The Ides of March tells the story of the assassination of Julius Caesar by a group of conspirators in 44 BC. Students will be engaged with this riveting story and the accompanying detailed illustrations. This book can also be used to teach students how to identify narrative point of view as well as to retell the events of a story in the correct sequence.
The judicial branch, founded by the U.S. Constitution, manages the country's court system, interprets its laws, and protects the rights of its people. Its judges, including the Supreme Court justices, review legal cases and make sure that true justice is done. As one of the three branches of the federal government, the judicial branch helps establish a balance of power in the United States.
Greek and Roman mythology is exciting and fascinating for students. The Labors of Hercules tells the story of Hercules and how he overcame many difficult challenges in his life. Students will be engaged with this riveting story and the accompanying detailed illustrations. This book can also be used to teach students how to identify problems and solutions as well as to retell the events of a sto…
The legislative branch is one of three branches in the United States government. Also called Congress, the legislative branch is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The men and women who serve as senators and representatives have many important duties. They are in charge of making and changing the country's laws. Of the three branches of government, the legislative branch is…
High in the Andes Mountains of Peru sits the stone city of Machu Picchu, built by Inca Indians in the fifteenth century. Students will learn about the site's remarkable architecture and agricultural ingenuity, and they will love the photos of this ancient city in its stunning natural setting.
The work of Marie Curie revolutionized scientific understanding of the nature of atoms and opened up new frontiers in medicine. Marie Curie is a detailed account of this remarkable woman's legacy in the face of discrimination and struggle. The book can be used to teach students the elements of a biography.
When Samantha left her family farm to work at the Lowell mills, she looked forward to having independence and being able to send money home to help her family. However, when she arrives, she learns that the Lowell mills aren't exactly what she expected. As Samantha learns more about Lowell from the other girls, she finds herself facing a difficult choice. Read The Mill Girl to find out what Sam…
Have you ever wondered where money comes from or who decides its value? Money, Money, Money provides students with an informative look at the development of money. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify main idea and details and to use proper nouns correctly.
Enjoying a quiet night by the campfire sounds like a great way to start summer vacation, but plans quickly change when a group of friends comes across a mysterious object. The Mysterious Object is an engaging and exciting story that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. This book can also be used to teach students how to make inferences and draw conclusions and identify adjectives.
King Tut was just nine years old when he took the Egyptian throne in 1334 BCE. Who was this young king? Why did he die suddenly at only nineteen? The Mystery of King Tut provides students a comprehensive look at Tut's homeland, his family, his friends and enemies, his tomb, and his mummified body. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify main ideas and details and complex sen…