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District List: NYC Core Curriculum 3rd - Social Studies
Description: The New York City Core Curriculum program aims to provide a high-quality curricula to NYC students through a seamless instructional program across grades and subjects. This list has been curated by NYCDOE for 3rd Grade Social Studies materials.
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Egypt
by Julie MurrayInformative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through Egypt home of the mighty Nile River, the magnificent Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza, and the tomb of King Tut. Readers will learn about Egypt s history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including Egypt s population and total area, as well as images of the Egyptian flag and currency. Students will find valuable report information while exploring Egypt! Table of contents, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy BOOKS is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Everybody Cooks Rice
by Norah DooleyDINNERTIME! Anthony is late again! And as usual, Carrie is sent to find her little brother. Join Carrie on her hunt for Anthony in almost everyone else's kitchen on the block where they both discover that, EVERYBODY COOKS RICE! Includes 9 recipes for rice.
Exploring Peru with the Five Themes of Geography
by Jess CrespiWhat are Peru's three official languages? What unusual weather activity does Peru experience? Students will learn the answer to these questions and more as they read about Peru's people and their culture with the five themes of geography.
Find Out About China
by Zheng Qing and Tim HutchinsonEach Find Out About book introduces boys and girls to a different country, its people, its history, its culture, and its language. The books are divided into four parts:
Focus on Nigeria
by Rob Bowden and Ali Brownlie BojangExamines the geography, history, politics, economy, and culture of Nigeria, discussing topics including colonialism, human rights violations, and oil dependency.
Fun with Chinese cooking
by Frances LeeThis introduction to Chinese food also highlights the history and dishes that surround the important Chinese holiday Chinese New Year.
Geography from A to Z
by Jack KnowltonHave you ever wondered what a badland is? What about a gulch? Do you wonder what an isthmus is? Or a seamount? What about the difference between a plateau and a plain, or a knob and a knoll? Well, here are the answers! Images have been removed but image captions are present.
GREAT ANCIENT CHINA PROJECTS
by Steven Weinberg and Lance KramerGreat Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself explores the incredible ingenuity and history of ancient China with 25 hands-on projects for readers ages 9 and up. Great Ancient China Projects covers topics from porcelain pottery, paper, gunpowder, and dynasties, to martial arts, medicinal healers, jade carvers, and terracotta warriors. With step-by-step activities, kids will learn how to construct a house with proper feng shui and create a simple Chinese hanging compass. Historical facts and anecdotes, biographies, and fascinating trivia support the fun projects and teach kids about this innovative society and its continued influence on modern culture.
The Great Kapok Tree
by Lynne CherryExhausted from his labors, a man chopping down a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rain forest puts down his ax, and, as he sleeps, the animals who live in the tree plead with him not to destroy their world. "This modern fable with its urgent message contains an abundance of information. "--The Horn Book
The Great Wall Of China
by Leonard Everett FisherA brief history of the Great Wall of China, begun about 2,200 years ago to keep out Mongol invaders.
Homes Around the World
by Bobbie KalmanHomes Around the World takes a fascinating look at what it is that makes a home and how climate and geography often determine the kinds of houses people live in. Other topics include: people who live on the water where they make their li Taking a fascinating look at what it is that makes a home and how climate and geography often determine the kinds of houses people live in, this title also explores the differences between living in a city, the suburbs, and the country. Young readers will discover that the word "home" can mean much more than just the house in which they live. Colorful photos highlight this subject close to any child's heart - their home.
Homes Around The World
by Dona Herweck RiceLearn about the different places that people call home--from apartments to cottages and castles to farmhouses. With bright, vivid photos and easy-to-read informational text, readers are introduced to different cultures' definitions of "home."
Hungry Planet
by Faith D'AluisioOn the banks of Mali's Niger River, Soumana Natomo and his family gather for a communal dinner of millet porridge with tamarind juice. In the USA, the Ronayne-Caven family enjoys corndogs-on-a-stick with a tossed green salad. This age-old practice of sitting down to a family meal is undergoing unprecedented change as rising world affluence and trade, along with the spread of global food conglomerates, transform diets worldwide. In HUNGRY PLANET, the creative team behind the best-selling Material World, Women in the Material World, and MAN EATING BUGS presents a photographic study of families from around the world, revealing what people eat during the course of one week. Each family's profile includes a detailed description of their weekly food purchases; photographs of the family at home, at market, and in their communities; and a portrait of the entire family surrounded by a week's worth of groceries. To assemble this remarkable comparison, photojournalist Peter Menzel and writer Faith D'Aluisio traveled to 24 countries and visited 30 families from Bhutan and Bosnia to Mexico and Mongolia. The resulting series of photographs and facts is a 30-course feast of visual and quantitative information. Featuring essays on the politics of food by Marion Nestle, Charles C. Mann, and Alfred W. Crosby, and photo-essays on international street food, meat markets, fast food, and cookery, this captivating chronicle offers a riveting look at what the world really eats.
The Inca Civilization
by Shirley JordanGo behind the scenes to discover the methods used by the police in solving crimes. Cover-to-Cover Informational Book.
The Inca Empire
by Sandra NewmanProvides information about the Inca empire, discussing how the Incas survived in the mountains, how the empire was built, and why it disappeared, and looking at the city of Machu Picchu and the emperor Sapa Inca.
The Legend Of Lao Tzu And The Tao Te Ching
by DemiTHIS IS THE LEGEND OF LAO TZU, who may or may not have been born; who may or may not have founded Taoism, on of the greatest religions in the world; and who may or may not have written one of the greatest books of wisdom in the world: the Tao Te Ching, or the "Way of Heaven."
This thoughtful and thought-provoking book opens with a biography of Lao Tzu, the mysterious philosopher who is said to have been born at the age of eighty-one with snow-white hair, the ability to walk and talk, and unparalleled wisdom. Many credit him with creating the Tao Te Ching, which was written for the good of all humankind.
Twenty of the eighty-one passages of the Tao Te Ching are included here, paired with stunning illustrations by the award-winning artist Demi. On topics ranging from silence to moderation, from governing to the balance of earth and heaven, these passages carry a powerful message and are sure to give each and every reader something new to consider.
Lon Po Po
by Ed YoungIn this Chinese version of the classic fairy tale, a mother leaves her three children home alone while she goes to visit their grandmother. When the children are visited by a wolf, pretending to be their Po Po, or granny, they let him in the house, but ultimately are not fooled by his deep voice and hairy face
Winner of the Caldecott Medal
This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.
Looking at Nigeria
by Jillian PowellIntroduces Nigeria, including the geography, people, education, rural and urban life, housing, food, work, and amusements, and provides other information about the country.
Maps And Globes
by Jack Knowlton and Harriett BartonThis comprehensive look at geography and the environment, Maps and Globes, can take you anywhere--to the top of the tallest mountain on earth or the bottom of the deepest ocean. Maps tell you about the world: where various countries are located, where the jungles and deserts are, even how to find your way around your own hometown. If you take a fancy to any place on earth, you can go there today and still be home in time for dinner. So open a map, spin a globe. The wide world awaits you. Supports the Common Core State Standards
Maps and Mapping
by Deborah ChancellorMake science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning.
Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats
by Nina Simonds and Leslie SwartzSpectacular fireworks, silk lions dancing through the streets, sumptuous family banquets--these are the hallmarks of Chinese New Year. Now, discover how to bring this splendid celebration, and others, into your own home. In this glorious collection, bestselling cookbook author Nina Simonds joins with Leslie Swartz and The Children's Museum, Boston, to offer festival lore, traditional stories, delectable recipes, and engaging activities that will inspire you to enjoy a full year of Chinese holidays. Try such treats as golden New Year's dumplings or tasty moon cakes. Build a kite at Qing Ming or a miniature dragon boat for the Dragon Boat Festival. Share the stories of the greedy Kitchen God or the valiant imperial warrior Hou Yi. Whether your family has embraced these holidays for generations or is introducing new traditions, Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats offers exciting ways for the whole family to celebrate year after year.
Nigeria
by Kristin Thoennes KellerProvides an introduction to the geography, people, animals, food, sports, and culture of the country of Nigeria.
Nigeria
by Mary OluonyePack your bags! Were headed to Nigeria. On this whirlwind tour, youll learn all about the countrys landscape, culture, people, and more. Well explore Nigerias vast grasslands and long rivers, find out about Nigerian music, and see fishing and yam festivals. A special section introduces Nigerias capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.
Nigeria
by Tamra B. OrrPresents alphabetically arranged categories and relates them to Nigeria, including animals, food, history, people, and yearly festivals.