Social Studies Education K-12: Reference Books

Need Reference Books?

Reference Books provide scholarly background information and topic overviews.

On the Library homepage:

1. Choose the BOOKS& MEDIA tab.
2. Click on the MORE SEARCH OPTIONS  button.
3. Type in a keyword, and then select "Reference Collection" from the LIMIT TO list.

General Reference = Level 1. These books are excellent sources of content information for lessons plans.

Curriculum Reference = Level 2. These books are guides to K-12 teaching resources and research.

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Curiculum Reference Collection - TCNJ Library Level 2

Reference Collection - TCNJ Library Level 1

Many books in the TCNJ Reference Collection are suitable for Grades 9-12.  Here are some examples of book series:

ABC-CLIO Companions to Key Issues in American History and Life.