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District List: NYC Core Curriculum 6th - 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 6th Grade Social Studies materials. #nycdoe
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Africa
by Wendy VierowAfrica is a continent of 53 countries and is home to people who make up more than 800 ethnic groups. More than 5,000 years ago, the country of Egypt, located in northern Africa, was one of the world s greatest civilizations. Africa is the land of the Sahara, the world s largest desert. It also hosts the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has one of the world s thickest rain forests. Many important natural resources, from exotic animals to precious minerals such as oils and diamonds, can be found in Africa.
Land And Resources In Ancient Rome
by Daniel C. GedachtAncient Roman civilization has long been studied to discover what propelled this society to such great heights and to learn why it fell. Primary source imagery, artifacts, and interesting, kid-friendly text will keep students engaged as they learn about an ancient world cultures--an important part of the curriculum.
The Indus Valley
by Ilona Aronovsky and Sujata GopinathContents include: The Lost Cities of the Indus Civilization; Constructing Great Cities (The cities of the rivers, Monumental Mohenjo-daro, An Indus Valley home, Excavating Harappa, Dholavira); Clues to Daily Living (Jobs, Figuring out figurines, Food and cooking); The Mystery of the Indus Script; Traveling Far and Wide; Craft Technology and the Art of Fire; The Rulers and People; The End of the Indus Civilization; Archaeology Today; Timelines.
The Technology Of Mesopotamia
by Graham FaiellaThe Mesopotamian civilization was the first to build cities, and their inventions and technologies evolved with their urban life. They learned how to build all kinds of buildings, from ordinary houses to royal palaces. In this compelling narrative, students learn about some of Mesopotamia s most important inventions and how many of these inventions survived and continue to be used today.
The Tigris And Euphrates
by Gary MillerThe Tigris and Euphrates rivers surround a region once known as Mesopotamia, the "cradle" of ancient civilizations that included Sumer, Babylonia, and Assyria. This fascinating book follows both rivers from where they begin in Turkey, travel down through northern Syria and Iraq, and join to form the Shatt al Arab before emptying into the Persian Gulf.
Ghana In Pictures
by Yvette La PierreIntroduces through text and photographs the land, history, government, people, and economy of Ghana.
South Africa - The Land
by Domini ClarkIn South Africa you can see some of the most fascinating animals in the world, amazing mountains with steep cliffs and flat tops that rise above deep gorges, waterfall carved caves and tunnels through rock, and areas of flat land that stretch farther than the eye can see.
The Nile
by Molly AloianThe Nile is the world's longest river and the birthplace of one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world.
This book takes readers along the "River in the Sand." Ancient Egyptians depended on the Nile's annual floods to deposit fertile soil for farming.
Today, more than 70 million people still grow crops in the river's basin and fish in its waters.
Ancient Egypt
by Jackie GaffBuildings, mummies, beads, pots, and bones...
Excavating the Past explores history's great civilizations through fascinating archaeological finds, Looking at excavations of historical sites and the wonderful objects uncovered, these books bring to life the excitement of archaeological discoveries.
The Egyptian civilization grew to become one of the greatest of all the ancient cultures. Around 5000 B.C.E., a complex society with advanced architecture, religious beliefs, and arts and crafts developed around the Nile River in North Africa.
The buildings and artifacts left behind have provided archaeologists with spectacular finds that reveal much about life in ancient Egypt. Book jacket.
Taiwan in Pictures
by Alison BehnkeAn overview of Taiwan's geography and history, along with an exploration of the political, economic, and cultural landscape of this Asian island nation off the coast of China
Stones and Bones
by Kathryn SteeleDiscusses the work of archaeologists and describes the sites and artifacts they work with, including such things as ancient cities and burial grounds, temples, sunken ships, tools, and writing tablets.
The Best Book of Early People
by Margaret Hynes and Mike WhiteChildren are very curious about who their prehistoric ancestors were, how they lived, and what they may have looked like, and The Best Book of Early People by Margaret Hynes and Mike White is just the source to satisfy emerging anthropologists. Children will learn how early families survived, hunted, gathered into primitive settlements, began to use tools, and invented farming techniques. Step-by-step illustrations and captions explore ancient villages and the work of the scientists who find and catalog their discoveries.
Mesopotamia
by Jane ShuterMesopotamia hides many wonders, waiting to be discovered when you see what it takes to excavate the past.
Ancient Egypt
by George HartIn Eyewitness: Ancient Egypt, travel back in time and discover one of history's most remarkable civilizations — from the legends of the great Pharaohs to the triumphs of the ordinary people. Explore the inside of the Great Pyramid in Giza, or learn how Tutankhamun's tomb was found.
Images and supported text throughout the book showcase the pottery, weapons and other objects Ancient Egyptians left behind, the architecture they created, the food they ate, their system of Hieroglyphic writing, and more, giving an eyewitness account of this incredible empire.
Marco Polo
by Jason PorterfieldUpon returning to his native Venice from a nearly 25-year journey through Asia, Marco Polo fueled the Western imagination with his tales about the splendors of the East. This lively biography follows Marco’s intrepid family as they navigate the spice stalls, caravansaries, and dangers that once populated the Silk Road and enter Kublai Khan’s Mongol court in China, where they served as advisors. Readers will learn about the Polos’ importance as cultural emissaries at a time of limited global exchange and how Marco’s account of their travels—whether fact or fiction—heralded the later golden age of exploration.
Mansa Musa
by Barbara KrasnerFrom Mali to Cairo to Mecca and beyond, Mansa Musa was known as the Lion of Mali. Now remembered as the richest person in history, his enormous wealth, legendary generosity, and lavish pilgrimage from Mali to Mecca made him a favorite of medieval Arab storytellers. However, the 14th-century leader also presided over one of the largest empires in the world during his time. This informative biography traces Mansa Musa’s life, following his magnificent caravan as he traversed what remained of the Silk Road routes to become a hajji and returned to transform Timbuktu into western Africa’s most famous cultural center.
Europe
by Wendy VierowEurope, the second smallest continent on Earth, has 43 countries. Some geographers consider Europe part of a landmass that includes Asia, called Eurasia. Actually, it is a large peninsula, or mass of land that is surrounded on three sides by water. Europe s climate ranges from frozen tundra to warm Mediterranean. The first great civilization in Europe reached its height in Greece about 2,500 years ago. Since then, empires have risen and fallen in Europe. Today, many different ethnic groups call Europe home.
Greece
by Sierra AdareTakes you through the ancient and modern history of Greece. This work introduces you to the ancient city states such as Sparta and the modern cities of Athens and Patras. It also includes topics such as: roads, new and old; the origins of Greece; modern industries; and tourism, fishing, and farming.
Egypt
by Arlene MoscovitchEgypt is a land of timeless monuments and artifacts. It is also a land marked by the changes brought by the modern world; where camel drivers talk on cell phones and ancient tombs are moved to make way for modern dam building projects. With photographs, this work addresses the problems of pollution, global warming, and erosion on the land.
Bangladesh
by Thomas StreissguthAn overview of Bangladesh's geography and history, along with an exploration of the political, economic, and cultural landscape of this country in South Asia.
Asia
by Wendy VierowAtlas of the Seven Continents contains amazing continental maps and detailed information on population, beliefs, climate and vegetation, ecology and environment, economy, and politics and history. This is the best book for Geography class and for anyone who need information about any continent on Earth. Describes the continents in great detail!
The Illustrated World's Religions
by Huston Smith"In detailed, absorbing, richly illustrated, and highly readable chapters on Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and primal religions, we find refreshing and fascinating presentations of both the differences and similarities among worldwide religious traditions."
The Genius of Islam
by Bryn BarnardThe Middle Ages were a period of tremendous cultural and scientific advancement in the Islamic Empire--ideas and inventions that shaped our world.
Did you know that:
The Muslim world has often been a bridge between East and West, but many of Islam's crucial innovations are hidden within the folds of history.
In this important book, Bryn Barnard uses short, engaging text and gorgeous full-color artwork to bring Islam's contributions gloriously to life. Chockful of information and pictures, and eminently browsable, The Genius of Islam is the definitive guide to a fascinating topic.
Mankind
by Pamela D. TolerIt takes more than 10 billion years to create just the right conditions on one planet for life to begin. It takes another three billion years of evolving life forms until it finally happens, a primate super species emerges: mankind.
In conjunction with History Channel's hit television series by the same name, Mankind is a sweeping history of humans from the birth of the Earth and hunting antelope in Africa's Rift Valley to the present day with the completion of the Genome project and the birth of the seven billionth human. Like a Hollywood action movie, Mankind is a fast-moving, adventurous history of key events from each major historical epoch that directly affect us today such as the invention of iron, the beginning of Buddhism, the crucifixion of Jesus, the fall of Rome, the invention of the printing press, the Industrial Revolution, and the invention of the computer. With more than 300 color photographs and maps, Mankind is not only a visual overview of the broad story of civilization, but it also includes illustrated pop-out sidebars explaining distinctions between science and history, such as why there is 700 times more iron than bronze buried in the earth, why pepper is the only food we can taste with our skin, and how a wobble in the earth's axis helped bring down the Egyptian Empire. This is the most exciting and entertaining history of mankind ever produced.
Life In The Ancient Indus River Valley (Peoples of the Ancient World)
by Hazel Richardson5000 years ago, people built the Harappa city in the Indus valley with clay clad walls, sewage system and trade records! The book is a timeline from the Harappan civilization to Aryans to Mauryas and Guptas.
China
by Bobbie KalmanThe book discusses China's economy and the reforms that have happened and the status of Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Art And Culture Of The Prehistoric World
by Beatrice D. Brooke and Roberto Carvalho de MagalhãesWe know a surprising amount about how people lived before the written word. This strikingly visual book combines photographs of artifacts created by ancient humans with brilliant illustrations, and is guaranteed to appeal to students of all ages. Readers learn about the lives of early humans, from the invention of tools to their religious beliefs. They'll see that we've been a highly inventive species all along.
Japan The Land
by Bobbie KalmanThis revised and beautifully designed new edition covers every aspect of Japan's geography, natural resources, agriculture, and landforms.
Updated photographs and information on topics such as modern industry, new approaches to pollution and recycling, and high-speed trains are included.
England
by Erinn BantingEngland's landscape is rich in beauty and dotted with history. From the breathtaking Lake District to the southern downs, take a journey across England.
[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 4-5 at http://www.corestandards.org.]