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District List: NYC Core Curriculum 6th - 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 6th Grade Social Studies materials. #nycdoe
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Land And Resources In Ancient Rome
by Daniel C. GedachtAncient Roman civilization has long been studied to discover what propelled this society to such great heights and to learn why it fell. Primary source imagery, artifacts, and interesting, kid-friendly text will keep students engaged as they learn about an ancient world cultures--an important part of the curriculum.
Life In The Ancient Indus River Valley (Peoples of the Ancient World)
by Hazel Richardson5000 years ago, people built the Harappa city in the Indus valley with clay clad walls, sewage system and trade records! The book is a timeline from the Harappan civilization to Aryans to Mauryas and Guptas.
The Lorax
by SeussCelebrate nature with Dr. Seuss and the Lorax in this classic picture book about protecting the environment!
I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees.
Dr. Seuss’s beloved story teaches kids to speak up and stand up for those who can’t. With a recycling-friendly “Go Green” message, The Lorax allows young readers to experience the beauty of the Truffula Trees and the danger of taking our earth for granted, all in a story that is timely, playful, and hopeful. The book’s final pages teach us that just one small seed, or one small child, can make a difference.
Malaysia in Pictures
by Francesca Di PiazzaIntroduces the geography, history, religious beliefs, government, and people of Malaysia.
Mankind
by Pamela D. TolerIt takes more than 10 billion years to create just the right conditions on one planet for life to begin. It takes another three billion years of evolving life forms until it finally happens, a primate super species emerges: mankind.
In conjunction with History Channel's hit television series by the same name, Mankind is a sweeping history of humans from the birth of the Earth and hunting antelope in Africa's Rift Valley to the present day with the completion of the Genome project and the birth of the seven billionth human. Like a Hollywood action movie, Mankind is a fast-moving, adventurous history of key events from each major historical epoch that directly affect us today such as the invention of iron, the beginning of Buddhism, the crucifixion of Jesus, the fall of Rome, the invention of the printing press, the Industrial Revolution, and the invention of the computer. With more than 300 color photographs and maps, Mankind is not only a visual overview of the broad story of civilization, but it also includes illustrated pop-out sidebars explaining distinctions between science and history, such as why there is 700 times more iron than bronze buried in the earth, why pepper is the only food we can taste with our skin, and how a wobble in the earth's axis helped bring down the Egyptian Empire. This is the most exciting and entertaining history of mankind ever produced.
Mansa Musa
by Lisa ZamoskyMansa Musa was the king of Mali as it became one of the largest empires during the time of Musa's rule. Readers will discover the life of Mansa Musa in this appealing biography that uses vivid images, appealing maps, and stunning facts to engage children. A glossary and index work in conjunction with the easy-to-read text to teach readers about the Mali ruler, griots, Mali trade, Mecca, Malian religion, and other kings and queens
Mansa Musa
by Barbara KrasnerFrom Mali to Cairo to Mecca and beyond, Mansa Musa was known as the Lion of Mali. Now remembered as the richest person in history, his enormous wealth, legendary generosity, and lavish pilgrimage from Mali to Mecca made him a favorite of medieval Arab storytellers. However, the 14th-century leader also presided over one of the largest empires in the world during his time. This informative biography traces Mansa Musa’s life, following his magnificent caravan as he traversed what remained of the Silk Road routes to become a hajji and returned to transform Timbuktu into western Africa’s most famous cultural center.
Marco Polo
by Jason PorterfieldUpon returning to his native Venice from a nearly 25-year journey through Asia, Marco Polo fueled the Western imagination with his tales about the splendors of the East. This lively biography follows Marco’s intrepid family as they navigate the spice stalls, caravansaries, and dangers that once populated the Silk Road and enter Kublai Khan’s Mongol court in China, where they served as advisors. Readers will learn about the Polos’ importance as cultural emissaries at a time of limited global exchange and how Marco’s account of their travels—whether fact or fiction—heralded the later golden age of exploration.
Medieval Life
by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff and Andrew LangleyEyewitness: Medieval Life gives the reader an in-depth look at life from the end of the Dark Ages to the Renaissance in the 15th century, in both the town and the country, and for the peasants as well as the aristocracy. Featuring artifacts, costumes, furniture, and historical illustrations, Medieval Life is a unique and compelling introduction to the people and culture of the Middle Ages.
Mesopotamia
by Jane ShuterMesopotamia hides many wonders, waiting to be discovered when you see what it takes to excavate the past.
Mongols on the Silk Road
by Kathryn HarrisonStretching across Asia and into eastern Europe and northern Africa, the Silk Road opened the world to new ideas, products, and cultures. Because the Mongols controlled so much of the territory across this network of pathways, trade between east and west flourished, spreading silk, spices, technology, and languages. In addition, the Mongols were known for their different religious traditions, including Buddhism, Islam, and Zoroastrianism, which were also “transported” along the established pathways of trade. While traveling throughout the network could be treacherous, its cross-cultural exchange paved the way for modern globalization. This vivid and lively account places sets readers on a wondrous journey of discovery along the Silk Road.
The Nile
by Molly AloianThe Nile is the world's longest river and the birthplace of one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world.
This book takes readers along the "River in the Sand." Ancient Egyptians depended on the Nile's annual floods to deposit fertile soil for farming.
Today, more than 70 million people still grow crops in the river's basin and fish in its waters.
Prehistory, First Empires, and the Ancient World
by Markus HattsteinReaders will be intrigued by this stunning edition, which provides an overview of periods that are less readily studied in the classroom. Readers will be excited to experience prehistory, the Stone Age, first empires, and ancient worlds. With detailed images, this curated guide of the early parts of our civilization will make all study engaging and entertaining.
Russia
by Greg NicklesDiscusses Russia's geography, history, ethnic groups, wildlife, climate, cities, economy, agriculture, transportation, and space program.
South Africa - The Land
by Domini ClarkIn South Africa you can see some of the most fascinating animals in the world, amazing mountains with steep cliffs and flat tops that rise above deep gorges, waterfall carved caves and tunnels through rock, and areas of flat land that stretch farther than the eye can see.
Spain
by Noa Lior and Tara SteeleExplores Spain's varied geography from the Cantabrian Mountains in the north to the southern Sierras and the vast rivers and coastal regions of the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
Stones and Bones
by Kathryn SteeleDiscusses the work of archaeologists and describes the sites and artifacts they work with, including such things as ancient cities and burial grounds, temples, sunken ships, tools, and writing tablets.
The Story of Prehistoric Peoples
by Philip BrooksDescribes the lives of early prehistoric peoples, from the use of tools and the migration of early hominids around the world to human life during the Ice Age, the domestication of animals, and prehistoric art.
A Street Through Time
by Dorling KindersleyThis book views a street by the river through the ages and how it has evolved.
Taiwan in Pictures
by Alison BehnkeAn overview of Taiwan's geography and history, along with an exploration of the political, economic, and cultural landscape of this Asian island nation off the coast of China
The Technology of Ancient Egypt
by M. SolodkyStudents may have heard of papyrus and the pyramids, but this insightful book outlines many of the lesser known technological advancements that were the product of a fiercely creative, intelligent, and inventive ancient society. Covering such things as mummification and elaborate tombs, The Technology of Ancient Egypt is sure to keep students on the edge of their seats. Some scholars believe that more than half of the basic inventions on which today's world depends came from ancient China. The ancient Chinese made the first iron plows in the world and also invented the wheelbarrow, the seismograph, and many other invaluable things. Readers will learn about the many technologies that the Chinese created or improved upon. Supports history-social science content standards mandating student understanding of the origins and influence of agricultural, technological, and commercial developments in key ancient civilizations. Broadens student understanding of the relationship among science, technology, and society by highlighting how major scientific and mathematical discoveries and technological innovations have affected societies throughout history.
The Technology Of Mesopotamia
by Graham FaiellaThe Mesopotamian civilization was the first to build cities, and their inventions and technologies evolved with their urban life. They learned how to build all kinds of buildings, from ordinary houses to royal palaces. In this compelling narrative, students learn about some of Mesopotamia s most important inventions and how many of these inventions survived and continue to be used today.
The Tigris And Euphrates
by Gary MillerThe Tigris and Euphrates rivers surround a region once known as Mesopotamia, the "cradle" of ancient civilizations that included Sumer, Babylonia, and Assyria. This fascinating book follows both rivers from where they begin in Turkey, travel down through northern Syria and Iraq, and join to form the Shatt al Arab before emptying into the Persian Gulf.