Sandy Phan

Set the foundation for reading and social studies success Ideal for home or school use, this set covers the essential social studies concepts that 1st 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 how to read a map, financial literacy, social customs, and what it means to be a good leader. Titles include: 180 Days of Social Studies for First Grade, Getting Around Town, Saving and Spending, Be a Good Leader

This nonfiction book teaches students how to read and follow maps. The clear, descriptive images and simple paragraphs will engage students in reading and build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes simple maps, a glossary, captions, a table of contents, and an index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.

This nonfiction book teaches students how to read and follow maps. The clear, descriptive images and simple paragraphs will engage students in reading and build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes simple maps, a glossary, captions, a table of contents, and an index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.

Teach students about the seven continents and how to recognize them on maps. In this informational Spanish book, readers will learn map basics like the compass rose, a scale, and a legend. Engaging, primary source documents and images keep students reading as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.

Introduce students to different parts of the United States with this nonfiction Spanish-translated book. Through various maps, including physical, political, and thematic, readers will learn the geography of the U. S., and be inspired to create a map of their own Simple informational text features help students navigate the text, while primary source documents and images help build literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.

This informative book teaches readers about the seven continents and how to recognize them on maps. Through supportive text, vibrant images, and a helpful glossary, index, and table of contents, readers will learn about map basics like the compass rose, a scale, and a legend.

Readers learn about the different areas of the United States in this stimulating nonfiction title. Featuring vividly colored examples of various maps, including physical, political, and thematic, this book will have readers engaged and inspired to learn more about the different parts of the U. S. and to create a map of their own

Getting Around School is a fun, age-appropriate nonfiction reader that introduces students in Grades 1-2 (ages 5-10) to different ways people move through a school environment. Through vibrant photos and clear text, this book encourages young readers to observe and discuss familiar spaces such as classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and cafeterias while building early literacy and vocabulary skills. Perfect for the classroom or home, this book supports foundational reading development and real-world awareness. For students in Grades 1-2 (ages 5-10) Builds early vocabulary with clear, simple text and vibrant images Encourages observation and critical thinking through relatable school scenarios Supports comprehension and fluency with engaging nonfiction content Ideal for read-alouds, independent reading, or small group instruction

Getting Around Town is an informative nonfiction reader for early elementary students that introduces key map-reading skills in a fun and accessible way. Young readers will learn how to use a compass rose, understand map scales, and interpret basic symbols. Clear text and vivid images help students build confidence as they explore how maps work and why they are useful in everyday life. This book supports early geography instruction and encourages spatial thinking. Teaches how to read maps using a compass rose and scale. Builds basic geography skills with real-world applications. Supports early literacy with clear language and engaging visuals. Encourages exploration and spatial reasoning in young learners. Perfect for classroom social studies units and hands-on map activities.

Groups of American Indians had been living in the Texas region for thousands of years when American settlers decided to expand westward. This captivating book has been translated into Spanish and explores the history of American Indians in Texas and how each group found different ways to live in the region they inhabited. Readers will learn about a variety of tribes, including Karankawa tribe, Jumano, Caddo, Lipan Apache, and Shoshone and discover how they struggled to survive European colonization, the Indian Removal Act, and American expansion. Other topics include the Dawes Act, Indian Civil Rights Act, and peace treaties. Through plenty of interesting and intriguing facts, engaging sidebars, an accommodating glossary and index, and supportive text, readers will be encouraged to learn and explore the history of the Indians of North America.

The Caddo and Comanche were two of the largest American Indian groups living in Texas before European contact. This Spanish-translated nonfiction title explores the history of the Caddo and Comanche, how they adapted to European colonists and American settlers, and the impact they made on Texas history. The Hasinai, Kadohadacho, Natchitoches, Comanche Nation of Oklahoma, and Shoshone are some of the tribes that readers will discover through engaging sidebars and facts, intriguing images, easy-to-read text, and a supportive glossary, index, and table of contents.

The Caddo and Comanche were two of the largest American Indian tribes living in Texas before European contact. This nonfiction title explores the history of the Caddo and Comanche, how they adapted to European colonists and American settlers, and the impact they made on Texas history. Through engaging sidebars and facts, intriguing images, and easy-to-read text, readers will also be introduced to such tribes as the Hasinai, Kadohadacho, Natchitoches, Comanche Nation of Oklahoma, and Shoshone. 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 helps students understand the differences between the Caddo and Comanche tribes.

American Indians had been living in the Texas region for thousands of years when American settlers decided to expand westward. This captivating book explores Texas history and the history of American Indians and how each group found different ways to live in the region they inhabited. Readers will learn about various tribes including the Karankawa tribe, Jumano, Caddo, Lipan Apache, and Shoshone. Through interesting and intriguing facts, engaging sidebars, and supportive text, readers will discover how these tribes struggled to survive European colonization, the Indian Removal Act, and American expansion. Other topics include the Dawes Act, Indian Civil Rights Act, and peace treaties. Text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index are included to help readers better understand the content and vocabulary as they explore the history of the Indians of North America. This book also includes an in-class activity that allows students to think deeply about how the Comanche reacted to the European settlement.

In this biography, readers will discover the remarkable journey of Cecil Rhodes from England to the diamond mines, parliament houses, and battlefields of Africa. The stunning facts, vibrant images, engaging sidebars, and supportive text give readers a look into the Age of Imperialism and into Rhodes' life. Readers will learn about how he ventured into diamond mining, created the De Beers diamond company, started a scholarship fund, settled Rhodesia, and shaped policies that limited the rights of black South Africans through his belief in Social Darwinism. This book also includes text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as an in-class activity that allows students to think deeply to determine whether or not Rhodes was responsible for apartheid in South Africa.

Imperialism brought the world together and tore it apart. This book explains how the Industrial Revolution made an impact on Imperialism and how the Imperial powers warred with each other and the countries they conquered. With vivid images, fascinating facts, and easy-to-read text, readers will be engaged as they learn about some of the most important people and occurrences that helped shape the Age of Imperialism, including The Boxer Rebellion, The Boer Wars, Imperialism in China, and the Japanese Empire. This book also includes text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as a creative in-class activity that allows students to think critically to further understand imperialism.