Heather E Schwartz: 62 books

In 1963, more than 30 African-American girls ages 11 to 16 were arrested for taking part in Civil Rights protests in Americus, Georgia. They were taken without their families' knowledge to a Civil War–era stockade in Leesburg, Georgia, where they were confined in unsanitary conditions and exposed...

Explore the culture and customs of the Woodland People with the American Indians of the East: Woodland People e-Book. Students will learn about the diverse group of tribes that stretched along the East coast, including the Northeastern and Southeastern regions. This e-Book looks at some of the important...

Excite students as they learn about the Early Explorers during the Age of Discovery. This e-Book takes a look at some of these ambitious world travelers that have helped map the modern world from the Vikings, Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, to Amerigo Vespucci. Primary source materials offer a glimpse...

The Florida's Government: Power, Purpose, and People e-Book equips teachers with a stunning nonfiction reader focusing on Florida's government. Filled with vibrant images and primary source documents, this informational text exposes students to the different branches of government and so much more....

Take an in-depth peek at the life of legendary Pocahontas , the famous historical figure who helped create peace between the American Indians and European settlers. With the Pocahontas: Her Life and Legend e-Book, students will examine what happened with John Smith and the daughter of Chief Powhatan,...

Introduce students to Florida's past with this informational text that profiles the life of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. This state standards-aligned e-Book will fascinate students with vibrant primary source documents that focus on the author's life in rural Florida. Build literacy skills and content...

Delight your students with this fascinating informational text that profiles the life of educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune. Students will gain a deeper understanding for what life was like back then, as they use higher order thinking skills to analyze historical events more critically....

Excite students with this fascinating nonfiction reader that showcases the Growth of Florida: Pioneers and Technological Advances. Highlighting stunning primary source documents, this e-Book breathes life into the pages of history by providing an intimate glimpse of what life was really like during...

When you think of art, perhaps you imagine a painting in a museum. But artists use many types of materials including wood, metal, sand, and even food to turn their ideas into art. With TIME For Kids content, this e-book features exact text-to-image relationships to help beginning readers develop their...

There are four seasons. Look for clues in the weather. Look at the leaves on trees. Feel how warm or cold it is. Is it winter, spring, summer, or fall? Students will learn about the seasons as they are engaged in reading. With TIME For Kids content, this e-book features exact text-to-image relationships...

There are all kinds of creatures in the world. Some live on land. Some live in the sea. Some fly in the sky. What do they look like? How do they sound? Where do they live? Let's learn more about our animal friends! First grade students will learn about different types of animals as they are engaged...

Engage early readers in learning about the seasons as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills and learn basic concepts. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color Spanish book will keep students engaged in reading and learning. Aligned to state and national standards, this...

Did you know that surgeons who play video games make fewer mistakes? Or that Egyptians were building robots way back in 3,000 BCE? Amazing facts like these await in this page-turning, wow-inspiring, mind-blowing look at tech trivia. You'll learn which country has the highest number of Internet users...

After Texas joined the United States in 1845, Texas began to form its own identity. This new identity centered on the rise of the Texas cattle industry and the growing legend of the Texas cowboy. Readers will discover what cowboy life was like in the early days of Texas history as they make their...