Social Studies
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Dive in and explore all social studies disciplines with these engaging, age-appropriate books. Ideal for reports and projects, these books deepen content-area knowledge and cover a wide range of topics, including civics, community and family, economics, geography, government, and history.
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[These books] are written to explain concepts that are covered in history, civics, and economic lessons. The photographs are colorful and diverse, with individuals of many ethnicities and backgrounds. These titles would be a welcomed addition to any library or classroom setting.
Immigrating to America
This engaging primary source book dives into history to explore immigration during the twentieth century. Learn about the journey millions of immigrants faced trying to seek freedom and better lives in the United States.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:28114
ISBN:9781425850630
Progressive Era Leaders
Learn about the Progressive Era and discover the changes inspirational men and women were able to make. The change makers were Presidents, writers, reformers, and suffragists, all working hard to make the United States better.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:28115
ISBN:9781425850647
Colorado's History
Discover the story behind the great state of Colorado! This book explores Colorado's rich history, from the time of early American Indians to the Colorado Gold Rush to today. Includes vibrant images, engaging text, and a meaningful extension activity.
Grade:3-5
Item Number:124359
ISBN:9781087630267
Colorado's Geography
With this engaging reader, students can imagine themselves hiking through the Rocky Mountains or meandering along the Colorado River. Details Colorado's geographic regions and landmarks as well as geography's role in the state's history and economy.
Grade:3-5
Item Number:124360
ISBN:9781087630274
Economics in Colorado
Discover the exciting and complex economy of Colorado! This book not only provides meaningful connections to students' lives, but it also crafts a fascinating account of Colorado's diverse economy.
Grade:3-5
Item Number:124361
ISBN:9781087630281
Civics in Colorado
Help students discover what it means to be an engaged citizen! This book provides meaningful connections to students' lives and encourages them to explore the past, present, and future of Colorado government.
Grade:3-5
Item Number:124362
ISBN:9781087630298
The Ways We Live
Explore how people live in different types of climates. This fun, nonfiction social studies reader examines ways to stay warm in the snow, cool in the heat, and dry in the rain. The simple sentences and dynamic images are perfect for beginning readers.
Grade:K-1
Item Number:121347
ISBN:9781087603834
Calendars and Time
Learn how to keep track of time! This engaging, social studies reader explores how calendars help us to keep track of days, weeks, months, and years. The simple sentences, bolded vocabulary, and dynamic images keep students engaged and learning.
Grade:1-2
Item Number:121351
ISBN:9781087603858
Managing Your Money
Learn about financial literacy with this engaging and informative social studies reader. Explore needs and wants, goods and services, goals and budgets, and saving and spending, all in a meaningful, kid-friendly way.
Grade:2-4
Item Number:121353
ISBN:9781087603872
Piggy Bank Planning
A great introduction to financial literacy concepts! This enlightening reader explains that you need to make money to spend money. Once you earn money, a decision needs to be made...save it or spend it.
Grade:2-3
Item Number:122327
ISBN:9781087606385
World War I
Breathe life into the pages of history withthis primary source reader that focuses on the history of World War I.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:28117
ISBN:9781425850661
Cattle Trails and Cowboys
Breathe life into the pages of history withthis primary source reader that focuses on the history of the rise of the cattle industry and the growing legend of the Texas cowboy.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:111181
ISBN:9780743910231
Financial Literacy: Saving
Learn how to make money go further and develop great habits now, all through the simple act of saving. This primary source reader focuses on financial literacy and savings.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:109288
ISBN:9781644910078
9/11: A Survivor's Story
Breathe life into the pages of history withthis primary source reader that focuses on a survivor's account of 9/11.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:109293
ISBN:9781644910122
21st Century Citizen
This primary source reader focuses on what it means to be a 21st century citizen.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:112431
ISBN:9780743923156
The United States Economy
The United States has one of the largest economies in the world. Learn about this complex system and how you are part of the US economy with this primary source reader.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:112432
ISBN:9780743923163
Industrializing the United States
Breathe life into the pages of history withthis primary source reader that focuses on the second Industrial Revolution in the United States.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:28113
ISBN:9781425850623
Harlem Renaissance
Breathe life into the pages of history withthis primary source reader that focuses on the Harlem Renaissance.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:28118
ISBN:9781425850678
The Great Depression and the New Deal
When the U.S. economy collapsed in 1929, millions of Americans lost their jobs. Learn about this significant period of U.S. history with this primary source reader that focuses on the Great Depression and the New Deal.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:28119
ISBN:9781425850685
Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Great Leader in Troubled Times
Franklin Delano Roosevelt lifted the country out of the Great Depression and through World War II while overcoming serious personal obstacles. This primary source biography focuses on FDR.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:28120
ISBN:9781425850692
World War II in Europe
Breathe life into the pages of history withthis primary source reader that focuses on the history of World War II in Europe.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:28121
ISBN:9781425850708
World War II in the Pacific
Breathe life into the pages of history withthis primary source reader that focuses on the history of World War II in the Pacific.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:28122
ISBN:9781425850715
Changing Geography of the 20th Century
Breathe life into the pages of history withthis primary source reader that focuses on the changing geography of the 20th century.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:28124
ISBN:9781425850739
Cold War Era
Two nations. Two ideologies. One Cold War. Breathe life into the pages of history withthis primary source reader that focuses on the Cold War Era.
Grade:4-8
Item Number:28125
ISBN:9781425850746