Social Science - Kids

This title offers a detailed look at the effect pay equity has had on the sports world. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.Author: Martha LondonISBN-10: 1644933926ISBN-13: 9781644933923Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 48Format: Library...

This title identifies places where young readers might find the color orange. Simple text with closely matching pictures and a photo glossary makes this book perfect for beginning readers.Author: Brienna RossiterISBN-10: 1646191595ISBN-13: 9781646191598Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.30h x...

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Ecuador. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions...

Media is everywhere. Even the youngest readers need to know how to interact with it. Straightforward text and clear photographs givers readers the tools they need to evaluate and understand media.Author: Martha E. H. RustadISBN-10: 1491418338ISBN-13: 9781491418338Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2015Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize:...

What does it mean to stay private online? Why is privacy important? Even the youngest learners need to know this important concept. Straightforward text and clear photographs give readers the tools they need to be successful and safe users of all types of media.Author:...

From New York Times bestselling author Andrew Solomon comes a stunning, poignant, and affecting young adult edition of his award-winning masterpiece, Far from the Tree, which explores the impact of extreme differences between parents and children. The old adage says that the apple doesn't...

Communities are full of people and places to see. Take a look at some communities in my world!Author: Gail Saunders-Smith, Ella CaneISBN-10: 147653120XISBN-13: 9781476531205Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2013Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 7.10h x 6.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.1Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower...

Indoor and outdoor signage can provide directions, warnings, and information. Some signs advertise products too. How can you tell which signs are ads? And how do they influence us? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate the advertisements they see on signs. Accessible text...

Amazing true stories about Shakespeare, Hiawatha, Homer, George Washington, and more. If you like to think of Shakespeare only as a brilliant bard, or prefer only to know Pythagoras by his math skills, then you might want to put this book down. Seriously. Because...

A groundbreaking book of statistics and stories that compare the lives of children around the world today.Every second of every day, four more children are added to the world's population of over 2.2 billion children. Some of these 2.2 billion children will be cared...

Everybody thinks they can handle social media. They're only on with their friends. Everything on social media is real. Except that it isn't. Easy-to-understand language, simple infographics, and evocative photos show kids what's real and what's fake on the various social media platforms, and...

Hey there! Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of construction? In this book, we'll explore the different tools that construction workers use to build amazing things like buildings and roads. The words are carefully chosen so that they're easy to understand,...

Slave Narratives - A Folk History of Slavery in the United States - From Interviews with Former Slaves - A Selection - Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936-1938 contains more than 2,300 first-person accounts of slavery and 500 black-and-white...

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Kenya. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions...

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Dominican Republic. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling...

The Red Cross is a very important international organization. Around the world this agency's volunteers and staff are working to provide provide disaster relief, run blood drives, and supply medicine and food to those in need. Have you ever wondered how this important work...

Over 100 discussion questions and activities, and 500 questions, fill this comprehensive workbook. The book covers science, math and social science for fourth grade. If you are homeschooling (or if you are just trying to get extra practice for your child), then you already...

The library is a very important place in our community Lots of community helpers work at libraries. Readers will learn about who works at a library, what the workers do, and what makes a library special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of North America. 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...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of Australia. 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...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of Antarctica. 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...

Our communities are stronger when we come together and take time to understand, support, and celebrate one another. In Celebrating All Personalities, readers will learn the importance of acceptance and empathy as they relate to different personalities and traits and how to practice these...

In this book, readers will learn what tolerance is, why it is important, how to use mindfulness to better practice empathy and acceptance, and how to encourage it in others. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals...

In this book, readers will learn what respect is, how and why to show it, how to use mindfulness to better practice respect, and how to encourage it in others. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals...

In this book, readers will learn about patience, ways to actively practice it, and how to encourage it in others. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Writing Reflection activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color...

A book discussing Alaska is expected to include information on its geography. But a book targeted for improved third grade knowledge on social studies will also include information on the local culture, language and traditional way of life. In this book, an explanation of...

Journey through the United States to discover culture and traditions, God's natural wonders, history makers, history markers, science and technology, economic resources, exploration, and industries. Elements include statehood dates, capital cities, state flowers, state birds, and state nicknames.Author: Craig FromanISBN-10: 168344194XISBN-13: 9781683441946Publisher: Master BooksLanguage:...

Make the world a cleaner, healthier place to live This book is full of ideas and projects readers can put into action to help the environment.Author: Emily RaijISBN-10: 1496683765ISBN-13: 9781496683762Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.00w x 0.30d

This title offers a detailed look at the effect concussions have had on the sports world. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.Author: Martin GitlinISBN-10: 1644933918ISBN-13: 9781644933916Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 48Format: Library BindingWeight:...

This title offers a detailed look at the effect gambling has had on the sports world. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.Author: Chr McDougallISBN-10: 1644933934ISBN-13: 9781644933930Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 48Format: Library BindingWeight:...

This title offers a detailed look at the effect gambling has had on the sports world. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.Author: Chr McDougallISBN-10: 1644934698ISBN-13: 9781644934692Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize:...

Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the Church Rock, New Mexico uranium mine disaster of 1979. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was impacted by...

Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the Centralia, Pennsylvania mining disaster of 1947. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was impacted by it?," and "What...

Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was...

Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the Centralia, Pennsylvania mining disaster of 1947. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was impacted by it?," and "What...

Les enfants sont parfois d pass s et effray s par les v nements tragiques et bouleversants qui font l'actualit . Dans ce livre, la p dopsychologue Jillian Roberts explique ce qu'est une trag die et parle de la fa on de g rer...

Show students how they can help others in their communities! This nonfiction reader explores how volunteers make a difference and encourages students to give back. Includes an extension activity a related fiction piece discussion questions and more.Author: Monika DaviesISBN-10: 1087605679ISBN-13: 9781087605678Publisher: Teacher Created MaterialsLanguage:...

This engaging book highlights various careers in writing, describing what each job typically involves and the training required to pursue it. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "Job Spotlight" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources,...

Author: McGraw HillISBN-10: 0078895189ISBN-13: 9780078895180Publisher: McGraw-Hill EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/12/2009Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 10.60h x 8.40w x 0.20d

Author: McGraw HillISBN-10: 0078655021ISBN-13: 9780078655029Publisher: McGraw-Hill CompaniesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/23/2004Pages: 59Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 10.96h x 8.62w x 0.10d

Do genetically modified foods contribute to global sustainability? Is water scarcity a threat to global sustainability? Does social equity promote global sustainability? Is economic growth compatible with sustainability? These four questions are analyzed in this collection of essays. The essays are in a pro...

There are almost eight billion people alive today. Having that many people in the world puts pressure on both social and natural resources, and we have to ask ourselves difficult questions like, What is our fair share? And how do we share more equitably?...

Discover frozen arctic tundra and sunny coastlines. Learn about crowded cities and rolling farmland. Learn how the ideas of people in one area inspired the world. Discover Europe, the continent that has them all.Author: Karen Bush GibsonISBN-10: 1429666250ISBN-13: 9781429666251Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2010Pages: 24Format:...

Four children use their own photos and heartfelt narration to share what it's like to be homeless in this touching collection of words and photographs. Jim Hubbard, founder of Shooting Back, an education and media center that enables homeless children to learn photographic skills...

Nobody believes they are influenced by advertising, but everybody is wrong about that. Advertising assaults us daily, on tv, on the internet, on the streets of our cities; everywhere we look and even when we don't think we're looking. Easy-to-understand text, simple infographics, and...

From Africa, to Asia, to North America, take a tour of our world's continents. Find out all the need-to-know facts about climates, landforms, and unique features of each of these large land masses.Author: Jill ShermanISBN-10: 1515781100ISBN-13: 9781515781103Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2017Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize:...

Presents the community helpers on the scene of a construction site using simple text and full-color photography.Author: Mari SchuhISBN-10: 1515724115ISBN-13: 9781515724117Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 6.80h x 6.70w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 182479 /...

In 1607 Henry Hudson set sail in search of the Northwest Passage. He turned up empty-handed after two attempts. The following year, the Dutch East India Company hired him to find the Northeast Passage. This journey, too, ended in frustration. In 1610 Hudson made...

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Germany. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions...

This title will inform readers about Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington, the organizers, the march's purpose, and King's famous speech, "I Have a Dream." Vivid details, well-chosen photographs, and primary sources bring this story and this case to life. Aligned...