Class 2 New Oxford Social Studies for Pakistan 2, 4th Ed. (2027-28)

New Oxford Social Studies for Pakistan Book 2 (Fourth Edition) by Nicholas Horsburgh is the primary social studies textbook for Class 2 (Grade 2) students in English-medium schools across Pakistan. Published by Oxford University Press, it guides seven-year-old learners through family routines, school community rules, food sources, building construction, clocks and directions, civic institutions, habitats, and Pakistani geography. This page is written for the 2027-28 session.

Exams Book House, Shop Number 4, Al Fazal Market, Urdu Bazar, Lahore, supplies it with cash on delivery across Pakistan and delivery to the Gulf countries.

Quick facts

• Title on cover: New Oxford Social Studies for Pakistan Book 2 (Fourth Edition)
• Author: Nicholas Horsburgh
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Edition: Fourth Edition
• Level: Class 2 / Grade 2 (Primary level)
• Structure: 8 units, 16 numbered lessons, integrated work pages after every lesson, end-of-unit review sections ('What we have learned'), and an illustrated glossary
• Page count: 80 numbered pages shown in the contents table
• Curriculum standard: Aligned with Single National Curriculum (SNC) benchmarks for general knowledge and primary social studies
• Language: English
• Photographs in listing: Book cover and all four detailed contents pages showing every unit, lesson, work page, and page number
• Target academic session: Session 2027-28

What is this book?

New Oxford Social Studies for Pakistan Book 2 builds seamlessly on the foundational skills acquired in Class 1. Nicholas Horsburgh expands the young student's horizons from personal identity into community systems, time management, spatial geography, and environmental stewardship. The textbook blends accessible English text, detailed full-color illustrations, and realistic photographic scenes depicting daily life in Pakistani towns, villages, and natural landscapes.

The syllabus is divided into eight clearly defined units. In Book 2, children learn to interpret chronological timelines through family narratives (such as Mr. Raza Ali's daily work schedule), understand rules that keep school communities orderly, trace where food crops and clothing fabrics originate, examine building materials used to construct houses, and learn fundamental navigation concepts like reading a clock and identifying cardinal directions. Each lesson concludes with an activity-rich work page that tests comprehension, spatial reasoning, and creative expression.

Full table of contents with page numbers

The table below transcribes every unit, lesson title, work page, summary review, and reference section directly from the four printed contents pages photographed from the Fourth Edition book.

Key conceptual areas in Book 2

Timelines and daily routines

In Lesson 2 ('Mr Raza Ali's day'), pupils examine how a working professional schedules his hours from morning until night. This practical narrative introduces seven-year-olds to the concept of time passage, hourly sequences, and career responsibility, preparing them for the formal time and clock units in Unit 5.

Consumer literacy and material origins

Units 3 and 4 teach children where everyday essentials come from. In 'Food', students trace agricultural crops from farms to dining tables. In 'Clothes', they learn about seasonal fabrics like cotton in summer and wool in winter. In 'Building houses', children discover construction materials including bricks, cement, wood, steel, and the skilled tradesmen who construct secure buildings.

Spatial thinking and cardinal navigation

Unit 5 ('Time and Movement') and Unit 8 ('Geography') introduce basic cartography and directional orientation. Students learn to read analog clock faces, identify calendar months, use cardinal directions (North, South, East, West), understand weather charts, trace the water cycle, and locate the key geographical regions of Pakistan.

Why this book?

• Comprehensive coverage: Covers social behavior, early history, science connections, and national geography in 16 structured lessons.
• Hands-on work pages: Features 16 dedicated work pages with drawing tasks, labeling diagrams, chart filling, and short question answering.
• Logical progression: Extends seamlessly from Book 1 and directly prepares students for Class 3 Social Studies without sudden conceptual leaps.

Who is it for, and when is it used?

This textbook is written for Class 2 (Grade 2) students typically aged 6 to 8 years in English-medium private schools across Pakistan.

Academic terms are usually structured with Units 1 through 4 covered in the first semester (April to September), focusing on family, school habits, nutrition, and home construction. Units 5 through 8 follow in the second semester (October to March), covering clock time, directions, public facilities, flora and fauna, weather systems, and national geography before annual school examinations.

How to help at home

• Practice daily scheduling: Connect Lesson 2 and Lesson 9 with daily life by having your child write down their own daily routine or read an analog clock during evening study hours.
• Explore direction finding: Help your child identify the sunrise in the East and sunset in the West, practicing cardinal directions right from your home balcony or garden.
• Trace household items: Use pantry groceries and wardrobe clothing to talk about where cotton, wool, wheat, and dairy originate, reinforcing Units 3 and 4.
• Review end-of-unit summaries: Use the 'What we have learned' revision pages (pages 11, 28, 39, 46, 53, 58, 65, and 79) for regular weekend revision.

Is it right for Class 2 and session 2027-28?

Yes. If your school's prescribed syllabus for Class 2 lists Nicholas Horsburgh's New Oxford Social Studies for Pakistan Book 2 (Fourth Edition), this is the authentic, current edition for the 2027-28 academic session. Oxford University Press provides this edition to meet the latest Single National Curriculum requirements. To double-check edition requirements against your school's booklist, reach out to Exams Book House via WhatsApp at 0317 4846676.

Matching and similar books

• New Oxford Social Studies for Pakistan 1 – The previous foundational book for Class 1.
• New Oxford Social Studies for Pakistan 3 – The next stage textbook for Class 3, introducing provincial governance and historical timelines.
• New Oxford Social Studies for Pakistan 5 – The advanced Class 5 textbook on world geography and Pakistani history.
• Oxford Islamiat Salam Series Class 2 – The matching Urdu-medium Islamiat textbook for Class 2.

Buy it in Urdu Bazar, Lahore

• Shop: Exams Book House, Shop Number 4, Al Fazal Market, Urdu Bazar, Lahore 54000
• Urdu Bazar Lahore book shop number: 0317 4846676 (call or WhatsApp)
• Open: Monday to Saturday, 9 AM – 9 PM; closed on Sunday
• Delivery: all over Pakistan with cash on delivery, and to the Gulf countries

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Frequently asked questions

Is this book valid for the 2027-28 academic session?

Yes. New Oxford Social Studies for Pakistan Book 2 Fourth Edition is the official, current edition for Class 2 during the 2027-28 academic session.

How many lessons are in New Oxford Social Studies Book 2?

The textbook contains 8 units and 16 lessons, accompanied by 16 full work pages, 8 unit review pages, and a comprehensive picture glossary on page 80.

Does this book teach directions and mapping for Class 2?

Yes. Unit 5 (Lesson 10) explicitly teaches cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) and basic navigation, while Unit 8 covers weather maps, water resources, and the physical geography of Pakistan.

Is it on the official school list for 2027-28?

If your school's 2027-28 booklist lists New Oxford Social Studies 2 Fourth Edition by Nicholas Horsburgh, this is the exact textbook prescribed. You can confirm by sending your booklist on WhatsApp to 0317 4846676.

Do you deliver outside Lahore?

Yes, all over Pakistan with cash on delivery, and to the Gulf countries. Contact Exams Book House via WhatsApp on 0317 4846676 to place your order.\n

Inside the book — contents and sample pages