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Author
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
What was life like for the people who lived thousands of years ago in Egypt? Students will learn about marriage, women's role, education, and what kinds of games children played through artifacts and colorful paintings from the time.
Author
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines the life of Winston Churchill during World War II, discussing his warnings about the Treasury of Versailles and Adolf Hitler, actions during war, and works with foreign diplomats; and includes archival photographs as well as information on other World War II heroes.
64) Earning money
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Earning money is a fun and smart thing to do! With various examples of how to earn and save money, early readers are encouraged find ways to earn money for themselves! Through vivid images and clear, informative text, children are provided with the basic concepts they will need to make choices about spending or saving money they have earned.
65) All about money
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Young readers are introduced to the differences between things they need and things they want in this informational book that provides examples of people earning, saving, and spending money through vivid images, straightforward text, and a supportive glossary and index.
Author
Pub. Date
2004.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines the economy of ancient Egypt which was primarily centered around agriculture, discusses the emergence of craftsmen and merchants, looks at various work pursuits, and describes the system of barter and trade by which goods were exchanged.
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents an illustrated biography of Jackie Robinson, an African-American athlete who was discriminated against by Major League Baseball and in society in general, but fought for his rights in sports and in the army before he helped the Brooklyn Dodgers go to the World Series.
68) Using money
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Teach young children about sorting, spending, and saving dollar bills and coins. Kindergarten students will develop early financial literacy skills with this nonfiction book. Featuring colorful images, simple text, and an accessible glossary and index, this book helps beginning readers build vocabulary and begin to understand money management.
73) Artwork
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"Artists are some of the great observers of history. Whether it's with a canvas and brush or piece of stone and chisel or modelling clay, art has long depicted historical events, people, and movements. In this book, readers are introduced to using art as a primary source. Through interesting yet accessible text, this volume gives struggling readers both modern and history examples of how art can teach us about the past and the world around us. Accompanying...
75) Newspapers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"It's possible that some kids have never seen a physical newspaper in their home. But, it's still very likely they know the name of their hometown paper, if there is one, and other big names like The Washington Post or The New York Times. This volume emphasizes to readers the importance of newspapers in the past and today in reporting events as they happen, making newspapers an essential primary source. Images of iconic headlines and news stories...
76) Autobiographies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"Much of what we know about past leaders, celebrities, and those with lives of note comes from the person themselves! Autobiographies have long been a way for those in the spotlight-or who lived through extraordinary circumstances-to share their side of the story, their view of history, and of course, their ideas! The carefully chosen main text and primary source examples in this book appeal to both students in need of review and struggling readers...
77) Poems
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"Poetry can be a true snapshot of a time period. From the flowery language of the 19th century Romantics to the sometimes-spare writings of modern poets, the text of a poem can tell readers a lot about history-as well as the life of the poet! In this interesting volume, readers are introduced to poems as primary sources that can teach about history and the lives of those who wrote them. Both historical and modern examples are included with accompanying...
78) Letters
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"What better way to learn how a leader felt about the fighting than to check his letters home! Letters are such an interesting primary source because they offer a perspective on history in a historical person's own words, in the language of the day, and in the writing style of the time. In this accessible volume, readers investigate letters as a primary source that can be used to learn about history. Historical and modern examples are included in...
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