Grade 5

From the constructions of genes to the coded instructions stored in DNA, living bodies can be complicated. How are traits passed from parents to offspring? And how have organisms evolved over More →

Finding rocks. Collecting fossils. Identifying minerals. Kids can't get enough of geology and are always looking for more information. With its reader-friendly and interactive approach, each… More →

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about how George Washington Carver worked to help educate and empower Black people and poor farmers. Learn how a man born enslaved grew up to be… More →

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

In Germ Theory, readers will learn about the science behind the discovery of germ theory and how diseases spread. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as… More →

Each day is an opportunity to learn and grow as a person. How can we be fair to everyone, including ourselves? How can we speak up for causes we care about? In Getting Better All the Time,… More →

Gharials are agile swimmers. Their powerful jaws make them rulers of the water. Sloth bears are fierce hunters with long claws. Which would win in a fight? In this hi/lo title, leveled text… More →

Many criminals have been imprisoned at Alcatraz. But what else is locked up there? Do the ghosts and spirits of many former prisoners haunted the cells and hallways? Read this spooky book to find out. More →

A many-legged insect quickly crawls toward its prey. The giant centipede pounces on a spider, grabbing its victim with venom-filled claws. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where… More →

Giant ground sloths live up to their name. These huge mammals could stand more than 11 feet tall! In this hi/lo title, young readers explore how these animals survived during the last ice… More →

The sun is rising over the Amazon rain forest. A giant otter slides down a muddy bank into a river. Splash! Within seconds, the otter's sleek head bursts back out of the water. In its jaws is More →

In the Amazon Basin, many animals hunt fish for every meal. Sometimes, this shared diet leads to a battle! Giant otters are speedy predators, but are they a match for powerful caimans? This… More →