Download or read book The Great Leap Westward 6-Pack for California written by and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build literacy skills and social studies content-area knowledge with this nonfiction title! This 6-Pack offers an integrated English language arts approach that specifically addresses California content standards for history-social science, as well as reading, writing, and English language development standards. This title examines historical battles and land purchases that doubled the size of America to include the Louisiana Territory, the Texas Territory, the Oregon Country, Florida, and Alaska. This nonfiction reader highlights significant historical events, including the Alamo and the Mexican-American War. Authentic artifacts including maps, government documents, and other primary sources give an intimate glimpse of life in the 1800s. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that aligns to California's History-Social Science Content Standards.