Social Sciences

Do you have a cause you’re passionate about? Take a few tips from the suffragists, who led one of the largest and longest movements in American history.The women’s suffrage movement was decades in the making and came with many harsh...

It's not always easy to understand the experiences of people who are different from us. But we have to work at it to build better communities. In this book, you'll learn about practicing empathy, communicating respectfully, and building meaningful...

This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help people in need, from donating to food pantries to offering free services, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!"...

Be the change in your community! This illustrated guide takes you through challenges the world is facing and how you and your kids can help overcome them. Aspiring activists and young community leaders need information and tools to be responsible...

If you thought that it was a man's world, think again! 100 Women Who Made History is the exciting story of the women who changed the world.Get ready to meet some of history’s wonder women. From super scientists like Marie Curie and Rosalind...

What can you do when you know something is wrong? We're not always sure of the right thing to do. In this book, you'll learn about ways to speak up and step in when you recognize injustice in your community. With kid-friendly explanations of key ideas...

Meet the Super SHEroes of History, the women who have shaped history and society since ancient times. Greta Thunberg was only fifteen years old when she started School Strike for Climate in Sweden. Today, she leads a global opposition to climate change...

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and work of Malala Yousafzai, including her courageous speeches to help more girls have access to education. Historic images, Did You Know? sidebars, and a Topic Spotlight special feature provide added...

Doctors Without Borders is a very important international organization. Around the world this agency's volunteers and staff are working to provide urgent medical care, immunizations and treat disease outbreaks. Have you ever wondered how this important...

For young people, leading a healthy lifestyle requires education and empowerment. In Understanding Eating Disorders, readers will explore the social aspects and health effects of eating disorders, and ways to establish a healthy relationship with food...

For young people, leading a healthy lifestyle requires education and empowerment. In Understanding Drugs, readers will explore the social aspects and health effects of drugs and substance use disorders, and ways to make healthy choices. Sidebars...

Winona tends to worry about all the things that could go wrong, and it's turning her into a worry warthog! From monsters under the bed to failing math tests, worries keep swirling around in her head. Can Winona learn some ways to keep her anxiety under...

Roxy the Rhino doesn't mean to interrupt or cut in line or take things without asking. Sometimes her excitement just takes over. Roxy has a problem with impulse control. Thankfully Roxy meets a new friend who teaches her to stop, think, and wink. Maybe...

We need food to keep our bodies going. But what are healthy foods and why should we eat them? With engaging text and colorful photos, readers learn how to make healthy food choices. Food Is Fuel includes a glossary, read more section, kid-friendly...

Grains give you energy to think and play. Learn about the different types of grains farmers grow and how they help you maintain a healthy diet. Content encourages balance and making healthy choices. This level 3 guided reader is based on the U.S...

When Annie and Lottie visit the neighborhood zoo for a class trip, they are disappointed to discover the zoo might close. With a town vote approaching, the girls worked to convince people to spend the town’s money to fix up the zoo. Will their...

An orca is stranded on the beach. Can other orcas come to his rescue? Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that’s perfect for supporting small group instruction, independent reading, or reading practice at home. This title...

Want to make your holidays extra special? Unleash your inner food artist! Transform everyday ingredients into holiday dishes that look beautiful and taste even better. Arrange a delicious and colorful charcuterie board for Hanukkah. Bake crescent roll...

With his magic sack packed, Ezra sets off on a long journey to the palace to attend his long-awaited advanced magic class. Along the way, he meets several friends who need his help. The items in his magic sack just might save their day, but will Ezra...

A first introduction to what voting is, how it works, and its influence through the lens of American history.This is a kids’ book about voting. It challenges children to wonder: Why is voting important? How does it work? And who do you think should...

A clear explanation of what racism is and how to recognize it when you see it.As tough as it is to imagine, this book really does explore racism. But it does so in a way that’s accessible to kids. Inside, you’ll find a clear description of...

Help children build communication skills, confidence, and self-esteem.This is a kids’ book about public speaking. It helps the kid in your life confidently grow in their speaking and presenting skills, encouraging critical thinking and...

An accessible and empowering introduction to periods. This is a kids book about periods. It’s normal to talk about them. This book is designed to inspire positive conversations between children and adults. Written to start important...

Learn all about OCD and what it's like to live with it.OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a mental health condition. People with OCD have recurring, repetitive thoughts that can feel impossible to ignore. This book was...

Neurodiversity makes our world beautiful and is worthy of celebrating!Everything we do is because of the ways our brains work, and everyone’s brain is different. Seriously! But our world doesn’t operate in a way that is accepting of each...

A simple framework for what money is and how to use it wisely.This is a kids book about money. Money is one of those things EVERYONE has to deal with in their life, but few of us have learned much about it. There may not be a more important topic for...

A clear and enjoyable introduction to mindfulness for children.This is a kids’ book about mindfulness. Mindfulness is more than just being present, it's knowing who you are. Are you your thoughts? Are you your feelings? Are you your hairstyle? Or...

Learn about love and the power it has to transform the world!This is a kids book about love. Love is powerful. The truth of it is that love has the power to change the world for the better. By keeping love where it belongs-up front and centre-anger,...

A clear explanation of what the online world can be like, helping to navigate life in a world surrounded by technology.Kids today are growing up with social media and life online, which may have differed from how their grownups grew up! Life online...

A clear explanation of what immigration is, and the reasons people immigrate.How do we convey to kids what immigration really means? How do we explain all the difficult decisions people make when they choose to leave their home country to start over...

A clear explanation of what the imagination is and the opportunities that come from the use of it. What is imagination? Most of us think of it as playing pretend or what happens when we’re dreaming, but imagination takes us to worlds and...

A clear explanation of what being grateful is and the benefits that come from expressing it.What is gratitude? It’s not just used for the big things, like birthday parties and iPhones. It’s also important to be grateful for small things, like...

A clear explanation of what gender is, and how to explore your own.This is a kids book about gender. This book isn’t meant to answer all the questions or tell you how you identify. It’s meant to help kids and grownups understand gender and...

Empower young minds to embrace feminism!This is an unapologetic take on feminism as a thing that everyone can embrace, no matter their gender. It tackles ideas around equality, bias, and discrimination because of gender. It also empowers young girls and...

A clear explanation of what failure is, helping to turn negative feelings from it into important life lessons.Failure is something that everyone encounters at some point in their lives, no matter how much you try to avoid it. Whether that’s in...

Start the conversation about inequality early, and empower kids to do something about it!This is a kids book about equality. Equality is worth standing up for because each one of us matters, and when we are all included and represented equally, we all...

A clear explanation of what empathy is, and understanding the emotions of those around you.This is a book about empathy. Feelings aren’t always easy, especially when they are other people’s. This book teaches kids (and grownups) how to feel...

Teach your child about diversity and how to embrace it in every aspect of their lives.This is a kids’ book about diversity. Diversity is what makes the world such a beautiful and interesting place. When you open your life to it, you learn to...

A clear explanation of what disabilities are and how to navigate conversations about them. Sometimes people act like having a disability means you’re from another planet, even though over a billion people in the world have disabilities. So how...

An accessible and empowering introduction to coping skills.Big feelings are a natural part of the human experience. But learning how to process and express them in a healthy way takes practice. With this book,...