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Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
790L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Through many uprisings, protests, and demonstrations, segregation was finally abolished and civil rights were established for people of varying colors, races, and gender. This inspiring title allows readers to learn about the Civil Rights Movement and its fight for equality. Highlighted topics such as slavery, the Dred Scott decision, NAACP, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s March on Washington, and sit-ins are discussed and shown through supportive text,...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
620L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
During the Cold War, communism was seen as a viable threat to the world. This fascinating title will introduce children to the leaders of the Cold War such as Nikita Khrushchev, John F. Kennedy, Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin, and Mikhail Gorbachev as well as the ideas and systems each of them believed in and upheld including communism, democracy, and capitalism. Through vivid images, intriguing facts and sidebars, a helpful glossary and index, and...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
620L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Depicts the life of Eleanor Roosevelt and describes her tenacity, intelligence, and devotion to her husband and the nation. Demonstrates the impact she had on achieving women's rights and her unique status as a First Lady that broke the mold of what a First Lady was expected to be. Discusses the work she did during the Great Depression and World War II and illustrates the support she gave to her husband by campaigning for him, giving speeches, and...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
590L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Many talented and skilled immigrants came to America from various places in the world and brought with them their own cultures and traditions to enrich the American way of life. In this inspirational title, readers learn about some of the most famous lives and accomplishments of immigrants such as Canada's Elijah McCoy, Russia's Irving Berlin, Father Edward Flanagan, and Chinese architect I. M. Pei. The fascinating sidebars, vivid scrapbook layout,...
5) Immigration
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
710L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps.
Language
English
Description
Immigrants from all over Europe flocked to America in the 1800s, bringing their hopes and their dreams with them. This fascinating title allows readers to discover such topics as Ellis Island, Angel Island, and assimilation. The influx of immigrants enriched the American culture but also provided challenges to the United States. Through appealing images, a vibrant scrapbook layout, stunning facts, intriguing sidebars, and a helpful glossary and index,...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
630L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Several major industrialists facilitated the growth of industry in America. This interesting title allows readers to learn about such individuals as Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, J. P. Morgan, and Henry Ford, who were responsible for building industries that employed many people and provided commodities necessary for life in the United States. The colorful scrapbook layout, engaging sidebars, fascinating facts, and detailed images combine...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
700L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps.
Language
English
Description
The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain during the 1700s and spread to America in the early 1800s as the colonies formed and grew. Readers will learn about this important time in U.S. history in this enlightening nonfiction title. Through fascinating facts and engaging sidebars, children will learn how industrialism provided the means for development and expansion in America as life transitioned from rural beginnings to large cities. Industry...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
660L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps.
Language
English
Description
This intriguing book allows readers to discover some of the most infamous leaders of the Middle East. The Middle East is comprised of many small countries, each with its own government. Through interesting sidebars, supportive text, and an accommodating glossary and index, readers will learn about leaders such as Anwar Sadat, Saddam Hussein, Menachem Begin, and Ayatollah Khomeni as well as the volatile issues of religious extremism, the American hostage...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
750L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up knowing that there needed to be a change in the way that African Americans were treated. In this biography, readers will learn about his inspirational life as he fought for equality and desegregation for African Americans through nonviolence and became one of the most infamous leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. Readers will discover topics such as discrimination, sit-ins, his winning the Nobel Peace Prize, and the...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
690L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps.
Language
English
Description
Readers will explore some of the biggest issues that have happened in the Middle East and learn about the impact that these happenings have effected people all over the world. The vibrant images, stunning and engaging sidebars, accessible glossary and index, and easy-to-read text make this book a perfect introduction to such topics as the Yom Kippur War, The Oslo Accords, Saddam Hussein, and religious extremism. Readers will be fascinated and captivated...
11) The Cold War
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
730L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps.
Language
English
Description
The Cold War lasted for more than 40 years. This interesting book gives readers a look at what caused the Cold War and some of the important events from this time. The helpful glossary, index, and easy-to-read text allows readers to further understand such things like totalitarian government, communism, capitalism, atomic bombs, blacklisting, espionage, and arms race. The fascinating images and photos along with the vibrant scrapbook layout, introduce...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
650L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Winston Churchill was a skilled speaker who found ways to calm people's fears. This biographical book gives details about the life of Winston Churchill and the impact he made during World War II as part of the Allied Forces who fought against Adolph Hitler and the Nazis. Featuring stunning photos and images, fascinating sidebars, supportive text, and helpful glossary, index, and table of contents, this book will have readers fascinated and engaged...
13) Woodrow Wilson
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
650L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color), color map.
Language
English
Description
Woodrow Wilson was a lawyer, an educator, and a politician. This biography tells all about his inspiring life as President of the United States. Through fascinating facts and engaging sidebars, children will learn that Wilson was an advocate for reform in education and government. Readers will explore some of Wilson's most prominent ideas and goals--including the Federal Reserve System, the League of Nations, and the New Freedom program--through appealing...
14) World War I
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
700L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps.
Language
English
Description
Dive deep into your exploration of World War I history 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 a Royal Navy recruitment poster, a painting of the death of Archduke Ferdinand, newspaper headlines, a 1917 Liberty Bond poster, an image of the Harlem Hellfighters, and...
15) World War II
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
720L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
In 1939, a war that would encompass the world began in Europe. Readers will learn about the causes of World War II in this nonfiction title. The supportive text and fascinating sidebars work in conjunction with the stunning photos and appealing scrapbook layout to provide an enjoyable and enlightening experience that teaches readers about such events and topics as Pearl Harbor, blitzkreig, and concentration and internment camps. Readers will also...
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