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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.