Talking About Civics 6-Pack

Teach students how to engage in healthy, constructive conversations! This powerful 6-pack of Grade 5 nonfiction readers hands students the tools they need to talk productively about civics issues.

Talking about Civics 6-Pack

• Explores important everyday challenges such as resolving arguments, finding reliable sources, and actively listening to others
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to interest students
• Connects important ideas such as empathy and bias to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to engage students in civic discourse

Sometimes dialogue about what’s best for our communities, our country, and our world can be difficult. This relevant, teacher-approved 6-pack of readers helps students learn how to approach civics conversations with solid facts and open minds. With an illustrated fiction story, index, and other useful features, this 6-pack shows fifth grade students how to talk thoughtfully with others about today’s issues.

This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Sandra Day O'Connor: Paving the Way 6-Pack

Introduce students to the first female Supreme Court justice! This engaging 6-pack of Grade 5 nonfiction readers describes the life and legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor.

Sandra Day O’Connor: Paving the Way 6-Pack

• Details how Sandra Day O’Connor became a key government leader on the Supreme Court
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interested
• Connects important ideas such as leadership and determination to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, helpful discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students thinking about American heroes like O’Connor

Sandra Day O’Connor paved the way for women everywhere when she became a justice with the Supreme Court of the United States. This teacher-approved 6-pack offers a variety of text features and explores O’Connor’s fascinating life, from her childhood to her time on the Supreme Court. With an illustrated fiction story, index, bright images, and other thoughtful features, this 6-pack of books demonstrates to fifth grade students that hard work and determination can help a person make history.

This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Central Park Trip 6-Pack

Join big brother Marcus and his little brother Winston on a trip to the city as you learn about size and shape. From riding a carousel to visiting the zoo, there's so much to do in New York City's Central Park! This picture book features colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text that help early readers follow along on this big-city adventure. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction reader includes pre-reading questions. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Chase a Rainbow 6-Pack

A family follows the end of a rainbow in search of treasure. What awaits them at the end? This picture book features colorful illustrations and a familiar story to help early readers follow along on this family adventure. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction reader includes pre-reading questions. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Tower Power 6-Pack

Using blocks shaped like rectangles, triangles, and squares, who will build the tallest tower? Through the familiar activity of playing with building blocks, students will learn about shapes and how shape affects functionality. Early readers will love the playful illustrations and easy-to-read text in this picture book. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction reader includes pre-reading questions. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Nahid's Tooth 6-Pack

It's time for bed but Nahid can't fall asleep. She's due for a visit from the Tooth Fairy but is reluctant to give up her tooth. Will the Tooth Fairy convince her to let it go? Introduce the concepts of growth and change to early readers with this beautifully illustrated picture book. Colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text help children follow along with this fiction reader. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Tito the Tapir 6-Pack

Tito is a young tapir whose spots and stripes help him in the wild. What will happen to his spots and stripes when he grows up? Introduce the concepts of growth and change to students with this beautifully illustrated picture book. Early readers can follow the simple story and bright illustrations as they learn that our differences are what make us special. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this fiction reader and a content-area focused lesson plan.

My Brother and Me 6-Pack

There are many fun things to do at a birthday party. But for Luis, who has autism, sometimes fun things can be scary. Luckily his sister will be there to help him have a good time. Early readers can follow the simple story and bright illustrations as they learn about the importance of acceptance, compassion, and kindness. This fiction reader is perfect for guided reading and includes pre-reading questions. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

The Case for Waste 6-Pack

Randy the raccoon works at a transfer station. All he sees is waste. Then, some visitors show him that there are hidden treasures among the trash. Introduce the concept of recycling--and upcycling!--to early readers with this beautifully illustrated picture book. Children will love the playful illustrations and easy-to-read text. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction reader includes pre-reading questions. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

What Could I Be 6-Pack

It is career day at James's school. After helping his friends decide on careers, he knows what he is meant to do. What career will he choose? Introduce the concept of jobs and careers to early readers with this beautifully illustrated picture book. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction reader includes pre-reading questions. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

The Birthday Balloon 6-Pack

In this multigenerational tale, a grandfather is turning 100 years old. To celebrate, he takes his grandson on a hot air balloon ride to show him special places from this past. From where he went to school, to where he met grandma, early readers will be delighted by this heartfelt picture book. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction reader includes pre-reading questions. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Queen Bea 6-Pack

Bea is uninspired by the dirt yard at her new house. When a bee flies by, Bea knows just what to do. She'll create a garden fit for a queen. A queen bee, that is! Learn what is needed to create a bee-friendly garden with this entertaining picture book. Perfect for early readers, this fiction book includes pre-reading questions. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Race Day 6-Pack

In this picture book, a thoughtful cloud tries to keep the skies clear on race day. Can he convince his rain-cloud friends to stay away? Early readers can follow the fun story and whimsical illustrations as they learn about weather. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction reader includes pre-reading questions. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Surfer Girl 6-Pack

Heng is learning how to surf, but is getting discouraged by how hard it is. Will a new friend help her learn how to ride the waves? Introduce the concepts of waves and ocean currents to early readers with this beautifully illustrated picture book. Colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text help children follow along with the fiction reader. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Tail Tales 6-Pack

Who would've thought that a dog, a cat, and a mouse could be best friends? In this picture book, Milly, Tilly, and Willy are best friends despite their differences. Early readers can follow the fun story and whimsical illustrations as they learn that our differences are what make us special. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction reader includes pre-reading questions. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Shake your Tail Feathers 6-Pack

The bluebirds, robins, parrots, and roosters are having a dance party! Join in on the fun as the birds shake, twirl, and hop along to the beat. Written in verse, early readers will love the entertaining story and whimsical illustrations in this picture book. Perfect for guided reading, this poetry book includes pre-reading questions. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

A Tangled Tale 6-Pack

The peacock, the monkey, the horse, and the kangaroo each think they have the best tail. When their tails get tangled together, it becomes obvious which one is best! Early readers will love the entertaining story and whimsical illustrations in this picture book. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction reader includes pre-reading questions. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Oh, Rats! 6-Pack

In this picture book, a young rat describes the things that make her family special. From mom's smarts to grandpa's looks, emerging readers will love this humorous tale as they learn about irony as a literary device. They'll also learn to appreciate the things that make them unique and what makes a family special. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction book includes pre-reading questions. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Nani's Birthday Surprise 6-Pack

Lena's great-grandmother is turning 90. Lena and her father bake a cake as a surprise and help to make the day special for Nani and the rest of the family. This picture book features colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text that help early readers follow along with the story. Children will learn about cultural and family traditions in this heartfelt, multigenerational tale. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction reader includes pre-reading questions. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Tadpole Grows Up 6-Pack

Tadpole is becoming a frog and will soon live on land. But he is worried about leaving the safety and familiarity of the pond. Luckily, his friends give him advice to boost his confidence about the upcoming change. This beautifully illustrated picture book covers multiple concepts such as the life cycle, new experiences, friendship, and growth and change. This story includes imaginative illustrations and easy-to-read text that help early readers make connections to their own lives. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this fiction reader and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Penguins Take Flight 6-Pack

Two Antarctic penguins would like to travel the world but can't fly. They decide to build a flying machine out of ice to take a trip across America. This entertaining picture book features colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text to help upper emergent readers follow along on this adventure. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction reader includes pre-reading questions. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.