Grade 6

Can animals really survive in a world where temperatures drop to less than - 58°F (- 50 °C)? Children are about to discover the answer as they enter one of the coldest places on Earth--the… More →

Bullet trains originated in Japan. They are the fastest trains on Earth. Young readers will learn about the history of bullet trains, the technology that makes their high speeds possible, and More →

The jungles of Southeast Asia are home to tough animals. Burmese pythons constrict their prey until it stops breathing. Sun bears fight off enemies with their sharp claws. Which would win in… 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Journey back to the age of kings, knights, and madmen in this action-filled series of medieval and modern Castles, Palaces & Tombs. Told in a compelling narrative style, each book… More →

You might think the bears of today are huge, but wait until you discover the bears of the ice age! Through engaging text and detailed illustrations, this hi/lo title introduces these enormous More →

From dandelions to dolphins, all living things are made up of the same itty-bitty things--cells. Discover the parts of a cell, the differences between plant and animal cells, how cells… More →