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District List: BCPS Social Studies - Grade 2

Description: Baltimore City Public Schools Social Studies book list for students in 2nd Grade. #bcps


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The Longest Day

by Wendy Pfeffer and Linda Bleck

A science-oriented nonfiction picture book about the summer solstice- sure to be a classroom favorite!

In this fourth and final book in the series about seasons, Wendy Pfeffer turns her attention to summer, when butterflies emerge from silky cocoons and daylight hours stretch longer and longer. With lyrical prose and vibrant illustrations, The Longest Day takes us on a journey through the history and science behind the summer solstice, with a focus on summer celebrations from various cultures around the world. Teachers and students alike will treasure the varied and accessible knowledge, and activities in the back let everyone in on the festivities.

Date Added: 05/15/2019


The Case for Loving

by Selina Alko and Sean Qualls

"I support the freedom to marry for all. That's what Loving, and loving, are all about." -- Mildred Loving, June 12, 2007

For most children these days it would come as a great shock to know that before 1967, they could not marry a person of a race different from their own. That was the year that the Supreme Court issued its decision in Loving v. Virginia.

This is the story of one brave family: Mildred Loving, Richard Perry Loving, and their three children. It is the story of how Mildred and Richard fell in love, and got married in Washington, D.C. But when they moved back to their hometown in Virginia, they were arrested (in dramatic fashion) for violating that state's laws against interracial marriage. The Lovings refused to allow their children to get the message that their parents' love was wrong and so they fought the unfair law, taking their case all the way to the Supreme Court - and won!

Date Added: 05/15/2019


The Little House

by Virginia Lee Burton

Virginia Lee Burton won the Caldecott Medal in 1943 for her memorable picture book The Little House, a poignant story of a cute country cottage that becomes engulfed by the city that grows up around it. The house has an expressive face of windows and doors, and even the feelings of a person, so she's sad when she's surrounded by the dirty, noisy city's hustle and bustle: "She missed the field of daisies / and the apple trees dancing in the moonlight. " Fortunately, there's a happy ending, as the house is taken back to the country where she belongs. A classic!

Date Added: 09/05/2019


Oranges For Orange Juice

by Rozanne Williams and Craig Brown

Repetitive, predictable story lines and illustrations that match the text provide maximum support to the emergent reader. Engaging stories promote reading comprehension, and easy and fun activities on the inside back covers extend learning. Great for Reading First, Fluency, Vocabulary, Text Comprehension, and ESL/ELL!

Date Added: 07/08/2019


From Plant To Blue Jeans

by Arthur L'Hommedieu

This series details the astounding transformations that raw materials undergo as they are manufactured into goods that every child knows and uses. See raw metal ore become a horn, milk become ice cream, and more.

Date Added: 07/08/2019


B is for Blue Crab

by A Maryland Alphabet and Shirley C. Menendez

Located just below the Mason-Dixon line, Maryland is flavored with both northern and southern culture and tradition. Defined by the largest estuary in the United States (The Chesapeake Bay), Maryland's historic sites/sights include capital city Annapolis and the U.S. Naval Academy, Muddy Creek Falls, and the running of the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore. Noteworthy residents include Harriet Tubman and Francis Scott Key.

Date Added: 09/03/2019


The Big Green Pocketbook

by Candice Ransom

On her day in town with her mother, a little girl starts off with an empty big green pocketbook—just like her mother’s—and along the way collects pieces of her day to put inside, inventing stories for each treasure.

Date Added: 09/30/2019


Officer Buckle and Gloria

by Peggy Rathmann

Officer Buckle is dedicated to teaching schoolchildren important safety tips, such as never put anything in your ear and never stand on a swivel chair. The problem is, Officer Buckle's school assemblies are dull, dull, dull, and the children of Napville just sleep, sleep, sleep. That is, until Gloria the police dog is invited along!

Date Added: 05/10/2019


Shh! We're Writing the Constitution

by Jean Fritz

Go behind the scenes at the Constitutional Convention, thanks to award-winning author Jean Fritz's words!

This factual gem that's written with Newbery Honor author Jean Fritz's humorous touch chronicles the hot summer of 1787 where fifty-five delegates from thirteen states huddled together in the strictest secrecy in Philadelphia to draw up the constitution of the United States!

Date Added: 05/10/2019


It's Mine!

by Leo Lionni

Three green frogs learn a lesson about being greedy and the importance of depending upon each other, with the help of a toad who lives on the same island they do. Leo Lionni, has won awards for his artistry in the United States and Worldwide. The scanner has added beautifully detailed descriptions of Leo Lionni's illustrations which will add to a child's enjoyment of this book.

Date Added: 05/10/2019


Officer Buckle and Gloria, Unit 7: Local Leaders

by Peggy Rathmann

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Date Added: 05/10/2019


... If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution

by Elizabeth A. Levy

This children's book takes you behind the locked doors of Philadelphia's State House during the history-making summer of 1787. You will meet the key delegates and find out what's going on.

Date Added: 05/10/2019


Yo! Yes?

by Chris Raschka

This book captures the street poetry between two boys-one black, one white, one shy, one outgoing, one nerdy, one street-smart. At first the boys are shy and awkward but in the end their friendship explodes off the page.

Date Added: 05/10/2019


Me on the Map

by Joan Sweeney and Annette Cable

Illustrated in full color. In this playful introduction to maps and geography, step by simple step, a young girl shows readers herself on a map of her room, her room on the map of her house, her house on the map of her street--all the way to her country on a map of the world. Once the reader is familiar with the maps, she demonstrates how readers can find their own country, state, and town--all the way back to their room--on each colorful map. Easy-to-read text, bright artwork, and charming details give children a lot to search for and will have them eager to help navigate on the next family vacation From the Hardcover Library Binding edition.

Date Added: 05/10/2019


The Goat In The Rug

by Charles L. Blood and Martin Link and Nancy Winslow Parker

Geraldine is a goat, and Glenmae, a Navajo weaver. One day, Glenmae decides to weave Geraldine into a rug. First Geraldine is clipped. Then her wool is spun into fine, strong yarn. Finally, Glenmae weaves the wool on her loom. They reader learns, along with Geraldine, about the care and pride involved in the weaving of a Navajo rug -- and about cooperation between friends.

Date Added: 05/10/2019


Community Helpers From A To Z

by Bobbie Kalman

Lavishly illustrated with artwork and amazing photographs, Alphabasics are a combination of ABC books and picture dictionaries. Each book names an object for each letter and gives fascinating information on topics that are fresh and appealing to children.

Let's meet people who make our communities cleaner, safer, more pleasant places to live. Full-color photographs and illustrations with informative captions feature workers performing tasks related to their occupations putting their various roles into a context children will recognize. This alphabet book introduces young readers to a range of community helpers.

Date Added: 05/10/2019


If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution

by Elizabeth Levy and Joan Holub

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Date Added: 06/26/2019


Shh! We’re Writing the Constitution

by Jean Fritz and Tomie DePaola

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Date Added: 06/26/2019


Helping

by Linda Johns and Lisa Fox and Janine Scott

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Date Added: 06/26/2019


Pigs Will be Pigs

by Amy Axelrod and Sharon McGinley-Nally

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Date Added: 06/26/2019


Yo! Yes?

by Chris Raschka

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Date Added: 06/26/2019



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