Global Social Studies

Use these wonderful Multicultural Families of the World Diverse Family Structures Posters to introduce your children to a variety of families. This set of posters celebrates the diverse family groups that make up our world! Children will enjoy connecting with families similar to theirs and learning about different ones. The high quality images help your children understand different family relationships, while recognizing the bonds that all families share. Set of 8 posters. Measures 11"L x 8.5"W.

3 years & up. What you wear, what you eat, where you live, and who you are in this global world is the information you will discover as you read about people from around the world though vivid images and simple text. Paperback book set, 32 pages each.

4 - 7 years. Improve memory skills by matching boys and girls from different countries, learn 36 ways to say "hello" and have lots of fun along the way! Featuring origional characters and their friends from the popular singalong If You're Happy And You Know It!

4 years & up. We share our world with over 7 billion people - learn how people live in different counties around the earth. Perfect for global awareness. Set of 6 paperback books.

5 years & up. Give children a fun interactive way to learn about geopolitics and more. Lightweight and durable, this blue-ocean globe is a great student tool for your classroom. The smoke black plastic base and semi-meridian are strong and scratch resistant. The oceans are a vibrant blue and the countries are richly colored.

6 years & up. Discover the world and the United States with these floor puzzles. Helps children understand where they live in relationship to the size of their state and the world. Great for introducing Social Studies. World puzzle has 33 pieces and USA puzzle has 51 pieces. Each puzzle measures 24" x 36".

Explore cultural diversity by defining similarities and differences between people and places around the world. Each book has wonderful photographs for children to understand and relate to the concepts of everyday activities. Also includes a teachers guide with additional activities that can be used throughout the classroom.

3 years & up. These books have brilliant photograph images that present a picture of global diversity, tolerance, and joy through each book. Each book exposes children to diverse cultures around the world and in their own community. In this way, the books teach children to respect differences as well as appreciate the values and ties that bind us together as human beings. Global Fund for Children books integrate children's perspectives, present positive images of children, and help to raise… More »

This full-color laminated map shows country boundaries, topography, and flags from around the world. Measures 51.5"W x 37.5"H.

Grades 3 - 5. These well-written biographies tell the stories of notable individuals in a variety of contexts. Each book highlights the life, contributions and accomplishments of the individual in a fun, engaging way that clearly explores the world he/she lived in and changed. Fascinating details and black-and-white illustrations fill each story, along with side notes and a time line to enhance readers' understanding. Collection includes six, 112-page paperbacks.

4 years & up. Introduce your children to a variety of instruments with these durable Multicultural Instruments for Rhythm and Music Learning. This wonderful set of instruments promotes dexterity, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory learning. Children will experience sounds and rhythms from different cultures with this 13 piece set. Encourage children to follow along with a rhythm you create or make their own. This set includes two Damroos, pair of ankle bells, agogo bells,… More »

Children will love discovering the world as they explore the oceans and continents on these brightly colored rugs designed to teach basic geography. Anti-bacterial, with non-slip backing. Carpets includes a 15 year pile wear warranty and lifetime abrasive wear warranty.

This round-the-world photographic book set introduces young children to the concept of the world's people, the places they live, and how they work and play. Each book tours the globe to develop a strong interest in cultures and ethnic heritage while showing differences in young children. Set includes 6 paperback books.

4 years & up. Kids can explore the world right in front of them with the Geosafari® Jr. Talking Globe™! Listen and learn about continents, U.S. states, animals, and nature with Wildlife Warrior Bindi Irwin. This high-tech globe features a dual swivel and a smart stylus along with Explore, Find It, and Measure It modes and more providing over 10 hours of interactive audio. This hands-on, interactive talking globe makes a great introductory to geography concepts. Pen requires 2AAA batteries… More »

Grades K - 1. Spark the interest of beginning readers with engaging fiction and authentic informational content! These high-quality books feature an appropriate reading level and familiar standards-based themes. Set of 6 books have 12 - 20 pages each.

5 years & up. Learn about 30 illustrated cards of the world's most famous paintings with these Famous Paintings Cards. Unravel stories behind the pictures and find out all about the lives of the artists behind the paintings.Facts include the when, where and by whom each painting was created. Size: 4" x 6.13". Included: 30 Cards.

4 - 7 years. Sharpen your memory skills and discover some of the world's greatest cities and buildings! Match the pairs of landmarks and learn the city and country where the landmark can be found. Features gorgeous hand-painted artwork by David Dean. Includes 72 cards. Box measures 8" x 8.5" x 1".

3 years & up. Introduce children to geography with this fun, 12" inflatable globe. Brilliantly colored and extremely durable with political boundaries and geographical names.

Grades K - 1. Spark the interest of beginning readers with engaging fiction and authentic informational content! These high-quality books feature an appropriate reading level and familiar standards-based themes. Set of 6 books have 12 - 20 pages each.