Grade 8

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 →

The world around us is full of elements. Many of them are necessary for life, and many more can be put to use. Which ones and how? The answers are found in the science of chemistry. This… More →

From the composition of rocks and minerals to the constant changes happening in the human body, chemistry is all around us. Every day, scientists study nature and explore chemicals within… More →

Chemistry can make our world better. Farmers use special chemicals to help grow bigger and more nutritious crops. Chemists create new medicines that treat illnesses and pain. From plastics to 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 →

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 →

From sequencing to debugging, this title teaches readers important coding skills through fun, dino-centric activities such as drawing a stegosaurus and escaping a T-rex. Each activity… More →

Get ready for a thrilling trip into the world of unplugged coding! This exciting title pairs different coding concepts with activities that plunge the reader into various extreme sports.… More →

Learning coding skills without a computer isn't just a myth! This unplugged coding title teaches readers important skills such as critical thinking and optimization through fun activities… More →

Blastoff into the world of unplugged coding with this hands-on title! Readers can learn about coding concepts such as algorithms and debugging by making pudding like an astronaut, launching a More →

Get ready to head deep into the rain forest and learn about unplugged coding! This engaging title uses activities with rain forest animals to teach readers pertinent coding skills, all… More →

From fun with functions to a variety of variables, curious readers can explore coding concepts with this engaging title. Introductory text about each concept is paired with hands-on… More →