Discusses Texans' desire for independence, dislike of high taxes, determination to own slaves, and contempt for Santa Anna's authority as causes of the Texas Revolution, and shows how this war led to
Discusses the 1861 vote that led to Texas joining the Confederacy, lesser known battles in New Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico, and the "Juneteenth" declaration that officially ended slavery in Texas.
Introduces the influence of Spanish Catholics on the state of Texas from the first mission outside what is now San Angelo to their mostly unsuccessful attempts to convert Native Americans.
Surveys the presence of Europeans and their descendents in Texas from the arrival of Spanish explorers in the 1500s to Anglo-American joy at the state's annexation in 1845.
A teacher explains to a diverse group of students the importance of respecting classmates. The narrator of the story, a young girl in the class, explains why respecting others is a critical part of in
Stephen Austin, Barbara Jordan, and George W. Bush—what do these notable people have in common? They’re all famous Texans, and just a few of the exciting people covered in this book. Age-appropriate t
From wheel barrows and oil fields to a massive construction site, readers will learn how levers work, and their terminology. New vocabulary such as fulcrum is introduced in an easily compressible mann
Whether they are playing games or carrying out instructions, robots are fascinating to children and adults alike. This explanatory text introduces a variety of robots and their uses. An open-ended que
This nonfiction text explains the ever-increasing presence of technology and its concepts, namely coding, to young readers. A very simple explanation paired with photographs makes the world of coding
This book covers core curriculum topics with a focus on MYSELF and OTHERS. Kids see themselves reflected in the age-appropriate story that touches upon the themes of positive community interaction, st
Assembled together are one fiction and one nonfiction book, both explore the areas of the STEM and STEAM initiatives. Your student will read about the same subjects from two perspectives and two genre
Colorful Illustrations support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /y/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic fictional narrative also gives em
Colorful Illustrations support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /z/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic fictional narrative also gives em
Colorful Illustrations support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /sh/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic fictional narrative also gives e
Colorful Illustrations support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /ch/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic fictional narrative also gives e
Colorful Illustrations support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /k/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic fictional narrative also gives em
Colorful Illustrations support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the short /e/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic fictional narrative also gi
Colorful Illustrations support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /au/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic fictional narrative also gives e
Bright, colorful photos support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /ee/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic nonfiction text also gives emer
