Grade 5

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 →

What do spending a year in bed, making fake memories, and suggesting a giant eruption for the good of the planet have in common? They are all done in the name of silly and strange science!… More →

Did you know that there some famous animal astronauts? Or that bread is banned in space? Space may be a very serious place, but it's full of some really silly science! Learn about the totally More →

The pressures of the world can have a real impact on our overall wellness. Explore more about stress and emotional health with content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle… More →

In the 1800s, Florida panthers thrived in the southeastern United States, but by the mid 1900s, there were very few of the animals left. When biologists like Mark Lotz realized that wildlife… More →

Liric Yamashita is super excited about eighth-grade cheerleading and finally learn stunts. She convinces her best friends to join the team too, but then everything falls apart. Her friends… More →

Discover the most stupendous sports stadiums in the world and learn about their incredible features through comparisons. For instance, did you know that ANZ Stadium in Australia is one of the More →

Jack loves playing defense for his lacrosse team. But when their star goalie is injured, Coach asks Jack to help train their backup goalie, Lars. Lars struggles in goal, and Jack worries that More →

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of archaeologist Sue Hendrickson. Take a Look! infographics explain how fossils form, sidebars More →

Tiny marsupials with long, fluffy tails glide from tree to tree. When they aren't soaring, sugar gliders are staying true to their name--finding lots of sugary foods. They can carry these… More →

Kat and Rosie are investigating what is scaring the loveable singing starfish and peanut butter and jellyfish at Looking Glass Lake. Meanwhile, Kat learns she might have dyslexia, and she's… More →

With strong legs and sharp claws, sun bears are great at climbing. From tearing away bark to find tasty insects to sleeping high up in branches--these small bears spend most of their time in… More →