Bring the pages of history to life with primary source documents! Primary sources help students achieve literacy in social studies by teaching them how to investigate and reflect on various social, economic, cultural, and geographical topics. The Mexican Rule of California 6-Pack will engage students in reading about Alta California as they examine the maps, letters, images, photographs, and art that emerged then. These high-interest texts integrate social studies content and literacy, and will engage students while enriching content-area instruction. Important text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. This title offers instructional opportunities to guide students to increased fluency and comprehension of nonfiction text, and aligns to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and other national and state standards. The Your Turn! activity challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity. Map It! extends learning outside of the classroom with an activity that students can respond to at school or home. 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. Students will learn about Alta California by examining the maps, letters, images, photographs, and art that emerged during the Mexican rule of California. Important text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. 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 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that aligns to California's History-Social Science Content Standards.

California's journey to statehood was fraught with change. First, it was ruled by Spain. Then, it became a part of Mexico. The United States finally claimed it in 1848 after winning the war against Mexico. Becoming a State: California 6-Pack integrates literacy and social studies content knowledge, and uses primary sources to engage students and ignite their curiosity about historical events. Primary source documents prompt students to ask questions and encourage students to consider bias and the validity and reliability of sources, helping them achieve literacy in social studies. 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. Essential text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. The Create It! culminating activity provides an opportunity for assessment that challenges students to apply what they have learned in an interactive way, and the Your Turn! activity 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.

Stephen F. Austin grew up to become known as the Father of Texas. Readers can learn about his interesting and incredible life in this appealing biography that highlights both Austin's life and Texas history. Through vivid images and illustrations, supportive text, an accommodating glossary and index, and fascinating facts, readers will learn about Texas pioneers, empresario system, Freemasons, and how Austin became such an important figure in Texas history. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Explore the beautiful landscapes of the West! This 6-pack of Primary Source Readers details the rich history, diverse cultures, and striking geography of the western United States. The West 6-Pack • Describes the geography, history, economics, and civics of the West • Engages students with colorful photographs and maps • Covers both physical and cultural geography with the “Map It!” activity • Includes 6 copies of The West and a lesson plan to support social studies instruction Take a trip to the deserts, farmlands, beaches, and volcanos of the West! This teacher-approved 6-pack of books offers students the chance to dive into the lives of people from the western United States, including the history of native peoples in the region. With rich grade-level text and plenty of useful text features, this Around the United States 6-pack gives students an inside look at the West. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.