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The iconic American cowboy is a long-running part of popular culture. But when did cowboys first appear in history? What influenced their creation? Dive deep into your exploration of US history with this primary source book that provides unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include a poster of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, an 1840 engraving of vaqueros, a map of the Chisholm Trail, and many more. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject.

Cattle Trails and Cowboys

Builds content knowledge across multiple social studies disciplinesInclude text features such as Reader's Guide, sidebars, table of contents, glossary, and index to increase comprehension and academic vocabularyChallenges students and extends their learning with an engaging "Your Turn!" activitySupports diverse learning needs, including various learning styles, below-level, above-level, and English language learnersAligns with state standards and prepares students for college and career

Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.

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 diverse tribes that stretched along the east coast including the northeast and southeast regions. 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 about the culture and customs of West Coast Native American tribes from the Southwest, the Great Basin, the Plateau, the Pacific Northwest, and California. 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 about the ambitious New World explorers from the Age of Discovery such as Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Amerigo Vespucci. 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.

Introduce early readers to goods and services, and help them understand what makes them different. With simple text, primary source documents and images, this nonfiction Spanish book gives examples of different goods and services. Keep students engaged as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.

Dolphins and penguins. Small bats and big cats! Our world is filled with amazing animals. This book teaches young learners about different types of animals. Engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills and learn basic concepts. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color book will keep students engaged in reading and learning. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational text features including a glossary, vocabulary list, and bold font.

Engage students in learning about the seasons as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills and learn basic concepts. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color book will keep students engaged in reading and learning. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational text features including a glossary, vocabulary list, and bold font.

Every day, ordinary people are thrown into circumstances they didn''t expect and never wanted. Those who act with courage and determination transform the lives of those around them. They put their own lives in danger and become heroes. Read the inspirational stories of six men, women, and children who took action without concern for their own safety, and be captivated by their bravery! Packed with fun facts and fascinating sidebars, this full-color informational text features high-interest content. With TIME? content and images, this nonfiction book has text features such as a glossary, an index, and a table of contents to engage students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and reading skills. The Reader''s Guide and extended Try It! activity increase understanding of the material, and develop higher-order thinking. Check It Out! offers print and online resources for additional reading. Keep students reading from cover to cover with this fascinating text!

Scientists are learning how to keep people dry in wet weather. They look to plants and animals for answers. They have learned that when it comes to staying dry, nature knows best! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Ideal for school reports and projects, this informational text will appeal to reluctant readers and ages 6-8.

Scientists are learning how to keep people dry in wet weather. They look to plants and animals for answers. They have learned that when it comes to staying dry, nature knows best! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for school reports and projects, this Spanish book is ideal for English language learners.

Have you ever wondered where inventors get some of their ideas? This answer may surprise you: sometimes the inspiration comes from plants! Learn how some tiny plants have made a huge difference in the world. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for school reports and projects, this Spanish book is ideal for English language learners.

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 diverse tribes that stretched along the east coast including the northeast and southeast regions. 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 about the culture and customs of West Coast Native American tribes from the Southwest, the Great Basin, the Plateau, the Pacific Northwest, and California. 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 about the ambitious New World explorers from the Age of Discovery such as Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Amerigo Vespucci. 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.

Expanding your child’s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In “Cupcake Conundrum” by Heather E. Schwartz tells the story of how 3rd grader Jazmine and her friends want to bake and sell cupcakes to earn money for a good cause. But they run into problems when they learn their plan will cost money, too. Find out more in this fun lesson in careful spending your child will love. Includes ‘Book Club’ literacy and comprehension questions.

Scientists are learning how to keep people dry in wet weather. They look to plants and animals for answers. They have learned that when it comes to staying dry, nature knows best! Created in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, this title builds

Have you ever wondered where inventors get some of their ideas? This answer may surprise you: sometimes the inspiration comes from plants! Learn how some tiny plants have made a huge difference in the world. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for school reports and projects, this Spanish book is ideal for English language learners.

What kind of weather is headed your way? Meteorologists make it their job to know. They tell you when sunshine is in the forecast. They tell you when it's going to rain. They spot severe storms, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, before they hit. Their work is important. It can even save lives. Read about this intriguing STEM career Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, it features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

Why do we use time zones, area codes, and zip codes? This social studies book explains how these codes and zones work and why they came to be. Do you know how many time zones used around the world today? Or how many area codes people use in the United States? Students will find the answers to these questions and more in this exciting teacher-approved book. With a glossary and index, essential discussion questions, and other helpful features, this book explores time zones, area codes, and zip codes in a fun and meaningful way.

Dolphins and penguins. Small bats and big cats! Our world is filled with amazing animals. This Spanish book teaches early readers about different types of animals. Engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills and learn basic concepts. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color book will keep students engaged in reading and learning. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational text features including a glossary, vocabulary list, and bold font.

Engage early readers in learning about the seasons as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills and learn basic concepts. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color Spanish book will keep students engaged in reading and learning. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational text features including a glossary, vocabulary list, and bold font.

Artists use paint, clay, metal, wood, sand, and even food to create different kinds of art. You can use similar items to make art, too! Introduce early readers to basic concepts with this book that will engage students in learning as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color Spanish book will keep students reading from cover to cover. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational text features including a glossary, vocabulary list, and bold font.

Artists use paint, clay, metal, wood, sand, and even food to create different kinds of art. You can use similar items to make art, too! Introduce students to basic concepts with this book that will engage students in learning as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color book will keep students reading from cover to cover. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational text features including a glossary, vocabulary list, and bold font.

What does it mean to "think outside the box"? It means to challenge your usual way of thinking, and to develop your imagination. Thinking outside the box helps you come up with new solutions, solve problems, and invent new things. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to the idea of creative thinking and the concept of "thinking outside the box." This high-interest title includes detailed photos, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they build their critical literacy skills. The book includes text features such as bold font, captions, a table of contents, a glossary, and sidebars to increase understanding, improve academic vocabulary, and prompt critical thinking. This text prepares students for college and career and is aligned with state and national standards. Keep grade 2 students engaged from cover to cover with this imaginative reader!

No girls allowed? Not anymore! Today's female athletes have an equal shot at playing sports and even going pro. It is all thanks to Title IX, a law that protects their rights in sports and more. Decades later, the law is still evolving-and still going strong. Learn more about the law that brought equality to sports with this nonfiction reader featuring TIME For Kids content. The detailed images and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text will engage students as they build their critical literacy skills. The Reader's Guide, Dig Deeper, and Try It! sections prompt students to connect back to the text, and provide extensive language-development activities that will develop critical thinking. The book includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and an index to increase understanding and improve academic vocabulary. Aligned with state and national standards, this text prepares students for college and career. Keep grade 5 students engaged from cover to cover with this high-interest title.

Every day, ordinary people are thrown into circumstances they didn't expect and never wanted. Those who act with courage and determination transform the lives of those around them. They put their own lives in danger and become heroes. Read the inspirational stories of six men, women, and children who took action without concern for their own safety, and be captivated by their bravery! Packed with fun facts and fascinating sidebars, this full-color informational text features high-interest content. With TIME© content and images, this nonfiction book has text features such as a glossary, an index, and a table of contents to engage students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and reading skills. The Reader's Guide and extended Try It! activity increase understanding of the material, and develop higher-order thinking. Check It Out! offers print and online resources for additional reading. Keep students reading from cover to cover with this fascinating text!

Dive deep into your exploration of US history and the Great Depression with this social studies book that piques students’ curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include a newspaper article about the stock market crash, a social security poster, images of the 1929 bank run, shantytowns, soup kitchens, dust storms, and many more. 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.

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.

Dolphins and penguins. Small bats and big cats! Our world is filled with amazing animals. This book teaches young learners about different types of animals. Engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills and learn basic concepts. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color book will keep students engaged in reading and learning. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational text features including a glossary, vocabulary list, and bold font.