Grade 8

After successfully going into space nine times, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds into its tenth mission. Many people saw the blast happen on television! Find out what… More →

The Cherokee people are Native Americans that once lived in and around the Appalachian Mountains. Today, there are three Cherokee tribes. In this title, readers will learn about the history… More →

The Chumash are Native American peoples from present-day California. Their history in the region spans around 13,000 years! In this title, readers learn about the traditional lifestyle,… More →

Christine Granville has been called Winston Churchill's favorite spy. In this graphic nonfiction title, readers will follow the international exploits of this Polish spy as she helps the… More →

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On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded, leading to the biggest offshore oil spill ever in the United States. The explosion was visible for 35 miles! Readers will watch workers… More →

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Cameras rolled as the huge airship, Hindenburg, caught fire and crashed in New Jersey on May 6, 1937. The disaster was so shocking that the name Hindenburg has become synonymous with… More →

Living in the Four Corners region of the Southwest, the Hopi are a Native American nation who still occupy part of their native lands. Many Hopi continue to live as their ancestors did long… More →

The Internet has changed the way more than half the world's population communicates and accesses information. The invention dates to the Cold War, when its purpose was to provide security.… More →

Many consider Thomas Edison the inventor of the light bulb, but this world-changing invention has a long history. Since the 19th century, many have worked to create and improve the light… More →

Travel back in time to the 1980 Winter Olympics with this exciting hockey story! Sports fans will enjoy seeing the action on the ice through colorful, detailed illustrations. Engaging… More →