Books in the Primary Source Readers series

Discover how each level of government solves problems! This Primary Source Reader details how the U.S. government addresses Americans' concerns. Includes meaningful activities and text features to expand social studies skills.

Explore amusement parks across the United States! This Primary Source Reader describes where U.S. amusement parks began and how they have changed over time. Includes fun activities and text features to build social studies skills.

Travel along the U.S. Interstate Highway System! This Primary Source Reader explores how the geography history and economics of interstate roads changed American travel. Includes activities and text features to expand social studies skills.

Discover the beauty of the U.S. mountain ranges! This Primary Source Reader describes the geography history and culture of the four major U.S. mountain ranges. Includes engaging activities and text features to build social studies skills.

Take a road trip along Route 66! This Primary Source Reader details how the geography history and economics of Route 66 changed American life. Includes meaningful activities and fun text features to boost social studies skills.

Dive into the fascinating culture of the southwestern United States! This Primary Source Reader covers the geography history economics and civics of the Southwest. Includes engaging activities and text features to build social studies skills.

Explore the beautiful landscapes of the West! This Primary Source Reader details the geography history economics and civics of the Southwest. Includes meaningful activities and text features to boost social studies skills.

Explore the amazing life of the Mississippi River! This Primary Source Reader details the geography history economics and civics of important U.S. waterways. Includes meaningful activities and text features to expand social studies skills.

Discover the wonders of the Rocky Mountain region! This Primary Source Reader covers the fascinating culture and amazing sights of the Rocky Mountain states. Includes engaging activities and text features to expand social studies skills.

Explore the landscape of the midwestern United States! This Primary Source Reader details the geography history economics and civics of the Midwest. Includes fascinating activities and text features to boost social studies skills.

Dive into the history of the nation's capital! This Primary Source Reader describes the geography history economics and civics of DC's past and present. Includes meaningful activities and text features to build social studies skills.

Discover the difference between American states and territories! This Primary Source Reader details the geography history and culture of the five main U.S. territories. Includes engaging activities and text features to deepen social studies skills.

Dive into the rich culture of the northeastern United States! This Primary Source Reader covers the geography history economics and civics of the Northeast. Includes engaging activities and text features to build social studies skills.

Ignite your students' passion for history through the use of intriguing primary sources! The Primary Source Reader series features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about the Southern colonies through an in-depth exploration of this period of history. This informational text includes captions, a glossary, an index, and other text features that will increase students' reading comprehension. It aligns with state standards including NCSS/C3, McREL, and WIDA/TESOL and prepares students for college and career readiness.

Ignite your students' passion for history through the use of intriguing primary sources! The Primary Source Reader series features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about the Middle Colonies and the New world through an in-depth exploration of this period of history. This informational text includes captions, a glossary, an index, and other text features that will increase students' reading comprehension. It aligns with state standards including NCSS/C3, McREL, and WIDA/TESOL and prepares students for college and career readiness.

Ignite your students' passion for history through the use of intriguing primary sources! The Primary Source Reader series features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about the Puritans and the New England colonies through an in-depth exploration of this period of history. This informational text includes captions, a glossary, an index, and other text features that will increase students' reading comprehension. It aligns with state standards including NCSS/C3, McREL, and WIDA/TESOL and prepares students for college and career readiness.

George W. Bush grew up in a prominent political family in Texas. After serving as Texas governor, Bush followed his father's footsteps in becoming President of the United States. Through engaging facts, vibrant images, and supportive text, this biography allows readers to discover the life of George W. Bush and explore the impacts he made as president. Readers will also learn of the many unexpected challenges Bush faced, such as the al-Qaeda attack on September 11, 2001, the War on Terror, and the Iraq War. Text features like a table of contents, accessible glossary and index help students better understand Texas history and develop their vocabulary. This book also includes an in-class activity that allows students to think deeply about the life of George W. Bush.

This inspiring Spanish book focuses on the contributions made by significant women including Rosa Parks, Marie Curie, Clara Barton, Florence Nightingale, Wilma Rudolph, and Golda Meir.

Mansa Musa was the king of Mali as it became one of the largest empires during the time of Musa's rule. Readers will discover the life of Mansa Musa in this appealing biography that uses vivid images, appealing maps, and stunning facts to engage children.