Social Studies

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

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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!
Yellowstone Student Book

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 closely correlated to National Council of Social Studies standards in

  • American history
  • government
  • world history
  • geography

Free at Last Student BookLiterature & Thought: Historical Events & Eras

Grades 6–10

This groundbreaking thematic literature program teaches students to be critical readers and thinkers with eight anthologies covering The Great Depression, the Holocaust, and more

Crumbling EarthStandards-Based Collections

Grades K–6

Grade level collections based on National Science Teachers Association standards. A range of reading levels within each set will meet the needs of your diverse classroom.

  • Earth and space science
  • life science
  • physical science

Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3

Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6

Stages of HistoryStages of History:
Plays About
America's Past

Grades 6–10

A perfect integration of language arts and social studies. Eight original, royalty-free plays focus on defining moments in American history—the Civil War, the Gold Rush, and more—making learning interactive and exciting