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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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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.
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."
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Focus on Nigeria
by Ali Brownlie Bojang and Rob BowdenExamines the geography, history, politics, economy, and culture of Nigeria, discussing topics including colonialism, human rights violations, and oil dependency.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Egypt
by Kate ShoupEgypt is a country that has existed for many centuries. It is a land of pyramids, pharaohs, and history. This book examines the many areas that make up Egypt, such as geography, food, sports, and traditions. It is written clearly and in an easy-to-read manner. It connects young readers to the text by using photographs and vocabulary.
D Is for Dancing Dragon
by Carol CraneThis A to Z children's pictorial covers topics such as Beijing, Dragon Dance, Himalayan Mountain Range, Mongolians, and the giant panda with a simple rhyme for younger readers. Expository text is also included for older readers.
The Day Of Ahmed's Secret
by Florence Parry Heide and Judith Heide Gilliland and Ted LewinAs young Ahmed delivers butane gas to customers all over the city of Cairo, he thinks, I have a secret. All day long, as he maneuvers his donkey cart through streets crowded with cars and camels, down alleys filled with merchants' stalls, and past buildings a thousand years old, Ahmed keeps his secret safe inside. It is so special, so wonderful, that he can reveal it only to his family, only when he returns home, only at the end of the day.
Confucius
by Wendy Conklin and Gisela LeeConfucius is now considered the greatest philosopher in Chinese history. This inspiring and enlightening biography will allow readers to discover Confucius' life of peace and harmony, his beliefs, and his philosophies that people still use today through interesting sidebars, facts, clear photos, supportive text, and a helpful glossary and index. Readers are also introduced to other important aspects of this period in China's history including the Zhou Dynasty, Meng-Tzu, and legalism.
Civilizations Past to Present
by Linda Hoyt and National Geographic Learning StaffFind out why ancient Egyptian civilization continues to fascinate people today. Explore the ancient tombs, see the mummies, and experience life along the Nile.
C is for China
by Sungwan So and Quarto Generic StaffFrom Abacus to Lantern, from Jade to Wenzi, this photographic alphabet book introduces young readers to the rich culture and natural beauty of China. Sungwan So’s colorful variety of images explore the country’s customs ancient and modern, illustrating not only the hubbub of street life in the cities, but also the rhythms of day-to-day life in rural areas. Beautiful photographs feature scenes of old men drinking tea on the street, a little boy learning to draw in the ink-and-wash technique shuimohua, natives in textured tapestries selling food at a market, and more. Both entertaining and educational, C Is for China pays tribute to one of the world’s great cultures.
Chinese Foods And Recipes
by Erin MaherDiscusses the history and traditions of China by focusing on its foods and recipes.
A Chinese Cookbook For Kids
by Rosie HankinChina is the fourth-largest country in the world, and it is home to one of the broadest-reaching culinary traditions. However, students will be interested to find that the food found in most Chinese restaurants has little resemblance to the traditional dishes of China.
This engaging, fact-filled book explores the foods associated with five of the best-known food destinations in the country. Simple recipes from each region are presented in easy-to-follow steps and photographs.
Familiar foods like sweet and sour chicken are shown alongside lesser-known fare, like Lions Head Meatballs, providing something for adventurous eaters and reluctant readers alike. A gorgeous introduction to one of the planets most diverse, and delicious, food traditions.
China ABCs
by Holly Schroeder and Jeff YeshAn alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of China introduces the many fascinating wonders of this great country.
China
by Mel FriedmanExamines the country of China, including its history, geography, government, people, arts, language, festivals, and recreation.
Children Just Like Me
by Dorling KindersleyWelcome to this brand-new edition of Children Just Like Me--a celebration of children and childhood around the world. Since the first edition of Children Just Like Me was published in 1995 the world has changed a lot, and the children from the original book are now in their late twenties and early thirties. It felt like the right time to make a new edition of Children Just Like Me, which follows the children of today. The children who are featured in this book come from a variety of countries and a range of different backgrounds. In many cases they appear to lead very different lives, whether it's dressing in different clothes or eating different kinds of foods. But they also play the same games, worry about the same things, and find the same things funny. The biggest realization we had making this book was that wherever they are in the world and whatever year it is, every child is unique and capable of great things. This book aims to celebrate them.
Children Around the World
by Donata MontanariNo matter where they live, children are always curious about the world. But nothing proves more fascinating to them than other children. Exploring the themes of commonality and diversity, this informational picture book introduces young readers to 12 children from around the world. Speaking in the first person, the children briefly describe such things as the language, food, clothing, schooling and daily life of their region. One of the most appealing aspects of this book is the artwork, which features the use of fabric, paper, mesh, string and felt in multimedia collage. Through the use of colors and textures, each child emerges with a distinctive and endearing personality.