Instructional Nonfiction Social Studies Grades 6-8
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ISBN
SLJ-SS-68
Instructional Nonfiction Social Studies Grades 6-8
312.24
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SKU
SLJ-SS-68
GRADES 6-8
Instructional Nonfiction Social Studies Grades 6-812 books per year per year
Instructional Nonfiction Social Studies Grades 6-8 has merged into our Nonfiction Middle category
INTERESTS
Expansive Narratives, Biographies, Nonfiction
DESCRIPTION
For Grades 6-8
This 12-book collection provides accessible, thought-provoking nonfiction covering topics like biography, history, civics, social issues, careers, and media. With engaging, age-appropriate language, these selections encourage critical thinking and help students connect with the world around them.
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February 2026
Instructional Nonfiction Social Studies Grades 6-8
Perfect For
Middle schoolers exploring social studies, civics, and global issues.
Gentle treatments of sometimes-difficult topics
Accessible language
Expansive narratives
Award Winners From Instructional Nonfiction Social Studies Grades 6-8
January 2012
Instructional Nonfiction Social Studies Grades 6-8
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For Grades 5-8
This collection features biography and memoir titles that introduce middle school readers to a wide range of real people and personal stories—from familiar historical figures and individuals shaping the world today to lesser-known people with compelling lives and contributions. Selections emphasize narrative-driven approaches, including visual and illustrated storytelling, that help readers connect personal experiences to history, culture, science, and innovation.
This collection features biography and memoir titles that introduce middle school readers to a wide range of real people and personal stories—from familiar historical figures and individuals shaping the world today to lesser-known people with compelling lives and contributions. Selections emphasize narrative-driven approaches, including visual and illustrated storytelling, that help readers connect personal experiences to history, culture, science, and innovation.
14
books per year
322
14
books per year
322
Interests
STEAM, Biographies, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, History
GRADES 5 - 8
Nonfiction Middle
For Grades 5-8
This collection features nonfiction titles that explore real-world topics through engaging, well-researched storytelling. Selections offer clear, thoughtful looks at people, events, and ideas, presenting information with openness and honesty while encouraging curiosity, reflection, and a deeper understanding of the world. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.
This collection features nonfiction titles that explore real-world topics through engaging, well-researched storytelling. Selections offer clear, thoughtful looks at people, events, and ideas, presenting information with openness and honesty while encouraging curiosity, reflection, and a deeper understanding of the world. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.
12
books per year
276
12
books per year
276
Interests
Curriculum Support, Independent Reading, STEAM, Biographies, Nonfiction, History
For Grades 5-8
This collection features nonfiction titles offering a broad look at real-world topics of interest to middle school readers. Selections span subjects such as history, science, and biography, emphasizing accessible presentation and engaging approaches that invite curiosity and independent exploration.
This collection features nonfiction titles offering a broad look at real-world topics of interest to middle school readers. Selections span subjects such as history, science, and biography, emphasizing accessible presentation and engaging approaches that invite curiosity and independent exploration.
14
books per year
322
14
books per year
322
Interests
Curriculum Support, Independent Reading, STEAM, Biographies, Nonfiction, History
For Grades 5-8
This collection features sports-focused titles that capture the excitement, challenge, and emotional highs and lows of athletic competition. Featuring fiction and nonfiction, selections include stories of legendary and everyday athletes, team dynamics, personal perseverance, and game-day intensity, highlighting sports as both a competitive pursuit and a meaningful part of young people’s lives.
This collection features sports-focused titles that capture the excitement, challenge, and emotional highs and lows of athletic competition. Featuring fiction and nonfiction, selections include stories of legendary and everyday athletes, team dynamics, personal perseverance, and game-day intensity, highlighting sports as both a competitive pursuit and a meaningful part of young people’s lives.
14
books per year
308
14
books per year
308
Interests
High-Interest, Biographies, Fiction, Nonfiction, Reluctant Readers, Realistic Fiction, Sports
GRADES 5 - 8
Biography Middle Plus
You get extra books in September and October
You get extra books in September and October
14 books per year
322
per year
322
GRADES 5 - 8
Nonfiction Middle
12 books per year
276
per year
276
GRADES 5 - 8
Nonfiction Middle Plus
You get extra books in September and October
You get extra books in September and October
14 books per year
322
per year
322
GRADES 5 - 8
Sports Middle Plus
You get extra books in September and October
You get extra books in September and October
14 books per year
308
per year
308
