- Fits in well with social studies and U.S. history curricula. - Draws in even the most reluctant reader with a lighthearted tone and hilarious illustrations. - Includes glossary and index. National Social Studies Education Standards: Grades K-4 II. Time, Continuity, and Change - Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the past VI. Power, Authority, and Governance - Identify factors that contribute to cooperation or cause disputes I. Culture - People, societies, and cultures address needs and concerns in ways that are both similar and different