Social Studies Children's Books

Let's find out which toys Rosa and her friends are playing with today! Rosa makes sure that everyone is happy when they are playing together and sharing. She connects with friends and makes sure that everyone is having fun. An important series that...

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,...

Dalip Singh Saund was born to a Sikh family in a small village in India. He went on to become a scholar, public speaker, author, farmer, judge, and the first Asian American elected to the United States Congress. Learn about Dalip's fascinating,...

Introduce readers to the life of political activist Yuri Kochiyama, a Japanese American who was incarcerated during World War II and went on to be a leader in many of the liberation struggles of her time, with the Leaders Like Us Yuri Kochiyama...

Introduce readers to the life of author and community outreach leader Pura Belpré, 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...

Grace 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 imagine a new way of living...

Born 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 languages helped people unite...

How 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 chatter. Board book...

A Black woman had never been a justice for the United States Supreme Court until April 7, 2022 when Ketanji Brown Jackson made history. This lifetime appointment has only been held by two other African Americans before her. Learn about Ketanji Brown...

As 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 how Serena Auñón-Chancellor made...

Help 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 kids with special needs.

Historically, Black colleges and universities were established to educate African American students when segregation laws prohibited them from attending the same schools as White students. Today, HBCU campuses and programs fulfill an ever-evolving...

Neighborhoods come in all shapes and sizes. This carefully leveled series explores the people, places, jobs, and other important features of a neighborhood.

This book set encourages children to try new things, embrace change and overcome obstacles! Four titles include: Covered in Adventures, I'm NOT a Mouse, The Rollercoaster Ride, and A New School For Charlie. Each book has 32 pages.

Six colorful board books with gender neutral characters, that focus on relatable emotions that all young children experience. Offering endearing characters, this set is already a hit!! Great for nursery and kindergarten level! Coping strategies are...

Helping with real tasks is a natural progression from pretend play, and is a crucial stage in a child's development. Achieving a shared goal encourages a sense of responsibility, and develops many skills useful in later life. Simple conversational text...