Each April issue of the Journal "Social Education" contains an annotated bibliography of notable children's trade books in the field of social studies, evaluated and selected by the Book Review Subcommittee of the National Council for the Social Studies-Children's Book Council Joint Committee. This compilation represents a five-year cumulation (1979-1983) of this journal feature. The books listed emphasize human relations, present an original theme or a fresh slant on a traditional topic, and are highly readable. They are primarily for students in kindergarten through grade eight with suggested reading levels indicated for each book. The categories under which the books are listed are: (1) American history, culture, and heritage; (2) Native Americans; (3) world history and culture; (4) biographies and autobiographies; (5) folktales, legends, traditions, and religions; (6) contemporary interests and controversies; (7) understanding oneself and others; and (8) language, arts, and crafts. (EM)