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District List: NYC Core Curriculum 5th - 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 5th Grade Social Studies materials.
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Seven Blind Mice
by Ed YoungA Caldecott Honor Book. "It's a pillar," says Red Mouse. "It's a fan!" cries Orange Mouse. "No, it's a spear," says Yellow Mouse. But as the seven blind mice go out one by one to investigate the strange Something by the pond, each comes back with a different idea of what it is. Argue as they might, they cannot agree. Only when the last mouse ventures out and investigates do they finally learn for certain what the strange Something is, and what the whole truth is as well! Caldecott medalist Ed Young's paper-collage illustrations joyously capture the wit and humor of this tale based on the ancient fable of the Blind Men and the Elephant. The very youngest readers will delight in Young's brightly colored mice who will lead them to discoveries of color, the days of the week, and one of the truest paths to wisdom.
Sir Francis Drake
by Lynn HoogenboomDetails the life and exploits of Sir Francis Drake, an early English slave-trader and pirate who successfully sailed around the world.
South America
by Wendy VierowSouth America lies entirely in the Southern Hemisphere. It is home to many natural and man-made wonders, including the Andes, the world s longest mountain range at about 5,000 miles long; the Amazon, the world s second longest river at about 4,000 miles long; and São Paulo, Brazil, the city with 9,785,640 people, the third largest city population in the world.
South America
by Karen Bush GibsonDescribes the continent of South America, including its climate, landforms, plants, animals, countries, and people.
Spotlight On Canada
by Bobbie KalmanIntroduces the history, geography, wildlife, culture, and people of Canada.
Spotlight on Mexico
by Bobbie Kalman and Niki WalkerMexico is the southern neighbor of the United States. It is a country with a rich history and culture, a warm climate, diverse landscapes, and a variety of wildlife. From Mayan pyramids to busy cities to happy fiestas, Spotlight on Mexico offers a joyful experience to young readers. The book also includes recipes of some favorite Mexican foods that children will love to make!
Spotlight On South America
by Karen Bush GibsonDiscover the largest river and the longest mountain range. Explore steaming rain forests and dry deserts. Learn about modern cities and native cultures. Discover South America, the continent that has them all.
Sugar Changed the World
by Marc Aronson and Marina Tamar BudhosChronicles the human pursuit of sugar to satisfy our collective sweet tooth. The book describes this history in terms of ages, beginning with the Age of Honey, built on local growth and consumption of comestibles; through the Age of Sugar and its slave-supported "factory" plantation method of production; and into a period of science and freedom, when enslaved workers claimed their human rights and production of sweeteners shifted from the field to the lab.
Two Cultures Meet
by Ann Rossi and U. S. National Geographic Society StaffSee how Native American and European cultures helped one another and also clashed. Learn how encounter and exchange impacted life in the Americas.
Undocumented
by Aviva ChomskyExplores what it means to be undocumented in a legal, social, economic and historical context In this illuminating work, immigrant rights activist Aviva Chomsky shows how "illegality" and "undocumentedness" are concepts that were created to exclude and exploit. With a focus on US policy, she probes how people, especially Mexican and Central Americans, have been assigned this status--and to what ends. Blending history with human drama, Chomsky explores what it means to be undocumented in a legal, social, economic, and historical context. The result is a powerful testament of the complex, contradictory, and ever-shifting nature of status in America.From the Trade Paperback edition.
United States
by Sharon GordonThe United States is a unique country. It has a rich history, and today it is one of the most influential countries in the world. This book discusses aspects of the United States, such as history, geography, government, traditions, sports, and favorite foods. It gives readers an understanding of the country and how it functions. It is written in a simple way to help readers understand.
Universal Declaration Of Human Rights
by Yacine A T Kaci and United Nations StaffThe Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is the first international agreement setting out freedoms, rights and entitlements for all humanity to claim. It emphasizes the inextricable relationship between fundamental freedoms and social justice, and their connection with peace and security. This edition of the UDHR is published in collaboration with French artist, graphic designer and creator of popular cartoon Elyx, Yacine A t Kaci (alias YAK) to illustrate the 30 articles. This hardbound edition is available in English and French.
Voices of the Alamo
by Sherry GarlandFrom the 1500s to the present, different voices and perspectives of men and women--Indian, Mexican, Spanish, Texan, and American--recount the history of the Alamo and its region.
We Visit the Dominican Republic
by John TorresLush beaches, tropical waterfalls, and picture-postcard mountain ranges greet visitors looking for a Caribbean getaway to the country of the Dominican Republic. Although it is impoverished, it has plenty to offer. The colorful people of this developing country, which shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, are eager to share its beautiful resorts, unique wildlife, and thriving businesses. A closer look reveals a country steeped in history, dotted with reminders of explorer Christopher Columbus, who is hailed as a hero there, and Spanish conquerors. Take a tour of the country, meet the people, sample the foods, try your hand at making a Taino bowl, and maybe even hit the dance floor to see if you have what it takes to merengue!
Why Mexican Immigrants Came to America
by Lewis K. ParkerExplores the history of Mexican immigration to what is now the United States, and looks at the contributions of Mexican Americans to the culture of their new country.