Grade 6

All across the world, there are stories of books being banned, topics being cut from curriculum, and protests being shut down. Some think this censorship protects and prevents harm while… More →

The United States government is strong. But no single person has all that power. What do you know about checks and balances? Discover the roles of the three branches of government, how their… More →

A flickering flame and the smoke curling from a burnt out candle have a lot in common. They are both signs of a chemical reaction. Learn all about the reactions from the smallest atomic… More →

China, with over one billion people, is the most populated country in the world. China's most famous tourist attraction is the Great Wall, which runs across about 5,000 miles of northern… More →

Storming aboard a government trade ship, Ching Shih and her band of followers demand payment--or else! The traders soon come to fear Ching Shih, paying her for passage through the… More →

Your heart is racing, palms are sweaty, and you can't stop shaking. What is this feeling? It's fear! From creepy crawlers to speaking in front of a crowd, this series dives into a circus of… More →

Chicago was a rapidly growing city, connecting the country's coasts . . . until 1871 when it all burned to ash. Follow along with the true story of a doomed flame that changed the course of… More →

Throughout U.S. history, many groups of people have had to fight for their civil rights--and many are still fighting today. Black Lives Matter protesters work to bring safety to everyone… More →

Damaging storms, melting ice sheets, rising sea levels--the world is experiencing the results of serious climate change. But what is happening exactly? Bring Earth science to life with this… More →

From floods on coastlines to fires sweeping across forests, climate change is triggering extreme weather events that are making more and more land unlivable. Many of the people impacted by… More →

Amusement parks are a place of excited laughter and thrill seekers. Now abandoned and overgrown, explore Lincoln Park and its most terrifying ride. More →

Coca-Cola is one of the world's most popular beverages! But the brand had much more humble beginnings. In its first year, only nine glasses of Coke were served per day! Through engaging text… More →