Pearson Learning
The Pearson Learning / Core Knowledge history and geography textbooks for grades K–6 put the story back in history. They communicate rich content in an understandable, engaging style that young students enjoy. Edited by Core Knowledge founder E. D. Hirsch, Jr. and based on the curriculum guidelines 
in the CoreKnowledge Sequence, these books represent the only history and geography program reviewed, approved, and endorsed by the Core Knowledge Foundation.
In the year they appeared, 2002, the books were selected by the prestigious New York Book Show as one of the best educational series of the year for the elementary grades. They have also attracted praise from many education reform groups.
The series includes 73 units for grades K–6.
"Engaging… packed with content… Anyone looking for resources that can be used to teach history and geography in grades K–6 should take a look at [this] fine new series"
—The Education Gadfly/The Fordham Foundation
Please note that these books cannot be purchased from the Core Knowledge Foundation. To order, get price information, or request samples, contact your local Pearson Learning sales representative or call 1-800-321-3106. Additional information can also be found on the Pearson Learning website. You can order these materials online at Pearson's Order and Shipment Information Service.
Read more detailed information on our Pearson web page.
Knowledge Tree
Preschool kits, aligned to the Core Knowledge Preschool Sequence, are available exclusively through Knowledge Tree. The kits cover Phonological Awareness, Read Alouds, Oral Language, Math, Science, Social Skills, Movement and Music, and Visual Arts.
Call 800-331-0884 or to go www.theknowledgetree.com and click on Core Knowledge Kits.
Scholastic Core Knowledge Libraries
Scholastic’s Core Knowledge Classroom Libraries offer an outstanding collection of authentic children’s literature designed to support the Core Knowledge curriculum for Grades K-8. These libraries take students beyond functional literacy and shape them into culturally literate citizens.test.
Core Knowledge Libraries cover a specific list of subjects, including language arts, history, geography, math, science, and the fine arts.
There is a separate library for each grade, K-5, and one library for 6-8. There are 160 books (80 titles; 2 copies of each) in the libraries for Kindergarten and Grade 1. There are 120 books (60 titles; 2 copies of each) in the libraries for Grades 2-8. Each library includes a classroom display box and a grade-specific Teacher Guide that introduces the philosophy of Core Knowledge, and provides teachers with strategies for developing comprehension.
- View a list of books for grades K-5 (PDF)
- View a list of books for grades 6-8 (PDF)
- Download order form (PDF)
Project ACHIEVE
The Core Knowledge Foundation is pleased to announce our partnership with Project ACHIEVE in order to provide schools with social skills training and on-site consultation.
Project ACHIEVE's social skills training will enhance your school's implementation of Core Knowledge by creating a "positive, safe, supportive, and consistent school environment" through improving students' social skills and developing staff and systemic resources for managing and guiding behavior.
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Last updated: Fri, March 14 2008
