4th Grade

With the discovery of the New World, the countries of Europe raced to claim the new land and its riches. The Spanish built missions in California to bring Christianity to the Native Americans...

Indian tribes once spanned the state of California when the arrival of new settlers forced them into a struggle for survival. Learn how three tribes--the Tongva, the Yokuts, and the...

This adventurous Spanish-translated biography highlights the expeditions made by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Readers will be able to explore the amazing accomplishments that these two men,...

Introduce 4th grade students to some of California's early settlers including John Bidwell, Jim Beckwourth, Jedediah Smith, Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, and more. Ignite a...

Spark a curiosity for history with this Spanish book filled with primary sources that offer a glimpse of what life was like for the Plains Indians. This Spanish book examines the distinctive...

Spark a curiosity for history with this Spanish book filled with primary sources that offer a glimpse of what life was like for the Woodland Indians. Students will explore the culture and...

Introduce English language learners to the diverse lifestyles of West Coast American Indians as they learn about the different tribes in the Southwest, the Great Basin, the Plateau, the...

This primary source reader focuses on the lives of Native Americans as pioneers began moving west during the 19th century. Students will explore significant historical events such as the Indian...

This informative Spanish book gives readers a glimpse into life as an American Indian during the 1800s. Readers will learn about tribes like the Cherokee, Lakota, Seminole, Creek, Choctaw, and Nez...

Earth is a planet, moving around the sun. But Earth is not the only planet in our solar system! It is one of eight planets, many moons, and other objects that orbit our sun. The planets have much in...

Ignite a passion for history as students learn about the Age of Discovery. This Spanish book examines some of the ambitious world travelers that mapped the modern world--from the Vikings,...

It is important for us to remember the events of the past. One way to preserve our history is by building landmarks. Visiting these places and learning about them helps us appreciate our past and...