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1) Las colonias del Sur: La primera y la última de las 13 (The Southern Colonies: First and Last of 13)
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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 what life was like for people living in the Southern Colonies. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that...
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With The Middle Colonies: Breadbasket of the New World e-Book, students will examine the different countries that controlled the American colonies, including the "Breadbasket" region. This informational text takes a look at William Penn and other aspects of life in the "New World." Ignite an interest among your students as they delve deeper into historical events and examine primary source materials critically. Build literacy and subject content knowledge...
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In 1833, American and Tejano colonists wanted independence from the Mexican government. Through a bloody Texas Revolution, the independent Republic of Texas was born! Readers will be enthralled as they make their way through this exciting and compelling book that has been translated into Spanish and uses vivid images, intriguing facts and sidebars in conjunction with easy to read text and an accessible glossary and index to enlighten readers about...
4) Las colonias de Nueva Inglaterra: Un lugar para los puritanos (The New England Colonies: A Place for
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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 more about the Pilgrims and their journey across the Atlantic to create New England. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars,...
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The Creek and the Cherokee explores state history in this appropriately leveled informational text that promotes social studies content literacy. This high-interest reader comes with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This state history-driven biography connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.
6) Las colonias del centro: Un granero del Nuevo Mundo (The Middle Colonies: Breadbasket of the New Wor
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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 history and development of the Middle Colonies, an influential region of the "New World." With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun...
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Dive deep into your exploration of WWII history with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about European history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of World War II primary sources include images of soldiers landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day, the Nuremberg Trials, the Battle of Stalingrad, Tuskegee Airmen, women factory workers, and an internment...
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While the old Roman Empire of the west crumbled to ruin, the Byzantines grew strong and powerful, creating such cities as Constantinople. Under such leaders as Constantine and Justinian the Great, the Byzantine Empire flourished. Readers will discover how the Byzantines transformed Christianity, protected Europe from would-be invaders, and later carried the seeds of the Renaissance to Italy during their thousand-year reign. Through eye-catching images,...
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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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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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The Florida's Fight for Equality nonfiction reader provides a fascinating glimpse into Florida's past. Filled with vibrant images and primary source documents, this e-Book brings the past to life as students gain a deeper understanding of what life was like in Florida during the Civil Rights Movement. Build literacy skills and standards-aligned content knowledge with this reader that focuses on history, economics, and other social studies topics....
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In 1833, American and Tejano colonists wanted independence from the Mexican government. After the Texas Revolution, the independent Republic of Texas was born! Through vivid images, maps and photographs, intriguing facts and sidebars, and easy-to-read text, readers will be enthralled as they learn about important aspects of the Texas Revolution, such as the Law of April 6, 1830, the Battle of Gonzalez, Siege of Bexar, "The Consultation," and The Alamo....
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Take your students on an expedition as they discover "new lands" with The Southern Colonies: First and Last of 13 e-Book. This informational text takes a look at the Age of Exploration, with the formation of the colonies in the south and other aspects of Southern society – from women in the south to the plantation system. Primary source material transforms words in a book into an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people who lived in that era....
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In the middle of the 1830s, Texans fought against the Mexican government for its independence. During the Texas Revolution, many leaders emerged, such as Sam Houston, Lorenzo de Zavala, William Travis, Francita Alavez, Sidney Sherman, Susanna Dickinson, James Bowie, and Juan Seguín. This captivating biography allows readers to learn about the incredible accomplishments of these significant people in Texas history, and how they made an impact on the...
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The Civil War and Reconstruction in Florida e-Book provides teachers with a valuable classroom resource to excite students as they examine social studies content. This engaging nonfiction reader delves deeper into Florida state studies with primary source documents. Build valuable literacy and content area knowledge with this informational text that provides an intimate glimpse of what life was like for Floridians during the Civil War era. Purposefully...
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Delve into the history of Sequoyah and the system of writing for the Cherokee language in this high-interest reader that connects to Georgia state studies standards. Sequoyah and the Written Word promotes social studies content literacy with this appropriately-leveled text and keeps students engaged with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This state history-driven biography connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA,...
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In the middle of the 1830s, Texans fought against the Mexican government for its independence. During the Texas Revolution, many leaders emerged, such as Sam Houston, Lorenzo de Zavala, William Travis, Francita Alavez, Sidney Sherman, Susanna Dickinson, James Bowie, and Juan Seguín. This captivating biography has been translated into Spanish and allows readers to learn about the incredible accomplishments of these people and what they did to make...
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In this captivating biography, readers will learn how Emperor Justinian I ruled the Byzantine Empire for 38 years, and what he accomplished during his time of reign that would make him known as Justinian the Great. Featuring engaging images, maps, photos, stunning facts, and easy-to-read text, readers will be introduced to Justinian's Code, the Nika Rebellion, and iconoclasm. Readers will be fascinated as they discover that Justinian put down a rebellion,...
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Ignite your students' passion for history through the use of intriguing primary sources! The Primary Source Reader series features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about the Puritans and the New England colonies through an in-depth exploration of this period of history. This informational text includes captions, a glossary, an index, and other text features that will increase students'...
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We live in communities to have better lives. In a community, people help one another. There are many ways to help someone in need. You can volunteer your time, donate things, and recycle. It feels good to help other people! 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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