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Explains how the job of teachers have changed over the years.

Presents an illustrated account of the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin; and examines the contributions he made and the legacy he left behind.

A brief biography of slave Harriet Tubman, who gained her own freedom and then helped other slaves get to freedom through the Underground Railroad.

An introduction to the life of Neil Armstrong, the first human being to walk on the moon.

An illustrated biography of Thomas Jefferson, discussing his role in the political history of the United States.

Young readers are introduced to the differences between things they need and things they want in this informational book that provides examples of people earning, saving, and spending money through vivid images, straightforward text, and a supportive glossary and index.

Introduces the concept of commerce through a discussion of the kinds of goods and services that can be bought in a town.

People all over the world trade and buy from each other! This nonfiction book will teach young readers the various services and goods that countries around the world provide. Readers will also be exposed to the different forms of money, such as yen and pesos, and the difference between wants and needs. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to help readers better understand the content and be fully...

The Creek and the Cherokee explores state history in this appropriately leveled informational text that promotes social studies content literacy. This high-interest reader comes with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This state history-driven biography connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.

"When the U.S. economy collapsed in 1929, it ruined lives around the world. However, nowhere was hit harder than the United States. Millions of Americans lost their jobs, but they refused to give up hope for a better future. Under strong leadership, the nation survived the crisis with the help of a plan called the New Deal. It was this plan that lifted the United States out of the worst financial crisis in its history and drove the nation into the...