You Are There! Gettysburg, July 1–3, 1863

Experience the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes of a 14-year-old soldier serving as a drummer in the Confederate Army. Featuring TIME content, this nonfiction reader builds critical literacy skills while enriching content-area instruction.

Build literacy skills while immersing students in subject area content! Written from the perspectives of different individuals, this nonfiction reader examines the events leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg, highlights the critical components of the battle, and details the aftermath and its effects. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, detailed images, and in-depth Reader''s Guide require students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. The Think Link and Dig Deeper! sections develop students'' higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned with state standards, You Are There! Gettysburg, July 3, 1863 features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.