Grade 3 - 5

When explorer Ernest Shackleton's ship got stuck in Antarctic ice, he and his crew found themselves stranded and fighting for their lives in a freezing, faraway place. Explore the exciting… More →

Between spending, saving, and earning money, how does anybody keep track of it all? They make a budget! Learn all about budgeting. Discover the different parts of a budget, how people and… More →

Have you heard of houses built to look like flying saucers? And did you know the first skyscraper ever built was in Chicago? But that certainly wasn't the first big building--it came after… More →

Before the Titanic set sail, a crew of more than 15,000 workers built the magnificent ship. Follow along on this narrative nonfiction adventure telling the story of the workers who… More →

Bullet trains originated in Japan. They are the fastest trains on Earth. Young readers will learn about the history of bullet trains, the technology that makes their high speeds possible, and More →

A sneaky hunter swims through murky waters where other fish can't see it coming. Then, the bull shark bumps its head against its prey before taking a huge bite. With the strongest bite of all More →

Camel spiders are fast crawlers. Black fat-tailed scorpions have a venomous sting. When these desert dwellers meet, it's jaws versus claws! In this fun title, engaging text and colorful… More →

Smartphones put a camera in just about everyone's pocket, but it hasn't always been so easy to take a snapshot. The 18th century brought a new innovation that allowed people to easily… More →

America's northern neighbor, Canada, is similar to the United States in many ways but also very different. Kids will learn about Canada's diverse wildlife as well as some of its biggest… More →

There are so many fun options, but we can't do it all! Learning how to balance all we want to do helps us be the best at all of the things we choose to do. Bright, cheerful illustrations… More →

Most rodents, such as mice, rats, and chipmunks, are small animals--but not the capybara! This animal is the biggest rodent in the world. An adult capybara is the size of a large dog, growing More →

A large bird zooms below the trees. It has a bright and colorful head, and black feathers on its body. What could it be? It's a cassowary! These big birds have strong legs and sharp claws to… More →