Social Studies Children's Books

Learn the history behind the phrase "We the people". This nonfiction book analyzes the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution in an exciting and informative way. The book includes a glossary, a short fiction piece related to the topic, and a bonus activity...

Help students learn what taxes are, how they work, and why they exist. This nonfiction book describes the purpose and history of taxes, and includes a glossary, short fiction piece related to the topic, and an exciting activity. Above all, this book...

This nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at media by exploring all forms and how it plays an important role in society. Ideal for young readers, the book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. Students will learn...

Innovative and inclusive, Barefoot Books Children of the World empowers young readers to learn about children around the globe and ponder their own place in it. Created with the guidance of diversity specialists, this groundbreaking work of narrative...

Bedtime can be wild, especially when animal babies are involved. Sometimes messy, always chaotic, and often exhausting, these books offer the perfect opportunity for some quality bonding time! Gentle, colorful and engaging. Courtney Dicmas' wacky style...

Courtney Dicmas introduces babies to basic concepts with her award-winning charm and humor. In Opposites, interactions between animals with drastically different characteristics provides plenty of opportunities to discuss and make comparisons. Colors...

Run, climb, crawl or jump--everybody loves to move! Fast, slow, up or down, alone or with friends--Carol Thompson's exquisite illustrations allow us to share the struggles, achievements and sheer delight of children exploring early movement. Perfect for...

Does failing at something mean it's time to throw in the towel and give up? Part of the Driven to Succeed nonfiction book series, Artists & Entertainers Who Never Gave Up takes a look at the lives of some of the most famous and well-loved creators and...

Legends have a way of working themselves into our lives. You may not know the stories, but you know the signs. Discover the chilling tale of the jack-o-lantern, learn the legacy of the witch, and find out why you think breaking a mirror will have...

This nonfiction book introduces the relationship between people and the places we live. It discusses the impact we have on the earth and the impact the earth has on us. Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum...

Life in the United States is always changing. This nonfiction book explores how people's lives have changed over time in the US and how they will continue to change.

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...

Everybody has needs. This nonfiction book explores the basic needs of people and how we get our needs met.

People live together all around the world. This nonfiction book explores the people and places that make different communities.

People have to live together and get along with each other. This nonfiction book explores how citizens and the government work to accomplish this.

We are all part of one world. This nonfiction book introduces life around the globe while pointing out things we all have in common. Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum. After-reading activity helps reader...