Help students discover the meaning of culture! This 6-pack of nonfiction readers examines various cultures while encouraging first grade students to celebrate their differences. Who We Are 6-Pack • Describes how food, games, holidays, and more vary from culture to culture • Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interested • Connects relevant themes such as kindness and being different to students’ daily lives • Includes vibrant images, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to help students learn about their classmates’ cultures • Offers a detailed lesson plan that will help with implementation of activities Each and every student is unique, so it’s important that they understand how to celebrate their differences! This teacher-approved 6-pack addresses a diverse range of cultures and reminds students that everyone is human, and they can learn from one another. With a connected fiction story, meaningful images, and more beneficial features, this 6-pack of readers will empower first grade students to be proud of their cultures and who they are. This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

With We the People: Founding Documents, students will explore some of the significant documents that helped shaped America. This informational text looks at the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Bill of Rights, and the Constitution – the important documents that have helped build a powerful nation. Breathe life into textbook pages with primary source materials! Students will gain a better understanding as they think about past events more critically with these historical snapshots of what life was like back then. Build literacy and subject content knowledge with this nonfiction reader that explores US history, geography, and other social studies topics. We the People: Founding Documents provides access to every type of learner with appropriately leveled content. The reader contains text features such as captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. Aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework and other state standards, this text readies students for college and career readiness. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level U title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

The way we live affects our home - Earth. While people have lived on Earth for a long time, we are just beginning to see the impact of our actions on our planet. From pollution to thoughtful farming, explore the harmful and beneficial ways we use natural resources so that we can become conservationists that protect our planet. Teach students about deforestation, desertification, the greenhouse effect, terracing that prevents land erosion, and more with the vibrant photographs in this high-interest informational text. Featuring a hands-on "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, this book helps students apply what they've learned in the text and supports STEM instruction. Helpful diagrams and text features, such as a glossary and index, are also included to improve content-area literacy. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level Q title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

Young readers can take a somewhat perilous tour of the zoo with this story. As readers are introduced to Andulus tortoises, lemurs, and emus, they may learn some fascinating facts that they didn't know before. For instance, did you know that lemurs like to drink their Madagascan coffee out of fine china mugs? Children will discover facts like these and so much more. Humorous illustrations and intriguing animals will make readers want to visit this zoo again and again. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level N title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

Show young readers how greetings function in everyday life! This 6-pack of nonfiction readers will engage kindergarten students while explaining the ways people interact with one another. Meet and Greet 6-Pack • Uses pictures and words to demonstrate a variety of greetings and farewell gestures • Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will interest young students • Covers important life skills such as meeting new people and greeting others politely • Includes full-color pages, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to prepare students for meeting new people • Offers a detailed lesson plan that will assist with implementation of activities Meet and Greet is a fun, relevant book that will teach students what they need to know about greeting others and meeting new people. Whether it’s high fiving a friend or waving goodbye to a classmate, this teacher-approved 6-pack of readers shows students the meaningful interactions they can share with other people. The illustrated fiction piece, vibrant images, and other useful features in this 6-pack will excite students while improving their communication skills. This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Students are the voters of tomorrow, so it’s important that they understand how the voting process works! This 6-pack of nonfiction readers will show kindergarten students various ways they can be informed voters. We Can Vote 6-Pack • Describes how people can make wise decisions about whom to vote for • Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will help student comprehension • Connects key civics themes such as democracy and civic duty to students’ daily lives • Includes colorful pictures, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to show students how voting works on a small scale • Offers a thorough lesson plan that will facilitate implementation of activities Voting is how individuals make their voices heard, and this 6-pack of books shows why it’s important for voters to make informed choices. This teacher-approved 6-pack explores the many ways that people can prepare to cast their votes. With an illustrated fiction story, relevant images, and more helpful features, this 6-pack of readers will empower young students and help them understand an important democratic process. This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

What makes a neighborhood? How can people improve their neighborhoods? First grade students will answer these important questions and more with this 6-pack of nonfiction readers. The World in My Neighborhood 6-Pack • Explores life in one neighborhood using the five senses • Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested • Connects key ideas such as community and culture to students’ daily lives • Includes bright pages, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to inspire students to appreciate their neighbors • Offers a thorough lesson plan that will help with implementation of activities Each and every neighborhood is an original mix of people, sights, sounds, and smells. This teacher-approved 6-pack of books describes life in a diverse neighborhood and encourages students to look for beauty in the places they live. With descriptive text, an illustrated fiction story, relevant images, and other exciting features, this 6-pack of readers will show first grade students the vibrancy and togetherness a neighborhood has to offer. This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Time has fascinated humans for thousands of years. We have struggled to find ways to keep track of time and predict patterns in nature. Ancient people watched the skies to study nature's cycles and mark them in time. From these, calendars were born. Though we may not be aware of it, we live by the time we keep. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The hands-on STEAM challenge is ideal for makerspace activities, and guides students through every stage of the engineering design process. This book features: Real-world examples provide insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems; Content that highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and math; Career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields; Dynamic images and text features enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that specifically supports guided reading instruction.