Kelly Rodgers

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the history and development of the Middle Colonies, an influential region of the "New World." With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn more about the Pilgrims and their journey across the Atlantic to create New England. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn what life was like for people living in the Southern Colonies. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Set the foundation for reading and social studies success Ideal for home or school use, this set covers the essential social studies concepts that 3rd grade students need to know at their grade level. This set builds social studies skills through fun daily practice worksheets and high-interest books The social studies workbook features 180 days of activities from either history, economics, civics, or geography. The 3 nonfiction books for kids help readers understand social studies topics such as natural resources, global warming, the US government, and community service. Titles include: 180 Days of Social Studies for Third Grade, Our Natural Resources, Our Government: The Three Branches, Doing Your Part: Serving Your Community.

Dive deep into your exploration of WWII history with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about European history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of World War II primary sources include images of soldiers landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day, the Nuremberg Trials, the Battle of Stalingrad, Tuskegee Airmen, women factory workers, and an internment camp poster. 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.

Rights are things that make life fair for everyone. But sometimes people are treated unfairly. When this happens, we have to stand up for what is right. We have to become civil rights champions This Spanish nonfiction book will teach students about civil rights, and introduces them to new vocabulary terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary, index, and table of contents to engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension, vocabulary, and literacy skills. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity require students to connect back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out provides resources for additional reading and learning. With TIME For Kids content, this book aligns with national and state standards and will keep students reading from cover to cover.

Documentaries play a vital role in our world. They educate, inform, and inspire. These films promote awareness of ongoing problems and issues. Explore how filmmakers use documentaries to appeal to audiences and bring attention to important issues around the world. This nonfiction book includes important text features such as a glossary, index, and table of contents to engage students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and literacy skills. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity direct students back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional reading and learning. With TIME For Kids content, this book aligns with national and state standards and will keep students engaged in reading.

Rights are things that make life fair for everyone. But sometimes people are treated unfairly. When this happens, we have to stand up for what is right. We have to become civil rights champions! This full-color nonfiction book will teach students about civil rights, and introduces them to new vocabulary terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary, index, and table of contents to engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension, vocabulary, and literacy skills. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity require students to connect back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional reading and learning. With TIME For Kids content, this book aligns with national and state standards and will keep grade 3 students reading from cover to cover.

Bring the history of Florida to life through intriguing primary source documents! Florida's Fight for Equality portrays what life was like in Florida during the Civil Rights Movement. Used in the classroom or at home, this important resource will build literacy skills and vocabulary. This book is aligned with state standards and focuses on history, economics, and other social studies topics.

Bring the history of Florida to life through intriguing primary source documents! The nonfiction reader, Civil War and Reconstruction in Florida, teaches social studies content aligned with state standards. Students will gain a wide understanding of what life was like for Floridians during the civil war. This book includes text features such as headings, a glossary, and an index to develop academic vocabulary and literacy skills.

Ignite your students' passion for history through the use of intriguing primary sources! The Primary Source Reader series features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about the Middle Colonies and the New world through an in-depth exploration of this period of history. This informational text includes captions, a glossary, an index, and other text features that will increase students' reading comprehension. It aligns with state standards including NCSS/C3, McREL, and WIDA/TESOL and prepares students for college and career readiness.

Ignite your students' passion for history through the use of intriguing primary sources! The Primary Source Reader series features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about the Puritans and the New England colonies through an in-depth exploration of this period of history. This informational text includes captions, a glossary, an index, and other text features that will increase students' reading comprehension. It aligns with state standards including NCSS/C3, McREL, and WIDA/TESOL and prepares students for college and career readiness.

Ignite your students' passion for history through the use of intriguing primary sources! The Primary Source Reader series features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about the Southern colonies through an in-depth exploration of this period of history. This informational text includes captions, a glossary, an index, and other text features that will increase students' reading comprehension. It aligns with state standards including NCSS/C3, McREL, and WIDA/TESOL and prepares students for college and career readiness.

Sequoyah and the Written Word is an English nonfiction reader designed for students in Grades K-3. This inspiring biography introduces Sequoyah, the Cherokee hero who invented a written system for the Cherokee language, enabling his people to read and write in their native tongue. Through high-interest informational text, full-color illustrations, and primary source documents, readers will see how Sequoyah's perseverance and innovation transformed his culture. Teachers and parents can use this book in social studies, reading groups, or language units to spark curiosity about writing systems and cultural heritage. Chronicles Sequoyah's journey to develop the Cherokee syllabary and its impact Highlights themes of perseverance, innovation, and cultural pride Integrates primary sources, maps, and period images to enrich content Builds literacy and social studies skills tied to biography and state studies Useful for guided reading, historical writing prompts, research projects, and class discussion

Learn about the fascinating history of two of Georgia's Native American tribes: the Creek and the Cherokee. This high-interest reader explores the history, culture, customs, and traditions of the Creek and the Cherokee Indians. This text connects to Georgia state studies standards, and promotes social studies content literacy with appropriately-leveled text that will keep students engaged with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This text connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.

Teach young students about the men and women who serve in the armed forces for the United States. This Spanish-translated nonfiction book helps readers understand the importance of our nation's veterans, and how to honor them on Veteran's Day. Primary source documents and images engage readers as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.

Teach students the significance of the capital of the United States, Washington, DC. This Spanish-translated nonfiction book introduces readers to important buildings and monuments in Washington, DC, and helps students understand the city's importance and connection to American history. Primary source images and supporting text work together to engage young learners from cover to cover.

Teach young students about ways to serve their communities. This Spanish-translated book encourages readers to help others and do their part in the community. Primary source images support the text and engage readers to help them better understand the content. Informational text features help students navigate the text.

Introduce students to American civic values, and the importance of upholding these beliefs. This nonfiction Spanish-translated book encourages readers to embrace equality and responsibility. Primary source images support the text and engage readers to help them better understand the content.

Introduce young students to George Washington, founding father and first president of the United States. This Spanish-translated nonfiction biography teaches readers about the life and accomplishments of George Washington, and helps them understand why we celebrate his life. Readers will be engaged and build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.