DK’s 2025 award-winning social studies books
An annual project of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children’s Book Council (CBC), the Notable Social Studies Trade Book Awards spotlights exceptional titles for grades K-12. View the full list of 2025 winners here.
A Kids Book About Juneteenth by Garrison Hayes
A Kids Book About Juneteenth delves into the historical journey that led to the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865.
Juneteenth is a celebration which recognizes the end of the enslavement of Black people in America. On June 17, 2021, the President signed into law: S. 475, which designates Juneteenth National Independence Day as a legal public holiday.
Written by filmmaker and entrepreneur Garrison Hayes, A Kids Book About Juneteenth provides a powerful exploration of the past and its impact on our present.
Our history echoes with events which, over time, have become hidden, yet are important to all of us. Juneteenth is a celebration which recognizes the end of the enslavement of Black people in America....
The History of Information by Chris Haughton
A fascinating read for kids 7-12, The History of Information shows how information communication has evolved through the ages, from the origin of language to the world’s latest technologies.
From cave paintings to AI, this first nonfiction book by award-winning author and illustrator Chris Haughton explores how humans learned to communicate, record, and share information, so that more of it can be passed to the next generation.
Through a mix of timelines, graphics, and colorful illustrations, readers will discover that the history of information is also the history of humankind.
Plus, play The History of Information Kahoot! quiz for a fun and interactive way for kids to learn about how information has been preserved and passed down through the ages.
A journey through the evolution of knowledge, communication, and information. The debut non-fiction book by best-selling author Chris Haughton. History, as it is often taught, is a list of kings and q...
The History of Information Activity Pack
Accompanying the book, The History of Information activity pack features fun and creative activities for kids to learn about the story of information, information literacy, and how technology has chan...
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