Social Studies For Kids

Growing up, there is so much out of our control and to feel frustrated about. But in this inspiring and practical handbook, bestselling children's author and Human Rights campaigner, Onjali Raúf, shares her top ten ways for finding hope, creating change and making a difference. With the help of her favourite fictional characters and some of the most inspiring people she has ever met, Onjali invites listeners to dive in and discover everything there is to know about kindness, empathy, friendship and fighting for the things that matter.

Take your fifth graders on a trip, albeit only virtually, across the western states of America. Geography will open your child’s eyes to the different landscapes in each state. It will also encourage the ability to understand the similarities and differences of each of the states included. Grab a copy now.

There are three types of communities in the USA - the urban, suburban, and the rural. This book will provide definitions and examples of each type of community. It will also discuss, although in summary, what the American culture is all about, and what differences can be seen in each type of community. In which of these communities do you belong?

1776. The early days of the Revolutionary War. It supposedly began with Thomas Hickey, a private in the Continental Army, and New York governor William Tryon. In an astonishing power grab, they plotted to kill Hickey's boss: a man by the name of George Washington. In the end, Hickey was caught, brought to trial, and found guilty. It would seem he became the first person in the new nation to be executed for treason.

On the heels of the cult television hit Friday Night Lights, The New York Times best-selling author of The Junction Boys pens the story of Texas high school football integration, and the three men who put together a championship team.

Ancient history sure is eye opening! It is rich in cultural, societal, and humane facts about our ancestors. This time, listen about the Phoenician civilization. Discover historical facts that made these people special. What lessons can the present generation learn from the lives these ancient people lived? This interesting book will give you the answers. Grab a copy today!

Have you ever been on a cross-country trip? If not, then this is your chance to see the sights of the Northeast States of the US! Each state presents unique geographic features that you should visit, whenever you get the chance. Studying geography now will boost your child’s awareness of the world, including the different cultures followed in different regions. Start listening today!

What are the states in the Midwest USA? Know your country one state at a time. This geography book will let you visit the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and more. Geography will reveal natural formations worth a visit, as well as cultural interpretations. Knowing geography will help you understand how diversity works. Grab a copy today!

The US is huge! It has 50 states, each with their own state laws and geographic features. This geography book for kids will feature the South Region states composed of Texas, Florida, and Delaware, and more. Can you find a single distinguishing feature among all of them? Listen and learn from this book. Grab a copy today!

Teach your kids to become an entrepreneur by learning awesome ways to make money, save, and invest for kids. This comprehensive guide will take you through 51 ways to make money, which kids don’t learn in school. In honest, practical terms, Investing for Kids explains each of the different methods you can adopt to earn an income. From walking dogs to making clay earrings to earning via video games and online tuitions, we will cover it all.

Why should your fifth grader care about the US economy in the mid-1800s? Let’s just say that the information will reveal the way of life of the people and how different it was from today. It will also help kids appreciate the advantages of living today. Raise kids who are conscious of the nation’s past. Add this book to their learning collections today.

Every morning on CNBC's Squawk Box, Joe Kernen asks challenging questions. And at home he does the same with his young daughter, Blake. What are you learning in school? What TV shows do you like? What message did you get from that movie? When Blake was nine, her answers told Joe that she had already absorbed a distorted view of economics---from her school, pop culture (even animated movies!), and just about everywhere else.

Almost Home tells the stories of six remarkable young people from across the United States and Canada as they confront life alone on the streets. Each eventually finds his or her way to Covenant House, the largest charity serving homeless and runaway youth in North America. From the son of a crack addict who fights his own descent into drug addiction, to a teen mother reaching for a new life, their stories veer between devastating and inspiring as they each struggle to find a place called home.

Do you have an adventurous and ambitious kid, and you are wondering how to keep him engaged? Imagine how much better off you would have been as an adult with responsibilities now if, as a child, you had the opportunity to learn and understand earning and being able to invest properly. The step-by-step guide in this book is so easy to follow that you will have success with it even if you know nothing about gardening or if you have never tried to earn and invest before.

Kennedy's Last Days is a gripping account of the events leading up to the most notorious crime of the 20th century. Adapted from Bill O’Reilly’s best-selling historical thriller, Killing Kennedy, this audiobook will have young listeners - and grown-ups too - hooked on this fascinating and colorful period of history. In the first term of his presidency, as the Cold War escalates, John F. Kennedy struggles to contain the growth of Communism while dealing with the many other complexities facing him as president of the United States.

Some people say that governments should be abolished. If you want to approve or counter that statement, you must know the basics of government, particularly of state and federal public administration. This book is composed of otherwise complex information delivered using age-appropriate texts. Your third grader will definitely find this book an enjoyable listen. Grab a copy now.

En un caluroso día de verano de 1776, cerca de Filadelfia, Thomas Jefferson se sentó en su escritorio y escribió intensamente hasta la mañana siguiente. Estaba redactando la Declaración de Independencia, un documento que rompería los lazos de este país con Gran Bretaña y anunciaría una nueva nación: los Estados Unidos de América. Los colonos estaban dispuestos a arriesgar sus vidas por la libertad, y la Declaración de Independencia lo hizo oficial.

Kids are Americans too! And that means you have rights just like everybody else. But it's not enough to just say you have them. You have to know what those rights are...and are not! Luckily for you, Bill O'Reilly is back, opining for kids on that very subject: your legal rights.

Who can run for president? What are the differences between America's two major political parties? Is the Electoral College really a college? The newly updated What Is a Presidential Election? answers these questions and many, many more. From stump speeches to campaign slogans, debates to nominating conventions, and finally to Election Night and Inauguration Day, listener will learn all about what it takes to run for—and win—the most powerful job on earth.

There’s a reason why the Wild West is called as such. History will give you some pretty good (but lengthy) explanations. The purpose of this educational audiobook is to make history fun or 6th graders like you. Facts are explained in a way that they make sense.