Books in Primary Source Readers - Amazing Americans series

Learn about 9/11 through a firsthand survivors account of this tragic day from U.S. history. This social studies book features primary sources that give students unique insights and personal connections to history. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.

How do countries work together running a country requires hard work. There is a lot involved. That includes making laws that help people do the right thing. When leaders work together, their countries benefit. This engaging book introduces students to the concepts of diplomacy, government, and foreign relations. Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and Learning experience as they build social studies knowledge.

This engaging book introduces students to the unique geography of the United States. Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text provide readers with an inviting reading and Learning experience as they build social studies knowledge. This nonfiction book includes basic informational text features including a glossary, an Index, and table of contents.

The United States has many places to live. People choose to live in small towns and big cities. Why do people live where they do with examples from both the past and present, early readers will learn about the history of immigration to the United States and the factors that influence where people live. Dynamic images in conjunction with engaging text provides students with an inviting Learning experience as they build their reading skills and knowledge of us history.

Dive deep into your study of US presidents with this biography of Ronald Reagan that piques students curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. This 32-page social studies book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.

Ignite your students' interest in American history with this 6-book set of primary source readers. These informational texts offer clues and insight into the past through the use of intriguing primary sources like maps and letters. The "Your Turn!" activities will challenge students and they will gain content knowledge and strengthen their literacy skills as they interact with these high-interest texts. The concepts in the books are aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework, and other state standards. Titles in this set include: The New England Colonies: A Place for Puritans; The Middle Colonies: Breadbasket of the New World; The Southern Colonies: First and Last of 13; Reasons for a Revolution; The American Revolution: Fighting for Freedom; and Phillis Wheatley.