Social Studies

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Where on Earth are Deserts?

Deserts are very dry places that receive little or no precipitation. Using informative maps and engaging diagrams, this book looks at the major deserts on each continent including cold… More →

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Where on Earth are Forests?

Forests grow on every continent except Antarctica. Different kinds of soil and climate create different kinds of forests around the world. Maps, diagrams, and exciting photographs help young… More →

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Where on Earth are Mountains?

This informative book looks at how different mountains are formed and where they are found on Earth. Maps, diagrams, and exciting photographs help young readers locate the biggest and longest More →

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Where on Earth are Rivers?

Rivers are bodies of water that flow from high to lower places. They are found on every continent. Maps, diagrams, and exciting photographs help children learn where rivers begin and end,… More →

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White House

Early readers will be introduced to the White House in Washington, D.C. Simple text and vibrant images aid comprehension. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available. More →

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Who am I?

This book introduces young readers to their roles within a family. From brother and sister to granddaughter and friend, this title uses a child-centered approach to explain who children are… More →

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Who Settled the West?

Immigration of the poor, starving, and persecuted to the unsettled North American West spelled opportunity for them but disaster for the Native peoples. Who Settled the West? takes a balanced More →

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Why Does Democracy Matter?

Appealing text and supportive images introduce young readers to democratic principles, including fairness, equality, and respect for legitimate authority and rules. Young readers will also… More →

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Why Does Media Literacy Matter?

This timely series encourages readers to build the essential media literacy skills needed to become critical consumers of information, ideas, and news. The series examines core concepts… More →

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Why Do We Need Rules and Laws?

This engaging title explains the need for and purpose of rules in different settings, including in a classroom, at school, and in a community. Young readers will discover how rules and laws… More →

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Wisconsin

Welcome to Wisconsin! Let Peyton show you around the state where she lives. Learn about her state's flag, animal, and flower. Find out her favorite activities too! Downloadable Teacher Notes… More →

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Women and Girls in the Middle Ages

Despite the Church's views of medieval women as weak, untrustworthy, and not very smart, some women became great achievers and powerful rulers. Women and Girls in the Middle Ages outlines the More →

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