Prior, Jennifer Overend

An introduction to democracy and the United States government.

"Build literacy skills and social studies content knowledge with the Reasons for a Revolution primary source reader. This fascinating text explores the increasing tension between the colonies and Great Britain, including the ways England tried to control the colonists. This high-interest book spotlights primary source documents and text features include a glossary, index, bold text, and captions"--Amazon.com.

Explores different aspects of Plains culture with a focus on the Lakota, Cheyenne, Comanche, Pawnee, Osage, Omaha, and Crow tribes and describes how their lives were affected by the arrival of the Europeans.

Photographs and text explore the five senses of sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell.

Explains what capital resources are and how they are important to the economy.

A brief, illustrated exploration of the life of Abigail Adams that discusses her childhood, family, marriage to John Adams, duties as the wife of a diplomat, and role as the First Lady.

Text and photographs teach about laws in the United States.

Provides an introduction to natural resouces, exploring what they are, why we need them, and how we can save them.

Text and illustrations introduce young readers to capital resources and the economy, discussing goods and services and more.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to some of the natural landmarks found in the United States.