inspires kids to connect the social studies concepts they learn in school totheir own lives emphasizes civiccultural values and their importance indaily life ... » 

inspires kids to connect the social studies concepts they learn in school totheir own lives emphasizes civiccultural values and their importance indaily life supports and reinforces social studies vocabulary can be enjoyedby independent readers and read aloud to younger children History Geography Economics Civics Ethics tells a fun story focuses on social studiesconcepts linked to childrens interests incorporates original fullcolorillustrations designed to engage childrens imaginations includes funactivities to extend and reinforce social studies and reading skills «