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.

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 explore the history of westward expansion with this engaging nonfiction reader. This informational text also focuses on the westward routes pioneer travelers took, including the Oregon Trail, the Santa Fe Trail, the Mormon Trail, and the California Trail. Authentic artifacts, including maps, government documents, and other primary sources provide an intimate glimpse of life during this era. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that aligns to California's History-Social Science Content Standards.

This heartwarming collection of true stories reveals the thrill and the freedom of traveling America's back roads on a bicycle, and the joy of discovering unforgettable characters along the way.From the moment he borrowed his big sister's banana-seat bike and careened down the neighborhood hill at the age of five, Joe Kurmaskie has known the intoxicating freedom and power of the bicycle. In this big-hearted collection of stories, Joe -- dubbed the Metal Cowboy by a blind rancher he encountered one icy morning in Idaho -- tells of his whimsical, wild adventures through the American landscape.