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District List: NYC Core Curriculum 1st - Social Studies
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Peppe the Lamplighter
by Elisa BartoneA long time ago when there was no electricity and the streetlamps in Little Italy had to be lit by hand, Peppe lived in a tenement on Mulberry Street. His family was poor, and so, though he was just a boy, he needed to work. But a job as a lamplighter was not what his father had dreamed of for Peppe.
My Sister
by Mary AuldIn My Sister, young readers learn about the different ways girls become sisters, how sisters care for their siblings, and how siblings play together.
My Mom
by Mary AuldExplains, in brief text, the term "Mom" and describes the role of mothers in a family and their relationship with their children.
My Grandparents
by Mary AuldExplains, in brief text and illustrations, the meaning of the term "grandparent" and describes the role of grandparents in a family and their relationship with their grandchildren.
My Dad
by Mary AuldExplains, in brief text and illustrations, the meaning of the term "Dad" and describes the role of fathers in a family and their relationship with their children.
My Brother
by Mary AuldExplains, in brief text and illustrations, the meaning of the term "brother" and describes their role in a family and their relationship to their siblings.
My Aunt and Uncle
by Mary AuldExplains, in brief text and illustrations, the meaning of the terms "aunt" and "uncle" and describes their roles in a family and their relationship with their nieces and nephews.
What are Goods and Services?
by Carolyn AndrewsChildren are consumers, too, though they often do not realize it. This illustrated book helps youngsters understand the concepts of goods and services so that they recognize their role in the cycle of commerce.
School
by Sheila AndersonGive beginning readers a peek inside a school and familiarize them with the objects and people commonly found there. Color photos directly correspond to the simple text on each page.
A Day In the Life of a Child Care Worker
by Heather AdamsonThis book follows a child care worker through the work day, and describes the occupation and what the job requires.