Social Studies

Content-area reading, literature, and more for the social studies classroom

Smart Green

Reading Level 3+
Interest Level 4+

Explore the "green" customs of ancient civilizations, from environmentally friendly construction practices to rainwater harvesting. The unique design pairs nonfiction text with graphic novel style insets—perfect for struggling readers!

Reading Essentials® in Social Studies

Guided Reading Level M–Z
Grade Level 3–8

Develop content-area reading skills with curricular-aligned social studies books. 50 nonfiction titles cover

American history—15 titles!
world history—5 titles!
government—10 titles!
geography—20 titles!

Standards-Based Collections

Grades K–6

Grade level collections based on National Council of Social Studies standards. A range of reading levels within each set to meet the needs of your divers classroom.

civics
geography and culture
American history
world history
biography

Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3

Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6

PowerKids Press

Grades K–4

Empowering informational books ideal for reading and social studies instruction. Engage young minds with studies of world cultures, modern-day heroes, conflict resolution, and more