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Reading Expeditions

Literacy Development, Science, and Social Studies

Grades 3–8+CONTENT LITERACY

Reading ExpeditionsNonfiction Readers

Covers Essential Nonfiction Text Features • Table of contents

• Headings and subheads

• Glossary and index

• Maps

• Charts

• Captions and labels

• Diagrams

• Graphs.

Reading Expeditions’ 177 visually rich titles combine essential core content with nonfiction reading skills and strategies.

Literacy Development,Science, and Social Studies• Motivate students through compelling content and stunning photography

• Build familiarity with nonfiction genres and text features

• Develop strategies for reading expository text that lead to success on standardized tests.

Themes That Match Your Curriculum

Science Series Social Studies Series

• Math Behind the Science

• Everyday Science

• Life Science

• The Human Body

• Earth Science

• Physical Science

• Scientists in Their Times

• Science Issues Today

• On Assignment

• Scientists in the Field

• World Regions

• World Cultures

• World History

• World Explorers

• Readings About America

• The Land Around Us

• Civilizations Past to Present

• American Communities Across Time

• Communities Around the World

• Travels Across America’s Past

• Travels Across America

• Voices From America’s Past

• Seeds of Change in American History

• People Who Changed America

• Documents of Freedom

• Kids Make a Difference

Science and Social Studies Series Teacher’s Guides & Assessments • One Teacher’s Guide & Assessments book for each series

• Science and Social Studies background information for

the teacher

• Learning objectives and correlations to national Reading/Language Arts and content standards

• Before, during, and after reading instruction with Activity and Assessment masters.

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Science SeriesTitles Feature...• Thinking Like a Scientist

• Focus On

• Picture This

• Science Notebook

• Stay Tuned

• Did You Ever Wonder?

• Word Power.

Social Studies SeriesTitles Feature...• Historical backgrounds, photos,

and illustrations

• Primary source materials

• Maps

• Now and then comparisons

• Viewpoints

• Models for writing.

from Amazing Animals

from Animal Adaptations

from The Viking World

from Geography and Environments

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See how math is used in the real world. Emails from scientists in the field set the stage to show interesting applications of math concepts—from measuring and graphing to number sense and logical thinking.

Crunching Numbers Estimating/Data AnalysisFry: 6.4 Lexile: 760 Guided Reading Level: W–X

From calculators to supercomputers, discover the tools—and a few tricks—that scientists use to bring big numbers down to size. 24 pp.

Science Grades 3–8+

Math Behind the Science

Decoding DataTables/Graphs Fry: 5.0 Lexile: 780 Guided Reading Level: U–V

Catch a ride with scientists who use tables, graphs, and other math tools to make sense of facts they’ve gathered in faraway places. Learn how decoding the data helps these researchers make comparisons and draw conclusions. 24 pp.

How Many Ants in an Anthill?Measuring/EstimatingFry: 5.8 Lexile: 710 Guided Reading Level: U–V

From comparing the size of giant beetles to calculating the distance between stars, learn how scientists measure and estimate to help understand and explain the world around us. 24 pp.

Number Know-How Number SenseFry: 5.3 Lexile: 800 Guided Reading Level: V–W

Discover how good number sense takes us beyond the basic facts. From mental math to reasonable answers, learn how scientists use math to make sense of our world. 24 pp.

Puzzling Out PatternsRatios/Patterns Fry: 6.5 Lexile: 750 Guided Reading Level: W–X

Follow researchers around the globe as they look for patterns in the numbers that they gather about everything from sizes of birds’ eggs to underwater echoes. Learn how puzzling out these patterns reveals interesting relationships and makes way for new discoveries. 24 pp.

Sizing Up ShapesGeometry Fry: 4.6 Lexile: 660 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Circles, squares, triangles—simple shapes are the building blocks of complex patterns and structures. Math is the key that scientists use to understand shapes, how they work together, and how they can be put to work. 24 pp.

Thinking It Through Reasoning/Logical ThinkingFry: 6.1 Lexile: 850 Guided Reading Level: W–X

Travel the Appalachian Trail and dive to the Great Barrier Reef to discover why reasoning and logical thinking skills are so important in solving problems. 24 pp.

What’s the Chance? Percentages/Probability/StatisticsFry: 5.6 Lexile: 720 Guided Reading Level: U–V

See how scientists gather data about the past and use math to see what the data tell about the future. Learn about the role that probability plays in fields such as medicine, meteorology, and astronomy. 24 pp.

Teacher’s Guide & Assessments

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Look Inside: Math Behind the Science

from Puzzling Out Patterns

from Decoding Data

Data TablePresents data in a readable format.

CaptionsExplain illustrations.

Diagram

Math NotebookEncourages further study with fun facts and additional resources to explore.

Headings Signal important ideas.

Glossary

Math Behind the ScienceClassroom Set contains 6 copies each of 8 titles (48 books total) and Teacher’s Guide & Assessments.

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Give your students a fresh look at familiar things to help them learn more about science. From hiccups to habitats, they will follow interesting connections to discover how science works in their everyday worlds.

Science Around the HouseFry: 3.7 Lexile: 500 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

From the TV remote control to the fizz in your soda, science is a big part of the place where you live. Wander and wonder through a house full of everyday science discoveries. 24 pp.Related Fiction: The Midnight Menace


Everyday Science

Science at the ParkFry: 3.8 Lexile: 580 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Pack your lunch and head to the park. You’re in for an amazing science lesson as you picnic with ants, unearth an earthworm, and spy on spiders. 24 pp.

Science at the Sandy ShoreFry: 3.0 Lexile: 520 Guided Reading Level: P–Q

There’s more than sand and water at the beach. Take a closer look and learn about everything from sand dunes to seagulls as you explore this fun and important habitat. 24 pp.Related Fiction: The Missing Lighthouse

Science at the ZooFry: 3.2 Lexile: 660 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Take a trip to the zoo and discover some amazing science. Learn about animal habitats, feeding programs, zoo babies, and more as you see science in action at the zoo. 24 pp.

The Science of You Fry: 3.8 Lexile: 680 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

You are the subject of this fascinating exploration of the human body. From hiccups to haircuts, you’ll marvel at the science in your own body. 24 pp.

More Science of YouFry: 3.8 Lexile: 680 Guided Reading Level: Q–RIn this sequel to The Science of You, you explore more mysteries of the human body—from a yawn to an itch to a sneeze. Understand the functions of bones and primary teeth, how fingernails grow, and other characteristics of that organism known as YOU. 24 pp.

Science at the Airport Fry: 3.4 Lexile: 600 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Examine the technology that gets us into the air and keeps us safe—from the shape of an airplane wing to x-rays and radar. 24 pp.

Science at the Aquarium Fry: 3.3 Lexile: 620 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

From sea horses to jellyfish, learn about the diverse species at an aquarium. See how aquariums use technology to protect species today and for the future. 24 pp.

Science at the Grocery Fry: 3.8 Lexile: 590 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Discover the science behind freshness and freezing, and learn the importance of labeling and classifying. From automatic doors to scanners, take a good look at the science and technology at the grocery store. 24 pp.

Science at the MallFry: 3.2 Lexile: 500 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Your favorite shopping mall is full of science and technology. Discuss different types of energy that make it interesting and accessible—from the light that helps you see yourself in the mirror to how radio signals are used in a mall’s security system. 24 pp.


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Look Inside: Everyday Science

from Science at the Zoo

from Science at the Park

Labels

Boldface textSignals key vocabulary.

Life Cycle Photo InsetHelps visually illustrate the concept.

Headings Signal important ideas.

CaptionsExplain illustrations.

Predicting

Everyday ScienceClassroom Set contains 6 copies each of 10 titles (60 books total) and Teacher’s Guide & Assessments.


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Enter the diverse world of life science and cover basics such as plants, animals, and cells. Discover the unique characteristics of living things while gaining practice with nonfiction text features.

Amazing AnimalsFry: 4.9 Lexile: 750 Guided Reading Level: T–U

Learn how animals are grouped, how adaptations help them survive, and how technology helps us protect animal populations. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Crocodile Rescue


Life Science

Looking at CellsFry: 6.1 Lexile: 870 Guided Reading Level: W–X

Explore the diversity of cells, from microscopic creatures to the specialized cells that make up our bodies. Follow scientists’ progress in learning how cells work and in manipulating them technologically. 32 pp.

Plant Power Fry: 4.5 Lexile: 780 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Dig into the green world that grows silently around us. Explore how plants make their own food, protect themselves, reproduce, provide much of Earth’s oxygen, and even combat pollution. 32 pp.

Protecting the PlanetFry: 4.6 Lexile: 870 Guided Reading Level: T–U

Air, water, land—all essential for life on this planet. Learn how to protect these resources and what it means to be a steward of the planet. Explore the interdependence of life on Earth. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Waste Watchers

You and Your GenesFry: 6.7 Lexile: 920 Guided Reading Level: X–Y

Take an imaginary trip inside your body to learn what makes you you. Learn about chromosomes and genes and watch them at work. Discover how you are like—and different from—every other living thing. 32 pp.

Animal Adaptations Fry: 4.8 Lexile: 740 Guided Reading Level: T–U

Explore adaptations in animals as diverse as the puffer fish and the panda. Learn how certain structures or behaviors help animals survive—and sometimes make them more vulnerable. 32 pp.Related Fiction: Dolphin Rescue

Classification Clues Fry: 5.3 Lexile: 720 Guided Reading Level: T–U

Learn about the scientific classification system in plants and animals and why scientists use it. Understand how plants and animals are grouped into a logical order. 32 pp.Related Fiction: Condor Rescue

EcosystemsFry: 4.8 Lexile: 860 Guided Reading Level: T–U

Explore the prairie ecosystem—its populations, habitats, food chains, and food webs. Understand the relationships between the living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem and how ecosystems stay in balance. 32 pp.Related Fiction: Black Bear Rescue

Life Cycles Fry: 3.2 Lexile: 650 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Follow butterflies, frogs, and other animals through their life cycles. Find out how scientists use technology to study these changes and how they distinguish between instinctive and learned behavior. 32 pp.Related Fiction: Ferret Rescue


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Look Inside: Life Science

from Amazing Animals

from Classification Clues

Scientist profiles

Chart key

Graphic organizers

Boldface and Colored TextFor emphasis and signal key vocabulary. Stay Tuned

Reinforces the ongoing nature of science, including its controversies and debates.

Self-questions

Life ScienceClassroom Set contains 6 copies each of 9 titles (54 books total) and Teacher’s Guide & Assessments.


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Understand the systems of the human body, and how the brain works, through intriguing expository text and a variety of nonfiction text features. Learn how the mind and body work together 24 hours a day.

Fighting DiseaseFry: 5.6 Lexile: 790 Guided Reading Level: V–W

Examine the body’s built-in defense systems that keep us alive and well. Learn how many factors from heredity to daily health habits influence good health. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Mystery at Summer Camp


The Human Body

The Human MachineFry: 5.3 Lexile: 770 Guided Reading Level: V–W

Explore the world’s most complex machine—the human body. Discover how Olympic gold medalists and athletes with artificial body parts stretch the body’s capabilities. Learn about the digestive, circulatory, and skeletal systems, and more. 32 pp.

Keeping FitFry: 4.0 Lexile: 640 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Learn how to make personal choices that improve your health. Get an overview of nutrition requirements and physical fitness that lead to healthy bodies and minds. 32 pp.

Making Healthy ChoicesFry: 4.2 Lexile: 790 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Examine how decisions we make every day affect how our bodies function and perform. Learn how nutrition, recreation, and interactions with others keep us healthy and strong. Explore healthy choices in behavior and safety. 32 pp.

Understanding the BrainFry: 5.2 Lexile: 810 Guided Reading Level: W–X

Explore how the brain controls everything we do. Find out how new research is uncovering secrets of how we learn. Get a preview of where technology is taking us. 32 pp.

Bones and Muscles Fry: 5.7 Lexile: 760 Guided Reading Level: V–W

Like girders in a building, bones form the framework of our bodies. And muscles make them move! Discover how muscles and bones interact and how breakthroughs in technology are making bionic body parts a reality. 32 pp.

Respiration and Circulation Fry: 6.0 Lexile: 880 Guided Reading Level: W–X

Discover how these two body systems help bring oxygen to our cells and carry wastes away. Explore major parts of each system and learn how scientists are working to find replacements for what fails or wears out. 32 pp.


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Look Inside: The Human Body

from Respiration and Circulation

from Understanding the Brain

Procedural directions

Sidebar Self-Questions

Hands-On ScienceModels a physical science experiment.

Stay Tuned Reinforces the ongoing nature of science, including its controversies and debates.

Diagrams with Labels

The Human BodyClassroom Set contains 6 copies each of 7 titles (42 books total) and Teacher’s Guide & Assessments.


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This series of ten expository books explores critical turning points in American history. A special feature, “Voices of America,” brings history alive through the observations and quotes of people who lived during specific time periods. See how these turning points changed the course of American life.

Exploring SpaceFry: 4.9 Lexile: 590 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Take a voyage of discovery from the ancient Greeks to Galileo to astronauts today. Find out how technology, skill, and imagination help us explore our solar system. 32 pp.


Earth Science

The Oceans Around UsFry: 5.5 Lexile: 760 Guided Reading Level: U–V

Follow a sea turtle’s adventures and learn about the features of the oceans and the ocean floor. Meet human divers and deep-sea creatures along the way. 32 pp.

Uncovering Earth’s HistoryFry: 5.5 Lexile: 790 Guided Reading Level: U–V

Follow the discovery of a perfectly preserved woolly mammoth, an Ice Age mammal found by a family in Siberia. Learn how fossils tell us about climate, events, and life on Earth thousands of years ago. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Excavating a Castle

Volcanoes and EarthquakesFry: 5.5 Lexile: 840 Guided Reading Level: V–W

Learn what happens when the Earth rocks and rolls, the theory of plate tectonics, and how technology helps us predict and prepare for the future. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: The San Francisco Earthquake

Weather and ClimateFry: 5.0 Lexile: 910 Guided Reading Level: V–W

Explore the ways that weather and climate shape our lives. Learn how forecasters use tools and techniques to predict weather. Examine the roles that clouds and the water cycle play. 32 pp.

Earth, Sun, MoonFry: 3.8 Lexile: 590 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Discover the mysteries of Stonehenge. Explore the motion of Earth and the moon in relation to the sun. Trek back to ancient times for a look at the technology of early sky-watchers. 32 pp.

Extreme WeatherFry: 6.6 Lexile: 810 Guided Reading Level: X–Y

Feel the awesome power of nature’s fury as you examine the causes and effects of hazardous weather. Tag along with storm chasers and learn about the latest projects to improve storm prediction. 32 pp.Related Fiction: The Tri-State Tornado

Introduction to WeatherFry: 3.1 Lexile: 580 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Understand how temperature, wind, air pressure, and precipitation interact to create our weather. Explore clues in the clouds and wind speeds. Learn why the weather changes and how forecasters predict change. 32 pp.Related Fiction: The Oakland Fire

Rocks and MineralsFry: 4.8 Lexile: 690 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Discover the secrets of rocks by taking a field trip along a stream and into a deep quarry. Be dazzled by Earth’s mineral treasures and discover new uses for old rocks. 32 pp.

Stars and GalaxiesFry: 5.6 Lexile: 830 Guided Reading Level: V–W

Learn about the properties of stars and explore their dramatic life cycles. Discover how stars cluster into galaxies and how galaxies move apart as the universe expands. See how increasingly powerful tools allow us to explore farther into space. 32 pp.


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Look Inside: Earth Science

from Earth, Sun, Moon

from Wonders of Water

Cross-SectionDiagram

Thinking Like a Scientist Introduces a process skill and opportunities to practice the skill.

Thermal scale

Data Table Presents data in a readable format.

Wonders of WaterFry: 4.7 Lexile: 680 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Understand the world’s finite supply of water as it circulates through the water cycle. See how increasing the usable supply has both risks and benefits. Learn how water works for us and how we can conserve it. 32 pp.Related Fiction: The Johnstown Flood

Earth ScienceClassroom Set contains 6 copies each of 11 titles (66 books total) and Teacher’s Guide & Assessments.


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Discover the mysterious—and often invisible—world of physical science while reinforcing nonfiction reading skills and strategies. See how our understanding and harnessing of these powerful forces have changed our lives forever.

Machines Make It MoveFry: 5.5 Lexile: 880 Guided Reading Level: V–W

Simple machines make work easier. Discover how simple and compound machines lift things up, roll things along, turn things around—even help your own body work. Learn how simple machines helped build the pyramids and change our world today. 32 pp.


Physical Science

The Magic of Light and SoundFry: 4.8 Lexile: 840 Guided Reading Level: T–U

Explore the roles that light and sound waves play in our everyday lives and how bats and fireflies use light and sound. Learn how these energy waves play a role in everything from modern medicine to music. 32 pp.

Matter, Matter EverywhereFry: 4.5 Lexile: 810 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Learn about states of matter, how matter is measured, and how atoms are arranged. See how changes in matter have helped us create everything from artificial hearts to bulletproof vests. 32 pp.

Understanding ElectricityFry: 6.8 Lexile: 840 Guided Reading Level: X–Y

Trace the history of electricity and technology from early experiments with static electricity to the huge power grids we use today. You may be shocked at what you learn! 32 pp.

Introduction to EnergyFry: 3.8 Lexile: 600 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Energy is involved in every move we make and every breath we take. What exactly is energy? Learn about energy basics while exploring its different forms. 32 pp.

Using Force and MotionFry: 3.9 Lexile: 740 Guided Reading Level: R–SEnter the world of motion by taking a look at the forces that move objects on and around Earth. Explore how Newton’s laws of motion, gravity, and friction affect dirt bikers, high-speed trains, and even space shuttles. 32 pp.

Acids and Bases Fry: 5.4 Lexile: 790 Guided Reading Level: U–V

Acids and bases pop up in the most unexpected places, from the breakfast table to your own backyard. Discover how to spot these substances and judge their strength, and how new acid/base technologies are changing the way we live. 32 pp.

Chemical Changes Fry: 5.5 Lexile: 790 Guided Reading Level: U–V

Chemical changes occur all around us—and inside us, too. Learn to identify chemical changes and the signs that they have occurred. Then explore how these remarkable reactions shape our everyday lives. 32 pp.

The Mystery of Magnets Fry: 4.0 Lexile: 630 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Explore the invisible force of magnetism. Observe how magnets push (attract) and pull (repel). Discover the connection between magnetism and electricity. See how magnets are used in everyday life. 32 pp.

Newton’s Laws Fry: 5.8 Lexile: 710 Guided Reading Level: U–V

Find out the simple but amazing rules that govern motion in the universe. Meet the equally amazing scientist who discovered these rules, and learn how we use those rules to improve our lives. 32 pp.


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Look Inside: Physical Science

from Using Force and Motion

from Machines Make it Move

Chapter IntroductionItalics

Historical Perspective

Thinking Like a Scientist Introduces a process skill and opportunities to practice the skill.

CaptionExplains illustrations.

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Learn in these biographies how culture, technology, and the contributions of many people affected great scientists and their discoveries. See how we came to know about important science concepts as seen through the eyes of the men and women who were there.

Building Tiny TransistorsFry: 6.1 Lexile: 630 Guided Reading Level: W–X

Step back in time to meet the “dream team” of Shockley, Brattain, and Bardeen when they invented a device that forever changed the way we communicate and work. See how the development of the transistor paved the way to today’s computer. 40 pp.


Scientists in Their Times

Defining the Laws of MotionFry: 5.8 Lexile: 680 Guided Reading Level: V–W

Discover how the brilliant scientist Sir Isaac Newton built on the work of scientific giants, including Copernicus and Galileo. See how his discoveries about the laws of motion help us understand how things move. 40 pp.

Discovering RadioactivityFry: 5.0 Lexile: 700 Guided Reading Level: U–V

Follow the life of Marie Curie when she and other scientists began to unravel the secrets of the atom. Learn how the story of radioactivity was one of determination, a little luck, and a lot of personal sacrifice. 40 pp.

Finding the First VaccinesFry: 6.0 Lexile: 710 Guided Reading Level: V–W

Imagine a world in which most diseases were deadly. Go back to the late 1800s and follow Louis Pasteur as he and other scientists begin to understand germs and develop vaccines to fight diseases. 40 pp.

Uncovering the Structure of DNAFry: 6.5 Lexile: 690 Guided Reading Level: X–Y

After World War II, the race to discover “the secret of life” was on. Learn about the birth of modern genetics, which was built on the work of Mendel and explored by Crick, Watson, and others. 40 pp.


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Look Inside: Scientists in Their Times

Science Issues TodayExamine important issues affecting today’s scientific world. Read differing points of view and find out why these issues are often controversial. Strengthen research, communication, and analytical skills through engaging reading and writing activities.

Endangered SpeciesFry: 5.9 Lexile: 860 Guided Reading Level: W–X

How do our activities affect at-risk animal populations? Examine the issues through the perspectives of scientists and ranchers involved with the reintroduction of the gray wolf in Yellowstone National Park. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Mountain Adventure

Feeding the WorldFry: 6.7 Lexile: 780 Guided Reading Level: X–Y

Two babies are born every minute. Earth’s population could reach ten billion by 2050. Will we have enough food for everyone? Boosting food production raises many tough issues. Investigate the questions that arise from human attempts to feed the world. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: What’s Poisoning the Garden?

Global WarmingFry: 6.9 Lexile: 930 Guided Reading Level: X–Y

Discover the science behind global warming—its causes and possible effects. Learn how human activities affect global temperatures and explore the good news and the bad news about our warming world. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Home Sweet Home

Inside the InternetFry: 4.8 Lexile: 750 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Uncover the fascinating and complex world of the Internet. Learn about its history and its influence in the world today. Examine issues such as the digital divide and accuracy of sources. See how kids use the Internet and how they deal with its strengths and weaknesses. 32 pp.

Using EnergyFry: 5.7 Lexile: 850 Guided Reading Level: V–W

What should we be doing now to meet our future energy needs? Take a look at the issues concerning traditional and alternative energy sources in an interesting exploration of this timely topic. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: The Energy Stars


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Look Inside: Science Issues Today

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Scientists in Their TimesClassroom Set contains 6 copies each of 5 titles (30 books total) and Teacher’s Guide & Assessments.


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Travel to sometimes dangerous locations with real-life researchers, photographers, and writers. Whether it’s trekking through rain forests or “hitchhiking” with sea turtles, the series offers a behind-the-scenes look at how scientists gather data, solve problems, and get important results in extreme environments around the world.

Journeying into Rain ForestsFry: 4.5 Lexile: 600 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Trek through the dense rain forests with scientists who gather information about these amazing ecosystems. From central Africa to Borneo to Bolivia, you will learn about the plants and animals that live in these jungles. 32 pp.Related Fiction: Rain Forest Adventure


On Assignment

Learning about Ocean AnimalsFry: 4.7 Lexile: 680 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Get a glimpse into the daily lives of ocean animals with Greg Marshall and his Crittercam—a special camera that attaches to animals. Learn how technology has helped scientists learn about the behavior of many kinds of ocean animals. 32 pp.

Peering into DarknessFry: 4.8 Lexile: 710 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Have you ever wondered what secrets can be uncovered in the darkness? Accompany scientists as they travel to the ocean floor, visit an underground cave, and peer into the world of nocturnal animals. 32 pp.

Surviving Volcanoes and GlaciersFry: 5.5 Lexile: 740 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Learning about extreme environments poses special challenges for the scientists who study them. Go on assignment with scientists who explore volcanoes and glaciers. 32 pp.Related Fiction: The Eruption of Mount St. Helens

Tracking Animal MigratorsFry: 4.7 Lexile: 730 Guided Reading Level: R–S

How do butterflies find their way as they migrate thousands of miles each year? See how scientists track and learn more about birds, whales, and butterflies that migrate. 32 pp.


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Scientists in the FieldThis series presents science in action in a way that only National Geographic can. Meet leading scientists, learn the tools of their trades, and see what inspired them to pursue their careers.

Robert Ballard: Discovering Underwater TreasuresFry: 4.9 Lexile: 790 Guided Reading Level: T–U

Join underwater explorer Robert Ballard as he uses high-tech tools to locate and investigate the sunken remains of ancient sailing ships in the Black Sea. See how his long list of undersea explorations has added to our understanding of the past. 32 pp.Related Fiction: Searching for Sunken Treasure

Sylvia Earle: Protecting the SeasFry: 6.4 Lexile: 850 Guided Reading Level: X–Y

Dive to the ocean floor in a research submersible with world-renowned marine biologist Sylvia Earle. Learn how she has devoted her life to investigating and protecting the marine environment. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Saving a Humpback Whale

Jane Goodall: Protecting PrimatesFry: 5.3 Lexile: 810 Guided Reading Level: V–W

Follow wildlife conservationist Jane Goodall as she observes chimp families and provides insights into chimp behavior. Find out how she became interested in chimps at an early age. Accompany her as she inspires others to get involved in conservation efforts. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Wetland Adventure

Johan Reinhard: Discovering Ancient CivilizationsFry: 4.5 Lexile: 730 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Travel to the Andes with cultural anthropologist Johan Reinhard as he unearths Inca mummies and artifacts. Learn about this ancient civilization, the challenges of high-altitude archaeology, and how modern technology is used to glean information. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Hunting for Mummies

Paul Sereno: Digging for DinosaursFry: 4.9 Lexile: 890 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Travel with paleontologist Paul Sereno as he unearths new dinosaur species. Find out how he gets dinosaur bones out of the desert and into the lab. See how Sereno brings art and science together to give us a new look at dinosaurs and how they lived. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Digging into the Ice Age


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Look Inside: Scientists in the Field

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Scientists in the FieldClassroom Set contains 6 copies each of 5 titles (30 books total) and Teacher’s Guide & Assessments.


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Explore diverse and changing cultures around the globe through eyewitness accounts from National Geographic journalists. The books are each organized into collections of articles. Article topics focus on traditions, ways of life, education, sports, population, economics, governments, art, music, and more.

Africa: People and PlacesFry: 7.3 Lexile: 960

Examine a variety of cultures and key issues that affect the people of Africa through this collection of articles. Analyze issues such as urbanization in big cities like Cairo; and learn about sports, art, music, and other unique aspects of African culture. 64 pp.

World Cultures

East Asia: People and Places Fry: 7.5 Lexile: 960

Learn about the different lives of people who live in this highly populated region of the world. Examine the contrast between rural and urban lifestyles, and absorb the amazing diversity of traditions and ways of life in this area. 64 pp.

Europe and Russia: People and PlacesFry: 7.2 Lexile: 860

Discover how the euro and the European Community affect this region’s connections to the global community. Learn about issues and topics by exploring the global trade in flowers, the Tour de France bicycle race, and how the old and new blend harmoniously in Europe’s cities. 64 pp.

North America: People and PlacesFry: 7.2 Lexile: 940

Explore the differences in the ways people live, from the islands of the Caribbean to the countries of Central America to the United States and Canada. Examine how the cultures in these places are changing as a result of migration, globalization, and technology. 64 pp.

West Asia: People and PlacesFry: 7.5 Lexile: 850

Meet a young Afghan girl who lives in a refugee camp. Explore West Asia’s ancient civilizations. See what it is like to live or travel in these lands of arid desert and monsoon rains. 64 pp.

Oceania and Antarctica: People and PlacesFry: 7.4 Lexile: 840Meet the Aborigines of Australia and learn about the unique ways that native culture has merged with European culture. See how globalization has affected the trade and culture of this diverse region. 64 pp.

South America: People and Places Fry: 6.8 Lexile: 900

Visit the high altitudes of the Andes, steamy rain forests of the Amazon, and bustling cities of South America. Discover how all are scenic settings for diverse cultural interactions. See what it’s like to live on this continent of contrasts. 64 pp.


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In this series, maps, photographs, graphics, and text come together to help students see connections between the world’s physical regions and the people who live there. Students travel on assignment with National Geographic photographers, writers, and researchers for close-up views of faraway places.

Africa: Geography and EnvironmentsFry: 7.2 Lexile: 930

See how people interact with Africa’s environments, including rain forests, the savanna grasslands, the Sahara, and the Great Rift Valley. Learn how people are trying to protect land and wildlife while also helping the people of Africa. 64 pp.

World Studies Grades 3–8+

World Regions

East Asia: Geography and Environments Fry: 6.8 Lexile: 970

Look at the varied environments of China, Japan, and other countries of East Asia. See how rivers, islands, archipelagoes, rain forests, and deserts have influenced where people have settled and how people live today. 64 pp.

Europe and Russia: Geography and EnvironmentsFry: 7.4 Lexile: 910

Examine how people have settled in the different regions of Europe and Russia: its lowlands, highlands, coastal areas, and northern forests. See patterns in the locations of landforms, natural resources, and human settlement. 64 pp.

North America: Geography and EnvironmentsFry: 7.5 Lexile: 910

Travel through the Rocky Mountains, the Arctic, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Great Lakes, and see how these regions have influenced how people have settled and changed the land. Look at strategies people are using to protect these fragile environments. 64 pp.

West Asia: Geography and EnvironmentsFry: 7.2 Lexile: 940

Explore the land of West Asia from the Arabian Peninsula to India, including its deserts, rivers, inland seas, and the Himalaya. See how the seasonal monsoon rains affect the people and environments of southern Asia. 64 pp.

Oceania and Antarctica: Geography and EnvironmentsFry: 7.3 Lexile: 940Explore the unique landscapes and wildlife of Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Antarctica. Discover what forces caused different environments to form and how this diverse geography affects how people live. 64 pp.

South America: Geography and Environments Fry: 7.7 Lexile: 930

Take a look at the dramatically different environments in South America: the towering Andes, the grasslands, the Amazon rain forest, and the varied coastal areas. Examine how elevation and latitude affect the land and its vegetation and wildlife. 64 pp.


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This series of eight books presents the major events, people, and places in the pageant of world history. Each book centers on three “big ideas” that define a specific civilization or historical era.

Early Humans (Prehistory to 3000 B.C.)Fry: 6.6

Travel back to prehistoric times to discover how Paleolithic hunters developed basic human characteristics and how neolithic farmers domesticated animals and built permanent settlements. Learn how new discoveries cause archaeologists to change their ideas about early humans. 64 pp.

World Studies Grades 3–8+

World History

The First Civilizations (3500–1000 B.C.)Fry: 6.8

Follow along as archaeologists dig up the past, study the remains of ancient civilizations, and learn about life in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Babylonia. See how these early civilizations created the first writing systems and the code of laws, and built the world’s first cities. 64 pp.

Greek Civilization (1250–300 B.C.)Fry: 7.2

Visit ancient Greece and see firsthand this civilization’s achievements in art, architecture, government, and science. Tour the Parthenon and the temple at Delphi, and go to the first Olympic Games. Read the story of the Trojan War, and find out why Greek legends have fascinated people since ancient times. 64 pp.

Ancient Rome (500 B.C.–A.D. 500)Fry: 6.4

Explore how military power helped Rome grow from a small city-state to a great empire. Meet the Roman emperors, and learn how they met the challenges from inside and outside their empire. Learn how the glory of Rome lives on in our language, laws, roads, and buildings. 64 pp.

Chinese Civilization (1600 B.C.–A.D. 220)Fry: 7.5

China has great respect for traditions, strong family values, and other Confucian ideals. Discover how the First Emperor, Shi Huangdi, unified the country, created a powerful empire, and built the Great Wall. See how Chinese technology—from silkmaking to gunpowder—has affected the world. 64 pp.

The Islamic World (A.D. 600–1500)Fry: 7.5

Journey to the Arabian Peninsula, and see how Islam developed among the nomads and townspeople and later spread through conquest and trade. Learn about the teachings of Muhammad and the basic duties all Muslims must perform. Discover the great advances of Islamic civilization in science, art, and literature. 64 pp.

The Middle Ages (A.D. 450–1450)Fry: 7.9

Go back to medieval times when the church was the most powerful influence on society, cities and towns were developing, and a new type of economy was emerging. Follow the Crusades, travel the Silk Road to Constantinople, and join in as King John signs the Magna Carta. 64 pp.

Renaissance and Reformation (A.D. 1350–1600)Fry: 7.6 Experience humanism and the rebirth of classical culture as the Renaissance begins in Venice and Florence. Discover new styles in art and bold new ideas in science. Meet Martin Luther and see how his protest launched the Reformation that led to the rise of Protestant religions. 64 pp.


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Historical Artifacts

Timeline

Photographs Help visually illustrate a concept, an idea, or a theme in the story.

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Kids do make a difference. This series uses procedural text to show kids how to care for the environment, shop wisely, manage money, be effective communicators, and practice good citizenship. Each book presents a model for students to follow to become better problem solvers, writers, listeners, speakers, and citizens.

Kids Are CitizensFry: 5.1 Lexile: 560 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Kids want to help others and to be responsible citizens. See how they persuade others to work with them to make their communities better places in which to live and play. 32 pp.

Social Studies Grades 3–8+

Kids Make a Difference

Kids Are ConsumersFry: 4.3 Lexile: 590 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Kids are the targets of many marketing campaigns. This book teaches kids how to be smart consumers, comparison shop, and analyze ads they see and hear. 32 pp.

Kids Care for the EarthFry: 5.4 Lexile: 650 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Kids do care for Mother Earth. See how they plan projects, clean up the environment, and reuse and recycle resources. 32 pp.

Kids CommunicateFry: 4.8 Lexile: 650 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Kids are bombarded with all kinds of information. This book shows kids how to evaluate information for credibility and accuracy and how to become better communicators. 32 pp.

Kids Manage MoneyFry: 4.3 Lexile: 640 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Kids share ideas on how to earn, spend and save money. A step-by-step model shows kids how to create their own plan to raise money for a charitable cause. 32 pp.


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World ExplorersTravel by land and sea and into space with the great explorers of long ago and today. Each book in the series profiles different explorers from a specific period in history and describes each of their journeys of discovery. As a series, the books show how the world—and people’s knowledge of it—changed from A.D. 1000 to today.

Travels to Distant Lands 1000–1400Fry: 4.5 Lexile: 750 Guided Reading Level: T–U

Sail to America with Leif Eriksson, journey to China with Marco Polo, and join Ibn Battuta on his long pilgrimage through the Muslim world. 32 pp.

Voyages to the Indies 1400–1520sFry: 4.3 Lexile: 730 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Join Bartholomeu Dias, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan on their search for a new trade route to the Indies. Find out how Prince Henry of Portugal ushered in an age of exploration. 32 pp.

Expeditions in the Americas 1492–1700Fry: 4.7 Lexile: 730 Guided Reading Level: T–U

Find out how the arrival of European explorers Christopher Columbus, Hernán Cortés, and Robert de La Salle changed the Western Hemisphere and Europe forever. 32 pp.

African Journeys 1850–1900 Fry: 4.9 Lexile: 750 Guided Reading Level: T–U

Learn about the geography and peoples of Africa. Follow Richard Burton and John Speke in their search for the source of the Nile, Henry Stanley on a mission to rescue David Livingstone, and Mary Kingsley into the heart of Africa. 32 pp.

Missions in Space 1955–Present Fry: 4.9 Lexile: 760 Guided Reading Level: T–U

Trace space exploration from competition to cooperation. Meet Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong, and the crew aboard the International Space Station. 32 pp.


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Each book is organized around a collection of articles that highlight a region’s environment, culture and diversity, people, economy, folklore, and pastimes.

The Midwest TodayFry: 4.9 Lexile: 760 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Tour Chicago’s ethnic neighborhoods, meet a Wisconsin cheese maker, learn how to classify tornadoes, and see how the legend of Johnny Appleseed lives on in the region. 32 pp.Related Fiction: Saving the Family Farm


Readings About America

The Northeast TodayFry: 4.4 Lexile: 610 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Visit Baltimore’s lively harbor, New York’s legendary Sleepy Hollow, and Milton Hershey’s “chocolate town.” Discover who the mummers are, how diners got started, and who invented snowboarding. 32 pp.Related Fiction: Finding Home Again

The Southeast TodayFry: 4.9 Lexile: 790 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Discover how the Southeast is a blend of old traditions and new technology. Blast off at space camp, ride an airboat across the Everglades, visit Cajun country, and meet Jimmy Carter. 32 pp.Related Fiction: Blown Away

The Southwest TodayFry: 4.1 Lexile: 600 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Explore Carlsbad Caverns, tour an ancient Anasazi village, and experience the ranching way of life. Find out why rockhounding and chili cook-offs are popular pastimes. 32 pp.Related Fiction: The Big Catch

The West TodayFry: 4.2 Lexile: 760 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Discover the Wild West of today. Visit a real Jurassic park, see Old Faithful erupt, learn how filmmakers create special effects, and meet the smokejumpers. 32 pp.Related Fiction: Big Sky Country


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The Land Around UsThrough photographs, diagrams, maps, and text, readers learn the special characteristics of Earth’s geographic features and how they provide habitats for plants and animals. Students discover how each natural environment affects daily life and work for the people who live there.

CoastsFry: 3.9 Lexile: 680 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Visit harbor cities like Rio de Janeiro and seaports like Bombay to see how coastal people live and work. Find out how and why coastlines change and what people are doing to protect them. 32 pp.

DesertsFry: 3.9 Lexile: 630 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Travel across the world’s deserts and learn how plants, animals, and people survive in the harsh desert environment. See how people have turned deserts into farmlands and cities. 32 pp.

MountainsFry: 3.9 Lexile: 570 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Discover the challenges of mountain travel, the dangers of avalanches, and a climate that changes the higher you go. See how the Sherpas and other peoples have adapted to mountain living. 32 pp.

PlainsFry: 3.9 Lexile: 750 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Explore the savannas of Africa, the Pampas of Argentina, and the prairies of North America. Meet Masai herders, gauchos and ranchers, and grain farmers. Learn why plains are disappearing and what people are doing to save them. 32 pp.

Rivers and LakesFry: 3.9 Lexile: 720 Guided Reading Level: R–S

See how rivers and lakes form borders, feed people, provide power, and are used for travel and trade. Use bar graphs to compare the lengths of rivers and the depths of lakes. 32 pp.


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Readers travel back in time to compare everyday life in past civilizations with life today. Maps, dramatic photographs, fine art, and expository text tell the stories of the cultures and legacies of ten great civilizations.

ChinaFry: 4.2 Lexile: 610 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Walk along the Great Wall, see the army of terra-cotta soldiers, and learn about the great inventions of ancient China. Compare everyday life in China today with communal life in the past. 24 pp.

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Civilizations Past to Present

EgyptFry: 3.8 Lexile: 590 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Find out why ancient Egyptian civilization continues to fascinate people today. Explore the ancient tombs, see the mummies, and experience life along the Nile. 24 pp.

Related Fiction: Egypt

GreeceFry: 3.3 Lexile: 640 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Attend the first Olympics, learn how a democracy works, and visit ancient temple ruins. See how much of ancient Greek culture is with us today. 24 pp.

Related Fiction: Greece

MexicoFry: 4.5 Lexile: 620 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Visit the Yucatán, home of the ancient Maya. See their pyramids, try to read their alphabet, and find out how they knew about the planets. See how Maya life in Mexico today is a blend of the old and the new. 24 pp.

Related Fiction: Mexico

RomeFry: 3.8 Lexile: 640 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Watch the gladiators fight wild animals, go inside Roman homes, and see why all roads lead to Rome. Find out how today’s laws, buildings, and languages are based on those of ancient Rome. 24 pp.

Related Fiction: Rome

IndiaFry: 3.9 Lexile: 550 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Compare life in the Gupta Empire, India’s golden age, with daily life in India today. Learn how much India has contributed to world culture. 24 pp.

JapanFry: 3.5 Lexile: 580 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Visit a Shinto shrine, celebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival, and see a Kabuki play. Discover how many ancient Japanese traditions are still practiced today. 24 pp.

MaliFry: 3.8 Lexile: 630 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Follow the trade routes across the Sahara to explore the empire of Mali and meet the real Lion King. Find out why stories of West Africa’s past continue to fascinate us. 24 pp.

The Viking WorldFry: 3.6 Lexile: 730 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Visit Scandinavia long ago to learn about family life, work, religion, and government during the Viking age. 24 pp.

PeruFry: 3.0 Lexile: 600 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Travel high in the Andes to learn about the amazing achievements of the Inca. See how their descendants, the Quechua, are preserving Inca culture in modern-day Peru. 24 pp.


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from The Viking World

from Rome

HeadingsSet context.

SidebarsPresent related information.

Boldface text Signals key vocabulary.

Colored Text For points of emphasis.

Captions Explain visuals.

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Each book in this series is a first-person narrative describing everyday life and work in a different type of community, from the past to the present. Historical photographs, art, and depictions of artifacts illustrate the special features that make a community unique.

A Whaling Community of the 1840sFry: 2.8 Lexile: 440 Guided Reading Level: P–Q

Travel with Michael Shea as he sets out on a whaling voyage from New Bedford, Massachusetts. Learn how the whaling industry affected all aspects of community life. 24 pp.


American Communities Across Time

A Homesteading Community of the 1880sFry: 2.5 Lexile: 360 Guided Reading Level: O–P

Follow Mary Lewis and her family as they move from Kentucky to Nicodemus, Kansas, one of the first African-American homesteading towns in the United States. See how the settlers lived and how their community changed over time. 24 pp.

An Immigrant Community of the 1900sFry: 2.8 Lexile: 330 Guided Reading Level: O–P

Read about Japantown, an immigrant community in San Francisco, at the time of the 1906 earthquake. See how Toru Oshiro and his family adapt to life in America while holding on to Japanese traditions. 24 pp.

A Suburban Community of the 1950sFry: 2.5 Lexile: 320 Guided Reading Level: O–P

See how life changes for the Golden family as they move from their Brooklyn neighborhood to Levittown, one of the earliest suburban communities. 24 pp.

Communities Across America TodayFry: 3.8 Lexile: 540 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Join the Gonzalez family reunion and share their stories of everyday life in three very different communities: an avocado farm in California, a university town in Kansas, and a big city in Texas. 24 pp.


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Communities Around the WorldFrom a busy port city to a remote mining community, students learn how people play and work in very different lands. A young guide in each book gives readers a taste of family life, local customs and culture, and what it’s like to grow up in the community.

Caracas, VenezuelaFry: 3.9 Lexile: 620 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Explore this capital city of Venezuela with your guide, Ana. Find out how this diverse community lives and plays as you learn about the city’s history and growth. Stroll along the wide avenues and meet the people of Caracas. 24 pp.Related Fiction: Wayra’s Gift: A Story from Peru

Coober Pedy, AustraliaFry: 3.3 Lexile: 510 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Experience a very different way of living as you visit the mining community of Coober Pedy, Australia. Step inside the underground homes and shops, come to the opal festival, and learn a bit of “strine” along the way. 24 pp.Related Fiction: Erana’s Land: A Story from New Zealand

Durban, South AfricaFry: 3.7 Lexile: 580 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Travel to South Africa and experience the diversity and rich culture of the port city of Durban. Visit the marketplaces and the beautiful beaches, and spend a day in the country with your Zulu guide. 24 pp.Related Fiction: Masai Dreamer: A Story from Kenya

Galway, IrelandFry: 3.9 Lexile: 630 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Explore the community of Galway, Ireland, as you tour the city and surrounding islands. Experience the mix of old and new as you learn about the economy, the traditions, and everyday life in Galway. 24 pp.Related Fiction: Stormy Seas: A Story from the Shetland Islands

Shingu, JapanFry: 3.9 Lexile: 550 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Take a guided tour of Shingu, Japan, and experience community life in this coastal city. Learn about the natural resources, visit the city’s landmarks, and find out about the beliefs, customs, and festivals shared by the people here. 24 pp.Related Fiction: Hopes and Dreams: A Story from Northern Thailand


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Learn about the history and the people of each region as your guide travels through time. A time line introduces students to historically significant events as well as the key people of the region.

The Midwest: Its History and PeopleFry: 4.4 Lexile: 660 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Meet the people and witness the events that contributed to the growth of the Midwest states: Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Erik’s Story: From Sweden to Minnesota


Travels Across America’s Past

The Northeast: Its History and PeopleFry: 4.3 Lexile: 610 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Find out about the events and the individuals that helped build the Northeast: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Matthew’s Story: From England to Plymouth Colony

The Southeast: Its History and PeopleFry: 4.5 Lexile: 600 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Witness important events and learn about the people who settled in the Southeast: Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Isabel’s Story: From Guatemala to Georgia

The Southwest: Its History and PeopleFry: 4.9 Lexile: 650 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Step into the past to learn about the people and events that helped shape the Southwest: New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Texas. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Fina’s Story: From Mexico to Texas

The West: Its History and PeopleFry: 4.5 Lexile: 630 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Learn about the diverse groups that settled Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Yen’s Story: From China to California


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Travels Across AmericaTravel throughout the United States without ever leaving the classroom! Learn about the land, economy, and culture of five regions as a young local guide shares favorite places, foods, and fun facts. Each book includes an almanac with state data.

The MidwestFry: 3.5 Lexile: 660 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Follow your guide, Will, through the midwestern states of Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Folktales of the Midwest

The NortheastFry: 3.5 Lexile: 630 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Take a guided tour with Becky through the Northeast: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsyl vania, New Jersey, Delaware, Mary land, and the District of Columbia. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Folktales of the Northeast

The SoutheastFry: 4.4 Lexile: 700 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Follow your guide, Kendra, through the states in the Southeast: Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Folktales of the Southeast

The SouthwestFry: 4.2 Lexile: 770 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Travel with Luis and see some of the most beautiful land in the United States. Visit New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Texas. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Folktales of the Southwest

The WestFry: 4.8 Lexile: 690 Guided Reading Level: R–S

Go west with Alex and tour the states of Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado. 32 pp.

Related Fiction: Folktales of the West


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Through letters, diaries, and journal entries based on historic events, students learn the story of America from colonial times to the early 1900s. Expository text and personal accounts are enhanced with historical photographs, depictions of artifacts, and art from the time period.

Colonial LifeFry: 5.5 Lexile: 580 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Travel with young Benjamin Wilcox as he journeys through colonial America, meets Benjamin Franklin, and witnesses firsthand the seeds of rebellion. 40 pp.


Voices from America’s Past

The Spirit of a New NationFry: 5.0 Lexile: 600 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Experience life in the new capital with Hannah Cooper, who works for Abigail Adams. See how America formed itself as a new nation and the part that the Adams family played in the nation’s early history. 40 pp.

Our Journey WestFry: 4.2 Lexile: 630 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Travel with the Marshall family along the Oregon Trail as they set out for a better life in the Oregon Territory. See how they struggled to survive the dangers of the long journey. 40 pp.

Blue or Gray? A Family DividedFry: 5.1 Lexile: 520 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Meet the Shaws and the Abbotts, cousins from Tennessee and Ohio. See how the Civil War tore this family apart and divided the nation. 40 pp.

Our New Life in AmericaFry: 4.5 Lexile: 310 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Meet the Marks family. Read how they escaped their harsh life in Russia, came to America, settled in New York City, and worked to live the American dream. 40 pp.

Missions and RanchosFry: 4.2 Lexile: 580 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Visit the Delgado rancho in Monterey and share the family’s stories about Spanish missions and life in Alta California in the 1830s. 40 pp.

The Underground RailroadFry: 4.6 Lexile: 560 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Follow fugitive slaves Callie Taylor and William Ballard on their long walk to freedom from Kentucky to Canada on the Underground Railroad. 40 pp.

Cowboys and Cattle DrivesFry: 4.5 Lexile: 600 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Experience the excitement and dangers of cowboy life as you join Josh McNabb and Davy Bartlett on a cattle drive along the Western Trail. 40 pp.

The Roaring 20sFry: 5.5 Lexile: 480 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Read about the jazz age, flappers, Prohibition, and the Florida land boom. See how the Conner family made it through the “boom and bust” of the roaring 20s in Miami Beach. 40 pp.

Dust Bowl DaysFry: 3.8 Lexile: 560 Guided Reading Level: Q–R

Meet the Bucklers from Oklahoma and read how this farm family survived the drought and the Great Depression of the 1930s. 40 pp.


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from Blue or Gray? A Family Divided

from The Roaring 20s

Historical IllustrationsHelp tell stories visually, through archival photos and artifacts from the time period.

MapsGive students a geographic setting and reinforce geography concepts.

Epilogues Directed to the reader at the end of a written piece and relate what happens to the character beyond the story.

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This series of ten expository books explores critical turning points in American history. A special feature, “Voices of America,” brings history alive through the observations and quotes of people who lived during specific time periods. See how these turning points changed the course of American life.

Two Cultures Meet: Native American and EuropeanFry: 5.8 Lexile: 720 Guided Reading Level: V–W

See how these two cultures helped each other and also clashed. Learn how encounter and exchange impacted life in the Americas. 40 pp.


Seeds of Change in American History

The Industrial RevolutionFry: 5.9 Lexile: 690 Guided Reading Level: U–V

A revolution in industry from 1790 to 1850 changed how Americans lived and worked. Learn the causes of the revolution and its effect on people’s daily lives. 40 pp.

Building the Transcontinental RailroadFry: 6.2 Lexile: 660 Guided Reading Level: V–W

Witness the building of the transcontinental railroad and how it changed the country. Meet the people who made the railroad happen, from the workers who laid the tracks to the businessmen who owned them. 40 pp.

The Age of InventionsFry: 6.0 Lexile: 650 Guided Reading Level: V–W

What was life like before electricity or telephones? How did these inventions change our world? What other inventions changed how we live and work? Find the anwers to these questions in this fascinating book on the history and impact of technology. 40 pp.

The Great MigrationFry: 6.5 Lexile: 800 Guided Reading Level: V–W

From 1915 to 1930, hundreds of thousands of African Americans migrated from the South. This is the story of why they left, how they adapted to city life, and how they changed American society. 40 pp.

Jamestown and the Virginia ColonyFry: 5.2 Lexile: 570 Guided Reading Level: S–TThis is the story of the English settlers who founded the first American colony that survived, the hardships they overcame, and the steps they took toward self-government. 40 pp.

America Enters World War IFry: 5.9 Lexile: 600 Guided Reading Level: U–V

Trace the events that pushed the United States into war. Discover how U.S. involvement in the Great War was a turning point on the European battlefront and impacted life back home. 40 pp.

The Home Front During World War IIFry: 5.2 Lexile: 660 Guided Reading Level: T–U

What was happening at home when American soldiers were fighting overseas? What sacrifices were people called on to make? What opportunities did the war present for minorities and women? Find the answers in the engaging text and dramatic photographs of this book. 40 pp.

The Struggle for EqualityFry: 5.9 Lexile: 710 Guided Reading Level: U–V

From 1955 to 1975, African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and women battled discrimination and fought for equal rights. Read about each group’s victories and the challenges they face today. 40 pp.

Immigrants TodayFry: 5.9 Lexile: 700 Guided Reading Level: U–V

From the 1960s to the 1990s, immigrants came to America from Asia, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean islands, and Africa. Read why they came, how they tried to preserve their history and culture, and about their contributions to American life. 40 pp.


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from Jamestown and the Virginia Colony

from Immigrants Today

Voices from America’sPast

MapsGive students a geographic setting and reinforce geography concepts.

Photos and Captions

Historical BackgroundGive both students and teachers important details about the settings, and help build background knowledge

Multicultural representation

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Explore significant movements in American history and meet the people behind the history. Each book gives readers insights into the social, political, and economic life of the time by showing how individuals worked for change.

Fight for FreedomFry: 5.9 Lexile: 670 Guided Reading Level: U–V

Meet the Founding Fathers and learn about the events, the debates, and the struggles of the colonists as they moved toward independence. Find out how George Washington and other leaders helped the Colonies unite and win their freedom. 40 pp.Related Fiction: Divided Loyalties


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The Anti-Slavery MovementFry: 5.3 Lexile: 670 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Learn about the long and bitter anti-slavery movement that led to the Civil War. From the Underground Railroad to the fierce debates in Congress, discover how the history of this time was shaped by people such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Harriet Beecher Stowe. 40 pp.Related Fiction: A Road to Freedom

The ProgressivesFry: 5.8 Lexile: 620 Guided Reading Level: U–V

Meet Theodore Roosevelt, Jane Addams, and other reformers who worked to improve conditions for impoverished workers, immigrants, and others who needed help in the early 1900s. 40 pp. Related Fiction: Strike Now!

Votes for WomenFry: 5.6 Lexile: 670 Guided Reading Level: U–V

From the 1840s to 1920, the suffragists waged a tireless campaign to win the vote for women. See how the ratification of the 35th Amendment ended the long battle fought by women such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Carrie Chapman Catt, and Alice Paul. 40 pp. Related Fiction: The War of the Roses

The Civil Rights MovementFry: 5.9 Lexile: 710 Guided Reading Level: U–V

Trace the fight for equality as it was fought in courts, at lunch counters, and on the streets of America. Meet Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X as they lead the civil rights movement. 40 pp.


from Votes for Women

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Documents of FreedomTake a close look at five primary-source documents that set the foundation for democratic government in the United States. Each book in the series tells the story behind one document—the events and people that made it happen—and how the document affects us today.

The Mayflower CompactFry: 4.7 Lexile: 610 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Journey with the Pilgrims as they set sail from England to North America in 1620. See how the agreement they signed aboard the Mayflower was an important step toward self-government in America. 32 pp.

The Declaration of IndependenceFry: 5.3 Lexile: 670 Guided Reading Level: S–T

Follow America’s fight for freedom. Discover why Thomas Jefferson was asked to write a declaration of independence and what bold ideas about government and human rights he included in the document. 32 pp.

The ConstitutionFry: 5.9 Lexile: 740 Guided Reading Level: V–W

Join the debates at the Constitutional Convention as delegates draft a new plan of government. Examine the final document—the preamble, the seven articles that set up the federal government, and the amendments. See why the U.S. Constitution still works today. 32 pp.

The Bill of RightsFry: 5.9 Lexile: 740 Guided Reading Level: V–W

Learn the history behind the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. See how the Bill of Rights guarantees Americans five basic freedoms (speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition) and protects the rights of the accused. 32 pp.

The Emancipation ProclamationFry: 5.9 Lexile: 780 Guided Reading Level: V–W

Meet Abraham Lincoln and gain insight into his changing views on slavery. Learn why he issued the Emancipation Proclamation when he did, and what the document meant then and what it means today. 32 pp.


from The Emancipation Proclamation

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People Who Changed AmericaClassroom Set contains 6 copies each of 5 titles (30 books total) and Teacher’s Guide & Assessments.


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