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Where does California's water come from? Who are its users? How is water conserved? California has the largest economy and population in the United States, and its limited water supply must meet the demands of many people. Learn about the history of California's water system with this primary source reader that builds literacy and social studies content knowledge! Primary source documents help students look at the world and current issues with a historical...
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Dive into history and explore the Progressive Era, a time of real change for the United States. Discover the changes inspirational men and women were able to make for better work conditions, women's rights, and breaking up monopolies. The change makers were Presidents, writers, reformers, and suffragists, all working hard to make the United States better.
This book builds content knowledge across multiple social studies disciplines. The text features...
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"Alexander Hamilton knew and loved them as his "dear brunettes." Others remember them simply as the Schuyler sisters. Eliza and Angelica are often footnotes in Hamilton's story. But they both deserve their own attention. Bold and smart, they were champions of charities. And they were fierce supporters of the people they loved most."--Provided by publisher.
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The Civil War Leaders primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and bold print to index...
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La vida en el hogar (Life at Home) uses primary sources to teach students about home life from the past and the present. The clear, descriptive images and simple phrases will engage students in reading and build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a simple glossary and index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.
66) La Ley Y Tú
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This fact-filled, nonfiction e-book will teach readers about various types of laws--from city laws to national ones--and what impact they have on us. The detailed images, fascinating facts, and supportive Spanish-translated text work together to inspire readers to learn all they can about laws. A glossary, table of contents, and index are provided to build content-area literacy in social studies.
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In many ways Washington, DC is the heart of our nation. There are many important buildings and monuments. The White House, the Supreme Court, and the Lincoln Memorial are just a few of the sights to see. People like to visit our nation's capital because it is a window to our past. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together in this Spanish-translated e-book to help readers better understand the content...
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Today, Americans embrace one another's differences. But it was not always this way. In the past, people had to struggle against slavery and unfair leaders. Americans believe in equality and responsibility. These are our civic values. It is important that we uphold these beliefs. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together in this Spanish-translated e-book to help readers better understand the content...
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We need natural resources to survive. Natural resources are things that nature gives us. But we need to be careful that we do not use too many of Earth's resources. We need to take care of Earth because it takes care of us! Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together in this Spanish-translated e-book to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from beginning to end.
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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.
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This book uses intriguing primary sources to introduce students to the life of George Washington. The detailed, authentic images and simple, repetitive phrases will engage students in reading and build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a simple glossary and index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.
72) Ahorrar y Gastar
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Teach young students the principles to saving and spending money. This engaging Spanish-translated book introduces readers to financial literacy as they learn the difference between what they need and what they want, and how to make wise choices based on those concepts. Help students build literacy skills and social studies content knowledge as they learn how to be wise with money.
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Vamos a la escuela (We Go to School!) uses primary sources to teach students about school life from the past and the present. The clear, descriptive images and simple phrases will engage students in reading and build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a simple glossary and index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.
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It is important for us to remember the events of the past. One way to preserve our history is by building landmarks. Visiting these places and learning about them helps us appreciate our past and guides our future. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together in this Spanish-translated e-book to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from beginning to end.
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Juro lealtad a la bandera (I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag) teaches students about the Pledge of Allegiance. This book uses intriguing primary source images and documents and simple sentences to engage students in reading as they build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a simple glossary, captions and an index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide...
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Capital resources are used every day! These are tools that make it easier for us to do things. They are a part of our economy. The economy helps us get the things that we want and need. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together in this Spanish-translated e-book to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from beginning to end.
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Immigrants move to America for many reasons. Follow the lives of four special immigrants from China, Poland, Peru, and the Dominican Republic in this digital book to see how they help make America a great country. Featuring dynamic primary sources, this high-interest nonfiction ebook translated in Spanish includes colorful images; text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index; and a "Your Turn" application activity at the end of the...
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Young readers will learn about trading and buying goods and services in this Spanish-translated nonfiction e-book. Readers will also learn to understand the differences between wants and needs. Featuring primary source photography and helpful text features such as a glossary, table of contents, and index, this informational text will improve content-area literacy in social studies.
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America has the oldest working constitution in the world! It tells our leaders how to run the country, and it ensures that Americans have rights. Our nation's founders wrote the U.S. Constitution over 200 years ago, and we still follow it today! Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together in this Spanish-translated title to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from cover to...
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"Abigail Adams was a remarkable woman who led a fascinating life. She was interested in politics. She was against slavery. She wanted rights for women. Abigail was a wife, a mother, and a First Lady. She and other women helped win the American Revolution." -- Back cover.