{"id":111,"date":"2022-06-07T00:10:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T04:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.testdesigner.com\/?p=111"},"modified":"2024-09-11T05:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T09:35:01","slug":"social-studies-summer-reading-suggestions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helpteaching.com\/blog\/social-studies-summer-reading-suggestions.html","title":{"rendered":"Social Studies Summer Reading Suggestions"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The summer months bring relief and joy for students, but also lots of free time to be filled. There is no better way to spend these hours and days than with a book, especially one that educates. Below are book recommendations based on age and genre that will help keep your child or student busy and engaged throughout the summer.<\/p>\n

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links and we may earn a small commission off any books purchased. However, all recommendations are our own.<\/p>\n

Our Suggestions for Social Studies Summer Reading<\/h2>\n

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Activity Book<\/strong>: \u201cThe Complete Book of U.S. History\u201d
\nThis book clocks in at over 350 pages and is chock full of exercises and activities to keep young minds sharp. (Ages 8 and up)<\/p>\n

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African-American Studies<\/strong>: \u201cWhat Color is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors\u201d by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld
\nNBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar writes of obscure African \u2013 American inventors in this well-illustrated story. (Ages 8 and up)<\/p>\n

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Presidential<\/strong>: \u201cSo You Want to Be President?\u201d by Judith St. George
\nDoes your little one ever wonder what it takes to become president? St. George chronicles every president in an interesting and humorous manner, accompanied by wonderful illustrations. (Ages 6\u20138)<\/p>\n

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Biography<\/strong>: \u201cThe Story of Ruby Bridges\u201d by Robert Coles
\nThe story of the first African American child to integrate Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. (Ages 4-8)<\/p>\n

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Culture<\/strong>: “Homes Around the World” by Max Moore
\nLearn about different and unusual residences around the world. (Ages 5\u20137)<\/p>\n

Teens<\/h2>\n

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Historical Fiction<\/strong>: \u201cThe Boy in the Striped Pajamas” by John Boyne.
\nThis acclaimed book introduces the Holocaust in a gentle manner and opens the door to discussion about such a sensitive topic.<\/p>\n

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Mystery<\/strong>: Chasing Lincoln\u2019s Killer\u201d by James L. Swanson.
\nThis is a young adult version of \u201cmanhunt\u201d, the same author\u2019s account of the search for President Lincoln\u2019s assassin. \u201cChasing Lincoln\u2019s Killer\u201d uses trial manuscripts and interviews to build a compelling and completely true thriller.<\/p>\n

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US History<\/strong>: \u201cDon\u2019t Know Much About History\u201d by Kenneth C. Davis
\nThis updated edition of the bestseller that answers all of your questions about American history in a very entertaining way.<\/p>\n

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Current Events<\/strong>: \u201cI am a SEAL Team Six Warrior: Memoirs of an American Soldier\u201d by Howard E. Wasdin and Stephen Templin
\nLearn the grueling training involved in joining the unit who found Osama bin Laden in this firsthand account from former Team Six member and author, Howard Wasdin.<\/p>\n

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World History Compilation<\/strong>: \u201cA Little History of the World\u201d by E.H. Gombrich
\nWith illustrations on every page, Gombrich brings history to life for young adults.<\/p>\n

The summer allows students to learn at their own pace and explore topics that interest them. Interesting and educational books are just the recipe\u00a0to feed\u00a0a hungry mind. You can also get kids interested in Social Studies websites<\/a> and movies<\/a> to help keep them learning throughout the summer.Got other suggestions for this list? Share them with others by commenting below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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