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Who has been the Commander in Chief? In this series for young readers, levelled text and engaging images combine to create a portrait of famous American presidents. From George Washington to Joseph Biden, readers will learn about some of the most well-known presidents in American history.

This examination of slavery in America balances accounts of oppression with true stories of resistance and resilience, centering on the voices of enslaved people. Page Plus QR codes link readers to primary source recordings from the Voices Remembering Slavery collection at the Library of Congress. Reflection questions and an activism spread offer ways to understand and address the modern legacy of slavery.

With engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, these classic tall tales are retold to introduce a new generation of readers to larger-than-life characters from American history. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

America3s Ethnic Diversity explores six of the major ethnic groups that have made the United States their home. The series provides background about each group3s history, culture, religions, achievements, and challenges. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

This essential set examines some of the most important documents in American history. Through primary sources and historical context, each book explores what gave rise to the document, how it was created, what it set out to establish, and its legacy today. Features include: Unique Side Bars that provide further study of key events related to the document.

There are multiple ways to look at one event in history. People can have different memories and understandings of an event based on their ideas and beliefs. This essential set introduces readers to diverse perspectives from different periods and movements in U.S. history, providing clear insight while also inviting students to assess the information critically. Each book focuses on an iconic period of U.S. history. Using primary sources such as letters, personal accounts, and newspaper articles to provide evidence of diverse viewpoints, these exciting books demonstrate how perspectives have changed and developed over time.

The White Table is set in many mess halls as a symbol for and remembrance to service members fallen, missing, or held captive in the line of duty. Solitary and solemn, it is the table where no one will ever sit. As a special gift to her Uncle John, Katie and her sisters are asked to help set the white table for dinner. As their mother explains the significance of each item placed on the table Katie comes to understand and appreciate the depth of sacrifice that her uncle, and each member of the Armed Forces and their families, may be called to give. It was just a little white table... but it felt as big as America when we helped Mama put each item on it and she told us why it was so important. "We use a Small Table, girls," she explained first, "to show one soldier's lonely battle against many. We cover it with a White Cloth to honor a soldier's pure heart when he answers his country's call to duty." "We place a Lemon Slice and Grains of Salt on a plate to show a captive soldier's

These board books feature rhyming narrative poems with active verbs and warm, inviting illustrations that tell a sweet story of adventure, perfect for young ones and their caregivers to read together.

Charming illustrations and friendly text take young readers through the circle of life, showing how animal babies are born, grow up, and then have their own babies. The board book bindings and larger trim size make these nice for sharing with the youngest readers.

Take little ones on a prehistoric adventure with baby dinosaurs! Based on facts we know from paleontology, these poetic rhyming stories imagine what Jurassic and Cretaceous life was like for the youngest dinosaurs. Delightful read-alouds for toddlers and preschoolers, these sturdy board books will stand up to countless readings.