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Discover famous quotes from American presidents! Learn how United States leaders use words to inspire, teach, and celebrate the American spirit. This 32-page nonfiction book covers important topics like patriotism and leadership. Perfect for use in the classroom or at-home learning to explore U.S. history, civic action, and famous words. Includes a short fiction piece to help students relate to the topic and engaging text features such as a glossary,...
2) American Us!
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Join the fun as some children discover a box of historical costumes and dress up as the Statue of Liberty, George Washington, and Uncle Sam. Even the cat dresses up! Early readers will learn about US symbols through this wordless picture book. The descriptive illustrations encourage children to use their own words to tell the story, developing their language and reading skills. This 12-page beginning reading book is ideal for children ages 3-5.
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Learn how 20th century history changed world geography with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include images of Pearl Harbor, nuclear weapon testing, a pro-communism poster, and a factory assembly line. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase...
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Get an inside look at Colorado's rich history, from the time of early American Indians to the Colorado Gold Rush to today. This engaging social studies book is four chapters, covering major events, people, and time periods in Colorado history. It includes a glossary, extension activity, guided reading questions, and other exciting features.
Colorado's History covers the early history of American Indians in Colorado through the exploration of the...
5) Oh Hi, Ohio!
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Join a girl and her dog as they spend the day playing by the Ohio river. This wordless picture book features beautiful illustrations that encourage children to use their own words to tell the story, developing their language and reading skills. This 12-page beginning reading book is ideal for children ages 3-5.
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From forests to beaches, from swamps to cities, there's so much to see and do in America! Join a family as they travel from sea to shining sea. This wordless picture book features beautiful illustrations that encourage children to use their own words to tell the story, developing their language and reading skills. This 12-page beginning reading book is ideal for children ages 3-5.
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Español
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With lively illustrations, simple text, and an easy rhyme, this Spanish book inspires beginning readers to be proud Americans. Featuring images of various sites across the United States, this story gives young learners a sense of patriotism as they develop their foundational reading skills.
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