Teaching Opportunities
Social Studies
The Discover America State by State series is ideal in the classroom or library to help students in the area of social studies. Students and older citizens have a natural curiosity about their country, their home state and citizenship. This series puts a personal face on a complex subject with titles that are cross-curricular – covering history, geography and elementary civics.
The National Council for the Social Studies framework uses ten themes to effectively teach social studies. These books support many of these: Time, Continuity and Change; People Places and Environment; Individuals Groups and Institutions; Civic Ideals and Practices.
From two-tiered text that travels the entire United States to original fiction that brings history to life, these social studies titles are perfect for raising achievement in the content areas.
Geography via a coast-to-coast learning library
Whether you’re studying a specific state, region or even the entire U.S., this series meets the challenge. Select the entire set, or pick the titles that meet your needs.
Constitution Day
All schools that receive federal funding are required to observe Constitution and Citizenship Day on Sept. 17. Use this series to anchor your school’s participation – the complete reading set can be utilized across all K-5 grades.
President’s Day
L is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet, among others, is perfect for studying our country’s leaders and the states they called home.
Enhance the Learning Experience
Most of the 77 authors and illustrators contributing to this unique set live in or came from the state for which they created a book. Many of these talented individuals are available to meet your students at your school and share their “stately” knowledge. Learn more about this great opportunity.
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