Social Studies
What is Social Studies?
Social Studies is the study of humanity and its societies. It encompasses a wide variety of topics, including history, anthropology, sociology, economics, and political science. Learning Social Studies helps students develop a better understanding of the world around them and the relationships between people and their societies. It also develops critical thinking and research skills.
Social Studies is the study of people and their relationship to the world around them. It helps us to understand the past, present, and future. Social Studies is a important part of our education, because it helps us to be informed and active citizens.
Social Studies Resources
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
Newbery Medal biography-novel of Nathaniel Bowditch, the self-taught sailor-mathematician who rewrote the book on navigation.
National Geographic Kids Beginner's World Atlas, 5th Edition
National Geographic's photo-rich, easy-to-read world atlas for ages 4–10—introducing continents, oceans, and map skills with stunning images and simple, colorful maps.
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.
History Year by Year: The History of the World, from the Stone Age to the Digital Age
DK's richly illustrated visual timeline of world history from the Stone Age to today—photographs, maps, and infographics that make a perfect homeschool history reference for ages 8–13.
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.
A Child's History of the World
V. M. Hillyer's warm, story-driven survey of human history from cave dwellers to modern times—a classic homeschool read-aloud spine for elementary and middle-grade students.
Maps: A Children's Illustrated Atlas
A gorgeously illustrated oversized atlas mapping 58 countries through their animals, foods, landmarks, and cultures—an enchanting introduction to world geography for children.
Spectrum Geography, Grade 6: World
Sixth-grade geography workbook covering world regions, map skills, physical features, and cultural geography with engaging activities.
Evan-Moor Daily Geography Practice, Grade 5
Fifth-grade daily geography workbook covering US regions, map skills, physical features, and human-environment interaction through weekly units.
180 Days of Geography for Fifth Grade
Full-year daily geography workbook for fifth graders with map skills, data analysis, and geographic reasoning aligned to social studies standards.
Kumon Summer Review & Prep Workbook: After Kindergarten
Focused summer review workbook from Kumon covering reading and math for post-kindergarten students using the proven Kumon mastery-based method.
Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 3 & 4
Adventure-based summer workbook from Brain Quest for grades 3-4 with map quests, stickers, and standards-aligned daily activities across all subjects.