Grade 5

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Nostrils that can close in a sandstorm, wide feet that won't sink in the sand, and--of course--a signature fat-storing hump make the camel perfectly comfortable in it's less than hospitable… 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 →

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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 →

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Canada. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the More →

In this book, early fluent readers will learn why cane toads are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are… More →

When terrorists struck the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, heroes stepped up. Follow canine Trakr and his handler James as they locate a survivor in the rubble more than a day after More →

Libraries are a great place to read, play, and gather. But are libraries a gathering place for ghosts and spirits, too? Some people think the Sweetwater County Library might be home to the… More →

In Canyons, early fluent readers learn about the geologic process that creates a canyon out of solid rock. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as… More →

Plants that smell like rotting flesh, accidental inventions that have shaped modern life, and a cure for diseases that involved rubbing onions on your skin. Can you believe it? Take a hi-lo… More →