Heather E. Schwartz

The Primary Source Readers series will ignite students' interest in history through the use of intriguing primary sources. This nonfiction reader features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about American Indians of the Northeastern and Southeastern regions through an in-depth exploration of their lives and culture. Text features include captions, a glossary, and an index to help build academic vocabulary and increase reading comprehension and literacy. This book prepares students for college and career readiness and aligns with state standards including NCSS/C3, McREL, and WIDA/TESOL.

Leaps, turns, and handsprings are hard enough, but a beam is added, difficulty is maximized. In this book gymnasts will learn the best tips and tricks to conquering the balance beam.

Floor exercise requires a lot from a gymnast. You need artistry, precision, and skill. But the feeling you get when you stick a complicated tumbling pass, makes all your hard work and dedication worth it. Learn everything you need to know to compete in floor exercise.

Tomochichi played an important role in creating the town of Savannah. He made sure to care of his people along the way. His influence and contributions helped make the state of Georgia what it is today. Explore the life of Tomochichi and his significant contributions to Georgia history with this high-interest reader that connects to Georgia state studies standards. Tomochichi: A Chief and a Friend promotes social studies content literacy with this appropriately-leveled text and keeps students engaged with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This state history-driven biography connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.

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 text connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.

This Spanish-language nonfiction book introduces children ages 5 to 10 in grades 1-2 to the important concepts of goods and services in an urban community. Through vibrant photos, simple text, and engaging examples, young readers learn how people work together in cities to provide things we buy and services we use. The book encourages connections between students' daily lives and economic principles, promoting real-world learning and early social studies comprehension. It is ideal for classroom lessons, small group activities, and home enrichment. Spanish-language nonfiction for ages 5-10 and grades 1-2 Explains the roles of goods and services in a city Encourages connections to everyday economic experiences Builds content-area vocabulary with clear, accessible text Supports social studies instruction at home or in class

American Indians and white Americans had been living near each other for hundreds of years. But in 1830 the U. S. government forced Indians from their homes in the East. Many would die on their journey west, which became known as the Trail of Tears. How would it affect their lives and change the United States?

American Indians and white Americans had been living near each other for hundreds of years. But in 1830 the U. S. government forced Indians from their homes in the East. Many would die on their journey west, which became known as the Trail of Tears. How would it affect their lives and change the United States?

The U. S. government told the Nez Perce in 1877 to move to a reservation far from their home, or else. What started out peacefully ended in a desperate attempt to escape U. S. forces. About 800 tribal members ran for their lives, almost reaching safety in Canada. How would it affect their lives and change the United States?

The Freedom Riders were a courageous group of people who decided to fight against bus segregation. They had no idea how bad it could get. But they were ready to stand up for their beliefs. Explore the points of view of the Freedom Riders and the people who opposed them through powerful primary sources and historical photos.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a groundbreaking law. Under this law African-Americans could no longer be segregated from white Americans. The law changed the country forever. Explore the points of view of the lawmakers who passed the law and the people who opposed it through powerful primary sources and historical photos.

Through hard work and determination, Lizzie Johnson built one of the largest cattle herds in the country, earning her the nickname "Cattle Queen of Texas." This fascinating biography highlights the inspiring life of Lizzie as she became one of the most famous cattle ranchers of her time. Through the appealing images, fascinating facts, maps, sidebars, and easy-to-read text, readers will learn about Lizzie's journey across the Chisholm Trail and how she used brush popping to help grow her large cattle herd. Text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index are included to help readers navigate the text and develop new vocabulary. This book also includes an in-class activity that allows students to think about how Lizzie Johnson lived out the ideals of the women's rights movement.

After Texas joined the United States in 1845, Texas began to form its own identity centered on the rise of the Texas cattle industry and the growing legend of the Texas cowboy. Through vivid images, maps, easy-to-read text, and intriguing facts, this book teaches readers about important events in Texas history such as the Civil War, the Battle of Fort Sumter, and Reconstruction. Readers will also learn about Texas cowboys, cattle trade, and what cowboy life was like in the early days of Texas history. Text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index are included to help readers better understand the content and vocabulary. This book also includes an in-class activity that encourages students to think about African Americans joining the U. S. Army after the Civil War.

From King Louis XVI to Napoleon Bonaparte, readers will discover the incredible people, ideas, and battles that lived and occurred during the French Revolution. Through captivating photos, images, supportive text, and compelling facts, this book provides an exciting reading experience as children learn about the events that led to the storming of the Bastille, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens, Robespierre, and King Louis XVI's wife, Marie Antoinette. This book also includes text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as an in-class writing activity to further students' understanding of the storming of Bastille.