 Put a little piece of the world into your students’ hands with a book about maps! Why maps? Understanding maps is key to understanding our world. And for students to be successful in today’s world, they need to be able to actively participate in the global community. Map books develop students’ curiosity about their world as they teach about different kinds of maps (Did you know there are maps to show everything from national capitols to tiger populations?), map making (A lot goes into shrinking a world onto paper!), map reading (How do I find my way?) and map features (What is a map key?). Students will discover how to use maps as a tool not only to find their way but also as a resource to answer questions. More |
 Travel back 3,000 years to ancient Egypt, land of pyramids, pharaohs and mummies! Bring this incredible time in world history to life for your students as they read informational texts that tell the stories of pharaohs, pyramids and mummies. Students will explore the daily life of ancient Egyptians, on the banks of the Nile River, complete with a bustling marketplace, lavish ceremonies, and the famed pyramids, remarkably sophisticated engineering triumphs. As they explore, they will learn why ancient Egypt is considered a great civilization and how it managed to last for thousands of years. More
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 Go West! A rallying cry that conjures up images of Lewis and Clark, dust flying off the wheels of covered wagons, hardy Americans exploring unknown territories, “free” land, cowboys, and finding gold! Bring this exciting time in American history to life as students read informational texts that tell the stories of going west. The pioneer spirit is contagious as students find out how these real life heroes overcame their trials in an attempt to survive and thrive in the Wild West! Solving problems with runaway horses, confrontations with Indians, extreme weather conditions, and loneliness, the pioneers demonstrated the benefits of hard work, perseverance, and an adventurous spirit. So far removed from the fast paced, technological world of today, students will delight in joining the journey west! More |