Social Studies - Books

Innovative and inclusive, Barefoot Books Children of the World empowers young readers to learn about children around the globe and ponder their own...

This is a set of books with shared themes of self-esteem and being genuine. The focus is on confidence, identity and personal growth. Where do you...

A diverse picture book set in a paperback format, focusing on subjects of anxiety, friendship and the everyday travails of being young. Young child...

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 lifeti...

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 Detro...

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...

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 phot...

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...

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 c...

People live together all around the world. This nonfiction book explores the people and places that make different communities.Key Features : i : F...

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

Everybody has needs. This nonfiction book explores the basic needs of people and how we get our needs met.Key Features : i : Fact- and photo-filled...

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 ...

Introduce readers to the life of author and community outreach leader Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, in this inspi...

Historically, Black colleges and universities were established to educate African American students when segregation laws prohibited them from atte...

What are you afraid of? Discover how the creatures of your fears came into existence and what truth lies behind the mythical stories as you immerse...

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, ...

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...

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...

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 ja...

As a child, Serena Auñón-Chancellor loved watching rockets launch into space. She dreamed of becoming an astronaut, but she also loved medicine and...

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 & Ent...

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 wer...

Take a tour of the major regions of the United States, and discover the rich cultures, diverse geographies, major cities, and industries that make ...

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...

Six colorful board books with gender neutral characters, that focus on relatable emotions that all young children experience. Offering endearing ch...

Develop reading and comprehension skills with leveled texts for children in PreK-Grade 1. Real-world photos and beautiful illustrations serve as en...

Simple words and delightful full-color illustrations guide children to choose peaceful, positive behaviors. Each book in the series, for ages one t...

Help young kids work through big feelings with this four-book set. The stories are easy for kids to understand and grounded in research from an aut...

In this companion unit to Health and the Human Body, students are introduced to the main systems of the human body, they explore emotions and learn...

Crafted to meet Common Core critical thinking standards, this series focuses on the history, culture, and modern lives of American Indians. Sidebar...

From homes and clothes to school and family life is different all around the world Culture makes us who we are. Grass roofed huts blue jeans and ce...

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

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 sh...

This book set encourages children to try new things, embrace change and overcome obstacles! Four titles include: Covered in Adventures, I'm NOT a M...

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 encour...