Social Studies

Tracks one dollar as it is spent and travels from person to person or place to place
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
Connects important economics themes to students’ daily lives
Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to teach students about spending money

Describes various ways that people are kind to one another and to animals
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will interest students
Connects key topics such as sharing and helping others to students’ daily lives
Includes vibrant images, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will empower students to appreciate the kindness of others

Explains how voting works and emphasizes the importance of being an informed voter
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will get students invested
Covers key concepts such as democracy and civic duty in an easy-to-follow way
Includes vibrant images, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to show students how voting works in everyday life

Analyzes the pledge line by line so students can understand every word
Provides a short fiction piece related to the pledge that will keep students interested
Connects essential topics such as justice and liberty to students’ daily lives
Includes colorful images, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to empower students with a sense of national pride

Explores John Lewis’s story, including his unique childhood, participation in the civil rights movement, and time in Congress
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
Connects Lewis’s life to significant change in local government and America as a whole
Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students excited about pursuing change

Describes the roles and responsibilities of various leadership positions
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students interested
Connects civics topics such as volunteerism and local government to students’ daily lives
Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to inspire and empower students to be good leaders

Uses pictures and words to demonstrate a variety of greetings and farewell gestures
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will interest young students
Covers important life skills such as meeting new people and greeting others politely
Includes full-color pages, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to prepare students for meeting new people

Analyzes “America” line by line to make sure students understand
Provides a short fiction piece about the song that will interest students
Connects civics topics such as freedom and national pride to students’ daily lives
Includes colorful pages, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will encourage students to remember what the American flag represents

Analyzes the national anthem line by line to make sure students fully understand it
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested
Connects an important piece of American history to students’ daily lives
Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that aids students in learning this patriotic song

Describes what park rangers do to help both nature and people
Provides a short fiction piece about a ranger that will keep students interested
Connects meaningful topics such as sharing knowledge and responsibility to students’ daily lives
Includes a map of national parks, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will empower students to become experts on nature

Explains what a payday is and what people may choose to do with their money
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested
Covers key economics concepts such as saving and spending
Includes colorful images, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to challenge students to make their own business plan

Explores the various responsibilities of the president using pictures and words
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will interest young students
Connects civics themes such as leadership and democracy to students’ daily lives
Includes vibrant images, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the president

Emphasizes that students should talk to an adult they trust about things that make them uncomfortable, angry, or scared
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students interested
Covers serious subjects such as bullying and “stranger danger”
Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will empower students to be kind and good leaders in their daily lives

Gives examples of relevant signs and conveys their meanings
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will interest young students
Connects concepts such as following directions and safety to students’ lives
Includes vibrant images, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to show students the purpose of signs

Explores real-world problems and how individuals have come together to find solutions
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
Connects important themes like communication and creativity to students’ daily lives
Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students excited about collaborative problem solving

Explains what the flag represents and why it makes Americans proud
Provides a short and relatable fiction piece connected to the topic
Challenges students to explore the meaning of the flag with thought-provoking questions
Includes colorful pages, discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will encourage students to learn how to take care of the flag

Analyzes the Preamble line by line in an easy-to-understand manner
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
Connects essential topics like the U.S. Constitution and federal government to students’ daily lives
Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students excited about the Preamble’s powerful words

Explores life in one neighborhood using the five senses
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
Connects key ideas such as community and culture to students’ daily lives
Includes bright pages, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to inspire students to appreciate their neighbors

Explores various ways that people volunteer and encourages students to give back
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested
Connects important themes such as community and empathy to students’ daily lives
Includes colorful pages, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will empower students to help those in need

Describes how people can make wise decisions about whom to vote for
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will help student comprehension
Connects key civics themes such as democracy and civic duty to students’ daily lives
Includes colorful pictures, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to show students how voting works on a small scale

Describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested
Explores major civics topics such as representative democracy and political parties
Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will get students excited about elections and campaigns

Details the history and importance of various types of media, from newspapers to billboards to social media
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
Connects important concepts like democracy and censorship to students’ daily lives
Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students excited about media

Describes how food, games, holidays, and more vary from culture to culture
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interested
Connects relevant themes such as kindness and being different to students’ daily lives
Includes vibrant images, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to help students learn about their classmates’ cultures

Explains the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to improve communities
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students engaged
Connects essential ideas such as laws and democracy to students’ daily lives
Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will empower students to make change