What You Didn't Know About History: Set 1

Young readers often learn about early America in their classrooms. Many have heard of pioneers building log cabins--but few realize frontier settlers lived in shacks that let in wind, rain, and cold for the first months on their homestead. This series augments common knowledge with surprising, lesser known facts and detailed photographs, inviting readers to take a unique and informative journey to the colonies, the Wild West, and more. Readers will be absorbed on their bumpy ride on the wagon train, whether they are learning about early America for the first time or are eager to know more. Table of Contents, Glossary, and Index guide readers in learning to navigate books
• Fact boxes offer more information and fascinating facts
• Historical content supports standards-based social studies curriculum
• Vivid photographs and captions complement text
• Graphic organizers aid reader's understanding
• Suggested books and websites offer additional learning opportunities Give students a safe place to explore and create! This robust interactive eBook set combines informational text on the animals of Asia with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and charts. Struggling readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration and text highlighting. Optional digital content creation tools guide students in:
• Creating a blog
• Composing a digital storyboard
• Building a wiki page These professional-looking student projects can be printed, emailed, or posted. Student learn to:
• Create digital content
• Use copyright-friendly media
• Cite their sources
• Comment on each others' work Simple lesson plans for each lesson include:
• Common Core Standards supported by the activity
• Small and large group instructions
• Parent Activities
• Links to free web 2.0 tools