New Social studies Books

Young Aaron grows up in Brooklyn, sharing a room with his zayde (grandfather) and his many books. Zayde grew up in the Old Country where everyone spoke Yiddish. Aaron wants to learn how to speak the language of the Old Country. But Zayde thinks that Aaron, and all the new generation of American Jews...

Adventurous or globe-trotting jobs do exist outside of the movies and television. For kids thinking about making a career out of exploring new horizons, this book will be a welcome resource. Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Adventure and Travel, Second Edition clues kids in on action-packed jobs in va...

Detailed descriptions about the World War I Memorial explore basic history about this war.

Learn background information about Arlington Naitonal Cemetary and the sacrifices of American fallen soldiers.

With a very simple text accompanied by rich, vibrant illustrations a young narrator describes what it means to be a child with rights -- from the right to food, water and shelter, to the right to go to school, to the right to be free from violence, to the right to breathe clean air, and much more. T...

These thrilling wartime adventures transport the reader to the heat of battle. 'Deadly Skies' sees John Smith, Spitfire pilot, in the throes of the Battle of Britain. 'Tank Attack' takes the action to the deserts of North Africa as John witnesses the Battle of El Alamein from behind a tank. 'Behind ...

What are some food favorites in Wisconsin, and why are they special to us? How have our landscape and the people who have inhabited it contributed to our food heritage? This unique blend of history book and cookbook gives kids a real taste for hands-on history by showing them how to create and sampl...

Simple text and full-color photographs describe various military ships.

Simple text and full-color photographs describe various military helicopters.

Simple text and full-color photographs describe various military airplanes.

Simple text and full-color photographs describe various military trucks.

Simple text and full-color photographs describe various military amphibious vehicles.

Simple text and full-color photographs describe various military robots.

Describes the science concepts behind military vehicles

Describes the science concepts behind military tactics

Describes the science concepts behind military weapons

Covers a vast range of warships from ancient times to present day destroyers, aircraft carriers and stealth corvettes. This title features action-packed comic strips that recount epic sea battles. It also features massive cutaway illustrations that reveal the inner workings of warship engines and we...

People work in various jobs. Very often, clothes fit the job. The right shoes, for example, can make a job easier or safer. There is the right shoe for every job. Swinburne explores various occupations through a simple, lively text and bright, colorful photographs. The book includes a guessing game ...

With a lively design and easy-to-read text, People Who Help Us introduces young children to different jobs that help people in their community. All titles feature bright, engaging illustrations by Andrew Crowson.

Unlike typical history books, this series is a thrilling survey of what it took to be a hoplite in ancient Greece, a centurion in ancient Rome, a Japanese Samurai warrior, or a medieval knoght. Along the way, the books profile personalities, wars, battle tactics, and weaponry from ancient times and ...

Unlike typical history books, this series is a thrilling survey of what it took to be a hoplite in ancient Greece, a centurion in ancient Rome, a Japanese Samurai warrior, or a medieval knoght. Along the way, the books profile personalities, wars, battle tactics, and weaponry from ancient times and ...

Unlike typical history books, this series is a thrilling survey of what it took to be a hoplite in ancient Greece, a centurion in ancient Rome, a Japanese Samurai warrior, or a medieval knoght. Along the way, the books profile personalities, wars, battle tactics, and weaponry from ancient times and ...

With a lively design and easy-to-read text, People Who Help Us introduces young children to different jobs that help people in their community. All titles feature bright, engaging illustrations by Andrew Crowson.

Learn about the legends and mysteries that surround mythical creatures with these enthralling guides. Hunt down the most fearsome dragons, explore the fairy world, follow the history of giants, and discover the most famous monsters in the world. Prepare to enter a realm of amazing artwork, incredibl...

Learn about the legends and mysteries that surround mythical creatures with these enthralling guides. Hunt down the most fearsome dragons, explore the fairy world, follow the history of giants, and discover the most famous monsters in the world. Prepare to enter a realm of amazing artwork, incredibl...

Learn about the legends and mysteries that surround mythical creatures with these enthralling guides. Hunt down the most fearsome dragons, explore the fairy world, follow the history of giants, and discover the most famous monsters in the world. Prepare to enter a realm of amazing artwork, incredibl...

Start on the early road to success while having fun, learning new skills, and making money with this guide of more than fifty entrepreneurial ideas.Filled with delightfully simple business ideas, "Better than a Lemonade Stand!" is a fun guide packed with creative ideas that show how to start a busin...

'Go Green: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' looks at the ever-growing problem of global waste and advises how we can all take action to cut down what we throw away by reducing what we buy, reusing everything that we can, and recycling everything else. Packed with statistics, useful information and handy tips...

'Go Green: What Shall We Eat?' looks at how food reaches our table, and explains how careful shopping and planning can really cut down on the amount of food we waste. Packed with statistics, useful information and handy tips, each title in the tells us what steps we can all take to 'go green'.Table ...

What is energy? Why do we need energy? What is being done to save energy? The Environment Detective Investigates helps you to answer these questions and many more about energy. Find out about the different kinds of energy, what global warming is and what is being done to use energy wiselyTable of Co...

What is a habitat? Why are habitats under threat? How can we help to take care of habitats? The Environment Detective Investigates helps you to answer these questions and many more about habitats. Find out about the different habitats on Earth, what harm pollution is doing to habitats and why they n...

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In 2004, Barack Obama was a barely known senator from Illinois. Just five years later, he would be the 44th president of the United States, and the first African American to hold that office. Follow Obamas campaign as he fights for the Democratic Party nomination and the election that would make his...

This series is inspired by the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, which explores important issues, placing expert opinions from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format. Like its predecessor, Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints promotes issue awareness as well as critical...

Thoroughly revised and fully updated, this fourth edition of An Introduction to Sociology provides an accessible and engaging introduction to sociology, without oversimplifying or passing over the important and exciting insights sociology has to offer. Building on the book's existing achievements, K...

After spending decades as a highly successful football coach, Lou Holtz shares a common-sense message with teens in an easily understood game plan for life. This proven plan can help readers define and attain their goals.