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Listen & Read: Social Studies

Ten short nonfiction stories that your early readers can hear and see as they read along.

  • Grades: PreK–K, 1–2
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These 10 short educational articles from Scholastic News are paired with vivid photos and audio of the text to boost early reading skills while supporting differentiated reading and ELL students. Your young students will travel back in time to a Pilgrim village, behind the scenes with the president of the United States, and all around the world to celebrate Earth Day. Explore 47 Listen & Read stories in our complete collection.

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It's Constitution Day! A Listen and Read Activity

Learn all about the U.S. Constitution and why it's important in this read-along book for early readers.
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Kids Did It! A Listen and Read Book

From making a giant caterpillar out of trash to growing vegetables, see what students are doing to help the planet in in this Level B listen and read activity.
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Ask a Meteorologist: A Listen and Read Book

Go behind the scenes with weather watchers in this fascinating Level B read-aloud to discover what they do, what tools they use, and how they help people every day.
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Native American Inventions: A Listen and Read Book, Level B

Through photos, texts, and audio, early readers will discover a few entertaining and delicious items that were invented by Native Americans.

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Meet the Navajo: A Listen and Read Book, Level B

Students see how the Navajo people keep their traditions alive with this story that includes photos, text, and audio.

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The Path of a President: A Listen and Read Book, Level B

Early readers follow Abraham Lincoln from childhood to the presidency with this short read-along that includes text, audio, and photos.

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Pilgrim Village: A Listen and Read Book, Level B

Early readers learn what life was like for the Pilgrims with this brief reading activity that features text, audio, and photos.

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What Does the President Do? A Listen and Read Book, Level A

Follow the president of the United States as he signs laws, meets with foreign leaders, and leads our armed forces in this Level A read-aloud book for young students.
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Earth Day Celebrations! A Listen and Read Book, Level B

In this read-along online book, young readers will learn how children around the world celebrate Earth Day.

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Whatever the Weather: A Listen and Read Book, Level B

Early readers will discover how people around the world find ways to live in a variety of climates through this brief, read-along story.

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  • Everything You Need:
    Reading Strategies: Everything You Need
  • Subjects:
    Reading, Social Studies, Native American History, Early Exploration and Settlements, Colonial and Revolutionary America, Civics and Government, Communities and Ways of Life, Constitution and Bill of Rights, The Presidency, Historic Documents, Historic Figures, Individuals, Groups, Institutions
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