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Wendy Conklin
Discover how life was like in an ancient City-State with You Are There! Ancient Greece 432 BC. Take a tour of the Parthenon and other important aspects of Greek culture…
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Have you ever dreamed of bungee jumping, skydiving, or wingsuit flying? These activities require an abundance of creativity - and courage! This high-interest nonfiction reader builds literacy skills as students…
Welcome to the world of extreme acrobatics! From parkour traceurs to Cirque du Soleil performers, students will be engaged as they read about these amazing feats. Featuring TIME content, this…
Act out the story of two friends who travel to Egypt and China in this leveled script! Differentiated roles allow teachers to involve students of all reading levels in this…
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The Cold War lasted for more than 40 years. This interesting book gives readers a look at what caused the Cold War and some of the important events from this…
During the Cold War, communism was seen as a viable threat to the world. This fascinating title will introduce children to the leaders of the Cold War as well as…
The leaders of the Civil War were some of the greatest to ever command. This fascinating title introduces readers to leaders of the Union and the Confederate States of America…
Learn about the very first United States Congress and government. Colorful images, easy-to-read text, and engaging sidebars, will fascinate readers as they are introduced to the three branches of U.S…
Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up knowing there needed to be a change in the way that African Americans were treated. Learn about his inspirational life as he fought for…
Winner of the 2017 Golden Lamp Award for Classroom Professional Resources, this practical, standards-based resource dives deeply into the use of primary sources to support the development of students’ close…
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In this script, act out the story of Abolitionist John Brown’s attempt to take over the United States arsenal! Differentiated roles allow teachers to accommodate a range of reading levels…
Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up knowing that there needed to be a change in the way that African Americans were treated. Learn about his inspirational life as he fought…
Help develop students’ higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) with approaches that are practical and researched based.
Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous explorers of all time. Young readers will learn about the discoveries he made in this fascinating biography.
This biographical book gives details about the life of Winston Churchill and the impact he made during World War II as part of the Allied Forces who fought against Adolph…
Scientist. Inventor. Cartographer. Painter. Engineer. Architect. All of these words describe Leonardo da Vinci. Featuring TIME content, this high-interest biography teaches students about the fascinating life of da Vinci, while…
Breathe life into pages of history with Finding Florida: Exploration and Its Legacy. This fascinating informational text provides stunning primary source documents to give students a better understanding of how…
Eleanor Roosevelt lived during an exciting time. This inspiring biography highlights Eleanor’s incredible life as First Lady of the United States and how she worked to help give her husband…
Robert E. Lee is often considered one of the finest leaders of the Civil War. This engaging biography allows readers to discover the honorable life Lee led, and learn how…
This interesting nonfiction title allows readers to explore some of the most well-known battles of the Civil War. Through stunning facts, easy-to-read text, and colorful images and illustrations, this book…
Ulysses S. Grant was a great war hero and served two terms as the President of the United States. Readers will learn about his life in this appealing biography that…
The Seminoles of Florida: Culture, Customs, and Conflict nonfiction reader provides a rich background of the Seminole tribe. Primary source documents offer opportunities for students to think about historical events…
This fascinating text breathes life into history pages with primary source documents that profiles the life of Benjamin Franklin, the talented inventor, politician, and writer who contributed to the Declaration…
Explore the reasons as to why gifted students should be serviced in our schools and take the mystery out of teaching by implementing the research-supported strategies provided in this book.
Help students prepare for third grade with this effective summer workbook. Blast away learning loss with 9 weeks of fun activities.
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Imagine riding in a self-driving car or taking a trip around the moon. Engineers are working on making these ideas realities! Learn about the fascinating field of engineering with this…
Help sixth grade students improve their writing skills with fun and effective daily practice activities. Guides students through the five steps of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and…
Bring history to life with this story of how a fictional resident of Pompeii may have experienced the explosion of Mount Vesuvius. Featuring TIME content, this leveled text builds literacy…
This resource provides the nuts and bolts of differentiation. Presented in an easy-to-implement format, this notebook is designed to facilitate the understanding and process of writing differentiated lessons to accommodate…
Many cycles occur on Earth that keep Earth’s different systems connected. Introduce students to the various elements that help create Earth’s many cycles.
Digestion is a complex, sometimes gross, process by which our bodies turn a meal into energy. Dive into the digestive systems of humans, animals, and decomposers in this engaging, NGSS-aligned…
Written in code in every cell of every living thing, DNA strands are packed inside a cell’s nucleus carrying genetic information. Explore DNA’s role in what makes each of us…
Blast away summer learning loss and prepare students for the next grade with lessons that support content learning in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and art. This resource supports…
How can you live a happy and healthy life? This book shows you the right foods to eat and why you should be eating them as well as why exercise…
This intriguing book features details about the Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs and explores how each of them fell when Spanish explorers found their settlements.
Rocks are constantly changing form through weathering, heat, pressure, and erosion; this process can take millions of years! Find out just how amazing rocks are by diving into the pages…
Help students prepare for fourth grade with this effective summer workbook. Blast away learning loss with 9 weeks of fun activities.
This inspiring title allows readers to learn about the Civil Rights Movement and its fight for equality. Highlighted topics such as slavery and sit-ins are discussed and shown through supportive…
Help students prepare for fifth grade with this effective summer workbook. Blast away learning loss with 9 weeks of fun activities.
Use this instructional guide for literature to encourage students to make connections in history concerning social classes and divisions in societies while analyzing rich, complex literature and becoming familiar with…
Plants, insects, fish, amphibians, birds, reptiles, mammals; these living things all pass through a life cycle. Learn about how each of these life cycles is different and unique in this…
Life Whimsy outlines methods to unlock creativity in any profession or business and invigorate one's life with joy.
Invite readers to learn about the very first United States Congress and government. Colorful images, easy-to-read text, and engaging sidebars, will fascinate readers from cover to cover as they are…
