Social Science - Kids

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of Africa. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this continent's landscape, biomes, climate, wildlife, culture, and more. Strong STEM connections...

This series has been developed for the Cambridge Lower Secondary Global Perspectives Curriculum Framework (1129). Providing you with guidance and support for the Cambridge Lower Secondary Global Perspectives curriculum framework, our teacher books are the ideal addition to any global perspectives classroom. Make the...

Maps bring the real world into miniature and help us understand the cities, roads, and landforms around us. Learn everything you'll need to know to unlock the information in a map.Author: Linda Crotta BrennanISBN-10: 1515781097ISBN-13: 9781515781097Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2017Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.10h...

Jump back in time to discover what was happening during the mysterious Middle Ages. Some people occupied themselves with putting crowns on their heads, others kept busy discovering and spreading new religions, and some focused on invasion and conquest. Follow along as warlords carve...

A man wakes up--only to discover he is not in his bed. It is dark, and he is having trouble moving. He's in a bag of some kind. He kicks his legs but cannot get free. Eventually, someone unzips the bag he was placed...

Over 50 discussion questions and activities, and 300 questions, fill this comprehensive workbook. The book covers science, math and social science for Third grade. If you are homeschooling (or if you are just trying to get extra practice for your child), then you already...

This title will inform readers about the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The title will discuss those involved, such as John F. Kennedy--who spoke about civil rights in 1963--as...

This title will inform readers about nonviolent resistance during the civil rights movement. The title will discuss Martin Luther King Jr., who helped organize nonviolent protests, as well as others involved, and the types of nonviolent protests--like sit-ins. Vivid details, well-chosen photographs, and primary...

In Different Appearances, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the many ways people look different from one another. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they draw inferences about how diversity makes our society stronger and more...

The 1920s is one of the most fascinating decades in American history, when the seeds of modern American life were sown. It was a time of prosperity and recovery from war, when women's roles began to change and advertising and credit made it desirable...

Developed with direct input from some of the world's major charities, these eye-catching titles introduce the purpose and work of some of the most famous charitable groups on the planet. On topics such as the environment, animal conservation and humanitarian work, we have worked...

Needs are things people cannot live without. People need food, water, and shelter. Find out the difference between needs and wants. Paired to the fiction title Summer Fruits.Author: Tammy BrownISBN-10: 1641562161ISBN-13: 9781641562164Publisher: Ready ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2018Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 7.80h x 7.80w x 0.30d

In My Friend Uses a Wheelchair, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who use wheelchairs, how using a wheelchair may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who use wheelchairs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage...

In My Friend Is Blind, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who are blind, how blindness may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who are blind. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as...

In Being Optimistic, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can be optimistic in their daily lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how they can build character by being optimistic. An activity encourages kids...

STEM in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.Author: Diane Lindsey ReevesISBN-10: 1634726286ISBN-13: 9781634726283Publisher: Cherry Lake...

The events surrounding westward expansion did not look the same to everyone involved--understanding depends on perspective. In the Viewpoints and Perspectives series, more advanced readers will come to understand different viewpoints by learning the context, significance, and details of the historic push west through...

The events surrounding the Boston Tea Party did not look the same to everyone involved--understanding depends on perspective. In the Viewpoints and Perspectives series, more advanced readers will come to understand different viewpoints by learning the context, significance, and details of the historic protest...

Explore beyond the headlines on the topic of the protecting endangered animals, learning how this issue is treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin.Author: Jilly HuntISBN-10: 148464140XISBN-13: 9781484641408Publisher: Heinemann Educational BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2017Pages: 48Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.50h x 7.60w x...

Many foods come in colorful packages with pictures and words. What do the pictures and words mean? How do they influence us? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate the advertisements they see on food packages. Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand...

Jesse and the other animals at the bus stop make fun of Kelly's fluffy fur and plain clothes. The constant teasing makes Kelly the cat feel sad. Young readers watch Kelly struggle with the teasing and learn safe ways to make it stop. Sensitive...

The best tool to get you where you're going is a map. Learn how maps can help you find your way.Author: Gail Saunders-Smith, Jennifer M. BeselISBN-10: 1476535213ISBN-13: 9781476535210Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2013Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 7.00h x 5.60w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.9Point Value:...

Some homes are large, and others are small. Take a look at homes in my world!Author: Gail Saunders-Smith, Ella CaneISBN-10: 1476534608ISBN-13: 9781476534602Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2013Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 6.80h x 5.80w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.6Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 160092...

The best tool for finding people and places is a map. Learn which type of map can give you the details you're looking for.Author: Gail Saunders-Smith, Jennifer M. BeselISBN-10: 1476531242ISBN-13: 9781476531243Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2013Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.10h x 11.00w x 0.30dAccelerated...

If your child is struggling with social science, then this book is for you; the short book covers the topic and also contains 10 discussion questions, 10 activities, and 20 quiz style questions. This subject comes from the book "First Grade Social Science (For...

If your child is struggling with social science, then this book is for you; the short book covers the topic and also contains 10 discussion questions, 10 activities, and 20 quiz style questions. This subject comes from the book "First Grade Social Science (For...

If your child is struggling with social science, then this book is for you; the short book covers the topic and also contains 10 discussion questions, 10 activities, and 20 quiz style questions. This subject comes from the book "First Grade Social Science (For...

In November, readers will learn that harvesting fall foods, cooking pies, and Thanksgiving all happen during this month.Author: Robyn BrodeISBN-10: 1433921049ISBN-13: 9781433921049Publisher: Gareth Stevens PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/22/2009Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 6.80h x 6.80w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name:...

Read Taking a Trip to learn how travel has changed over time Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical travel methods in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.Author: Rebecca RissmanISBN-10:...

Find out how inventions such as the lightbulb and the automobile have changed the way we live by reading Then and Now.Author: Mary LindeenISBN-10: 1429679727ISBN-13: 9781429679725Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2011Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 6.90h x 5.80w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level:...

There are all kinds of farms, and readers will learn about many of them when they read this book.Author: Helen GregoryISBN-10: 1429678038ISBN-13: 9781429678032Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2011Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 6.90h x 5.80w x 0.50dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name:...

Children learn about a day in the life of a firefighter by reading about all of the things firefighters do.Author: Helen GregoryISBN-10: 1429677937ISBN-13: 9781429677936Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2011Pages: 16Format: PaperbackSize: 6.00h x 5.70w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.5Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name:...

Produced in cooperation with NASA, this breathtaking book is packed with everything you need to know about the first moon landing. From the earliest legends about the moon to the space race and the successful lunar landing, plus subsequent missions, the oversize book is...

Did you know that honey is really bee barf? That grizzly bears sometimes eat rotting meat? Or that turkey vultures poop on their own feet? Nature's Yucky uses kids' natural fascination with the stinky, the gross, and the icky to help them learn more...

The clothing of the eighteenth century was a colorful mix of fancy fashions from Europe and homemade threads created from wool, flax, and cotton. Young readers will learn about fashion, the dangerous makeup worn by women and the undergarments that made it hard for...

Do you see people who look and talk like you in media? Are the people who have the most influence on you your age, gender, ethnicity, or even body type? How do we understand ourselves if we don't see ourselves represented in the world?...

A Founding Father of the United States, Thomas Jefferson once wrote that a free press is important to a functioning democracy. In other words, without critical and reliable press, a society and government cannot be held to account. This engaging title takes a probing...

Workbook Features: - Ages 8-12, Grades 3-6- 352 pages, 8 inches x 10 1/2 inches - Covers state, regional, and global geography, map skills, and more- Comprehensive review pages and hands-on activities- Poster, stickers, and answer key included Focused Practice: Take your students on...

Four intriguing questions are asked across four chapters: Are the police using excessive force? Is police brutality a widespread problem in the United States? How can police brutality be stopped? What is the U.S. government's response to police brutality? Essays assembled under each question...

Caffeine consumption has become commonplace amongst young adults in recent years, with many teens, up to 80 percent, eagerly reaching for coffee or energy drinks on a regular basis. Caffeinated substances are legal, widely used by society, and often touted as having health benefits,...

The word euthanasia comes from the Greek words, Eu, which means good, and Thanatosis, which means death. It means a gentle and easy death. It is a measurement than has been taken since early times to allow someone suffering or in need to die...

Ethics provide us with a moral center, and give us a sense of good and bad, but they are always in the eye of the beholder. This essential volume will help readers navigate through the endless debates about ethics. Divergent viewpoints are shared as...

This compelling volume examines Joseph Conrad's life and writings, with a specific look at key ideas related to Heart of Darkness. The text discusses a variety of topics, including the evil pettiness behind colonial bureaucracy; facing colonialism's racial divide; the relationship between Victorian ethics,...

The United States has more cars than any other country in the world, at 300 million units. Young teens start dreaming of their first cars early, and adults fondly remember their first cars. This volume provides an extensive survey of the impact of cars...

Given the decline in eyesight and reflexes that come with age, should seniors drive? Do these factors lead to less safety for other drivers on the road? What can seniors do to prevent isolation when they stop driving? Should seniors be screened more thoroughly...

An amazing story of a young beetle named Felix that navigates the cold, scary world and lands himself in a precarious position - he's alone and can't find his family After a tumultuous ordeal with his new buddy Germaine, Felix must now brace himself...

Designing and Implementing a Professional Development Programme shows you how to devise and maintain a successful professional development strategy in your school. Step-by-step instructions outline how to begin planning, while detailed analyses of top models for implementation and easy-to-follow guidelines show you how to...

"The brighly colored drawings will attract young readers and provide a first look at libraries--with all their complexity and excitement."--BooklistAuthor: Gail GibbonsISBN-10: 0152164014ISBN-13: 9780152164010Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/1988Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 7.98h x 9.99w x 0.13dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.8Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz...

Keeping up with all of hockey's cool facts can make your brain freeze. You need to take in long timeframes (the NHL has been around for almost 100 years) and big numbers (Wayne Gretzky scored almost 3,000 points in his career. Key facts and...

This compelling book offers an in-depth examination of patriarchy as presented in Sandra Cisneros's novel The House on Mango Street, as well as contemporary perspectives on this issue. Discussions include how the protagonist's female gender affects reaction to the book's coming-of-age message, how themes...