Social Studies Books

Tomfoolery!: Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children's Books By Michelle Markel, Barbara McClintock (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780811879231
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Published: Chronicle Books - November 14th, 2023

FIVE STARRED REVIEWS! 

"Exuberant."―Horn Book Magazine, starred review 

"Excellent."—Booklist, starred review 

"Storytelling at its best."—Kirkus, starred review

"Enduringly appealing."—School Library Journal, starred review


Lonely Planet Kids Amazing Ancient World Atlas 1 1 By Nancy Dickmann Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781837580644
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Published: Lonely Planet - November 14th, 2023

Unearth our ancient world, continent by continent, with this amazing kids atlas. Explore over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations from across the planet. Mind-blowing maps bring history to life and show the rise and fall of mighty empires over time.


What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888? (What Was?) By Steve Korté, Who HQ, Dede Putra (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Steve Korté, Who HQ, Dede Putra (Illustrator)
$7.99
ISBN: 9780593520710
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Published: Penguin Workshop - November 7th, 2023

Learn about the deadly and unexpected blizzard that slammed the Midwestern United States in 1888 and doomed many young lives in this addition to the New York Times Bestselling What Was? series.


What Was the Donner Party? (What Was?) By Ben Hubbard, Who HQ, Tim Foley (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Ben Hubbard, Who HQ, Tim Foley (Illustrator)
$7.99
ISBN: 9780593520741
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Published: Penguin Workshop - November 7th, 2023

Learn about the treacherous journey across the Sierra Nevada mountain range that isolated and trapped a group of pioneers heading to California for an entire winter in this latest addition to the New York Times Bestselling What Was? series.


Brave Volodymyr: The Story of Volodymyr Zelensky and the Fight for Ukraine By Linda Elovitz Marshall, Grasya Oliyko (Illustrator) Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063294141
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Published: Quill Tree Books - October 3rd, 2023

From acclaimed author Linda Elovitz Marshall comes a picture book biography of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that highlights the importance of standing up for what one believes in, defending freedom at all costs, and maintaining hope in the face of war’s atrocities—with stunning art from Ukrainian illustrator Grasya Oliyko.


I Will Protect You: A True Story of Twins Who Survived Auschwitz By Eva Mozes Kor, Danica Davidson (With) Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9780316460606
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - October 3rd, 2023

The illuminating and deeply moving true story of twin sisters who survived Nazi experimentation, against all odds, during the Holocaust.

Eva and her identical twin sister, Miriam, had a mostly happy childhood.


She Persisted: Deb Haaland By Laurel Goodluck, Chelsea Clinton, Alexandra Boiger (Illustrator), Gillian Flint (Illustrator) Cover Image
$6.99
ISBN: 9780593620700
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Published: Philomel Books - October 3rd, 2023

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Deb Haaland!


Dear Rebel: 145 Women Share Their Best Advice for the Girls of Today By Rebel Girls Cover Image
$27.99
ISBN: 9781953424471
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Published: Rebel Girls - October 3rd, 2023

More than 125 extraordinary teens and women share their advice, experiences, and the secrets of their success—in their own words. Through letters, poems, essays, self-portraits, and more, the authors tackle topics like overcoming obstacles, discovering your passion, and dreaming big.


Hear Our Voices: A Powerful Retelling of the British Empire through 20 True Stories By Radhika Natarajan, Chao Tayiana, Alexander Mostov (Illustrator) Cover Image
$24.00
ISBN: 9780711266957
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Published: Wide Eyed Editions - October 17th, 2023

This compelling and important history of the British Empire, told from the perspective of 20 people who lived through it, tells the story of one of the largest and most powerful empires in human history.

At one time, the British Empire ruled over almost a quarter of the world’s population. Men, women and children from all walks of life and from across the globe were


American History: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias) By DK Cover Image
By DK
$19.99
ISBN: 9780744056198
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Published: DK Children - October 31st, 2023

Uncover the key moments that shaped American history in this extensive history encyclopedia for children. 

This complete encyclopedia of American history showcases the incredible journey the United States of America has made to become the major 21st-century power it is today.


A History of the World in 25 Cities (British Museum) By Tracey Turner, Andrew Donkin, Libby VanderPloeg (Illustrator) Cover Image
$29.99
ISBN: 9798887770161
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Published: Nosy Crow - October 24th, 2023

A gorgeous, large-format gift hardcover featuring city maps from all over the world, from ancient history to the present day.

With a stunning neon cover and packed with countless facts for curious readers to return to again and again, this is a perfect gift for children who want to explore history from around the world.

Co-authored by award-winning children’s a


How my Vote Counts: What does it mean to be a Citizen? (My American Story) By DK Cover Image
By DK
$8.99
ISBN: 9780744077629
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Published: DK Children (US Learning) - October 17th, 2023

Inspires young learners to explore rights and responsibilities of citizens through the nation’s history and the experience of modern Americans