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Looking for resources for your state? We would love to discuss how we can customize resources for your needs. While we don’t currently have options for every state, our national titles are available (see below), and we are always exploring ways to expand our state history offerings.

Our vertically-aligned, literacy-supported, inquiry-based resources support students and teachers in exploring civics, geography, economics, history, and culture. These standards-aligned, high-quality instructional materials are customizable and use Science of Reading techniques.


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National Resources

Beyond Borders 1

Beyond Borders: World History to 1500 CE

Transporting readers from the beginnings of humanity and ancient civilizations all the way to the Age of Exploration, Beyond Borders offers readers a thoughtful and scaffolded journey around the world.
Beyond Borders 2

Beyond Borders: World History 1500 CE to Present

From the Age of Exploration to the Space Age, Beyond Borders supports readers in their journey through human history.
Mosaic: Themes in Asian American Studies

Mosaic: Themes in Asian American Studies

Using stories, figures, and developments from diverse Asian American communities, Mosaic contemplates themes such as migration, oppression, identity, expression, joy, and resistance.
Who We Are

Who We Are: A History of the United States

With an engaging narrative that weaves geography, civics, economics, culture, and history together, Who We Are is a comprehensive study of the United States.
Passages and Pathways 1

Passages and Pathways, World Geography: Part 1

The dynamic relationships between humans and the land, exploring connections, divisions, and movements around the globe, are examined in Passages and Pathways.
Passages and Pathways 2

Passages and Pathways, World Geography: Part 2

The dynamic relationships between humans and the land, exploring connections, divisions, and movements around the globe, are examined in Passages and Pathways.
Movement

Movement: Black American History

Delve into Black American history through the lenses of migration, economics, inequality, leadership, and culture in Movement, including contributions and research from renowned Black scholars.
An American Odyssey

An American Odyssey

Explore the history of the United States from the convergence of Indigenous people, Europeans, and Africans in North America in An American Odyssey. 
Eras 1

Eras: World History to 500 CE

Transporting students from the beginnings of humanity and ancient civilizations all the way to the rise of early empires in India and China, Eras: World History to 500 CE offers readers a captivating journey around the world. 
Eras 2

Eras: World History From 300 CE to 1770 CE

Take a fascinating journey through human history in Eras: World History From 300 CE to 1770 CE.
Voices

Voices: An Ethnic Studies Survey

An ethnic studies resource, Voices supports student exploration and analysis of the impacts of culture, race, and ethnicity that have shaped our collective history.
Shaping a Nation

Shaping a Nation: A History of the United States From 1450 to 1865

The remarkable journey of the United States in its formative years, from the earliest beginnings to the Civil War, is explored in Shaping a Nation. 
Building a Promise

Building a Promise: A History of the United States From 1865 to Present

Our second US history volume, Building a Promise, picks up where Shaping a Nation ends, guiding students through the stories of our nation from Reconstruction to the present.
Bridges & Boundaries

Bridges and Boundaries: World Geography

In this integrated discussion of geography, Bridges and Boundaries: World Geography provides a dynamic introduction to the interdependence of spatial thinking and global understanding. 
The Issue

The Issue

Thematic, consumable volumes designed to supplement your current social studies program, our multiyear volumes of The Issue engage students in critical thinking.
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Exploring My Place in the World: Social Studies Foundations

With robust scaffolding and extensive literacy support, Exploring My Place in the World introduces young learners to the world of social studies.
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Exploring My Communities: Social Studies Foundations

Through the lens of language acquisition support and literacy scaffolding, young learners continue their exploration of social studies topics in Exploring My Communities.
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Exploring Near and Far: Social Studies Foundations

Multimodal strategies and an emphasis on language practice and reading skill development expands student experiences with social studies in Exploring Near and Far.
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Exploring Time and Place

A continued emphasis on and support for literacy provides practice with language and multimodal learning as students investigate discussions of social studies in Exploring Time and Place.

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