Social Studies and History Children's Books for PreK-Grade 2

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Diverse and Inclusive Social Studies and History Books 

From community and citizenship to health and safety, LEE & LOW has thematic collections designed with the grades preK–2 social studies curricula in mind. Our collections include both fiction and nonfiction that builds an understanding of key historical events and social studies concepts.

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Danza Africana

By Patricia A. Keeler

Illustrated by Patricia A. Keeler

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Butterfly for a King

By Cindy Trumbore

Illustrated by Susan L. Roth

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Surprise Moon

By Caroline Hatton

Illustrated by Felicia Hoshino

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To Swim in Our Own Pond

By Ngoc Dung Tran

Illustrated by Xuan-Quang Dang

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Selvakumar Knew Better

By Virginia Kroll

Illustrated by Xiaojun Li

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Lakas and the Manilatown Fish

By Anthony Robles

Illustrated by Carl Angel

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Mud Tortillas

By Barbara M. Flores

Illustrated by Michael Ramírez

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Ice Cream Money

By Anastasia Suen

Illustrated by Farah Aria

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On Our Farm

By Laura E. Williams

Illustrated by Laura E. Williams

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Tortillas de barro

By Barbara M. Flores

Illustrated by Michael Ramírez

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Abuela's Weave

By Omar S. Castañeda

Illustrated by Enrique O. Sanchez

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Allie's Basketball Dream

By Barbara E. Barber

Illustrated by Darryl Ligasan

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Baby Born

By Anastasia Suen

Illustrated by Chih-Wei Chang