241 Series Overviews

Reading Strategies + Social Studies Activities

Our three comprehensive book series are perfect additions to your classroom! Covering themes of Community, U.S. Geography, and U.S. History, the books in these three series help build crucial social studies background knowledge. Click each series below to learn more.

Illustration of three children and a dog on a sidewalk near a street sign labeled 'Y Street.' One child is in a wheelchair, one wears a red cap, and the third is wearing a backpack. There is a tree nearby and houses in the background.

The Y Street Trio

Community | Grades 2-3 | Reading Level 2.0-2.5

Around the U.S.A. in 80 Days

Illustration of a yellow van labeled "Vondervan" on a map of the United States. The map features landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Grand Teton, Mesa Verde, El Alamo, Niagara Falls, U.S. Capitol, and a castle in Orlando.

U.S. Geography | Grades 4-7 | Reading Level 3.0-3.5

Illustration of a woman in a yellow dress holding a flashlight, standing with one hand on her hip, on a dotted background.

100% History Detectives

U.S. History | Grades 5-8 | Reading Level 4.0-4.5

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“The way 241 Books put together the lessons made it easy for me to implement and created a rich learning experience for my students.”

-Jenny F, 5th-grade teacher