The popular Social Studies Connects series links history, geography, civics and economics to kids’ daily lives. Featuring stories with diverse characters who face situations young readers can relate to, these books support reading and social studies skills including researching, inferring, comparing, and communication. An activity to stimulate curiosity about the world is included in each book!Rules are ruining Rex’s life—or so he thinks. Will taking a break from rules make him feel better, or worse? (Social Studies Topic: Civics/Rule and Laws)