Build literacy skills and social studies content-area knowledge with this nonfiction title! This 6-Pack offers an integrated English language arts approach that specifically addresses California content standards for history-social science, as well as reading, writing, and English language development standards. This primary source title introduces students to some of California's influential individuals including John Muir, Dorothea Lange, Sally Ride, and Cesar Chavez. This nonfiction text features dynamic primary sources to engage students and includes text features like a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to build academic vocabulary and comprehension. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that aligns to California's History-Social Science Content Standards.

California is a state that is rich with diverse people. Its artists, activists, writers, scientists, and politicians have had a positive impact not just on the state, but also on the rest of the world. Californians Who Made a Difference 6-Pack introduces students to some of California's influential individuals including John Muir, Dorothea Lange, Sally Ride, and Cesar Chavez. These primary source readers integrate social studies content and literacy and include text features like a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to build academic vocabulary and comprehension. By examining primary sources like maps, images, letters, and photographs, students will achieve literacy in social studies as they learn how to investigate and reflect on various social, economic, cultural, and geographical topics. Aligned to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and other national and state standards, the books are leveled to support above-, below-, and on-level learners. The Track It! culminating activity provides an opportunity for assessment that challenges students to apply what they have learned in an interactive way, and Your Turn! 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.

Build literacy skills and social studies content-area knowledge with this nonfiction title! This 6-Pack offers an integrated English language arts approach that specifically addresses California content standards for history-social science, as well as reading, writing, and English language development standards. The leaders of the world's countries must work together to make treaties, avoid problems, and keep their citizens safe. This involves diplomacy. This primary source reader introduces second grade students to foreign diplomacy and international relations. This fact-filled nonfiction title features detailed images, fascinating facts, and supportive text work that together to help students better understand the content. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that aligns to California's History-Social Science Content Standards.

Build literacy skills and social studies content-area knowledge with this nonfiction title! This 6-Pack offers an integrated English language arts approach that specifically addresses California content standards for history-social science, as well as reading, writing, and English language development standards. Indian tribes once spanned the state of California when the arrival of new settlers forced them into a struggle for survival. Learn how three tribes-the Tongva, the Yokuts, and the Yana-played key roles in the growth of California with this primary source title. The use of primary sources like maps, letters, images, and photographs will engage students and help them look at the world with a historical lens. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that aligns to California's History-Social Science Content Standards.

Build literacy skills and social studies content-area knowledge with this nonfiction title! This 6-Pack offers an integrated English language arts approach that specifically addresses California content standards for history-social science, as well as reading, writing, and English language development standards. Readers will learn about volunteerism and different charities and programs including the Salvation Army, Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity, and Doctors Without Borders. With vivid images, charts, and informational text, this nonfiction title encourages students to make a difference in their own communities by writing to politicians or by participating in fund-raising and various programs or charities. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that aligns to California's History-Social Science Content Standards.

Build literacy skills and social studies content-area knowledge with this nonfiction title! This 6-Pack offers an integrated English language arts approach that specifically addresses California content standards for history-social science, as well as reading, writing, and English language development standards. This engaging biography introduces readers to the scientist who first began pasteurization--Louis Pasteur. Pasteurization is used on many foods and drinks, including milk and yogurt! Featuring vibrant images, easy-to-read text, and intriguing facts, readers will discover the incredible accomplishments of Pasteur. Readers will be encouraged to discover even more through a simple and captivating experiment. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that aligns to California's History-Social Science Content Standards.

Build literacy skills and social studies content-area knowledge with this nonfiction title! This 6-Pack offers an integrated English language arts approach that specifically addresses California content standards for history-social science, as well as reading, writing, and English language development standards. During the 20th century, people came from all over the world to settle in the Golden State. Today, it is home to more than 38 million people, and the state's economy is one of the biggest in the world. Explore California's history by studying primary sources like maps, historical cartoons, letters, and images! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that aligns to California's History-Social Science Content Standards.