Elementary Social Studies Textbooks

Build social studies content-area literacy with 180 days of daily practice! With these diagnostic-based activities, grade 5 students will analyze primary source documents, answer text-dependent questions, and build their social studies knowledge..Subject matter: Across the Curriculum.This book is written in English.Grade 5

Build social studies content-area literacy with 180 days of daily practice! With these diagnostic-based activities, grade 2 students will analyze primary source documents, answer text-dependent questions, and build their social studies knowledge..Subject matter: Across the Curriculum.This book is written in English.Grade 2

Build social studies content-area literacy with 180 days of daily practice! With these diagnostic-based activities, grade 3 students will analyze primary source documents, answer text-dependent questions, and build their social studies knowledge..Subject matter: Across the Curriculum.This book is written in English.Grade 3

Develop kindergartners' skills in reading, word study, language, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science using this must-have resource. It also features fun, yet challenging, critical-thinking and extension activities and games..Nonfiction.English.Grade K

Learn about the creative ways Americans help their communities. This nonfiction book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, fun activity, glossary, and other helpful tools. This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country. It also explores concepts such as creative problem-solving and volunteerism and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore working together, civic responsibility, and ways to improve one's community..Describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country who can serve as role models.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country..ISBN: 9781087605098.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to get students invested.Connects key topics such as creative problem-solving and volunteerism to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that empowers students to improve their communities.With this fun and informative book, students will see all the wonderful things that can happen when communities create together!

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 explains how taxes function in society in an easy-to-understand way. This 32-page full-color book covers how taxes work, the different types of taxes, and what taxes pay for. It also explores important topics like civic duty and democracy and includes an extension activity for grade 3..Explains how taxes work, the different types of taxes, and why taxes exist.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book covers how taxes work, the different types of taxes, and what taxes pay for..ISBN: 9781087605166.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students interested.Connects key themes like civic duty and democracy to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to help students expand their understanding of taxes.Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to discover taxation, money, and public goods and services.

People live together all around the world. This nonfiction book explores the people and places that make different communities..Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum.For ages 5-8..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656353.After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content.Includes photo glossary and index.This nonfiction book explores the people and places that make up different communities around the world, featuring fact-filled text, photos, an after-reading activity, and a photo glossary to support social studies curriculum.

Students will learn that small actions can make a big difference! This nonfiction book explains why civic duties are important and how to fulfill them. The book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of civic duties while giving examples of people who can serve as role models for students. It also explores important topics like leadership and civil rights, and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to discover civic responsibility, politicians, and what it takes to make a difference..Explains the importance of civic duties while giving examples of people who can serve as role models for students.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of civic duties while giving examples of people who can serve as role models for students..ISBN: 9781087605135.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested.Connects important concepts such as civil rights and leadership to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to help students become responsible individuals.With examples of heroes like Jackie Robinson and Sandra Day O'Connor, this book and the accompanying project will help students see what it means to be leaders.

This nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at media by exploring all forms and how it plays an important role in society. Students will learn to tell the difference between facts and opinions with this exciting book and the accompanying extension activity. This 32-page full-color book defines media, explains how to separate fact from fiction. It also covers important ideas like democracy and censorship, plus includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to discover about bias, sharing information, and the history of media..Details the history and importance of various types of media, from newspapers to billboards to social media.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book defines media, explains how to separate fact from fiction..ISBN: 9781087605173.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested.Connects important concepts like democracy and censorship to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to get students excited about media.Ideal for young readers, the book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic.

Everybody has needs. This nonfiction book explores the basic needs of people and how we get our needs met..Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum.For ages 5-8..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656377.After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content.Includes photo glossary and index.This nonfiction book explores the basic needs of people and how they are met, featuring fact-filled text, photos, an after-reading activity, and a photo glossary to support social studies curriculum.

Learn how the power of a petition can give Americans the ability to create real change! This nonfiction book includes a related short fiction piece, glossary, an exciting bonus activity, and other useful tools. This 32-page full-color book describes the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to make a difference. It also explores important topics such as laws and democracy and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore working together, First Amendment rights, and ways to create change..Explains the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to improve communities.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to make a difference..ISBN: 9781087605081.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students engaged.Connects essential ideas such as laws and democracy to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that will empower students to make change.The fun images and meaningful text will teach students how to be responsible citizens who can improve their communities by writing petitions.

Learn about American Indian tradition and the important part it has on American culture. This nonfiction book shows how American Indian changemakers work to preserve their cultures and promote fairness. Students will learn about and appreciate the dedication of American Indian leaders. This 32-page full-color book explains the important work of American Indian leaders and their interactions with government. It also explores essential topics such as leadership and fairness and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to discover tribal Nations, American Indian culture, and the relationship between communities and government..Explains the important work of American Indian leaders and their interactions with government.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book explains the important work of American Indian leaders and their interactions with government..ISBN: 9781087605111.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interested.Describes both the traditions and struggles of various American Indian Nations.Explores important themes such as fairness and leadership.Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity to show how individuals can work with government to make change.The book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, a glossary, a meaningful activity, and other great tools.

Learn about the environment and how to protect it! This nonfiction book explains what individuals and the government can do to keep Earth's air clean. The book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. This 32-page full-color book describes current threats to the environment and explains how their effects can be limited. It also explores important concepts like clean energy and upcycling and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore greenhouse gases, pollution, and finding solutions to help the planet..Describes current threats to Earth's environment and explains how their effects can be limited.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes current threats to the environment and explains how their effects can be limited..ISBN: 9781087605142.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students engaged.Connects important topics such as pollution and greenhouse gases to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to get students excited about helping their planet.With this fun, informative book and the additional activity, students will learn how to make their planet healthier.

Learn about the process of electing government leaders! This nonfiction book explains how elections work and ways for individuals to stay involved in government. The book also includes a related fiction piece, a glossary, an extension activity, and other helpful features. This 32-page full-color book describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history. It also explores essential topics such as leadership and civic duty and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore political parties, government leaders, and the structure of America's representative democracy..Describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history..ISBN: 9781087605104.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested.Explores major civics topics such as representative democracy and political parties.Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that will get students excited about elections and campaigns.Perfect for young readers, this book will show students how to be informed citizens when it comes to elections and campaigns.

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. This 32-page full-color book describes the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the Preamble. It also explores important topics like justice and liberty and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore the Constitution, structure of government, and United States history..Analyzes the Preamble line by line in an easy-to-understand manner.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the Preamble..ISBN: 9781087605159.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested.Connects essential topics like the U.S. Constitution and federal government to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to get students excited about the Preamble's powerful words.With this book that's perfect for young readers, students can see how the powerful words of the Preamble are reflected in American government.

Evan-Moor® "History Pockets Colonial America" Resource book is ideal for grades 4 - 6 and has the aspects of northern, southern colonial life. Resource book with 96 pages has pockets like Jamestown and Plymouth, Native Americans story telling..Age group and grade: Ages 9 - 12 and grades 4th - 6th+.Introduction pocket gives an overview of the settlement of the 13 original colonies.Author: Marc Tyler Nobleman.Number of pages: 96.Format: paperback.Evaluation forms are provided at the end of the book for teacher and student assessment purposes.The introduction pocket gives an overview of the settlement of the 13 original colonies.The other pockets feature a look at the aspects of colonial life in the northern, middle and southern colonies.The book contains the following pockets: Introduction to Colonial America: maps and a time line, The First Settlements: Lost Colony, Jamestown, and Plymouth, The Native Americans: storytelling, rich languages, and peace treaty and more.Included in each of the pockets are: a reproducible pocket labellisam, a bookmark of short, fun facts about the subject, a fact sheet of background information for teacher and students, arts and crafts projects plus writing activities.In History Pockets: Colonial America, Grades 4-6, you'll find 8 memorable discovery pockets.In History Pockets: Colonial America, Grades 4-6, you'll find 8 memorable discovery pockets