Elizabeth Anderson Lopez
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¿Cómo trabajan juntos los países? Dirigir un país requiere mucho trabajo. Hay mucho en juego. Eso incluye hacer leyes que ayuden a las personas a hacer lo correcto. Cuando los líderes trabajan juntos, sus países se benefician. Este libro en español presenta a los estudiantes de segundo grado los conceptos de diplomacia, gobierno y relaciones exteriores. Las imágenes detalladas junto con el texto fácil de leer y las características básicas...
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Meet six women who did great things. They were leaders in politics, civil rights, healthcare, science, and sports. They helped and inspired others. All of them followed their dreams. Discover the journeys they took. This inspiring Spanish book introduces second grade students to the lives of notable women including Marie Curie, Clara Barton, Wilma Rudolph, Rosa Parks, and more. Engaging images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features...
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California's government has a lot in common with the federal government. Both have a Constitution and three branches. Learn how these three levels of government-local, state, and federal-work together to make, enforce, and interpret the laws. This primary source reader details how California's government was formed, and introduces students to the men and women who influenced its history. By examining primary sources like maps, images, letters, and...
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This nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at media by exploring all forms and how it plays an important role in society. Ideal for young readers, the book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. Students will learn to tell the difference between facts and opinions with this exciting book and the accompanying extension activity. This 32-page full-color book defines media, explains how to separate fact from fiction....
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California's journey to statehood was fraught with change. First, it was ruled by Spain. Then, it became a part of Mexico. The United States finally claimed it in 1848 after winning the war against Mexico. This primary source reader 6-pack integrates literacy and social studies content knowledge, and uses maps, letters, images, and photographs to engage students and ignite their curiosity about historical events. Primary source documents prompt students...
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Teach students they have rights! This nonfiction book explains what rights are and encourages students to protect their own. Made for young readers, this book includes a fiction story connected to the topic, interactive discussion questions, a related project, and other helpful features. This 24-page full-color book explains what rights are while encouraging students to stand up for themselves and each other. It also guides students toward becoming...
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When "popular" Tyler is forced to invite "weird" Mackenzie to his party, they're surprised to find how much they have in common. Readers will enjoy this realistic fiction story about an unexpected friendship that explores social themes including acceptance, popularity, and peer pressure. The full-color illustrations, short chapter format, and compelling text build reading comprehension and fluency. This hi-lo reader is ideal for students who need...
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Buttercup the chicken loves her life with her English family and their dog, Oxford. But one day she meets a family of chickens and must decide which family she wants to live with forever. Readers will be captivated by this story featuring beautiful illustrations, short chapter format, and compelling text that build reading comprehension and fluency.
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¿Cómo involucras realmente a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de la historia? Cuando los estudiantes establecen conexiones personales con la asignatura, están mucho más motivados para aprender. Este libro de fuentes primarias proporciona relatos de la historia de primera mano que brindan a los estudiantes una visión personal de los eventos históricos. Aprenda sobre el accidentado camino de California hacia la condición de estado con este libro...
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In Zoe's and Joey's family, making chocolate chip cookies every weekend is a family tradition. But when they try to buy chocolate chips, they're shocked to discover no chocolate on the shelves. Pesticide-resistant mealybugs have decimated the world's cocoa trees. How will the family adapt to life without chocolate? Students will enjoy this realistic fiction book that features full-color illustrations, compelling text, and chapter format to build reading...
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How do countries work together? Running a country requires hard work. There is a lot involved. That includes making laws that help people do the right thing. When leaders work together, their countries benefit. This engaging book introduces students to the concepts of diplomacy, government, and foreign relations. Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience...
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¿Cómo involucras realmente a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de la historia? Cuando los estudiantes establecen conexiones personales con la asignatura, están mucho más motivados para aprender. Este libro en español proporciona relatos de la historia de primera mano que brindan información personal sobre los eventos históricos y se enfoca en la historia del sistema escolar de California. Con un diseño visualmente atractivo, este libro presenta...
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This Spanish nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at media by exploring all forms and how it plays an important role in society. Ideal for young readers, the book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. Students will learn to tell the difference between facts and opinions with this exciting book and the accompanying extension activity. This 32-page full-color Spanish book defines media, explains how to separate...
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What do Khloe Thompson, Dylan Hirth, Maria Clara, Drew Frank, and Willow Phelps have in common? They are all kids who volunteer to make the world a better place! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this inspiring nonfiction reader details the contributions these young volunteers have made to hospitals, homeless shelters, animal shelters, and libraries. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational...
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Meet five amazing kids who are helping to make the world a better place right in their own backyards! These kids have found ways to help others. And they all do different things. Their stories will inspire you to help others, too! This Spanish nonfiction book introduces students to new vocabulary terms and concepts. It includes important text features such as a glossary, index, and table of contents to engage students in reading as they develop their...
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"Winner of the 2011 Joseph B. Gittler Award, The American Philosophical Association" "One of Choice's Significant University Press Titles for Undergraduates for 2010-2011" Elizabeth Anderson is the John Rawls Collegiate Professor of Philosophy and Women's Studies at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She is the author of Value in Ethics and Economics.
A powerful new argument for reviving the ideal of racial integration
More than forty years...
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California's government has a lot in common with the federal government. Both have a Constitution and three branches. Learn how these three levels of government-local, state, and federal-work together to make, enforce, and interpret the laws. This primary source reader details how California's government was formed, and introduces students to the men and women who influenced its history. By examining primary sources like maps, images, letters, and...
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Meet six women who did great things. They were leaders in politics, civil rights, healthcare, science, and sports. They helped and inspired others. All of them followed their dreams. This inspiring book introduces students to the lives of notable women including Marie Curie, Clara Barton, Wilma Rudolph, Rosa Parks, and more. Engaging images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning...
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California's journey to statehood was fraught with change. First, it was ruled by Spain. Then, it became a part of Mexico. The United States finally claimed it in 1848 after winning the war against Mexico. This Interactiv-eBook integrates literacy and social studies content knowledge, and uses maps, letters, images, and photographs to engage students and ignite their curiosity about historical events. Primary source documents prompt students to ask...
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Elizabeth Anderson is Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and John Dewey Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy and Women's Studies at the University of Michigan. She is the author of The Imperative of Integration (Princeton) and Value in Ethics and Economics. She lives in Ann Arbor.
Why our workplaces are authoritarian private governments-and why we can't see it
One in four American workers says their workplace is a "dictatorship." Yet that...