American Indian tradition is a rich and important part of American culture! Many great American Indian leaders work to preserve their history and culture, and this 6-pack of nonfiction readers will teach third grade students about the American Indian changemakers of today. American Indian Leaders Today 6-Pack • Explains the important work of American Indian leaders and their interactions with government • Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interested • Describes both the traditions and struggles of various American Indian Nations • Explores important themes such as fairness and leadership • Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity to show how individuals can work with government to make change • Offers a detailed lesson plan that will facilitate implementation of activities The American Indian leaders of today work hard to preserve their ways of life and teach the leaders of tomorrow. This teacher-approved 6-pack of books provides an illustrated fiction story, index, vibrant images, and other useful features to deliver an exciting explanation of modern American Indian communities and leaders. This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

November is Native American Heritage month! Osceola, Cochise, and Tecumseh are three Native American heroes who fought valiantly for their land and for their people. This book is divided into three parts--each part recounting the life of one of these great heroes. Their true stories are emotionally gripping and tragic, and Ann McGovern handles delicate topics, such as violence and racism, expertly for young readers. The narrative text is supplemented by black-and-white original source materials throughout (i.e. photographs, maps, portraits, a newspaper article).

This intriguing nonfiction reader breathes life into early US history with primary source documents that feature images of Native American artifacts, maps, and other materials from that era. Introduce students to the diverse lifestyles of West Coast American Indians as they learn about the different tribes in the Southwest, the Great Basin, the Plateau, the Pacific Northwest, and California. This informational text examines aspects of daily life including tools and building materials used, trade networks, and how life drastically changed for the American Indians once the European settlers arrived. This 6-Pack includes 6 copies of this title and a lesson plan. Highlights include: Build literacy skills and social studies content knowledge; Appropriately leveled content provides access to every type of learner; Includes text features such as captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary; Aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework and other state standards, this text readies students for college and career.

With George Washington and the Men Who Shaped America, students will learn more about the commander and the leader who helped others found America. This rigorous informational text profiles the first president of the United States of America, during his early days in Mount Vernon, as he gains experience during the First and Second Continental Congress, and as he wins the war. This text also looks at the significant men who aided in the war effort – from Paul Revere, Nathan Hale, Baron von Steuben, and Marquis de Lafayette. Spark a curiosity with primary source materials that offers significant clues on how people lived back then. Build literacy and subject content knowledge with this nonfiction reader that explores US history, geography, and other social studies topics. George Washington and the Men Who Shaped America provides access to every type of learner with appropriately leveled content. The reader contains text features such as captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. Aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework and other state standards, this text readies students for college and career readiness. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level S title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

A contemporary middle grade story about confronting bullying and prejudice Danny Bigtree's family has moved to Brooklyn, New York, and he just can't seem to fit in at school. He's homesick for the Mohawk reservation, and the kids in his class tease him about being an Indian—the thing that makes Danny most proud. Can he find the courage to stand up for himself? “A worthy, well-written novella.” —Kirkus Reviews “This appealing portrayal of a strong family offers an unromanticized view of Native American culture, and a history lesson about the Iroquois Confederacy; it also gives a subtle lesson in the meaning of daily courage.” —Publishers Weekly "With so many Native American stories set in the misty past, it's great to read a children's book about an Iroquois boy who lives in the city now. Bruchac weaves together the traditional and the realistic as Danny's ironworker father tells stories of his people's history and heroes, stories that give Danny courage to confront his schoolyard enemies and make friends with them.” —Booklist