Grade 5

Dragons aren't real, but the frilled-neck lizard comes pretty close. With a fierce frill warning and a silly scamper away from danger, frilled-neck lizards are awesome! Learn all about these… More →

We're wowed by movies, awed by anime, and endlessly entertained by video games. But how are these incredible creative creations made? It all starts with an idea! Learn how artists and… More →

In Frozen Treats, early fluent readers will learn how, when, and where some of their favorite frozen treats, such as ice cream cones and popsicles, were invented. Current and historical… More →

A small insect walks across silk threads, unaware that one of the world's most dangerous spiders is hiding in a hole at the other end of one of those threads. The bug doesn't stand a chance… More →

From potatoes on airplanes to spicy smoke alarms, food isn't just about eating a tasty meal. It's full of silly science, too! Learn about the totally silly science of some funny food. This… More →

When Howard Sharpe spotted a group of southern sea otters floating off the coast of California, he was nearly as surprised as if he had seen a dinosaur. The otters were thought to be nearly… More →

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In this book, early fluent readers will learn all about garden spiders. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about this arachnid's… More →

In this book, early fluent readers will learn all about garden spiders. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about this arachnid's… More →

What do Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune have in common? They are all gas giants. These four planets are farthest from the sun. Explore the gas giants with content tied to the curriculum… More →

In this book, readers will learn how 130 of the more than 3,000 minerals that exist form gemstones. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn… More →

Gemstones are more than just pretty rocks. These stones serve a purpose far beyond jewelry or decoration! In this book, beautiful photos and interesting text combine to create a fascinating… More →