The popular Social Studies Connects series links history, geography, civics and economics to kids’ daily lives. Featuring stories with diverse characters who face situations young readers can relate to, these books support reading and social studies skills including researching, inferring, comparing, and communication. An activity to stimulate curiosity about the world is included in each book!

Wendy is new in town. She’s too shy to make friends. But a special map might help her—if only she can figure out how to read it! (Social Studies Topic: Geography/Map Symbols)

Illustrated by: Rebecca Thornburgh