Grade 5

Where did everyone go? This series explores the history or mystery behind the world's most famous ghost towns and other abandoned sites. Curious readers will sort through reasons or theories… More →

From koalas at crime scenes to lizards that run on water, there are some very silly animals in our world. The science around them is silly, too. Learn about the totally silly science behind… More →

From ancient cave paintings to modern marvels, art can be amazing, awe-inspiring, and absurd! Dive into the wacky world of art. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to bring some of the… More →

No one in Salem was safe. From 1692 through 1693 neighbors were accusing neighbors of witchcraft and sentencing one another to death. Follow along with the true story of a doomed town in the… More →

The Eagle Man, Charles Broley, loved the majestic birds he saw flying through the sky. He spent his retirement studying bald eagles across the United States and Canada. So, when he learned… More →

Why does a baking soda and vinegar volcano erupt? That's what happens when you mix and an acid and a base. But just what are acids and bases? What makes them so different? Learn the answers… More →

In this title, early fluent readers will wake up in the Tang Dynasty of ancient China and follow characters as they go about their day. Read along as farmers tend their crops, as empress Wu… More →

In this title, early fluent readers will wake up in ancient Egypt and follow characters as they go about their day. Read along as priests honor the Sun god and make mummies, boys learn how to More →

In this title, early fluent readers will wake up in ancient Greece and follow characters as they go about their day. Read along as people honor the Greek gods, citizens participate in… More →

In this title, early fluent readers will wake up in ancient Maya and follow characters as they go about their day. Read along as stonecutters help build pyramids, athletes face off in a ball… More →

In this title, early fluent readers will wake up in ancient Rome and follow characters as they go about their day. Read along as gladiators battle at the Colosseum, a mock naval battle takes… More →

In this title, early fluent readers will wake up in the Inca Empire and follow characters as they go about their day. Read along as runners carry messages across the vast empire to Machu… More →