Presidents Guided Reading 6-Pack


Book Description

Teach students about the highest office in the country! This engaging 6-pack of nonfiction readers will show kindergarten students what it means to be president of the United States. Presidents 6-Pack • Explores the various responsibilities of the president using pictures and words • Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will interest young students • Connects civics themes such as leadership and democracy to students’ daily lives • Includes vibrant images, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the president • Offers a detailed lesson plan that will assist with implementation of activities Using relevant images from across U.S. history and grade-level text, this 6-pack of books will show students the many roles the president plays. This teacher-approved 6-pack offers a useful look at the work done inside and outside of the White House, from signing bills into laws to helping those in need. With an illustrated fiction story students can relate to, colorful pages, and other exciting features, this 6-pack of readers will help students understand the duties of the president. This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.




Barack Obama Guided Reading 6-Pack


Book Description

This inspiring biography tells about the life of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. Readers will learn about Obama's childhood in Hawaii and Indonesia, his time as president of the Harvard Law Review, his dream of becoming a community organizer, and his journey from State Senator to the very first African American President of the United States. Through lively photos of Obama and his family and interesting facts about his political campaigns and ideas, readers will be inspired and engaged from cover to cover! A glossary and index are featured to aid in better understanding of the content and vocabulary. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level U title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.




If I Ran for President


Book Description

Library Media Connection Editor's Choice Award Imagine starring in commercials and traveling in your own campaign bus! Or seeing your face on bumper stickers and T-shirts! If you ran for president, you would get to do these and other fun things, but you would also have to do a lot of hard work. You would study the nation's problems, tell the American people about your platform, select a running mate, and debate your opponents on live television. Finally, in November, Election Day would arrive. You would keep your fingers crossed and wait for the results—will you be the next president of the United States? A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to run for president. The entertaining yet informative text is a good conversation starter for discussions on the election process. A note about this process accompanies the story.










Be a Good Leader! Guided Reading 6-Pack


Book Description

What does it take to be a good leader? Young readers will learn what it takes in this inspiring nonfiction title that features plenty of bright photos, easy-to-read engaging text, and vocabulary. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level L title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.




Sojourner Truth: A Path to Freedom Guided Reading 6-Pack


Book Description

This inspiring biography allows readers to learn about the incredible life of Sojourner Truth. Featuring a timeline of Sojourner's life, a glossary, and an index working in conjunction with vibrant images and supportive text, young readers will be inspired by Sojourner's life as an abolitionist and suffragist. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level P title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.







Police Then and Now Guided Reading 6-Pack


Book Description

In this exciting book, readers will learn the history of police officers and law enforcement. A look into the past helps readers compare and contrast the way police officers do their jobs today. Through intriguing facts, vivid images, and supportive text, readers will be introduced to such things as canine units, evidence and fingerprints that are used to solve crimes, and the D.A.R.E. program. An accessible glossary, table of contents, and index combine to give readers ample opportunities to enjoy and learn from the content. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level P title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.




Civil Rights Movement Guided Reading 6-Pack


Book Description

Through many uprisings, protests, and demonstrations, segregation was finally abolished and civil rights were established for people of varying colors, races, and gender. This inspiring title allows readers to learn about the Civil Rights Movement and its fight for equality. Highlighted topics such as slavery, the Dred Scott decision, NAACP, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s March on Washington, and sit-ins are discussed and shown through supportive text, intriguing facts, and fascinating images. Readers are encouraged to better understand the content and navigate their way through the book easily with a helpful glossary, index, and table of contents. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level U title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.