History Resources for 2nd Grade

The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A. with 50 Fact-Filled Maps!

An oversized, beautifully illustrated atlas of all 50 U.S. states—capitals, landmarks, animals, and famous figures—that turns American geography into a treasure hunt.

The 50 States: Activity Book

The hands-on companion to The 50 States atlas—maps to label, puzzles, and fact files that turn U.S. geography into an active, screen-free homeschool project.

Who Was George Washington?

Illustrated biography of America's first president for grades 2-5, from the popular "Who Was?" series — perfect for introducing young readers to the founding era.

The Story of the World Volume 4: The Modern Age

Final volume in the Story of the World series covering 1850 to present: world wars, Cold War, civil rights, and globalization told as engaging narrative history.

The Story of the World Volume 2: The Middle Ages

Narrative history of the Middle Ages (400–1600 CE) for elementary students, covering medieval Europe, Islam, Vikings, Crusades, and global civilizations in story format.

The Story of the World Volume 3: Early Modern Times

Narrative world history from 1600 to 1850 covering exploration, colonialism, revolutions, and the Enlightenment for elementary and middle school students.

The Mystery of History Volume I: Creation to Resurrection

A chronological history curriculum spanning Creation to the Resurrection, integrating world history with Biblical events for grades 4–8.

DK Children's Encyclopedia: The Book That Explains Everything

The Story of the World Volume 1: Ancient Times

PBS LearningMedia Social Studies Collection

Free K-12 social studies resources featuring documentary content from American Experience, Frontline, and Ken Burns.

Histography - Timeline of History

Histography is an interactive timeline that spans across 14 billion years of history, from the Big Bang to 2015. Fascinating tool that lets you choose a start date and end date and then explore all events in between. Powered by data from Wikip...