Expand students' understanding of core areas of social studies. Reading selections address the following core areas of study: geography, economics, government, community and culture, and history. Addresses the 10 thematic strands of the Social Studies standards proposed by NCSS and offers assessments modeled on formats used in standardized tests. For grades 2-3.

Expand students' understanding of core areas of social studies. Reading selections address the following core areas of study: geography, economics, government, community and culture, and history. Addresses the 10 thematic strands of the Social Studies standards proposed by NCSS and offers assessments modeled on formats used in standardized tests. For grades 4-5.

Expand students' understanding of core areas of social studies. Reading selections address the following core areas of study: geography, economics, government, community and culture, and history. Addresses the 10 thematic strands of the Social Studies standards proposed by NCSS and offers assessments modeled on formats used in standardized tests. For grades 6-8.