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District List: NYC Core Curriculum 2nd - Social Studies
Description: The New York City Core Curriculum program aims to provide a high-quality curricula to NYC students through a seamless instructional program across grades and subjects. This list has been curated by NYCDOE for 2nd Grade Social Studies materials.
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You Can't Buy A Dinosaur With A Dime
by Harriet Ziefert and Amanda HaleyClink, clink, clink, clink...Clink, clink, clinkity... Money saved in a bank makes your brain think-thinkity!
Children are fascinated by money how it looks, feels, smells, and most of all, what it buys. And Pete is no exception. The rhymed verse describes how Pete saves his allowance, spends too much of it, has second thoughts, and starts over.
Young readers will not only applaud Pete's decisions, but join him in his computations as he saves, spends, and strategizes over future purchases. The lively combination of fact and fiction, plus humorous art, will prove both thought-provoking and thoroughly enjoyable.
What Does a Congressional Representative Do?, First Edition
by David J. JakubiakDiscusses the duties of congressional representatives, how they get into office, how states are represented, the leadership of the House of Representatives, working with the Senate, committees, and where the House meets.
We the Kids
by David CatrowA long time ago some smart guys wrote the Preamble to the Constitution. You have probably read it before, but do you know what it means? And did it ever make you laugh? Now it will! Perfect for inspiring discussion in classrooms and around kitchen tables, this fun-filled and cheerfully illustrated look at the Preamble provides an accessible introduction to America's founding ideals for citizens of all ages. Includes a glossary of terms and a foreword by the artist. "This zany, patriotic paean offers kids lighthearted but meaningful incentive to reflect further on the relevance of those 'big words' and 'big ideas.'"
A Walk in New York
by Salvatore RubbinoA wide-eyed boy and his dad explore the Big Apple’s busy streets and towering views in this child-friendly tribute to an incomparable city.
New York City — the perfect place for a boy and his dad to spend the day! Follow them on their walk around Manhattan, from Grand Central Terminal to the top of the Empire State Building, from Greenwich Village to the Statue of Liberty, learning lots of facts and trivia along the way. In this unabashed ode to America’s biggest city, Salvatore Rubbino’s fresh, lively paintings and breezy text capture the delight of a young visitor experiencing the wonders of New York firsthand.
Vote!
by Katherine Scraper and Tara FunkWhy do people vote? Who can vote? Read about people who vote.
Transportation Then and Now
by Amanda LeittenThis eBook for Emerging Readers teaches students the changes in the mode of travel from past to present. Part of a series of 18 titles, this book helps teach readers the basics of change, improvement, and technology through easy-to-follow language.
Three Immigrant Communities NEW YORK CITY in 1900
by Monica HalpernMiranda has one messy desk. It's full of books, pencils, science projects and…other stuff. Too much stuff, says her teacher, Ms. Basil. On a family visit to her Uncle Aldo's one night, Miranda wonders if some of his magician's tools might offer a solution to her messy-desk problem. Sneaking off to the magic room, Miranda finds Uncle Aldo's impressive collection of top hats. Miranda knows that magic top hats can hold lots of things—why not the mess from her desk? At first, the hat seems to do the trick, but soon things start to go horribly wrong. As Uncle Aldo says, you have to be careful with magic.
Symbols of the United States
by Etta JohnsonPhotographs and simple text describe three of America's symbols, the U.S. flag, the Liberty Bell, and the bald eagle.
Rules
by Margie Burton and Cathy French and Tammy JonesThis book is about the rules that both students and adults follow to maintain a safe, healthy, fun lifestyle.
A River Ran Wild
by Lynne CherryAn environmental history of the Nashua River, from its discovery by Indians through the polluting years of the Industrial Revolution to the ambitious cleanup that revitalized it.
Paying Taxes
by Sarah De CapuaKids aren't voting or serving on juries just yet--but it's never too early to learn about the responsibilities that come with being a U.S. citizen! In those fascinating books, clear, detailed text and colorful images introduce you to important aspects of U.S. society--from taxes to elections.
Ox-Cart Man
by Donald HallChildren's book about the ox-cart man and his hard work throughout the year.
On This Spot
by Susan E. GoodmanOn This Spot… See buildings soar and traffic zoom, a kaleidoscope of color and movement. Now turn the page and time-travel back 175 years, where on the same spot carriages bumped and pigs raced across cobblestones. Turn again and go back 400 years to when a Lenape Indian trail crossed the spot. Now travel farther still, to when glaciers crept . . . dinosaurs preyed . . . a tropical sea teemed with ancient creatures . . . back 540 million years, when rock was all you could see. What happened on this spot?What will happen next?Look out your window. What happened on that spot?
New York
by Jacqueline A. Ball and Kristen BehrensEach of the 52 volumes in the World Almanac Library of the States is filled with the most up-to-date information, including the latest Census results. Full-color photos bring to life the story of each state, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other outlying areas. In addition to an in-depth factual profile of each state in the form of a state Almanac, each book offers fascinating and lively discussions of the state's history, people, geography, government, economy, culture, and lifestyles. Each title also includes a section on notable people, a calendar of events, and enough primary source documents, time lines, maps, and other tools to make this unquestionably the best young adult reference material on the United States of America available anywhere.
Native New Yorkers (Revised Edition)
by Evan T. PritchardA comprehensive and fascinating account of the graceful Algonquin civilization that once flourished in the area that is now New York.
My New York
by Kathy JakobsenBecky, a young New Yorker, takes the reader and a friend on a tour of her favorite places in the city
My Local Government
by Denny O'NanMy Local Government is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.3.2 and Literacy.L.3.5c. Readers learn about all the different roles in local government, illustrated by full-page color photographs accompanied by narrative nonfiction text.
My Great-aunt Arizona
by Gloria M. HoustonBestselling author Gloria Houston lovingly recounts the story of her great-aunt's quiet yet remarkable life. Born and raised in the Appalachian Mountains, Arizona spent her childhood dreaming of all the faraway places she would one day visit. Though she never did travel to those places, Arizona did become a teacher and helped generations of children craft their own dreams.
Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers
by Karen B. Winnick and Boyds Mills Press StaffAbraham Lincoln was the first President of the United States to wear a beard. What gave him the idea was a letter he received from an eleven-year-old girl from Westfield, New York named Grace Bedell. "Dear Sir," she wrote, "... if you will let your whiskers grow I will try to get (my brothers) to vote for you. You would look a great deal better for your face is so thin. All the ladies like whiskers and they would tease their husbands to vote for you..."
Monster Musical Chairs
by Stuart J. Murphy and Scott NashEvery time the music stops, one more monster is OUT! Kids won't be able to sit still for this musical introduction to subtraction at its simplest.
Miss Rumphius
by Barbara CooneyAlice made a promise to make the world a more beautiful place, then a seed of an idea is planted and blossoms into a beautiful plan. This beloved classic and celebration of nature—written by a beloved Caldecott winner—is lovelier than ever!
Barbara Cooney's story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation. The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who scattered lupine seeds everywhere she went. Miss Rumphius received the American Book Award in the year of publication.
Meet President Obama
by Mel BartlettAligned to the Common Core State Standards, these leveled, informational texts are great for individual or small group reading instruction.
Make Way for Ducklings
by Robert MccloskeyThis classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1941. Make Way for Ducklings has been described as 'one of the merriest picture books ever' (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf. Images and image descriptions available.
Local and State Government
by Etta JohnsonIt's about the responsibilities and functions of local and state government.