Social Studies Matters!

Geography is the study of Earth's physical features. It's also the study of how people interact with these features. This indispensable book introduces important concepts of geography to readers through at-level text and colorful, closely correlated photo

Recognizing characteristics of cultures-the beliefs and ways of life of a group of people-is a key part of elementary social studies curricula. This essential volume helps readers identify unique features in cultures, such as languages, traditions, and ce

The history of people-everything that has happened in the past, whether yesterday or thousands of years ago-is a key part of social studies. History is somewhat like a story, but a complicated one. Not only is it the study of past events but also the stud

Life without a government is hard to imagine. While most people are not involved daily in the government's operations, they enjoy services that the government provides, drive on roads that the government helps maintain, attend schools that the government