The Primary Sources series is the winner of the 2015 Academics' Choice Awards for the 2015 Smart Book Award in recognition of mind-building excellence. The Ancient Civilization Primary Sources is a pack of 20 primary source documents that are relevant to the history of ancient Civilization. The Ancient Civilization Primary Sources includes historical documents, maps, photographs, political cartoons, lithographs, diagrams, letters in a mix of color and black-and-white, and sepia finishes. Each primary resource is printed on sturdy 8.5 X 11 cardstock.

• Helps students deepen their understanding of historical events by learning how to analyze primary sources in order to meet state standards
• Teaches students to interpret historical events
• Teaches students to think critically and analytically
• Teaches students how to understand point of view material
• Learn to question various perspectives of history
• important primary sources range from photos and maps to paintings and lithographs to letters and telegrams

Primary Source Packs include more than 20 historical documents to help students think critically and analytically, interpret events, and question the various perspectives of history. Created to support CCSS, each historical document pack contains 20 important primary sources including: photos, maps, paintings, lithographs, newspaper clippings, and more! Quality that is suited for an art walk, durability to last for years. We have delved into the archives, so teachers don't have to! Each set includes 4 Primary Sources Pack: Westward Expansion, Early Explorers, American Revolution and Colonial America.

• Each historical document pack contains 20 important primary sources including: photos, maps, paintings, lithographs, newspaper clippings, and more
• Scalable resources for grades 2-8
• Quality that is suited for an art walk, durability to last for years
• Primary Source Packs include more than 20 historical documents to help students think critically and analytically, interpret events, and question
• Set includes 4 Primary Sources Pack: Westward Expansion, Early Explorers, American Revolution and Colonial America

Smart Poly® material has been designed for the classroom and home. The material is strong, durable, water resistant, and does not need lamination. Heavy duty double-sided surface for fun and colorful learning on both sides. Write-on/wipe-off surface. Use with dry erase or water based markers and washable crayons. Each side is an interactive lesson. Mat measures 12 x 17. Learn about American History and the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

• Heavy duty double-sided surface, no lamination required
• Use with dry erase or water based markers and washable crayons
• Water resistant, no lamination required
• Colorful designs on both sides

How did people navigate at sea--without the use of modern technology? Why was mummification important to ancient Egyptian culture? Find the answers to these questions and more with this STEAM book set! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this set features hands-on STEAM challenges that are perfect for makerspaces and that guide students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian with these titles: Living in Sunlight Extremes, Making a Mummy, Making Maps, Navigating at Sea, Piecing Art Together, Saving Culture from Disaster.

• This 6-Book Set features hands-on STEAM challenges, uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems, makes STEAM career connections, and highlights all aspects of STEAM.
• Strengthen literacy skills and content-area knowledge with high-interest readers
• Learn to apply the engineering design process to solve real-world problems
• Promote the 4 Cs: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity
• Make career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields

How do musical instruments make sound? How does shivering help a person stay warm? Find the answers to these questions with this STEAM book set! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this set builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation.

The hands-on STEAM challenges are ideal for makerspace activities and guide students through each stage of the engineering design process. The real-world examples give students insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems.

With dynamic images and intriguing text features to enhance the reading experience, this set will engage students' minds and imaginations! This set includes (titles may be substituted):

• Cooling Off
• Lighting the Night
• Making Music
• Staying Afloat
• Staying Warm
• Taking Food To-Go

• Features hands-on STEAM challenges that are perfect for makerspaces and that guide students step-by-step through the engineering design process
• Ignites a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples
• Set of 6 books

In the Amazing People: Scientists and Mathematicians Activity Book, children learn about 53 inspirational people who made important contributions to science and math while also completing engaging activities about each person. Designed for kids in 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade, the 1st - 3rd grade workbook includes 256 pages that feature biographies, 64 flash cards (8 sheets), 53 stickers (2 pages), and a motivational poster. The 1st grade workbook also includes 11 blank cards that children can fill out themselves with some of their own favorite amazing people!

• Teaches about the lives of 53 amazing scientists and mathematicians.
• Includes activities that relate back to each scientist and mathematicians.
• Includes extension activities that challenge young learners to apply what they learned about the athlete to their own life.
• Bonus features include 53 stickers, one poster, and 64 flash cards.

In the Amazing People: Artists and Performers Activity Book, children learn about 53 inspirational people who made important contributions to the arts while also completing engaging activities about each person. Designed for kids in 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade, the 1st - 3rd grade workbook includes 256 pages that feature biographies for each artist and performer, 64 flash cards (8 sheets), 53 stickers (2 pages), and a motivational poster. The 1st grade workbook also includes 11 blank cards that children can fill out themselves with some of their own favorite amazing people!

• Teaches about the lives of 53 amazing artists and performers.
• Includes activities that relate back to each artist and performer.
• Includes extension activities that challenge young learners to apply what they learned about the athlete to their own life.
• Bonus features include 53 stickers, one poster, and 64 flash cards.

In the Amazing People: Activists and Advocates Activity Book, children learn about 53 inspirational people who made important contributions to society while also completing engaging activities about each person. Designed for kids in 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade, the 1st - 3rd grade workbook includes 256 pages that feature biographies for each activist, 64 flash cards (8 sheets), 53 stickers (2 pages), and a motivational poster. The 1st grade workbook also includes 11 blank cards that children can fill out themselves with some of their own favorite amazing people!

• Teaches about the lives of 53 amazing activists and advocates.
• Includes activities that relate back to each activist and advocate.
• Includes extension activities that challenge young learners to apply what they learned about the activist or advocate to their own life.
• Bonus features include 53 stickers, one poster, and 64 flash cards.

In the Amazing People: Athletes Activity Book, children learn about 53 inspirational people who made important contributions to sports while also completing engaging activities about each person. Designed for kids in 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade, the 1st - 3rd grade workbook includes 256 pages that feature biographies for each athlete, 64 flash cards (8 sheets), 53 stickers (2 pages), and a motivational poster. The 1st grade workbook also includes 11 blank cards that children can fill out themselves with some of their own favorite amazing people!

• Teaches about the lives of 53 amazing athletes.
• Includes activities that relate back to each athlete.
• Includes extension activities that challenge young learners to apply what they learned about the athlete to their own life.
• Bonus features include 53 stickers, one poster, and 64 flash cards.

In this illustrated biography from the Leaders Like Us series, children learn about the life and accomplishments of an important African American leader in entertainment, Frederick O'Neal. It features a glossary, text-dependent questions, and an extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.

Who was Frederick O'Neal? Learn about one of the most influential African American entertainers in the Leaders Like Us book Frederick O'Neal. This kid's book teaches your child about the life of a talented actor, writer, and entertainer. The biography features a glossary, text-dependent questions, and an extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!

• Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of an African American leader
• Vivid illustrations
• Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning
• 24 pages