I think trade books are great for Social Science classes. I think it is hard to explain personal events -- such as the Holocaust, Civil Rights, Slavery, wars, etc -- just using a textbooks and lectures. Trade books help explain the personal aspects behind these historical events.
Here's something to evaluate trade books for your classroom:
http://www.hhpcommunities.com/kane/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=245:evaluating-trade-books&catid=60:assessments&Itemid=93
Hope this helps for future teachers :)
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