How to Survive Middle School: World History

A Do-It-Yourself Study Guide

Illustrated by Carpenter Collective
Edited by Dan Tucker
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Paperback
$16.99 US
6.06"W x 9.06"H x 1.13"D  
On sale May 03, 2022 | 480 Pages | 978-0-525-57145-2
| Grades 6-8
Reading Level: Lexile 1020L | Fountas & Pinnell Y
WORRIED BY WORLD HISTORY? Make learning easy with this do-it-yourself study guide that includes everything kids need to know to tackle middle school World History!

Learning is an adventure both inside and outside of the classroom with the How to Survive Middle School study guide series!

These colorful, highly visual books cover all the essential info kids need to ace important middle school classes. Large topics are broken down into easy-to-digest chunks, and reflective questions help kids check understanding and become critical thinkers.

Written by middle school teachers and vetted by curriculum experts, this series is the perfect school supplement or homeschool resource—and a great way to help create independent learners.

HTSMS: World History includes key facts and super-helpful illustrations, maps, and vocab that explore topics including:
• Ancient Civilizations
• The Middle Ages and the Renaissance
• The Industrial Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment
• Imperialism and Colonization
• World Wars I & II
• The Postwar World
• The Digital Age
• Climate Change
• and more!

Books also available for: English, Math, Science, and U.S. History
Elizabeth Fee is currently Assistant Principal at the Ella Baker School, a Pre-K through grade 8 public school in New York City. During thirty years as an educator, she has served as a middle school Humanities teacher, ELA Instructional Coach, Social Studies Core Curriculum writer, and an advisor to principals.

She holds a Master of Arts from Teachers College at Columbia University and New York state certifications in building level and district level leadership.

Carpenter Collective is a graphic design and branding studio led by partners Jessica and Tad Carpenter. They focus on bringing powerful messages to life through branding, packaging, illustration, and design. They have worked with clients ranging from Target, Coca-Cola, and Macy’s, to Warby Parker, Adobe, and MTV, among many others. They’ve earned a national reputation for creating powerful brand experiences and unique visual storytelling with a whimsical wink. See more of their work at carpentercollective.com
Praise for the HOW TO SURVIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL series:
 
“Lively prose and an unusually broad scope.” Kirkus Reviews

“The readable text takes a breezy tone and incorporates user-friendly features…chapters are expansively inclusive and represent the viewpoints of those not always heard.” Booklist

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WORRIED BY WORLD HISTORY? Make learning easy with this do-it-yourself study guide that includes everything kids need to know to tackle middle school World History!

Learning is an adventure both inside and outside of the classroom with the How to Survive Middle School study guide series!

These colorful, highly visual books cover all the essential info kids need to ace important middle school classes. Large topics are broken down into easy-to-digest chunks, and reflective questions help kids check understanding and become critical thinkers.

Written by middle school teachers and vetted by curriculum experts, this series is the perfect school supplement or homeschool resource—and a great way to help create independent learners.

HTSMS: World History includes key facts and super-helpful illustrations, maps, and vocab that explore topics including:
• Ancient Civilizations
• The Middle Ages and the Renaissance
• The Industrial Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment
• Imperialism and Colonization
• World Wars I & II
• The Postwar World
• The Digital Age
• Climate Change
• and more!

Books also available for: English, Math, Science, and U.S. History

Author

Elizabeth Fee is currently Assistant Principal at the Ella Baker School, a Pre-K through grade 8 public school in New York City. During thirty years as an educator, she has served as a middle school Humanities teacher, ELA Instructional Coach, Social Studies Core Curriculum writer, and an advisor to principals.

She holds a Master of Arts from Teachers College at Columbia University and New York state certifications in building level and district level leadership.

Carpenter Collective is a graphic design and branding studio led by partners Jessica and Tad Carpenter. They focus on bringing powerful messages to life through branding, packaging, illustration, and design. They have worked with clients ranging from Target, Coca-Cola, and Macy’s, to Warby Parker, Adobe, and MTV, among many others. They’ve earned a national reputation for creating powerful brand experiences and unique visual storytelling with a whimsical wink. See more of their work at carpentercollective.com

Praise

Praise for the HOW TO SURVIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL series:
 
“Lively prose and an unusually broad scope.” Kirkus Reviews

“The readable text takes a breezy tone and incorporates user-friendly features…chapters are expansively inclusive and represent the viewpoints of those not always heard.” Booklist

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