Social Sciences

Adam is autistic. He often rocks back and forth during story time. When his classmate Max makes fun of Adam's stimming behavior, it takes a teacher stepping in to help the two boys understand each other. Includes a glossary of important words and tips...

William, who is autistic, is in his first week of second grade. He wants to make friends, but he processes speech slowly and he gets especially nervous in new situations. When a classmate thinks he is ignoring her, William and his teacher come up with a...

William, who is autistic, is in his first week of second grade. He wants to make friends, but he processes speech slowly and he gets especially nervous in new situations. When a classmate thinks he is ignoring her, William and his teacher come up with a...

When Mia has to go along to her brother's basketball game, she gets overwhelmed by the loud noises and bright lights. When a ball bounces into the stands right next to Mia, the sensory overload causes a meltdown. Her dad helps her calm down and they are...

When Mia has to go along to her brother's basketball game, she gets overwhelmed by the loud noises and bright lights. When a ball bounces into the stands right next to Mia, the sensory overload causes a meltdown. Her dad helps her calm down and they are...

On a grocery shopping trip with her mom, Kimberly, who is autistic and nonverbal, struggles to communicate what she wants to the cashier who doesn't understand sign language. Seeing Kimberly's frustration, her mom steps in and reminds her to use her...

On a grocery shopping trip with her mom, Kimberly, who is autistic and nonverbal, struggles to communicate what she wants to the cashier who doesn't understand sign language. Seeing Kimberly's frustration, her mom steps in and reminds her to use her...

Emmy thrives on routine, as many autistic kids do. Changes to the school schedule make her anxious. When she has a dentist appointment one morning and her mom needs to pick her up from school, she gets upset about the schedule changes. How will she...

Emmy thrives on routine, as many autistic kids do. Changes to the school schedule make her anxious. When she has a dentist appointment one morning and her mom needs to pick her up from school, she gets upset about the schedule changes. How will she...

Carlos and Rosie are best friends. They love outer space and doing projects together. Carlos is autistic. Rosie is not. While they work together on a model of the solar system, conflict arises when Carlos needs more personal space and Rosie wants to get...

Carlos and Rosie are best friends. They love outer space and doing projects together. Carlos is autistic. Rosie is not. While they work together on a model of the solar system, conflict arises when Carlos needs more personal space and Rosie wants to get...

Adam is autistic. He often rocks back and forth during story time. When his classmate Max makes fun of Adam's stimming behavior, it takes a teacher stepping in to help the two boys understand each other. Includes a glossary of important words and tips...

Adam is autistic. He often rocks back and forth during story time. When his classmate Max makes fun of Adam's stimming behavior, it takes a teacher stepping in to help the two boys understand each other. Includes a glossary of important words and tips...

The Taj Mahal is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built in the early 1600s, the grand monument in Agra, India, is a gift of love from a shah to his queen. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text, examines...

The Taj Mahal is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built in the early 1600s, the grand monument in Agra, India, is a gift of love from a shah to his queen. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text, examines...

Stonehenge is one of the world's most amazing, mysterious wonders. Erected more than 4,000 years ago, the ancient set of stone circles in southern England may be a monument to the dead, a calendar, or something else entirely. This elementary-level...

Stonehenge is one of the world's most amazing, mysterious wonders. Erected more than 4,000 years ago, the ancient set of stone circles in southern England may be a monument to the dead, a calendar, or something else entirely. This elementary-level...

The statues of Easter Island, or moai, are some of the world's most amazing wonders. Carved up to 1,000 years ago, the huge head-shaped stones surrounded by the southern Pacific Ocean speak to the artistic skills of the Rapa Nui people. This...

The statues of Easter Island, or moai, are some of the world's most amazing wonders. Carved up to 1,000 years ago, the huge head-shaped stones surrounded by the southern Pacific Ocean speak to the artistic skills of the Rapa Nui people. This...

Machu Picchu is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built more than 500 years ago, the hidden city in the Andes Mountains of Peru speaks to the creativity and engineering skills of the Inca. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant...

Machu Picchu is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built more than 500 years ago, the hidden city in the Andes Mountains of Peru speaks to the creativity and engineering skills of the Inca. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant...

The Great Wall of China is one of the world's most amazing wonders and the longest human-made structure ever built. Constructed more than 2,000 years ago, the ancient wonder is a celebration of China's culture, especially that of the Ming Dynasty. This...

The Great Wall of China is one of the world's most amazing wonders and the longest human-made structure ever built. Constructed more than 2,000 years ago, the ancient wonder is a celebration of China's culture, especially that of the Ming Dynasty. This...

The Egyptian pyramids are some of the world's most amazing wonders. The oldest dating back to 2630 BC, the structures tower above Africa's landscape and hold the mummies of ancient pharaohs. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos...

The Egyptian pyramids are some of the world's most amazing wonders. The oldest dating back to 2630 BC, the structures tower above Africa's landscape and hold the mummies of ancient pharaohs. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos...

The Colosseum is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built nearly 2,000 years ago, the ancient amphitheater in Rome, Italy, is a window into Roman life during the rule of Emperor Vespasian. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant...

The Colosseum is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built nearly 2,000 years ago, the ancient amphitheater in Rome, Italy, is a window into Roman life during the rule of Emperor Vespasian. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant...

Chichén Itzá is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built in the sixth century, the ancient Mexican city speaks to the advanced math and science skills of the Maya. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text,...

Chichén Itzá is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built in the sixth century, the ancient Mexican city speaks to the advanced math and science skills of the Maya. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text,...

A landmark American drama that inspired a classic film and a Broadway revival—featuring an introduction by David MametA blistering character study and an examination of the American melting pot and the judicial system that keeps it in...

When thunder roars and lightning flashes, Raccoon is afraid to be alone in his home. So he hurries out to see if any of his neighbors in Thistle Hollow have room to spare for a friend in need. When Raccoon knocks on the doors of Possum, Quail, and...

This celebration of unconditional love and support from New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr is the perfect gift for graduations, Valentine's Day, and Mother's or Father's Day. With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and...

When you wake up what do you say to yourself to start your day? When things go wrong in your day what do you say? When your friend is having a bad day what words do you give them to say? Why don't you try these affirmations too? I am kind. I am strong. I...

The human brain is a most remarkable organ, but how well do we really understand the way it works?What is a brain and what is the mind? Do you only use 10% of your brain? Why do some people hear colour? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these...

Grasping complex psychological ideas has never been easier.Transforming complicated ideas into easy-to-understand graphics supported by accessible text, Simply Psychology is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short on...

A clear, simple, graphic-led introduction to philosophy.Are you short of time but hungry for knowledge? This philosophy book proves that sometimes less is more. Bold graphics and easy-to-understand explanations make it the most accessible guide to...

Nineteen Arab women journalists speak out about what it’s like to report on their changing homelands in this first-of-its-kind essay collection, with a foreword by CNN chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour“A stirring,...

“Poignant….important and illuminating.”—The New York Times Book Review“Groundbreaking.”—Bryan Stevenson, New York Times bestselling author of Just MercyFrom one of the world’s leading...

“Accessible and enlightening. . . . Whether considered individually or taken as a whole, these crucial topics will shape the future, and the Josephs want readers to be ready to join the conversation.” —Booklist (starred...

“Infused with empathy and understanding. . . . This is a book to be read and discussed.” —School Library Connection (starred review)In 2018, Dina Nayeri—a former refugee and the daughter of a refugee—invited...