Small Non-Fiction Books

Scholastic® "Easy Reader Biographies" Book is ideal for ages 5 - 8 and helps to learn reading. English book having 16 pages contains lively text, captions, realistic illustrations, glossaries, diagrams..Age group and grade: Ages 5 - 8 years and grades kindergarten - 2nd.Language: English.Subject: Language arts, reading.Format: Book.Title: Easy Reader Biographies.Topic: Reading skills.Introduce key features of nonfiction with 12 easy-to-read biographies of must-know, inspiring Americans.Designed for young readers, these engaging 16 page books feature lively text, captions, realistic illustrations, glossaries, diagrams and more.Teaching guide includes graphic organizers and teaching ideas to help children comprehend the features of nonfiction and read with understanding.Includes 60 full color, 16 page books (5 copies of 12 biographies), 48 page teaching guide, sturdy storage box.Biographies correlate with Guided Reading Levels I and J.Scholastic® "Easy Reader Biographies" Book for language arts/reading is ideal for grade kindergarten - 2nd and helps to learn how to read.

Dalip Singh Saund was born to a Sikh family in a small village in India. He went on to become a scholar, public speaker, author, farmer, judge, and the first Asian American elected to the United States Congress. Learn about Dalip's fascinating, barrier-breaking journey overcoming anti-Sikh and Indian prejudice in this inspirational biography, part of the Leaders Like Us series. This 24-page nonfiction book features post-reading questions, an extension activity, and time line to engage readers while reinforcing reading comprehension skills along the way..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of an Asian American leader.For ages 6-10..24 pages.ISBN: 9781731657374.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.Dalip Singh Saund tells the inspiring story of the first Asian American elected to the U.S. Congress, detailing his journey from a small village in India to becoming a scholar, public speaker, and public servant, with post-reading questions, a timeline, and an extension activity to enhance reading comprehension.

This nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at Congressman and activist John Lewis, who inspired important change in America with his fight for equal justice. Perfect for young readers, the book also includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. Explore the life of John Lewis with easy-to-read text and exciting pictures. This 32-page full-color book covers important ideas like civic duty and responsibilities and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore the civil rights movement, American leaders, and U.S. history..Explores John Lewis's story, including his unique childhood, participation in the civil rights movement, and time in Congress.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book covers important ideas like civic duty and responsibilities and includes an extension activity for grade 3..ISBN: 9781087643014.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested.Connects Lewis's life to significant change in local government and America as a whole.Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to get students excited about pursuing change.With an extension activity and other helpful features, this book teaches students that one person can make a difference in their community—and their country.

Learn about the creative ways Americans help their communities. This nonfiction book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, fun activity, glossary, and other helpful tools. This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country. It also explores concepts such as creative problem-solving and volunteerism and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore working together, civic responsibility, and ways to improve one's community..Describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country who can serve as role models.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country..ISBN: 9781087605098.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to get students invested.Connects key topics such as creative problem-solving and volunteerism to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that empowers students to improve their communities.With this fun and informative book, students will see all the wonderful things that can happen when communities create together!

Students will learn that small actions can make a big difference! This nonfiction book explains why civic duties are important and how to fulfill them. The book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of civic duties while giving examples of people who can serve as role models for students. It also explores important topics like leadership and civil rights, and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to discover civic responsibility, politicians, and what it takes to make a difference..Explains the importance of civic duties while giving examples of people who can serve as role models for students.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of civic duties while giving examples of people who can serve as role models for students..ISBN: 9781087605135.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested.Connects important concepts such as civil rights and leadership to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to help students become responsible individuals.With examples of heroes like Jackie Robinson and Sandra Day O'Connor, this book and the accompanying project will help students see what it means to be leaders.

Learn about the environment and how to protect it! This nonfiction book explains what individuals and the government can do to keep Earth's air clean. The book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. This 32-page full-color book describes current threats to the environment and explains how their effects can be limited. It also explores important concepts like clean energy and upcycling and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore greenhouse gases, pollution, and finding solutions to help the planet..Describes current threats to Earth's environment and explains how their effects can be limited.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes current threats to the environment and explains how their effects can be limited..ISBN: 9781087605142.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students engaged.Connects important topics such as pollution and greenhouse gases to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to get students excited about helping their planet.With this fun, informative book and the additional activity, students will learn how to make their planet healthier.

Learn how the power of a petition can give Americans the ability to create real change! This nonfiction book includes a related short fiction piece, glossary, an exciting bonus activity, and other useful tools. This 32-page full-color book describes the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to make a difference. It also explores important topics such as laws and democracy and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore working together, First Amendment rights, and ways to create change..Explains the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to improve communities.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to make a difference..ISBN: 9781087605081.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students engaged.Connects essential ideas such as laws and democracy to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that will empower students to make change.The fun images and meaningful text will teach students how to be responsible citizens who can improve their communities by writing petitions.

Learn about American Indian tradition and the important part it has on American culture. This nonfiction book shows how American Indian changemakers work to preserve their cultures and promote fairness. Students will learn about and appreciate the dedication of American Indian leaders. This 32-page full-color book explains the important work of American Indian leaders and their interactions with government. It also explores essential topics such as leadership and fairness and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to discover tribal Nations, American Indian culture, and the relationship between communities and government..Explains the important work of American Indian leaders and their interactions with government.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book explains the important work of American Indian leaders and their interactions with government..ISBN: 9781087605111.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interested.Describes both the traditions and struggles of various American Indian Nations.Explores important themes such as fairness and leadership.Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity to show how individuals can work with government to make change.The book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, a glossary, a meaningful activity, and other great tools.

This nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at media by exploring all forms and how it plays an important role in society. Students will learn to tell the difference between facts and opinions with this exciting book and the accompanying extension activity. This 32-page full-color book defines media, explains how to separate fact from fiction. It also covers important ideas like democracy and censorship, plus includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to discover about bias, sharing information, and the history of media..Details the history and importance of various types of media, from newspapers to billboards to social media.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book defines media, explains how to separate fact from fiction..ISBN: 9781087605173.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested.Connects important concepts like democracy and censorship to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to get students excited about media.Ideal for young readers, the book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic.

Learn about the process of electing government leaders! This nonfiction book explains how elections work and ways for individuals to stay involved in government. The book also includes a related fiction piece, a glossary, an extension activity, and other helpful features. This 32-page full-color book describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history. It also explores essential topics such as leadership and civic duty and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore political parties, government leaders, and the structure of America's representative democracy..Describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history..ISBN: 9781087605104.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested.Explores major civics topics such as representative democracy and political parties.Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that will get students excited about elections and campaigns.Perfect for young readers, this book will show students how to be informed citizens when it comes to elections and campaigns.

Learn the history behind the phrase "We the people". This nonfiction book analyzes the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution in an exciting and informative way. The book includes a glossary, a short fiction piece related to the topic, and a bonus activity. This 32-page full-color book describes the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the Preamble. It also explores important topics like justice and liberty and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore the Constitution, structure of government, and United States history..Analyzes the Preamble line by line in an easy-to-understand manner.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the Preamble..ISBN: 9781087605159.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested.Connects essential topics like the U.S. Constitution and federal government to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to get students excited about the Preamble's powerful words.With this book that's perfect for young readers, students can see how the powerful words of the Preamble are reflected in American government.

Help students learn what taxes are, how they work, and why they exist. This nonfiction book describes the purpose and history of taxes, and includes a glossary, short fiction piece related to the topic, and an exciting activity. Above all, this book explains how taxes function in society in an easy-to-understand way. This 32-page full-color book covers how taxes work, the different types of taxes, and what taxes pay for. It also explores important topics like civic duty and democracy and includes an extension activity for grade 3..Explains how taxes work, the different types of taxes, and why taxes exist.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book covers how taxes work, the different types of taxes, and what taxes pay for..ISBN: 9781087605166.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students interested.Connects key themes like civic duty and democracy to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to help students expand their understanding of taxes.Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to discover taxation, money, and public goods and services.