{"product_id":"explore-the-united-states-historic-routes-and-modern-governance-social-studies-readers-8book-set-isbn-9798330903245","title":"Explore The United States' Historic Routes and Modern Governance: Social Studies Readers 8-Book Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e   Dive into the Rich Tapestry of American Geography and History with this captivating 8-book set, perfect for grades 4 through 8. Discover the unique charm of US Territories and the iconic landmarks of Washington, DC. Take a nostalgic trip down the historic Route 66 and gain insights into the workings of state governments. Each book in this series is a blend of engaging narratives, fascinating facts, and vivid illustrations, making learning an adventure for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBooks in this set include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriving Along Route 66\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Aboard the Interstate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eState Governments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCodes and Zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho Solves Issues?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmusement Parks Around America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe U.S. Territories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Story of Washington DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | Dive into the rich tapestry of American geography and history with this captivating 8-book set, perfect for grades 4 through 8.  Books in this set Include: Driving Along Route 66, All Aboard the Interstate, State Governments, Codes and Zones, Who Solves Issues?, Amusement Parks Around America, The U.S. Territories, The Story of Washington DC. | Multiple authors contributed to this product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmanda Jackson Green\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of nearly a dozen high-interest nonfiction books for children of all ages. Her writing taps into young learners’ curiosity about the world around them. Her book, What Happens in Your Body When, a collaborative project with the Smithsonian Institute, invites kids to explore the incredible ways the human body moves, grows, and heals itself. She is most proud of her contributions to the Alternator Books series The Fight for Black Rights, which takes readers on a journey through the past and builds important connections to the present. Amanda believes understanding and analyzing history is critical to educating the next generation of citizens and leaders. She has written kid-friendly biographies on U.S. Senator John Lewis, scientist and artist George Washington Carver, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. \u003cbr\u003eAmanda earned a bachelor’s degree in English from The University of Texas at San Antonio. She has worked as a communications professional in the education sector for over a decade, helping schools share their stories and pursue their missions. She lives in Houston with her husband, son, and two rescue dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlyxx Meléndez\u003c\/b\u003e has written 17 books and plays for Teacher Created Materials. The first of these was All Aboard the Interstate, which was by far the most fun to research and write. \u003cbr\u003eAlyxx received the Creative Voice Award from TCM in 2021. Alyxx is a poet at heart, and has written a handful of original songs supported by some charmingly mediocre noodling on the piano and guitar. Unfortunately for readers, these will never be published.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLisa Perlman Greathouse\u003c\/b\u003e started her writing career as a journalist, working for The Associated Press for over a decade. There, she reported on hundreds of stories, from interviewing presidential candidates to covering plane crashes. From there, she joined a communications agency, where she launched a custom publishing division and developed award-winning magazines for major clients. \u003cbr\u003eDuring her professional writing career, Lisa's deep commitment to public education launched an interest in writing children's books. Over the past 20 years, she has written dozens of titles for Teacher Created Materials, mostly nonfiction readers, with a focus on science and social studies. Among her favorites is a biography about President Franklin D. Roosevelt. \u003cbr\u003eLisa is a staunch public education advocate who has run for her local school board. She has two adult children and lives in Southern California with her partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Teacher Created Materials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48004693197029,"sku":"NP9798330903245","price":95.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9a9f36d4-838b-4a2c-821d-b26e00ef7ae3.jpg?v=1762199399","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/explore-the-united-states-historic-routes-and-modern-governance-social-studies-readers-8book-set-isbn-9798330903245","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}