PreK-8 > Social Studies

The American Presidency

The American Presidency is a thorough and interesting review of the people who have held the office from George Washington to Barack Obama and provides a rich journey through U.S. history.

Britannica Educational Publishing: Social Studies

Travel the world in Ancient Civilizations and understand world economics with Economics: Taking the Mystery out of Money. Meet key people from U.S. history in Impact on America: Collective Biographies and Pivotal Presidents: Profiles in LeadershipOr learn about great players and the history of today’s popular games in Inside Sports.

Britannica School

Learn Social Studies with Britannica, from geography and history to current events, government, and famous people. A searchable database of standards-correlated lessons, exercises, study guides, and activities is included.

Kids Apps

Britannica Kids apps cover social studies topics that include Ancient Eqypt, Ancient Rome, Aztec Empire, Knights & Castles, and U.S. Presidents.

Learning Zone

Explore the world’s geography with interactive maps and videos that let children travel across the globe without leaving their seats.

Native Peoples of the Americas

Rich with photos, maps, and sidebars, Native Peoples of the Americas covers native peoples from the past and present.

Student Atlas

Ideal for the classroom or library, Britannica’s Student Atlas provides vivid and detailed geographical information that is ideal for daily lessons, school projects, and homework.

World Exploration from Ancient Times

Re-live the challenges and excitement of expeditions and settlements as explorers raced to discover the world.