History, Biographies, Social Studies

Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called attention to what was happening in her beautiful corner of Pakistan and realized that words can bring about...

Although polio left him wheelchair bound, Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office during the Great Depression and served as president during World War II. Elected four times, he spent 13 years in the White House. How he led the country through tremendously...

On December 7, 1941, Japanese war planes appeared out of nowhere to bomb the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was a highly secretive and devastating attack: four battleships sunk, more than 2,000 servicemen died, and the United States was...

On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, to demand equal rights for all races. It was there that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech, and it was this peaceful protest that spurred the momentous...

From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island was the gateway to a new life in the US for millions of immigrants. In later years, the island was deserted, the buildings decaying. It was not restored until the 1980s, when Americans from all over the country donated...

On October 29, 1929, life in the United States took a turn for the worst. The stock market plunged to a record low. This event was only the beginning of many bad years to come. By the early 1930s, one out of every three people was not working. People...

In 1848, gold was discovered in California, attracting over 300,000 people from all over the world, some who struck it rich and many more who didn't. Hear the stories about the gold-seeking 'forty-niners!' With black-and white illustrations and sixteen...

When Meriwether Lewis and William Clark left St. Louis, Missouri, on May 21, 1804, their mission was to explore the vast, unknown territory acquired a year earlier in the Louisiana Purchase. The travelers hoped to find a waterway that crossed the western...

Four score and seven years ago... begins Abraham Lincoln's beautiful speech commemorating the three-day battle that turned the tide of the Civil War. The South had been winning up to this point. So how did Union troops stop General Robert E. Lee's...

No one knows where the term Underground Railroad came from. There were no trains or tracks, only 'conductors' who helped escaping slaves to freedom. This book chronicles slaves' close calls with bounty hunters, exhausting struggles on the road, and what...

No Taxation without Representation!' The Boston Tea Party stands as an iconic event of the American Revolution. Outraged by the tax on tea, American colonists destroyed the British tea by dumping it into the water! Learn all about the famed colonialists...

This informative book teaches early readers about the important impact that government has on our lives. Readers will learn about taxes, the three branches of government, voting, and more through bright images and supportive text.

Once America was free from Great Britain, it needed to decide how to run the new country. The nation's founders split the government into three branches. This ensured that no one person would have too much power. This system keeps us free!

Today, Americans embrace one another's differences, but it was not always this way. In the past, people had to struggle against slavery and unfair leaders. Americans believe in equality and responsibility. These are our civic values.

America has the oldest working constitution in the world! It tells our leaders how to run the country, and it ensures that Americans have rights. Our nation's founders wrote the U.S. Constitution over 200 years ago, and we still follow it today!

In many ways Washington, DC is the heart of our nation. There are many important buildings and monuments. The White House, the Supreme Court, and the Lincoln Memorial are just a few of the sights to see.

In a community, people help one another. There are many ways to help someone in need. You can volunteer your time, donate things, and recycle. It feels good to help other people!

Thurgood Marshall was an incredible man. He believed that 'separate but equal' was not fair. He fought for people and their civil rights. He became a justice for the Supreme Court. Ee helped change unfair laws for African Americans.

There are many countries in our world, and they each have a unique way of life. When we explore different cultures, we learn about the people of the world. Although we may be different, we also have much in common. We are all part of one world.

America is a country that is filled with many immigrants. Traveling to a new country takes great courage and is not easy. Compare and contrast immigration today with immigration long ago and explore some of the many reasons people desire to become...

This fact-filled, nonfiction book will teach readers about various types of laws--from city laws to national ones--and what impact they have on us.

Immigrants move to America for many reasons. Follow the lives of four special immigrants from China, Poland, Peru, and the Dominican Republic to see how they help make America a great country.

Young readers will learn about trading and buying goods and services in this book. They will also learn to understand the differences between wants and needs.

Readers will gain insight and understand why we celebrate George Washington's inspiring life and incredible accomplishments.

Readers will learn the history behind the Declaration of Independence and what makes it such an important document in American history.

Many people help out their communities in various ways with various jobs. From police officers to dentists, mail carriers to teachers--everyone has an important role!

What does it mean to be fair? Young readers will learn about various aspects about being a fair person--from respecting others to sharing. Children are encouraged to practice fairness in their everyday lives.

Give early readers a look into who determines the rules for various places--from the classroom to the entire country! With vivid images in conjunction with easy-to-read text, readers are encouraged to recognize and follow rules that impact their lives...

In this book, readers are introduced to the ideas of freedom and celebrations as they learn about the history of and the way that Americans continue to celebrate the 4th of July.

Susan B. Anthony believed in equality for everyone. Readers will learn about her inspiring life and how she became known as an amazing American in this early biography that features vivid images and easy-to-read text.

From the compass rose to various scales, readers will learn the basics of how to read a map in this enlightening book.

Through vibrant, lively images in conjunction with clear text, young readers learn the principles to saving and spending money. Readers are introduced to and encouraged to find the difference between what they need and what they want.

This fascinating early biography will give readers the opportunity to learn about Pocahontas's incredible life through brilliant images, informative text, and a helpful glossary and index.

The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France, stands tall in the United States as a symbol of freedom. Explore the characteristics and a brief history of Lady Liberty through stunning images and primary source photographs.

This book is ideal for units on Ancient Rome as well as volcanoes. It shows readers the city before and after the famous eruption.

This book presents groundbreaking women in politics from Susan B. Anthony to Nancy Pelosi.

Many families have rules at home in order to keep each other happy and safe. This book gives early readers examples of rules that families might have through straightforward text and vibrant images.

What does a good friend do? Readers will learn about friendship in this delightful nonfiction book that uses appealing photos and easy-to-read text to show examples of good friendships. A glossary and index are provided for further assistance.

What does it take to be a good citizen? Early readers will find out in this nonfiction title that features lively images, simple text, and an accompaning glossary. Children are encouraged to practice being a good citizen on their own time.

In this book, early readers explore money and learn about bills and coins. Children will be encouraged to sort and save through vibrant images and supportive text.