Explore the rich traditions and modern lives of American Indians across the United States!This social studies book highlights how customs and cultural practices have been carried forward with pride while showing that American Indians today also participate fully in contemporary life. By learning about different regions and seeing examples from specific nations, students gain a deeper appreciation for the diversity and resilience of these communities.American Indians: Many NationsCelebrates the cultures and traditions of different American Indian nationsFeatures a full-page regional map which emphasizes the significance of regional heritageProvides step-by-step instructions for creating a traditional craft that connects past and presentAmerican Indians: Many Nations is part of the Knowledge Builders: Social Studies Readers series. This series introduces young learners to the world with high-quality nonfiction that is captivating and informative. Each book blends engaging text with striking primary source imagery and dynamic text features, allowing every student to connect with social studies content in meaningful ways.

Introduce students to all the tools and features that make maps so valuable for understanding the world!This social studies book explains how to use map elements such as the compass rose, directions, scale, land features, and map keys or legends. The book demonstrates how each part works together to tell a story about place and space. Students discover that maps are more than just pictures—they are guides that help people explore, navigate, and make sense of their surroundings.Maps: The World at Your FingertipsHighlights the important role maps play in the navigation and exploration of our worldIncludes two fun and informative four-page fold-out mapsOffers interactive ways to practice the geography skills featured in the bookMaps: The World at Your Fingertips is part of the Knowledge Builders: Social Studies Readers series. This series introduces young learners to the world with high-quality nonfiction that is captivating and informative. Each book blends engaging text with striking primary source imagery and dynamic text features, allowing every student to connect with social studies content in meaningful ways.

Discover how the past connects to the present and shapes the future!This social studies book explains how events, people, and places of the past continue to influence modern life, encouraging students to see history as a living story rather than a distant subject. The book explores the concept of historical memory, including how societies decide who and what to remember—and why. By connecting past and present, students gain a deeper understanding into how history impacts their own lives and communities today.What Is History?Links history to the present and showcases the influence of the past on students’ everyday livesEmphasizes the significance of primary sources in preserving important moments throughout historyIncludes timelines and explains how they reveal the flow of events across timeWhat Is History? is part of the Knowledge Builders: Social Studies Readers series. This series introduces young learners to the world with high-quality nonfiction that is captivating and informative. Each book blends engaging text with striking primary source imagery and dynamic text features, allowing every student to connect with social studies content in meaningful ways.

Introduce students to the ways money influences choices in everyday life with this interactive Reader’s Theater script!Through rich storytelling, this script explains the costs and benefits of saving and spending, showing how employment and income affect the decisions families make. Students learn how opportunity cost helps people weigh what they might gain against what they could lose. By connecting these ideas to a real-life situation, the script highlights the importance of making thoughtful financial choices.Why Money MattersConnects key economics concepts to students’ everyday lives with a relatable, real-world exampleEncourages students to think critically about the financial decision-making processProvides informational content at the end of the script to support financial literacyWhy Money Matters is part of the Reader’s Theater series. These six-part social studies scripts bring history, economics, geography, and civics to life. Students step right into their roles, building fluency while experiencing social studies in action. These interactive performances let students connect more deeply with the content and each other.