Social Studies: Informational Text: Sobrevivir en la gran extensin [Paperback]

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, theyre much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the culture, history, and distinctive features of the Lakota, Cheyenne, Comanche, Pawnee, Osage, Omaha, and Crow tribes.?With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.Ignite a curiosity with this Spanish primary source reader featuring authentically recreated primary source documents that highlight some of the fascinating aspects of Plains Indians culture.

Jennifer Priorhas written over 100 educational books for teachers and children, covering literacy, language arts, social studies, and early childhood education. Her instructional resources include Focused Reading Intervention, Targeted Reading Intervention, Exploring Nonfiction, Exploring Writing, and Write Time for Kids®, as well as her textbooksFamily Involvement in Early Childhood Education: Research into PracticeandEnvironmental Print in the Classroom: Meaningful Connections for Learning to Read.
For students, she has authored children’s informational books such asAmerica’s Natural Landmarks,Rocky Mountain States, andPolar Regions Through Time, along with science and social studies titles in partnership with TIME?for Kids® and recent works likeOur Grand Canyon.
Jennifer’s books combine classroom-tested strategies with engaging, lC_