Reading opens new worlds. Social Studies makes sense of them.

With 241 Books, students become stronger readers and more informed citizens—ready for the world they’re growing into.

Engaging print book sets are at the heart of everything we do.

Our high-quality, high-interest class sets of print books are designed to spark curiosity and foster meaningful, face-to-face student interactions. Through compelling characters, exciting narratives, and rich content, our stories bring social studies themes to life. Our mission is simple: get real students reading real books and engaging with real peers.

Highly interactive, easy-to-use Lesson Bundles enhance reading instruction.

With 241 Books, learning is impactful and fun. Our open-and-go lesson bundles include everything a teacher needs to create a rich classroom environment that helps students feel excited about learning. Our kid-friendly videos spark curiosity while student-facing slides guide the activity, creating a seamless experience for both students and teachers.

Our products are grounded in the Science of Reading.

Our approach draws from the latest literacy research, including the work of Natalie Wexler and Dr. Hollis Scarborough. Building background knowledge is key to improving reading comprehension. Every lesson is infused with rich social studies content that helps students read to learn and learn to read. Our materials target critical components of reading instruction, including: