse mix of genres and styles With Exploring Literature, students begin to appreciate a wider scope of literary works. The newly updated and expanded text includes a full range of selections to draw readers in—from fables, myths, tall tales, and legends to short stories, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Students experience the works of classic and contemporary authors, including Mark Twain, Gwendolyn Brooks, W. W. Jacobs, Shakespeare, Yoshiko Uchida, and other respected American and international authors. New authors featured in this edition are Barack Obama and Natasha Trethewey. Now even more visually appealing, the revised Exploring Literature text focuses students’ attention. In addition, the Teacher’s Edition offers numerous ELL activities and instructions for integrating graphic organizers into the lessons. Many activities for increasing learning are also provided on the Teacher’s Resource Library. Lexile Level 880* Reading Level 3-4 Interest Level 8-12 * Lexile level of instructional content is 880; Lexile levels of individual text selections range from 540 to 1500.

In World Literature, clear, focused lessons give students the opportunity to explore the works of culturally diverse writers from around the globe. Complete works and excerpts in this newly revised and expanded text are carefully chosen to appeal to students and enrich their understanding of a variety of literary genres. From Chinese and Haitian folktales to expressionist drama and humor, the improved World Literature text and strong support materials enhance students’ understanding of literature. Lexile Level 710* Reading Level 3-4 Interest Level 8-12 *Lexile level of instructional content is 710; Lexile levels of individual text selections range from 740 to 1620.

Six WorktextsHelp your students understand important aspects of the United States. These six worktexts combine easy-to-read information with summaries, exercises, and activities. Worktexts cover the following topics: Economics, Geography of the United States, United States Citizenship, Exploring American History, You and the Law, & Learning About Government. Reading Level: 3-4Interest Level: 6-12

An ideal introduction to a diverse mix of genres and styles With Exploring Literature, students begin to appreciate a wider scope of literary works. The newly updated and expanded text includes a full range of selections to draw readers in—from fables, myths, tall tales, and legends to short stories, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Students experience the works of classic and contemporary authors, including Mark Twain, Gwendolyn Brooks, W. W. Jacobs, Shakespeare, Yoshiko Uchida, and other respected American and international authors. New authors featured in this edition are Barack Obama and Natasha Trethewey. Now even more visually appealing, the revised Exploring Literature text focuses students’ attention. In addition, the Teacher’s Edition offers numerous ELL activities and instructions for integrating graphic organizers into the lessons. Many activities for increasing learning are also provided on the Teacher’s Resource Library. Lexile Level 880* Reading Level 3-4 Interest Level 8-12 * Lexile level of instructional content is 880; Lexile levels of individual text selections range from 540 to 1500.