Best History & Social Studies Books for Kindergarten

These picture books introduce kindergarteners to real people and places from history and around the world. Each one is short enough for a single sitting and rich enough to spark questions afterward. The Oldest Student tells how Mary Walker, born into slavery, learned to read late in life, and Pedro's Yo-Yos follows a Filipino immigrant whose toy became a household name. Other titles on the page explore an African alphabet and a Brazilian art form, making it an easy place to start conversations about history, community and culture.