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Noah Webster's Fighting Words
Noah Webster, famous for writing the first dictionary of the English language as spoken in the United States, was known in his day for his bold ideas and strong opinions about, well,… Read More →
Nonfiction — Grades 4-8 — Audisee®—Fluent Set
Engage reluctant readers in high-interest nonfiction. Sentence highlighting with professional narration bring these award-winning eBooks to life. Read More →
Organized Crime
From the Series Origins: Whodunnit
The crime organizations most often portrayed in movies and on television are interesting, but they've got nothing on the real world of organized crime. Who really controls certain parts of… Read More →
Outlaws, Gunslingers, and Thieves
From the Series ShockZone ™ — Villains
Hang on to your wallet—and watch your neck! The most notorious outlaws were known for their fearless drive, their quick shot with a pistol, their odd trademarks, and their way of escaping the Read More →
Pasta, Fried Rice, and Matzoh Balls: Immigrant Cooking in America
From the Series Cooking Through Time
From 1565 to 1920, waves of European and Asian immigrants reached American shores and spiced up the country’s diet. Learn about their contributions and tempt your taste buds with recipes for… Read More →
Petticoats and Frock Coats: Revolution and Victorian-Age Fashions from the 1770s to the 1860s
From the Series Dressing a Nation: The History of U.S. Fashion
What would you have worn if you lived during the American Revolution or the early 1800s? It depends on who you were! Women wore layers and layers of undergarments, including corsets,… Read More →
Power On!: Life-Changing Technology
From the Series Flash Points
Phones have come a long way since Alexander Graham Bell's first telephone call in 1876, a moment that changed the course of technology's history. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's series of… Read More →
Presidential Races, 2nd Edition: Campaigning for the White House
From the Series People's History
American presidents have come from all walks of life. Some have had a lot of experience campaigning for office, while others have had almost none. In fact, the nation's first president—George Read More →
Prisoner for Liberty
From the Series On My Own History
James Forten knew how important freedom was. He was a free African American born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When the American Revolution started in 1776, James was too young to help fight Read More →
Read about Holidays (Read for a Better World ™) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Read about Holidays (Read for a Better World ™)
Give young readers a peek inside various holidays we celebrate. With questions that encourage connection, and social and emotional supports for educators, this series brings holiday… Read More →
Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 2 Turquoise Bookroom — Paperback Set
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 2
Layout variety is a feature of Fluency Level 2, with lists and larger text blocks to master. Careful attention to phrasing (line breaks) aids in further developing fluency. The mastery of… Read More →
Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 2 Turquoise Classroom Library — Paperback Set
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 2
Layout variety is a feature of Fluency Level 2, with lists and larger text blocks to master. Careful attention to phrasing (line breaks) aids in further developing fluency. The mastery of… Read More →
Rescue on the Outer Banks
From the Series On My Own History
On October 11, 1896, 10-year-old Sam Deal and his horse, Ginger, watch as the brave surfmen of Pea Island struggle to save the lives of nine people stranded on a shipwreck. Sam has dreamt of… Read More →
Resistance to Slavery: From Escape to Everyday Rebellion
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
Enslaved people had few rights and suffered unspeakable hardships under slavery. Since the very beginning of the practice of slavery, enslaved people fought back against their mistreatment.… Read More →
Resistencia a la esclavitud (Resistance to Slavery): Fugas y actos diarios de rebeldía (From Escape to Everyday Rebellion)
From the Series La esclavitud en Estados Unidos y la lucha por la libertad (American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom) (Read Woke ™ Books en español)
Además de los levantamientos de esclavos y los escapes en el Ferrocarril Subterráneo, las personas esclavizadas también resistieron el maltrato mediante pequeños actos en sus vidas… Read More →
Robert Smalls Sails to Freedom
From the Series On My Own History
Quickly and quietly, Robert Smalls headed the ship out of the Charleston Harbor. Across the wide river was the Northern Army and freedom for slaves like him. On Robert’s side of the river was Read More →
Runaway Train: Saved by Belle of the Mines and Mountains
From the Series Setting the Stage for Fluency
Lonely and bored with rural life in 1856, young Bella Lee Dunkinson began to hang around the local railroad. Engineer John Hardiman took a liking to the spirited girl and gave her a boy's… Read More →
Sacagawea
Taking a rare look beyond the myths and legends surrounding Sacagawea's life, this extraordinary illustrated history recounts the known facts about a remarkable woman and her contribution to… Read More →
Sacagawea (Sacagawea)
Taking a rare look beyond the myths and legends surrounding Sacagawea's life, this extraordinary illustrated history recounts the known facts about a remarkable women and her contribution to… Read More →
Saving the Liberty Bell
From the Series On My Own History
Eleven-year-old Johnny Mickley longed to be a hero and have some part in helping America gain its independence. The British Army was just miles away from colonial Philadelphia, planning to… Read More →
Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Government Work? — Audisee®—On Level Set
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Government Work?
As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series sheds light on an important civics question—how does government work? Informative text, interesting photos, and useful examples will… Read More →
Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Government Work? — Paperback Set
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Government Work?
As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series sheds light on an important civics question—how does government work? Informative text, interesting photos, and useful examples will… Read More →
Secrets of a Civil War Submarine: Solving the Mysteries of the H. L. Hunley
Winner of the Sibert Medal, Secrets of a Civil War Submarine is a fascinating look at the world's first combat sub. On February 17, 1864, the H. L. Hunley made history as the first submarine… Read More →
Sequoyah and His Talking Leaves: A Play about the Cherokee Syllabary
From the Series Setting the Stage for Fluency
In the early 1800s, white settlers and missionaries were intent on bringing the English language to the illiterate Native Americans. Sequoyah was intrigued by these leaves of paper with… Read More →