On the Road

On the Road takes middle-grade readers on a high-interest journey through the history, purpose, and cultural impact of roads across the world. Written in English for students in grades 5-8 and ages 9-18, this nonfiction reader explores the evolution of transportation infrastructure from ancient trade routes to modern highways. With a rich blend of informational text and real-world connections, it inspires students to consider the role of roads in shaping society and everyday life. Readers are introduced to mathematical concepts like ratios, proportions, and percentages in this adventurous title that centralizes around an exciting road trip! Through stunning photos, engaging sidebars, STEM topics, helpful mathematical diagrams, and challenging practice problems, readers will be excited to put their developing mathematical skills to good use! The book supports social studies and STEM instruction while helping students strengthen their critical thinking and academic vocabulary. A valuable classroom or home resource for independent reading, research projects, or cross-curricular exploration.

• Explores the development and impact of transportation networks
• Supports geography, social studies, and STEM-based learning
• Engages readers with clear text and age-appropriate vocabulary
• Includes math concepts like ratios, proportions, and percentages
• Ideal for guided reading groups, research, or enrichment at home and school