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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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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.
Shango's Son
by WinmilaweShango's Son is a short story based on ancient African knowledge (Yoruba Ifa). Shango has a son who becomes his companion and protector. The son has amazing abilities that help Shango succeed. The story, the colorful imagery, and even some African Yoruba vocabulary will enrich young and older readers alike!
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.
Ancient China
by Robert SneddenCovers the inventions and technology used in ancient China and how their ideas influenced technology today.
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.
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.
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.
School Days Around the World
by Margriet RuursThis book looks at students and their schools across the globe.
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."
Celebrate!
by Jan ReynoldsEvery culture has its own special traditions and reasons for celebrating. At first glance these practices seem quite different from each other, but they are actually much more alike than most people realise. In Celebrate! readers travel to communities near and far and explore the essence of celebrations the world over. With striking photographs and engaging text, photojournalist Jan Reynolds presents a refreshing look at the similarities among cultural traditions around the world.
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.
Africa
by Chris OxladeTopics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.
Nigeria
by Tamra B. OrrPresents alphabetically arranged categories and relates them to Nigeria, including animals, food, history, people, and yearly festivals.
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.
Africa is Not a Country
by Anne Sibley O'BrienEnter into the daily life of children in the many countries of modern Africa. Countering stereotypes, Africa Is Not a Country celebrates the extraordinary diversity of this vibrant continent as experienced by children at home, at school, at work, and at play.
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.
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.
Peru
by Marion MorrisonDescribes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, sports and arts, religions, culture, and people of South America's third largest republic.
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.
Africa
by Deborah MeadeEncourage students to look through the book, matching cultural themes such as Arts and Sports with the titles of articles. Urge them to pay special attention to the photographs, captions, graphics, and article summaries. Tell students Explain that Africa: People and Cultures presents a series of articles that combine to produce a broad picture of Africans ways of life.
Chinese Foods And Recipes
by Erin MaherDiscusses the history and traditions of China by focusing on its foods and recipes.
Yeh-shen
by Ai-Ling LouieThis version of the Cinderella story, in which a young girl overcomes the wickedness of her stepsister and stepmother to become the bride of a prince, is based on ancient Chinese manuscripts written 1000 years before the earliest European version.
20 Fun Facts About Machu Picchu
by Janey LevyProvides information about Machu Picchu, including such facts as the lack of an Incan writing system and that the whole structure was built without mortar.
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.