8th Grade

In 1939, a war that would encompass the world began in Europe. Readers will learn about the causes of World War II in this nonfiction title. The supportive text and fascinating sidebars work in conjunction with the stunning...

World War II was the most destructive war in history. The European Theater played host to some of the most significant events of the war. Breathe life into the pages of history with this primary source reader that...

Breathe life into the pages of history with this primary source reader that focuses on the history of World War II in the Pacific. Build content knowledge across multiple social...

Help students read about social studies content and build their historical thinking skills! This 2nd edition resource was created to support College and Career Readiness Standards, and provides an in-depth research base about content-area...

With the ongoing struggle of incorporating the career and college readiness standards into lessons, this resource is perfect for integrating today's standards in a fun and engaging way. The interesting and factual poems focused on...

Using primary sources can seem overwhelming to teachers who have little time to teach social studies. With minimal prep time, teachers can turn their classrooms into primary source learning environments with this practical resource...

With the We the People: Founding Documents e-Book, students will explore some of the significant documents that helped shaped America. This informational text looks at the Declaration of Independence, the Articles...

In this biography, readers will discover the remarkable journey of Cecil Rhodes from England to the diamond mines, parliament houses, and battlefields of Africa. The stunning facts, vibrant images, and engaging sidebars...

Geoffrey Chaucer was a British poet during the Middle ages and is still considered one of the greatest English writers of all time. Through this intriguing biography, readers will learn about Chaucer's life as he took part...

Imperialism brought the world together and tore it apart. This title explains how the Industrial Revolution made an impact on Imperialism and how the Imperial powers warred with each other and the countries they conquered...

In 1689, John Locke wrote that individuals had the right to "life" and "liberty." Soon, his ideas spread across the world and helped create a new system of rule. In this engaging biography, readers learn about the inspiring...

In this captivating biography, readers will learn how Emperor Justinian I ruled the Byzantine Empire for 38 years. Featuring eye-catching images, maps, and photos, stunning facts, and easy to read text, readers will be...