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District List: NYC Core Curriculum 1st - Social Studies
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The History Of New York City
by Katie WhiteIn this book, readers will take a tour of major New York City historical attractions while learning how to use properties of operations for multiplication and division. This volume meets CCSS Math Standard 3.OA.B.5.
What Happens At A Firehouse?
by Kathleen PohlWeekly Reader's first-grade pal, Buddy Bear, guides a behind-the-scenes tour at each of six important businesses that are found in almost every community. Designed to support the first-grade social studies curriculum, this series uses vivid, full-color photography and first-hand, expert information to show young readers the kinds of work people do at these familiar and fascinating places.
What are Goods and Services?
by Carolyn AndrewsChildren are consumers, too, though they often do not realize it. This illustrated book helps youngsters understand the concepts of goods and services so that they recognize their role in the cycle of commerce.
Toys, Games, and Fun in American History
by Dana Meachen RauTraces the changes in the way Americans have amused themselves and the growth of leisure time from colonial times to the present, and describes the technological and social developments behind these differences.
A Day In the Life of a Child Care Worker
by Heather AdamsonThis book follows a child care worker through the work day, and describes the occupation and what the job requires.
Britney Makes a Budget
by Madelyn McManusThis book provides additional learning opportunities through a graphic organizer, glossary, and index.
School
by Sheila AndersonGive beginning readers a peek inside a school and familiarize them with the objects and people commonly found there. Color photos directly correspond to the simple text on each page.
One Smile
by Cindy McKinley and Mary Gregg ByrneEven the smallest acts of kindness can powerfully impact the lives of others. This truth is beautifully demonstrated as we follow the far-reaching effects of young Katie's innocent smile.
With this simple gesture, she ignites a circle of warmth that flows from person to person, touching the hearts and lives of people she may never even meet.
Cindy McKinley's enchanting story, brought to life by Mary Gregg Byrne's exquisite watercolor illustrations, will warm your heart with its timeless message. Children and adults alike will be inspired to pass One Smile on to everyone they meet.
Meet the President's Cabinet
by Michael RajczakA series that will reveal many surprising facts to middle readers about the United States government and its workings includes fascinating sidebars and age-appropriate informational fact boxes; historical, black and white, and full-color images; glossary; index; and details about the areas of government that make our country run. Simultaneous.
Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type
by Doreen Cronin and Betsy LewinFarmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears:
Click, clack, MOO.
Click, clack, MOO.
Clickety, clack, MOO.
But Farmer Brown's problems REALLY begin when his cows start leaving him notes.... Doreen Cronin's understated text and Betsy Lewin's expressive illustrations make the most of this hilarious situation. Come join the fun as a bunch of literate cows turn Farmer Brown's farm upside down.