Social Studies For Kids

Although he started out as a teacher without aspirations to be an activist or politician, Harvey Milk found himself captivated by the history-making movements of the 1960s. He would eventually make history of his own by becoming the first openly gay elected politician in California. While in office, Harvey Milk advocated for equal rights for the gay community.

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great - the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction listeners and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. This volume features Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice.

Making your money grow over time is easier than you might think. Investing is a great skill to learn. The sooner you start investing, the more money you can make. But what kinds of investments are there? Which ones are risky, and which ones are safer? Listen to this audiobook to learn how smart investors can grow their money.

In his younger years, Ray Kroc sold everything from paper cups to real estate. He faced rejection a lot, but it also helped him build up persistence. In the new Mini Movers and Shakers children's book series comes a cast of characters who have failed, yet succeeded, despite overwhelming obstacles. Find out what happens in this kid's book about grit. Sometimes, we are faced with challenges that seem insurmountable. But with grit and hard work, one can achieve great things! Mini Movers and Shakers was developed to inspire children to dream big and work hard.

Fat Kids is a truly unique work; all other books focusing on children and weight are solely focused on diet and weight loss. This book, with its empathetic point of view, raw emotion, and solid information, is a necessary voice in the literary scene.

Introducing the ultimate guide to mastering the art of acting and transforming your dreams into reality! Our comprehensive book, specially crafted for aspiring actors, is your one-stop resource for navigating the exciting world of acting with expert tips, industry secrets, and practical advice.

Running a successful business can be hard for anyone, but 17-year-old Moziah Bridges has becomes a pro at it. His company, Mo's Bow's, is what today's "kidpreneurs" dream of achieving - a successful business selling a product that one loves and is passionate about. In his audiobook, Mo will share his BOWS of Business: Believe in yourself, take the Opportunity to give back, Work hard/study hard, and have Support from friends and family. He knows there is a Mo's Bows in every household - kids just need someone to help nurture their talents.

This book offers 44 bite-sized chapters, filled with practical ideas that parents and educators can use to develop the leadership potential in children and youth. These can be heard in any order. While applicable for all ages, it's primarily designed to help parents and those who work with children, under the age of 14. The author is a global authority on young leader development. 

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. 

Slurp! A boy finishes his drink and tosses it in the trash, straw and all. He moves on without another thought. In the waters off of Costa Rica, scientists spot an endangered sea turtle and pull him aboard to study him. But he has something stuck in his nose. A barnacle? A stick? No...it's a plastic straw! This heroic story of one turtle's rescue reminds us that even the smallest straw can hurt our ocean life—and that the smallest demand for change can grow into something big!

If you are fascinated with thunderstorms, cloud formations, tornados, and windy weather, you might be interested in becoming a meteorologist.

Did you know that a meteorologist is a special scientist that predicts the weather? A meteorologist measures how fast the wind is blowing, measures the humidity in the air, and provides information about warm fronts and cold fronts.

In The Big Deposit, each student has been assigned to present a simple business plan to the class and the bankers. The student with the best business plan wins a cash prize and a bank account at the bank. A surprise ending leaves the whole class happy.

In A Trip to the Courthouse, Officer Dan takes the class on a trip through the courthouse and jail. Guess who ends up on the inside looking out?

This world changes so fast that your children might have jobs that don’t even exist today. It's important to teach your children skills that will help them be innovators and entrepreneurs, capable of adapting to and even creating global change. Business skills are important, but how do you teach them to a young child? You can’t make it all about selfishly earning money or inventing technology for technology’s sake. The most important business skill is discovering your natural talent and using it to inspire people and solve their problems.

What is philosophy anyway, and how do you do it? Get started on your journey into some of the most amazing ideas ever, with your guide, Sophia the Wise! This children's book is an insightful introduction to thinking big thoughts! Young philosophers, aged 7-10, will enjoy learning about philosophy and asking some of the biggest (and coolest) questions ever asked. Meet famous brains, and try amazing ideas. 

If you love to learn about dinosaurs, you might want to consider becoming a paleontologist. A paleontologist studies the remains of prehistoric life. They study why fossils form and why the animals and plants lived where they did.

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.

We all have choices to make every day, even the youngest children. The choices we make play a large part in forming who we grow to be as adults. For kids, those choices can include whether to be obedient or disobedient, to share or be selfish, to have a good attitude or not, and more. John Ortberg addresses the ability to choose in a whimsical way by inviting children to use their "magnificent chooser" that God gave them to make right choices daily.

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.