Grade 6 - 9

Many left Orleans before Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. But Trina and Keia Peters were still home as the floodwaters rushed over the city's levees and came racing toward their house. More →

It was smooth sailing aboard the Titanic until late in the evening of April 14, 1912, when lookouts atop the crow's nest spotted a huge iceberg in the path of the ship. From the moment… More →

After Titanic sank to the icy depths of the Atlantic, some feared the once-great ship would be lost forever. Despite decades of searching, nobody was able to locate the liner along the ocean… More →

From colossal asteroid crashes to dangerous run-ins with icebergs, the past is full of disasters. Find out about the hideous history of some dreadful disasters. This engaging hi-lo book draws More →

The ground shook and buildings tumbled. San Francisco was struck by a violent earthquake during the early morning of April 18, 1906. Follow along with the true story of a city shaken into… More →

Egypt is one of the oldest countries in the world. People love to visit the ancient pyramids outside of Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Thousands of years ago, pharaohs ruled Egypt, and people… More →

As reports came in of planes crashing into the World Trade Center, heroes sprang into action. Follow two EMS workers scrambling to help survivors at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001, based… More →

The Queen is England's most recognizable symbol. Her Royal Guards stand at attention to protect London's famous Buckingham Palace. In this book, young readers will discover the landmarks,… More →

In 1943, Jan Baalsrud traversed the icy mountains and fjords of Nazi-occupied Norway. The journey was fraught with danger, but Baalsrud received plenty of help along the way. This graphic… More →

Antarctica is the last unpopulated continent on Earth. In this hi-lo title, readers will learn what is needed to survive a journey into the freezing temperatures of one of the coldest places… More →

Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth! In this title, engaging text introduces the dangers of scaling Everest as well as how explorers prepare for the journey. Special features… More →

Humans have only just begun to explore the vastness of space. In this hi-lo title, readers will learn about what it takes to venture into this uncharted territory. Descriptive text with an… More →