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Readers learn about the Postal Service in this enjoyable book that uses examples from the past and the present to allow children to compare and contrast. Through interesting facts, vivid images, supportive text, a glossary, table of contents, and index, readers will learn all about postal service history, mail carriers, the Pony Express, and email.
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Act out the story of a young boy's dream that sends him and his friend on the mathematical journey of a lifetime! In the dream, Jacob and Adam meet a genie and get onboard a boat with him. They have to solve math problems to keep their boat moving and keep the adventure going! This exciting story helps make difficult math concepts seem simple and entertaining! The six roles in this script match different reading levels, enabling teachers to use differentiation...
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A creative boy, Luke, dreams up an adventure where he and his friends journey through the solar system! Learn all about space while acting out this intriguing story. This charming, leveled script includes six roles that are written at varying reading levels, supporting differentiation and English language learner strategies. Teachers can implement specific strategies to assign roles to students based on their individual reading levels. This helpful...
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What would school be like without a teacher? Readers explore the teaching profession in this delightful book that uses charming images from past and present to teach readers the similarities and differences between teaching then and now. Readers will learn about private schools, homeschooling, tutors, and even learn what a hornbook is! Featuring supportive text, an index, glossary, and table of contents, readers will be engaged from cover to cover....
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This appealing nonfiction book allows readers to discover the many important aspects of working as a librarian. Readers will be introduced to the similarities and differences of libraries from the past and present through a brief history of libraries--including how the Dewey Decimal system came about, what the "Book Boat" was, the use of card catalogs, and about the Library of Congress. The lively images and easy-to-read text work in conjunction to...
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Leaders come in a variety of forms! Through examples of leaders from the past, as well as from the present who have made important impacts in their communities, readers discover that being a leader makes a big difference! From community leadership, to youth leaders, to government leaders, having someone in charge makes businesses, governments, schools, religions, and communities stay organized and connected. Vibrant images, supportive text, and intriguing...
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Students will act out the inspirational story of Helen Keller and her teacher and friend, Anne Sullivan, who helped her become the first blind and deaf person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Readers will learn about the struggles of Helen Keller's early life and how Anne Sullivan guided her through them. This Reader's Theater script features roles written to match multiple reading levels. Teachers can assign specific roles to their readers based...
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There are government leaders all over the world that work at the city, state, and national level. This captivating book will allow readers to learn about various jobs in government including politician, statesmen, governor, and mayor. A look into the past includes a brief history of the U.S. government and some of the most important offices such as heads of state, Congress, seats in the Senate and House of Representatives, and the president. The fascinating...
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Firefighting is an important and very dangerous job. Readers explore firefighting techniques and firefighting equipment from the past and present in this fascinating book. With plenty of vivid and interesting images, stunning facts, and supportive text, readers can easily compare and contrast the similarities and differences in fire extinction through the years. The accessible table of contents, glossary, and index work to aid students in better understanding...
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Act out the story of a girl named Allison who has to write an autobiography for class. Her friends and her recently divorced parents encourage her to remember who she is and to be thoughtful and honest with this assignment. Allison struggles at first, but decides to write about the challenges her family has faced after her parents' divorce and how she has become stronger despite these challenges. This script features roles written to match different...
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Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous explorers of all time. Young readers will learn about the discoveries he made in this fascinating biography. Using vivid images, supportive text, and engaging sidebars, children will learn about Columbus' exploration to the New World and what an impact it made on Spain, the Native Indians, and the world. The glossary and table of contents help readers easily find their way through the pages and gain a...
13) Sal Fink
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Act out the story of Sal Fink, the rough and tough daughter of the legendary keelboat king, Mike Fink, with this engaging Reader's Theater script! This script includes leveled roles, supporting differentiation and English language learner strategies allowing teachers to assign roles based on students' individual reading levels. All students can successfully engage in the activity and gain confidence in their reading fluency, regardless of their current...
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Students will act out the story of a young boy named Charles who is an indentured servant. In this script, students will learn about indentured servitude and slavery as Charles befriends a young slave and the two of them join a group of pirates in hopes of finally becoming free. This Reader's Theater script features roles written to match multiple reading levels. Teachers can assign specific roles to their readers based on each student's current reading...
15) The War of 1812
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In this engaging nonfiction title, readers will learn about the War of 1812, the causes of it, and how it affected American citizens. Through detailed images, stunning facts, and easy to read text, readers are introduced to ideas and events that took place during this time, including embargoes, the Treaty of Paris, the War Hawks, and the Treaty of Ghent. Readers will have the opportunity to further enhance their understanding of the content through...
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Fishing is one of the oldest jobs around! Readers can explore the long history of fishing, the evolution of fishing tools over time, and the development of the modern-day fishing industry. Fascinating images, intriguing facts, a table of contents, glossary, and index all work together to provide an engaging experience for readers.
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Our communities would be a very dirty place without the help from sanitation workers. This fascinating nonfiction book allows readers to appreciate the hard work that goes into waste management and allows for opportunities to compare and contrast sanitation from the past with the present. Helpful text, colorful images, and intriguing facts aid in teaching readers about garbage dumps, landfills, trash compactors, and recycling.
18) Eat Healthy
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Eating healthy keeps our bodies working well. Learn how to eat healthy and make good food choices with this colorful, engaging title!
19) Lewis And Clark
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The Lewis & Clark primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and bold print to index and...
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This informative book gives readers a look into the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Readers will learn about the three branches of government--executive, legislative, and judicial-- as well as the way each of those branches works to keep order and the various aspects including Congress, the Supreme Court, the House of Representatives and the Senate. Featuring detailed images, stunning facts, and supportive text, this book will have readers interested,...
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