Oregon
Our Oregon series for Grades 3–8 is vertically aligned, inquiry based, and meets or exceeds HQIM criteria. Our research-backed, culturally-inclusive programs put students at the center of their learning, while offering educators the resources and flexibility they need to meet the new Oregon Social Science Standards. This unique series was custom developed for Oregon and is enriched by Time Immemorial curricula.
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Exploring Time and Place, Oregon Edition
Exploring Time and Place, Oregon Edition sets students on the path to understanding their community through geography, history, economics, civics, and culture. The text is filled with thought-provoking images, timelines, maps, graphs, and charts, making this a comprehensive exploration of Oregon and students’ roles within their communities.

Oregon, Our Home
Oregon, Our Home is a fourth-grade survey of Oregon history from the earliest Indigenous peoples through today. Oregon, Our Home vividly demonstrates how diverse perspectives and experiences affected people and teaches the importance of democratic engagement by bringing history to life as an interpretive discipline.
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Shaping a Nation: A History of the United States from 1450 to 1865
Shaping a Nation is a comprehensive resource that delves into the remarkable journey of the United States in its formative years. It is enriched with vibrant color maps, captivating charts, stunning photos, and enlightening illustrations, making it an essential companion for students seeking to immerse themselves in the narratives of US History from its earliest beginnings to the tumultuous era of the Civil War.

Eras: World History to 500 CE
Eras: World History to 500 CE offers readers a captivating journey around the world, transporting them from the beginnings of humanity and ancient civilizations all the way to the rise of early empires in India and China. Color maps, charts, photos, and illustrations encourage students to explore world history from various viewpoints and a diverse range of sources.

Eras: World History from 300 CE to 1770 CE
Eras: World History from 300 CE to 1770 CE takes readers on a fascinating journey through human history, spanning the early empires to the Age of Exploration. Color maps, charts, photos, and illustrations assist students in their exploration of world history using a diverse range of sources.

An American Odyssey
An American Odyssey explores the history of the United States from the convergence of Indigenous people, Europeans, and Africans in North America through the tumultuous Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Gilded Age.
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