Carpenter, E. (1994).  Young Christopher Columbus discoverer of new worlds.  New York, NY: Troll Associates.

A book that describes the life of a Spanish sailor and his discovery of a new world with new people - the native american indians.  (K-2nd grade) [I, II, III]

             dePaola, T. (1973).  "Charlie needs a cloak".  New York, NY: Scholastic Inc.

A book that describes how Charlie provided for himself before the pre-industrial culture was introduced to society.  (K-2nd)  [I, II, VII]

            Jacobs, F. (1996).  Follow that trash: all about recycling.  New York, NY: Penguin Group Inc.

This book discusses the topic of recycling and it's effects on today's culture.  (K-3rd grade)  [I, III, V]

              Lowery, L. (1989).  Martin Luther King day.  New York, NY:  Scholastic Inc.

This book describes the life of a black man in a culture that was segregated.  (K-@nd grade)  [I, V, VI]

               Rylant, C. (1982).  When I was young in the mountains.  New York, NY: E.P. Dutton.

A young girl describes her childhood growing up in the Appalachian Mountains. (2nd-4th grade) [I, II, III]

            Hall, M. (2000).  Credit cards and checks.  Portsmouth, NH: Heineman

A book that describes what checks and credit cards are, how they are used, and how they can become a substitute for money.  (3rd-5th grade)  [I, V, VII]

           Maestro, B. (1995).  The story of money.  Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Co.

The story of the ancient Sumerians who invented the idea of making money.  (2nd-4th grade)  [I, II, VII]

          Parker, N.W. (1995).  Money, money, money.  New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers.

An explanation of what is on the front and back of our paper currency, with interesting facts about the presidents pictures.  (3rd-6th)  [I, II, VII]

          Young, R. (1998).  Money.  New York, NY: Carolrhoda.

An account of the history of money in it's various forms, including counterfeiting, credit, and even magic tricks with coins and bills.  (3rd-6th)  [I, II, VII]

Ziefert, H. (1986).  A new coat for Anna.  New York, NY: Dragonfly Books.

Although there was no money, Anna's mother bartered valuables of their own in order to get a new coat for Anna. (3rd-5th grade) [II, VII]

          Heinrichs, A. (1991).  America the beautiful Alaska.  Chicago, IL: Children's Press.

A book that describes the various aspects and characteristics of the state of Alaska.  (4th-10th grade)  [I, II, III]

         Heinrichs, A. (1991).  America the beautiful Arizona.  Chicago, IL: Children's Press.

A book that describes the various aspects and characteristics of the state of Arizona.  (4th-10th grade)  [I, II, III]

           Heinrichs, A. (1991).  America the beautiful Montana.  Chicago, IL: Children's Press.

A book that describes the various aspects and characteristics of the state of Montana.  (4th-10th grade)  [I, II, III]

          Henderson, J. (1987).  In coal country.  New York, NY.  Dragonfly Books.

The life of a miner's family is described in the eyes of a daughter.  (4th-5th grade) [II, III, VII]

          Kent, D. (1989).  America the beautiful Colorado.  Chicago, IL: Children's Press.

A book that describes the various aspects and characteristics of the state of Colorado.  (4th-10th grade)  [I, II, III]

             Farrell, E. (1992).  Young Jackie Robinson baseball hero.  New York, NY: Troll Associates.

A biography of an African American who contributed to major league baseball and broke the color barrier.  (K-2nd grade)  [I, II, V]

              Jeunesse, G. (1994).  Native Americans.  New York, NY: Scholastic Inc.

A book that describes the history and life of Native American Indians.  (K-2nd grade)  [II, III, VII]

              Raphael, E. and Bolognese, D. (1992). Pocahontas princess of the river tribes.  New York, NY: Troll Associates.

A book that describes life during the period in which Pocahontas lived.  (K-2nd grade)  [I, II, V]

             Sisson, K.C. (2003).  Eddie Rickenbacker.  Carmel, IN: Patria Publishing Company.

A biography of a car racer and pilot who contributed to commercial aviation. (4th grade and older) [II, IV, V]

             Woods, A. (1992).  Young George Washington America's first president.  New York, NY: Troll Associates.

A biography of America's first president describing his life.  (K-2nd grade)  [II, VI]

           Brill, M.T. (1995).  Let women vote!  Grand Rapids, MI: Millbrook LB.

The history of the struggle to gain the vote for U.S. women and of the key personalities involved.  (4th -6th grade)  [I, II, VI]

             Castle, C. (2001).  For every child. The U.N. convention on the rights of the child in words and pictures.  Silver Spring, MD: Cahners Publishing Co.

This book presents 14 rights of children each with a painting by a distinguished artist.  (1-4)  [I, II, VI]

             Cherry, L. (1990).  The great Kapok tree.  New York, NY: Scholastic.

A book that describes the Rainforest and how the animals feel about it's destruction.  (3rd-4th grade)  [I, III, VI]

             Goldish, M. (1994).  Our Supreme Court.  Grand Rapids, MI: Millbrook LB.

An introduction to the Supreme Court that gives its history, composition, and a few historic decisions.  (4th-6th)  [II, VI]

             Spies, K.B. (1994).  Our Presidency.  Grand Rapids, MI: Millbrook LB.

This book gives the history of the presidency, an explanation of the President's duties and responsibilities, and a rundown of those who have served.  (4th-6th)  [II, VI]

             Benjamin, A. (1992).  Young Harriet Tubman freedom fighter.  New York, NY: Troll Associates.

A book that describes life during the period in which Harriet Tubman lived.  (K-2nd grade)  [I, V, VI]

            Benjamin, A. (1992).  Young Pocahontas indian princess.  New York, NY: Troll Associates.

A book that describes life during the period in which Pocahontas lived.  (K-2nd grade)  [I, II, V]

              Gross, R.B. (1982).  ...if you grew up with George Washington.  New York, NY: Scholastic.  (2nd-3rd grade) [I, II, V]

A book that describes the life during the period in which George Washington lived.

             Mattern, J. (1992).  Young Martin Luther King, Jr. "I have a dream".  New York, NY: Troll Associates.

A book that describes life during the period in which Martin Luther King, Jr. lived.  (K-2nd grade)  [I, V, VI]

           Woods, A. (1992).  Young Abraham Lincoln log cabin president.  New York, NY: Troll Associates.

A book that describes life during the period in which Abraham Lincoln lived.  (K-2nd grade)  [I, II, VI]