Discusses the main concerns of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s, and how those have evolved since; what's changed for the better, what might be worse, and where do we go from here.
Traces the struggle of African Americans for equal rights from slavery and Jim Crow through the civil rights movement of the 1960s, and describes both subsequent progress and the way things have not c
Every day, millions of students are forced to endure emotional and physical attacks from bullies. Readers will learn how to recognize signs of bullying and prevent it from continuing. They will also f
Describes peacefulness as a virtue and suggests ways in which children can recognize and practice it such as cooperating with others and through daily exercise and activity.
Describes the battles between the American colonists and the British military in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. Includes information on Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock.
Describes why sustainable living is so important; discusses how to be more environmentally friendly at home, while shopping, and outside; and provides tips on reusing and recycling.
Developing responsibility is a major part of growing up and becoming an adult. Readers of this book will develop word recognition and reading skills while discovering what responsibility entails and w
A biography of Jane Addams, who established Hull-House in Chicago in 1889 to provide medical and legal services, educational opportunities, and social interactions to immigrants and other victims of p
"Describes friendliness as the virtue of being kind and helpful and suggests ways in which friendliness can be shown such as playing with others, helping other people, and greeting one another."
"Describes responsibility as the virtue of being honest and suggests ways in which responsibility can be shown such as taking care of a pet, and completing homework and other school assignments."
Order in the court! What do free speech, due process, freedom of assembly, and search and seizure have to do with our legal rights? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, reader
Order in the court! What do free speech, due process, freedom of assembly, and search and seizure have to do with our legal rights? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, reader
Describes tolerance as the virtue of accepting and learning to enjoy the differences in others and suggests ways in which tolerance can be shown such as respecting the likes and dislikes of others.
"Describes patriotism as the virtue of being proud and loyal to the country and suggests ways in which patriotism can be shown such as learning the Pledge of Allegiance, flying the flag, and learning
"Describes sportsmanship as the virtue of being respectful as a winner or a loser and suggests ways in which sportsmanship can be shown such as respecting the opponent, and playing fair and by the rul
Grandpas like to teach and play. They give big hugs and lots of love. Using simple text (with an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below) and colorful photos, this book shows how important a gra
Presents the life and accomplishments of seven women who lived during the Civil War, including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman.
Presents the life and accomplishments of seven women who lived during the Civil War, including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman.
Simple text describes the life and accomplishments of scientist, inventor, and teacher Alexander Graham Bell, who is best known for inventing the telephone.
"Describes the virtue of forgiveness and suggests ways in which forgiveness can be shown such as listening to others, apologizing, and learning from mistakes."
Teaches young learners the importance of being a good citizen by helping out neighbors and other areas of the community, obeying the laws, and learning about voting.
A brief biography of the sixteenth president, known as a wise and compassionate man and an eloquent speaker, whose determination helped preserve the Union during the Civil War.
"Describes consideration as the virtue of being thoughtful and suggests ways in which consideration can be shown such as respecting the rights of other people, and using good manners."
"Describes honesty as the virtue of being truthful and suggests ways in which honesty can be shown such as following rules, asking for help, and telling others how you feel."
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Discusses the Reconstruction Era, the name of the period following the Civil War, and the citizens who moved from the Northern to the Southern United States, known as carpetbaggers, and their experien
A good sense of fairness can go a long way toward building friendships and making a good reputation for yourself. Readers of this book will develop word recognition and reading skills while discoverin
Brothers laugh. They play. They love. Brothers make everything better. Photos and simple text show how much fun it is to have a brother. Back matter includes a glossary, common core questions, and muc
Fathers laugh. Fathers cheer. Fathers love. Using simple text and fun photos, this title reinforces the role a dad plays in a family. The back matter includes a glossary, common core questions, and mu
Bullying is a major problem for kids everywhere. Readers will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about what bullying is and how it affects people. They will also find out how t
There are many different names for a grandmother. But no matter what you call her, a grandma is a constant source of love and smiles. Beautiful photos, simple text, and an Accelerated Reader ATOS leve
Being a good citizen is an important part of living in a community. Readers of this book will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about what citizenship is and how they can help
"Describes cooperation as the virtue of working together to accomplish a task or goal and suggests ways in which cooperation can be shown such as taking turns, playing in team sports, and working on g
A mother's love is unconditional and constant. A mother can solve problems like nobody else. Fun photos and simple text (with an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below) make this title a must f
