The Creek and the Cherokee 6-Pack


Book Description

Learn about Georgia's government and its government leaders! This appropriately leveled reader teaches children about government officials--like the mayor, the governor, and the president--and their roles in government. This informational text promotes social studies content literacy, connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and the NCSS/C3 framework, and includes: Primary source documents and full-color images; Text features such as a glossary, table of contents, and index; Read and response questions; A Your Turn activity challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity; Readers will be engaged as they learn about leadership, and may be inspired to become leaders themselves one day! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.










The Creek and the Cherokee


Book Description

Learn about the fascinating history of two of Georgia’s Native American tribes: the Creek and the Cherokee. This high-interest reader explores the history, culture, customs, and traditions of the Creek and the Cherokee Indians. This text connects to Georgia state studies standards, and promotes social studies content literacy with appropriately-leveled text that will keep students engaged with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This text connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.




Driving Along Route 66 6-Pack


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Take a road trip along one of America’s most famous roads, Route 66! This 6-pack of Primary Source Readers details how Route 66 changed American life. Driving Along Route 66 6-Pack • Describes the geography, history, and economics surrounding Route 66 • Engages students with colorful images and maps • Covers both physical and cultural geography with the “Map It!” activity • Includes 6 copies of Driving Along Route 66 and a lesson plan to support social studies instruction Route 66 stretched more than 2,000 miles east to west and was one of the first major U.S. highways. This teacher-approved 6-pack of books shows students the important role this road played in United States industries and culture, including its connection to American Indian tribal lands. With thoughtful grade-level text and plenty of exciting text features, this Around the United States 6-pack brings the rich history of Route 66 to life for students. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.




Sequoyah and the Written Word 6-Pack


Book Description

Introduce students to Sequoyah, the Cherokee man who created a written language for the Cherokee tribe. Through high-interest informational text and primary sources, readers will learn the history of the Cherokee's system of writing and how this system changed life for the Cherokee. This text promotes social studies content literacy and connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and the NCSS/C3 framework. Features include: Primary source documents and full-color illustrations; Text features such as a glossary, table of contents, and index; Read and response questions; A Your Turn activity challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity; This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.







The Southeast 6-Pack


Book Description

Explore the landscape of the southeastern United States! This 6-pack of Primary Source Readers describes how this fascinating place and its people have changed over time. The Southeast 6-Pack • Covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of the southeast • Engages students with vibrant images and maps • Incorporates both physical and cultural geography with the “Map It!” activity • Includes 6 copies of The Southeast and a lesson plan to support social studies instruction You are invited on a tour of the mountains, caves, and seashores of the Southeast! This teacher-approved 6-pack of books offers students the chance to learn about the lives of people from the southeastern United States, including the history of native peoples and slavery in the region. With rich grade-level text and plenty of useful text features, this Around the United States 6-pack brings the story of the Southeast to life for students. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.




Sam Houston 6-Pack


Book Description

Sam Houston lived a unique and exciting life. This captivating biography focuses on Houston's life and how he became the only person to be president of a republic, a United States senator, and the governor of two different states. The intriguing facts, easy-to-read text, and appealing images work in conjunction with an accessible glossary and index to help readers navigate their way through the text while feeling engaged and enlightened as they learn about the Republic of Texas, Cherokee Indians, Texas history, and how Houston became the governor of Texas. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.




Tomochichi: Chief and Friend 6-Pack


Book Description

Learn about Chief Tomochichi, how he started and lead the Yamacraw tribe, and the history of this Native American tribe. Through high-interest informational text and primary sources, readers will learn what happened when settlers arrived on land where the Yamacraw lived. This appropriately leveled text promotes social studies literacy and connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and the NCSS/C3 framework. This reader includes: Primary source documents and full-color illustrations; Text features such as a glossary, table of contents, and index; Read and response questions; A Your Turn activity challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity; With themes of respect, peace, and friendship, students will be inspired by this story of two very different groups of people working together to share land. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.