Social Networking in the Global Citizens: Social Media series explores social networking platforms and apps, like Facebook and Twitter, through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

While learning about half-dollars, readers practice essential math curriculum topics, such as adding money. They’re also introduced to content that supports social studies curriculum topics, including U.S. presidents and national symbols. Colorful photographs help readers visualize the math and social studies content that forms the backbone of this volume. Readers enhance their vocabularies through the use of a detailed picture glossary. After they’re done exploring each vibrantly designed page, they’ll be eager to share fun facts about half-dollars the next time they see this coin.

While learning about half-dollars, readers practice essential math curriculum topics, such as adding money. They’re also introduced to content that supports social studies curriculum topics, including U.S. presidents and national symbols. Colorful photographs help readers visualize the math and social studies content that forms the backbone of this volume. Readers enhance their vocabularies through the use of a detailed picture glossary. After they’re done exploring each vibrantly designed page, they’ll be eager to share fun facts about half-dollars the next time they see this coin.

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the Cold War by delving into major social studies topics in this project-based examination. The volume presents a series of broad questions touching on major themes in the social studies curriculum. Each question is accompanied by several paragraphs examining that question in the context of the Cold War, as well as a detailed project that prompts readers to think critically and present their findings or opinions in a particular format, such as a poster with side-by-side comparisons, a persuasive essay, or a class presentation.

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the Cold War by delving into major social studies topics in this project-based examination. The volume presents a series of broad questions touching on major themes in the social studies curriculum. Each question is accompanied by several paragraphs examining that question in the context of the Cold War, as well as a detailed project that prompts readers to think critically and present their findings or opinions in a particular format, such as a poster with side-by-side comparisons, a persuasive essay, or a class presentation.

Many maps present weather patterns, which can aid in helping people predict hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and other forms of extreme weather. These maps can help people understand the normal patterns of everyday weather as well. Readers are introduced to these kinds of weather maps through accessible main text. Detailed diagrams, useful graphic organizers, interesting fact boxes, and full-color examples of maps serve as additional resources to help readers understand this science and social studies curriculum topic. "Each page of these fascinating books in the Maps and Mapping series is packed with detailed information. These books lend themselves well to research projects and classroom social studies or science units." ~ Booklist.

Some maps only show us where different locations are, but others also deal with the population in these locations. In this resourceful guide to mapping people, readers learn how to decipher and create these kinds of maps. Helpful diagrams, informational fact boxes, a detailed glossary, useful graphic organizers, and vivid, full-color examples of maps further expand readers' understanding of this essential social studies curriculum topic. The focus of this volume is also meant to help young readers gain more knowledge about diversity and the many ways that it can be shown. "Each page of these fascinating books in the Maps and Mapping series is packed with detailed information. These books lend themselves well to research projects and classroom social studies or science units." ~ Booklist.

Maps are essential tools for understanding the world around us. Learning to read maps - both printed and online - is a core skill that forms the basis of social studies. This series explores the different types of maps, explaining what they can show us and how to make sense of them.

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. . This iconic statue has greeted ships entering New York’s harbor for more than 125 years. It may well be world’s most recognizable statue. Discover where it came from, who designed it, and more. This title fits perfectly into Kindergarten social studies curriculum.

Physical geography is a common feature shown on maps, and it's important for readers to know how to interpret maps that depict the natural world around them. From the informational main text, they gain knowledge of what various symbols mean on a map and how to both read and create maps that show physical geography. Eye-catching design elements and colorful map examples enhance this learning experience for readers. Fun fact boxes, detailed graphic organizers, useful diagrams, and a helpful glossary also add extra insight into this topic that reflects aspects of both social studies and science curricula. "Each page of these fascinating books in the Maps and Mapping series is packed with detailed information. These books lend themselves well to research projects and classroom social studies or science units." ~ Booklist.

What can you do if you feel strongly about an issue or cause in your community? In this educational text, readers will learn about social activism and how they can participate in inspiring positive changes for our society. They'll discover how to advocate for the changes they wish to see in society by raising awareness, petitioning, protesting, demonstrating, and garnering support. The thought-provoking content engages readers in curricular social studies. Primary sources bring the subject matter into sharp and fascinating focus.

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. . The Nile River was crucial to the growth of Egyptian civilization. Maps help illustrate the contrast between river and desert, and engaging text explains how geography influenced Egypt’s settlement and migration patterns and even its religion. This book addresses people’s relationship to their environment, a key social-studies concept.

Crowdfunding in the Global Citizens: Social Media series explores crowdfunding through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.