Strand: Culture

This trade book is about an Iranian family who moved to the United States, amidst the Iranian hostage crisis. The family, specially the young girl Cindy, experiences harassment and racism in the US. This book fits into the Culture thematic strand because students will come across differences between cultures but will also realize that human beings are not all that different from each other. 

Strand: Science, Technology, and Society

This trade book is about 20 different scientists who study various science fields in different regions around the world. This book fits into the science, technology, and society thematic strand because it will overview how scientific discoveries have impacted present day society. 

Strand: Time, Continuity, and Change

This trade book is about the different theories surrounding John F. Kennedy's assassination. This book fits well into the strand because it embraces the idea that people recall parts of history in different ways. People may have very different perspectives about historical events and these perspectives may be shaped by their personal, religious, or moral beliefs. 

Strand: Power, Authority, and Governance

This trade book is about a group of friends who live in a utopian society where everything is controlled. They have no freedoms, are constantly watched, and they must follow orders. This book fits into the power, authority, and governance strand because is explores the limits of authority and the effects of government on people. 

Strand: People, Places, and Environment

This trade book explores primary source documents through the perspectives of American women pioneers. It explores how the expanding West had a large impact on the Native American population. This book fits well in the people, places, and environment strand because it explores the effects of America expansionism and human activities on native peoples.