The iconic American&nbsp;cowboy&nbsp;is a long-running part of popular culture. But when did cowboys first appear in history? What influenced their creation? Dive deep into your exploration of US history with this primary source book that provides unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include a poster of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, an 1840 engraving of vaqueros, a map of the Chisholm Trail, and many more. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.

Cattle Trails and Cowboys (Social Studies: Informational Text)

Children's Books

Heather Schwartz

History

Shell Education Pub

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will&nbsp;learn about the diverse tribes&nbsp;that stretched along the east coast including the northeast and southeast regions. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Historia de Los indígenas del Este: Los pueblos del bosque - Libro en espanol para ninos (Edicion espanol / Spanish Edition)

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the culture and customs of West Coast Native American tribes from the Southwest, the Great Basin, the Plateau, the Pacific Northwest, and California. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Historia de Los indígenas del Oeste: La lucha contra los elementos - Libro en espanol para ninos (Edicion espanol / Spanish Edition) (Social Studies: Informational Text)

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject they're studying, they're much more motivated to learn. 
This set of history books feature dynamic primary sources such as letters, photographs, drawings, pamphlets, advertisements, and maps that give students unique insights and connections to history. 
Packed with captivating text, fun facts, text features, and sidebars, these books are perfect for school reports or history projects. This set focuses on the American Civil War and the Reconstruction Era and includes: Abraham Lincoln: Addressing a Nation Causes of the Civil War: A House Divided Civil War Leaders Reconstruction: Freedom Delayed The Civil War: Brother Against Brother

United States Civil War & Reconstruction Children's American History 5-book set - United States History books with pictures for kids age 8+ (5-book set)

Wendy Conklin

Torrey Maloof

Michelle Ablard

Shell Educational Publishing

Codes and Zones (Social Studies: Informational Text)

Literature & Fiction

From King Louis XVI to Naploean Bonaparte, readers will discover the incredible people, ideas, and battles that lived and occurred during the French Revolution. The captivating photos, images, and compelling facts work in conjunction with the supportive text, glossary, and index to provide an engaging and exciting reading experience as children learn about the storming of the Bastille, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens, Robespierre, and King Louis XVI's wife, Marie Antoinette. About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

The French Revolution

Teacher Created Materials

This fascinating biography details the life of the last Queen of France, Marie Antoinette. The detailed images, illustrations, and interesting facts allow readers to learn more about her arranged marriage to King Louis XVI, life at the Palace of Versailles, what she did to become such a controversial queen, and the royal family's stay at the Tuileries Palace. The supportive text works in conjunction with the accessible glossary and index to give readers the tools they may need to better understand the content and vocabulary. About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

Marie Antoinette

Biographies

After Texas joined the United States in 1845, Texas began to form its own identity. This new identity centered on the rise of the Texas cattle industry and the growing legend of the Texas cowboy. Readers will discover what cowboy life was like in the early days of Texas history as they make their way through this exciting book! Readers will learn about Texas cowboys, cattle trade, antebellum, the Battle of Fort Sumter, and more through vivid images, easy-to-read text, and numerous intriguing and engaging facts. A glossary, table of contents, and index is provided to aid in better understanding of the content and development of vocabulary. About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

War, Cattle, and Cowboys (Social Studies Readers)

Through hard work and determination, Lizzie Johnson built one of the largest cattle herds in the country, earning her the nickname "Cattle Queen of Texas." This interesting and inspiring biography highlights the life of Lizzie as she made her way to being one of the most famous cattle ranchers of her time. Through the appealing images and fascinating facts, readers will learn about Lizzie's journey across the Chisholm Trail and how she used brush popping to help grow her large cattle herd. The easy-to-read text and accessible glossary and index help readers navigate their way through this book and help further develop vocabulary skills. About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

Lizzie Johnson

Needs and wants and the difference between them can be a difficult concept for young students. Early readers will be introduced to goods and services, what makes them different, and examples of each. This title features plenty of eye-catching images and new vocabulary.

Goods and Services Around Town (Social Studies Readers : Content and Literacy)

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