History+Trade+Books


 * Here is a list of notable Social Studies trade books:**

Adams, S. (2008). //Elizabeth I: The outcast who became England's queen.// New York: National Geographic Children's Books. This book on one of the most interesting figures in British history includes details about the queen's rise to glory and fame, a glossary, a timeline, a full bibliography, and an index in the back. The book highlights good themes like personal awareness, responsibility as a ruler of a leading nation, and determination to succeed.

Aronson, M. & Glenn, J. W. (2007). //The world made new: Why the age of exploration happened and how it changed the world.// New York: National Geographic Society. This book provides students with plenty of primary and secondary source accounts of the Age of Exploration. Included in the book are maps, archival prints, artwork, and timelines that give a glimpse into what happened starting in 1492, when Christopher Columbus sailed to America. According to Jared Diamond, author of the well-known book //Guns, Germs, and Steel,// this book is not only for kids; parents and teachers will find value in it, too.

Bansum, A. (2007). //Our country's first ladies.// New York: National Geographic Society. It is important to study the past Presidents of the United States of America, but it is also important to study their counterparts like their wives. Throughout American history, First Ladies have done a great deal for our country, whether it be at home or abroad. This book gives a good summary of the First Ladies in American history, including their activities and their places in American societ. Beller, S. P. (2007). //Battling in the Pacific: Soldiering in World War II (Soldiers on the battlefront).// New York: Twenty-First Century Books. This book gives a first-hand account of what it was like to be a soldier in WWII. There are a plethora of quotations, statistics, and sidebars to supplement the reading in this text. Included in the text are also maps of the battles in the Pacific Ocean, as well as chronology charts to show students when things occurred during this fateful war in American history.



Byers, A. (2005). //Oskar Schindler: Saving Jews from the Holocaust.// New York: Enslow Publishers. Oskar Schindler was influential in saving over 1,200 lives during the Holocaust. This book is informative, and it provides students with an in-depth look at what really happened during that horrible time in world history. Included in the book are first hand accounts from people who were directly impacted by Schindler.

Morris-Lipsman, A. (2007). //Presidential races: The battle for power in the United States.// New York: Twenty-First Century Books. This entertaining book tells the stories that exist behind the stories. That is, the book gives us insight into what really happened during key presidential races in American history. This book also traces the formation and progression of political parties in the United States. This book is well-written and concise, making it a must-read for all age groups.