Grade 6 - 9

Crossing the icy North Atlantic on a quiet April night in 1912, the Titanic seemed invincible. Yet when a lookout suddenly screamed out, "Iceberg right ahead!" the great unsinkable passenger… More →

Step into a world of royal beauty when kings and queens lived in grand luxury at the Palace of Versailles: France's Royal Jewel. Young readers will wander through the decorated rooms and… More →

Many explorers have traveled the oceans in search of something new. Set sail for a voyage following trailblazers on and under the sea. With engaging hi-lo content to draw in 5th through 6th… More →

Many explorers have traveled across the world in search of something new. Find your way across land following trailblazers discovering the unexplored reaches of the globe. With engaging hi-lo More →

For Roald Amundsen, a passion for adventure started early on. As a young boy he slept with the windows open even during frigid Norwegian winters to prepare himself for the life of polar… More →

The word Croatoan carved onto a post and the letters "CRO" scratched onto a tree. What do these two clues reveal about Roanoke's missing English colonists? Interested students can sort… More →

Moscow's Red Square is a center of Russian history and culture. This book explores the physical and cultural geography of Russia, showing the reader what daily life is like in Russia and how… More →

Stories tell about Sir Francis Drake and his famous voyage, but fewer tell about the real reason behind the trip: attacking and looting Spanish towns and ships! This high-interest graphic… More →

After decades of war, South Sudan became an independent country in 2011. Though its people face struggles as they build their new nation, they do have reason for national pride. Their country More →

When the Revolutionary War began, James Lafayette was a slave with little hope of being free. But his daring work as a double agent helped lead the Americans to victory at Yorktown, and… More →

As news of Titanic's tragic ending spread, so too did miraculous stories of survival. From the brave crew members that stayed aboard the sinking ship to the passengers who made it off the… More →

Would you survive 76 days alone at sea? Steve Callahan did. In 1982, he was set adrift on a small rubber raft in the raging ocean. This graphic nonfiction title for young readers follows his… More →