The history of who we are and how we got here is the world's most incredible story--filled with more drama, plot twists, and surprise endings than any bestseller. Why is it that this story is so often reduced to a hollow shell of dates and events? HMH Social Studies presents the rich, endlessly inventive story of our world, challenging students to dig deep into the past, ask questions, uncover the connections to their world today, and prepare for tomorrow. The inquiry-based approach of HMH Social Studies asks every student to dig into history and ask detailed questions. Students learn to think critically, draw conclusions, and support those conclusions with evidence--the same skills they'll use in college and throughout their careers. -- Publisher (https://www.hmhco.com/programs/hmh-social-studies#overview).