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District List: NYC Core Curriculum 1st - Social Studies
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
One Smile
by Cindy McKinley and Mary Gregg ByrneEven the smallest acts of kindness can powerfully impact the lives of others. This truth is beautifully demonstrated as we follow the far-reaching effects of young Katie's innocent smile.
With this simple gesture, she ignites a circle of warmth that flows from person to person, touching the hearts and lives of people she may never even meet.
Cindy McKinley's enchanting story, brought to life by Mary Gregg Byrne's exquisite watercolor illustrations, will warm your heart with its timeless message. Children and adults alike will be inspired to pass One Smile on to everyone they meet.
Making a Law
by Sarah De CapuaExplains what laws are, how local, state, and federal laws are made, and what citizens can do to participate in the lawmaking process.
Pancakes, Pancakes!
by Eric Carle"Here's the flour," shouted Jack. "Let's make a pancake." But his mother said, "Now we need an egg." Jack went to the black hen and fed her some grain that had slipped into his pocket while he had been threshing. "Cluck, cluck," said the black hen and went inside the hen house. Then she said, "Cluck, cluck," once more and laid an egg. But eggs and flour aren't all that Jack's mother needs... Will Jack ever get a pancake to eat? Other books by this author are available in this library.
Where Do I Live?
by Neil Chesanow and Ann W. IosaChildren will gain a whole new understanding of the world we live in with this fun, first-look at geography. This engaing picture book is like a mini virtual globe for kids! Starting in their bedrooms, children will travel outside for a look around the streets of their neighborhood. Then, they'll zoom out for a bird's eye view of their town, city, suburb, and countryside. They'll move out even further for a view of the states, the country, and the different continents. The next stop is space, for an exciting look at our solar sysem and universe! From there, they'll trace their way home again. A fun mini quiz in the back lets kids show off what they've learned about where they live.
Whose Tools are These
by Sharon Katz CooperThis book introduces the child to number of tools used by people of various professions.
Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type
by Doreen Cronin and Betsy LewinFarmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears:
Click, clack, MOO.
Click, clack, MOO.
Clickety, clack, MOO.
But Farmer Brown's problems REALLY begin when his cows start leaving him notes.... Doreen Cronin's understated text and Betsy Lewin's expressive illustrations make the most of this hilarious situation. Come join the fun as a bunch of literate cows turn Farmer Brown's farm upside down.
Vote!
by Katherine Scraper and Tara FunkWhy do people vote? Who can vote? Read about people who vote.
Family Pictures / Cuadros de Familia
by Carmen Lomas GarzaFamily Pictures is the story of Carmen Lomas Garza's girlhood: celebrating birthdays, making tamales, finding a hammerhead shark on the beach, picking cactus, going to a fair in Mexico, and confiding to her sister her dreams of becoming an artist.
These day-to-day experiences are told through fourteen vignettes of art and a descriptive narrative, each focusing on a different aspect of traditional Mexican American culture. The English-Spanish text and vivid illustrations reflect the author's strong sense of family and community. For Mexican Americans, Carmen Lomas Garza offers a book that reflects their lives and traditions. For others, this work offers insights into a beautifully rich community.
[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
I Like to Visit the Museum
by Jacqueline Laks GormanDescribes some of the things to see and learn about on a visit to a children's museum, including the stars, the human body, wild animals, dinosaurs, and space.
The Library
by Jacqueline Laks GormanThis series is the ticket to places both familiar and exciting to young children. From the library to the zoo, each title explores a different place that kids like to visit and describes what a visitor can see and do there.
Beginning readers will enjoy the lively, full-color photographs, which enhance the simple, easy-to-read text.
The American Flag
by Lisa M. HerringtonThis series celebrates those symbols that have extra-special meaning for our nation. Whether it is a bird, a plane, or a building, these American symbols uniquely encapsulate the ideals held dear in the United States.
Key Features:
A Look Inside feature that includes:
- cutaway illustrations with callouts
- interactive maps with critical-thinking questions
- an in-depth explanation of what the words to The Pledge of Allegiance mean
Fun facts offering fun, sometimes little-known facts about the subject
A timeline that tracks the development of each American symbol
Glossary with pictures
How Cars Changed The World
by Kurt HoffmanBright, full-color and black and white historic photographs compare and contrast the cars, roads, and travel experiences of today with those of days gone by. Strongly correlated to the Common Core Standards for Informational Text, this title is perfect for exploring the relationships between a series of historical events and scientific ideas.
What Happens at a Supermarket? (Where people work)
by Amy HutchingsWhat Happens at a Supermarket? takes readers inside a supermarket to meet the workers who help people get their groceries.