Social Studies

SMALL SENSES 5 BOOKSHow do young children learn about the five senses? By experiencing them first hand, of course. Exploring the concepts of touch, taste, smell, hearing and sight, these titles feature familiar scenes and fun words that encourage lively...

GRACE LEE BOGGS HARDCOVERGrace Lee Boggs was a Chinese American woman who went from earning a PhD in philosophy to becoming an activist in the black power movement in Detroit. She used ideas about revolution to inspire people to create a new world and...

SERENA AUNON-CHANCELLOR PAPERBACKAs a child, Serena Auñón-Chancellor loved watching rockets launch into space. She dreamed of becoming an astronaut, but she also loved medicine and helping people. Could she be both a doctor and an astronaut? Learn about...

SYLVIA RIVERA BOOKWho was Sylvia Rivera? Learn more about one of the most influential voices and advocates in LGBTQ rights history in the Leaders Like Us children's book Sylvia Rivera. This kid's book teaches your children about the journey of activist...

THE COLORS OF US PAPERBACKA positive and affirming look at skin color, from an artist's perspective. Seven-year-old Lena is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for her skin. But when she and her mother take a walk through...

THE FLAGDiscover what the American flag means with this fun nonfiction book! Ideal for young readers, this book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, discussion questions, a connected activity, and other helpful features. This 20-page...

KNOW YOUR EMOTIONS SET OF ALL 4Help children learn to recognize different emotions and the facial expressions and body language that go with them. Large, diverse photos illustrate kid friendly situations and feelings. A must have for ELL students and...

JOSE FELICIANO HARDCOVERBorn blind and poor, José Feliciano never gave up on his dream of becoming a musician. Using his talent for guitar playing and singing, José spread his message of peace. Learn how José's blends of different music genres and...

CARL MAKES A PLAN BOOKThe children's book Carl Makes a Plan promotes positive perspectives on social/emotional issues, showing how Carl plans an entire birthday party for his friend using methods that suit his needs. The 24-page fiction book also...

RESOURCES NEEDS & CHOICESEverybody has needs. This nonfiction book explores the basic needs of people and how we get our needs met.FeaturesFact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculumAfter-reading activity helps reader...

WHO WE AREDiscover the meaning of culture! This nonfiction book examines diverse cultures and encourages students to celebrate their differences. Made for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, an extension activity,...

JOHN LEWIS MAKING GOOD TROUBLEThis nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at Congressman and activist John Lewis, who inspired important change in America with his fight for equal justice. Perfect for young readers, the book also includes a...

BE AN ENTREPRENEUR BOOKWhat does it take to start a new business? Learn about the basics of entrepreneurship, as well as the process of turning an idea into a business in the children's book Be an Entrepreneur. This kid's book takes students on an...

DOLLARS AND CENTSLearn all about money with this relevant nonfiction book. Ideal for young readers, the book includes simple text, helpful pictures, a connected project, a fiction piece related to the topic, and more beneficial features. This 20-page...

FAIR PLAYLearn how to be a good sport with this fun nonfiction book. Ideal for young readers, this book explores teamwork with bright images, a fiction story related to the topic, an additional project, and other beneficial features. This 24-page...

MY NEIGHBORHOOD BOOK SET OF 5 BOOKSNeighborhoods come in all shapes and sizes. This carefully leveled series explores the people, places, jobs, and other important features of a neighborhood.FeaturesMy neighborhood is a special place where people come...