Social Studies

You could say the best is saved for last when it comes to Chinese New Year. The Lantern Festival stands as the holiday's grand finale. Dragon and lion puppets dance by day. At night, glowing… More →

In Chinese New Year, early readers will learn about this Chinese holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers… More →

Chocolate chip cookies are delicious, but did you know they were a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a favorite treat. Simple text and fun photos… More →

Christmas is a holiday of symbols. Evergreen trees stand for life in the dead of winter. Nativity scenes remind Christians of Jesus's birthday. Santa Claus is the image of cheerful… More →

What's special about today? It's Christmas! This title uses a repetitive sentence pattern and strong visual cues to help young students read independently. This 16-page book features… More →

From giving gifts to attending church, Christmas is a favorite holiday for many. This beginning title introduces basic facts about the holiday to young students just starting to read… More →

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Christmas, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including… More →

In Christmas, early readers will learn about the Christian holiday of Christmas and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent… More →

In this title, emergent readers are introduced to the celebrations, traditions, and symbols behind the Christmas holiday. Carefully crafted text with high-frequency words, repetitive sentence More →

The name of this Mexican holiday gives away the date it is always celebrated. Cinco de Mayo means "fifth of May" in Spanish. This title gives young readers a history lesson about the Battle… More →

From music and dancing to tasty food, Cinco de Mayo is a fun holiday to celebrate! Beginning readers can learn about the origins of the holiday and ways to celebrate with this festive title.… More →

How would you like to visit Paris, France years and years ago to see the glow from the first electric streetlight? Or travel to cities built in dry deserts, deep underground, or even on… More →