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District List: NYC Core Curriculum 3rd - 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 3rd Grade Social Studies materials.
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Shango's Son
by WinmilaweShango's Son is a short story based on ancient African knowledge (Yoruba Ifa). Shango has a son who becomes his companion and protector. The son has amazing abilities that help Shango succeed. The story, the colorful imagery, and even some African Yoruba vocabulary will enrich young and older readers alike!
Children Around the World
by Donata MontanariNo matter where they live, children are always curious about the world. But nothing proves more fascinating to them than other children. Exploring the themes of commonality and diversity, this informational picture book introduces young readers to 12 children from around the world. Speaking in the first person, the children briefly describe such things as the language, food, clothing, schooling and daily life of their region. One of the most appealing aspects of this book is the artwork, which features the use of fabric, paper, mesh, string and felt in multimedia collage. Through the use of colors and textures, each child emerges with a distinctive and endearing personality.
Fun with Chinese cooking
by Frances LeeThis introduction to Chinese food also highlights the history and dishes that surround the important Chinese holiday Chinese New Year.
Homes Around the World
by Bobbie KalmanHomes Around the World takes a fascinating look at what it is that makes a home and how climate and geography often determine the kinds of houses people live in. Other topics include: people who live on the water where they make their li Taking a fascinating look at what it is that makes a home and how climate and geography often determine the kinds of houses people live in, this title also explores the differences between living in a city, the suburbs, and the country. Young readers will discover that the word "home" can mean much more than just the house in which they live. Colorful photos highlight this subject close to any child's heart - their home.
What is Culture?
by Bobbie KalmanThis title shows our connection to the natural world and to one another. It asks children to put aside their differences and to work together for the common good. What are our common goals? How can we work toward peace, safety, tolerance, and integrity in our lives? How can we live together with respect, kindness and friendship?
School Days Around the World
by Margriet RuursThis book looks at students and their schools across the globe.
Africa is Not a Country
by Anne Sibley O'BrienEnter into the daily life of children in the many countries of modern Africa. Countering stereotypes, Africa Is Not a Country celebrates the extraordinary diversity of this vibrant continent as experienced by children at home, at school, at work, and at play.
Around the World with Money
by Jason CooperThis book discusses currency used around the world, featuring the money of the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, and China
Find Out About China
by Zheng Qing and Tim HutchinsonEach Find Out About book introduces boys and girls to a different country, its people, its history, its culture, and its language. The books are divided into four parts:
Your Life As A Pharaoh In Ancient Egypt
by Jessica Sarah Gunderson and Jeff Ebbeler and Terry Flaherty and Colleen Manassa and Portfolio Solutions StaffYou just tried out for the school play. And who wants the lead part more than anyone? YOU! Imagine wearing the finest jewels. Having a pyramid built just for you. Being bowed to and pampered wherever you go. It's quite a life when you're treated like a god. But that's the way it was for a pharaoh in ancient Egypt ...
Africa
by Chris OxladeTopics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.
Looking at Nigeria
by Jillian PowellIntroduces Nigeria, including the geography, people, education, rural and urban life, housing, food, work, and amusements, and provides other information about the country.
Maps and Mapping
by Deborah ChancellorMake science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning.
African Myths
by Neil Morris and Graham KennedyReaders learn the mythological explanations of how the universe was created, the sun was stolen, and how a spider gained the world's collection of stories.
Up and Down the Andes
by Laurie Krebs and Aurélia FrontyThis rhyming text travels from Lake Titicaca all the way to the city of Cusco for the marvelous Inti Raymi Festival. Young readers will meet children from many areas of southern Peru who are traveling to the festival, each using a different mode of transportation. Includes useful notes on the history and culture of Peru.
Peru
by Marion MorrisonDescribes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, sports and arts, religions, culture, and people of South America's third largest republic.
To Be a Kid
by Maya Ajmera and John D. IvankoText and photographs from countries around the world illustrate some of the activities children everywhere have in common.
African Mythology
by Sandra GiddensAfrican mythology is as vast as the African continent itself. The myths of Africa vary from country to country and have been passed down orally through a strong communal tradition. Readers learn exactly what mythology is, why it is so important to cultures, and how the mythology ties in to Africa s history.
C is for China
by Sungwan So and Quarto Generic StaffFrom Abacus to Lantern, from Jade to Wenzi, this photographic alphabet book introduces young readers to the rich culture and natural beauty of China. Sungwan So’s colorful variety of images explore the country’s customs ancient and modern, illustrating not only the hubbub of street life in the cities, but also the rhythms of day-to-day life in rural areas. Beautiful photographs feature scenes of old men drinking tea on the street, a little boy learning to draw in the ink-and-wash technique shuimohua, natives in textured tapestries selling food at a market, and more. Both entertaining and educational, C Is for China pays tribute to one of the world’s great cultures.
We're Sailing Down The Nile
by Laurie Krebs and Anne WilsonAs the riverboat sails down the Nile River, remnants of Egypt's long history and aspects of its present culture are revealed on its banks.
Nigeria
by Tamra B. OrrPresents alphabetically arranged categories and relates them to Nigeria, including animals, food, history, people, and yearly festivals.
The Inca Civilization
by Shirley JordanGo behind the scenes to discover the methods used by the police in solving crimes. Cover-to-Cover Informational Book.
Homes Around The World
by Dona Herweck RiceLearn about the different places that people call home--from apartments to cottages and castles to farmhouses. With bright, vivid photos and easy-to-read informational text, readers are introduced to different cultures' definitions of "home."