Social Studies Books

How has human intervention impacted food production and plant distribution? Learn about the historical and modern contexts of food production and distribution, including selective breeding and genetic modification, in the children's book Natural,...

Travel to Mexico and discover its many wonders, from the amazing monarch butterflies in the Highlands to a mariachi show in the village square. The rhyme and lyricism of the text is complemented by educational endnotes about the history of the country,...

What are some of the best ways to volunteer and become involved in your local community? Learn tips on how to become an active community member through volunteering for different social causes in the children's book Organize and Volunteer. This kid's...

Oscar de la Renta loved art. He wanted to be a famous fashion designer, but it was a very competitive field where the most successful designers were French or Italian, unlike him. Learn about the fashion designer from the Dominican Republic who turned...

Oscar de la Renta loved art. He wanted to be a famous fashion designer, but it was a very competitive field where the most successful designers were French or Italian, unlike him. Learn about the fashion designer from the Dominican Republic who turned...

Who was Pauli Murray? Learn more about one of the most influential African American civil rights and gender equality activists in history in the Leaders Like Us children's book Pauli Murray. This kid's book teaches your children about the diverse life of...

This lovely grouping of paperback stories focuses on personal expression in one form or another. They highlight the need for children to find a way to relate in a way that also allows for some thoughtful conversation about themselves and how they feel...

Ready to step up to the starting line? There's a race to be won! Get ready to learn about the athletes who will do whatever it takes to run, swim, bike, and climb to the finish line in People Power, part of the At the Starting Line book series. In this...

Philip Vera Cruz came to the United States from the Philippines in search of an education. Instead, he became a farmworker to survive. This turn of events led Philip and other Filipino farmworkers, the manongs, to start the historic strike in Delano,...

Philip Vera Cruz came to the United States from the Philippines in search of an education. Instead, he became a farmworker to survive. This turn of events led Philip and other Filipino farmworkers, the manongs, to start the historic strike in Delano,...

Places of Protest gives young readers insight into some of the most important protests in history, from their locations to the important figures who inspired change. This children's book includes a glossary, an index, and new vocabulary words to help...

Introduce readers to the life of author and community outreach leader Pura Belpre, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, in this inspirational biography part of the Leaders Like Us series. Pura believed the library was for everyone. Using...

Take a trip around the world as you read about the most impressive castles ever built! Explore fierce fortresses, castles that have inspired stories, uniquely colorful castles, and the history behind them all as you Travel to... Real Castles Around the...

Everybody has needs. This nonfiction book explores the basic needs of people and how we get our needs met.Key Features:Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculumAfter-reading activity helps reader further engage with...

Everybody has needs. This nonfiction book explores the basic needs of people and how we get our needs met.Key Features:Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculumAfter-reading activity helps reader further engage with...

People have to live together and get along with each other. This nonfiction book explores how citizens and the government work to accomplish this.Key Features:Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculumAfter-reading...

People have to live together and get along with each other. This nonfiction book explores how citizens and the government work to accomplish this.Key Features:Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculumAfter-reading...

Develop reading and comprehension skills with leveled texts for children in PreK-Grade 1. Real-world photos and beautiful illustrations serve as engaging visual aids and inspire discussion. Includes 120 science, math, social studies, and fiction titles...

What does it take to run for office and win? Learn about the different types of public positions that you can run for and how each one impacts the community, as well as successful strategies for winning in the children's book Run For Office. This kid's...

Who was Sally Ride? Learn more about one of the most influential American astronauts and STEM field leaders in the Leaders Like Us children's book Sally Ride. This exciting kid's book teaches your children about the NASA career of one of the country's...