Grade 8

A home is a place to feel safe and the farm is full of life. But what if they became places fright and death? Travel the world, visiting real homes and farms with creepy legends and… More →

For decades, Spanish colonists in the Caribbean lived in fear of one man: Henry Morgan. Attacking towns that others would not think to attack, Morgan quickly made a name for himself, and… More →

Can you believe Hershey's was not always a chocolate company? Milton Hershey only started to make this sweet treat as a coating for his already-popular caramels. But when he started to sell… More →

Wayne Gretzky's skills on the ice are known by hockey fans all around the world. The NHL player scored 894 goals during his career! While Gretzky may be the most famous hockey player, many… More →

Hospitals and asylums are meant to be places of healing. But some have horrific histories and doctors who were downright sinister. Travel the world, visiting real hospitals and asylums with… More →

For most of us, igneous rocks are no more than a stoneХs throw away. These underrated rocks make up more than half of EarthХs crust! Not only that, but they have many uses in building,… More →

Athletes perform spectacular feats of strength and speed, but sometimes, a player or team rises above the rest to become a legend. From Michael Phelps' gold medals to Tim Howard's saves in… More →

A helicopter crash leaves three filmmakers stranded inside a Hawaiian volcano. Toxic fumes cloud the air, and hot lava is only steps away. How will they survive? This graphic nonfiction title More →

Cameras flash as a shiny red car zooms down the road. Airplane passengers close their laptops as they prepare for takeoff. These scenes may be commonplace today, but they are centuries in the More →

Superman and the Incredible Hulk have thick skin to protect themselves from danger.  But could humans achieve the same invulnerability? In this title, reluctant readers will explore… More →

The name "LEGO" comes from the Danish phrase for "play well." The company's popular toys have helped children to do just that. This title for inventive readers explores how a Danish family… More →

People of all ages love building with LEGO! In this title, readers can explore the history of the famous toy company, from its early years to its present-day products, charitable giving, and… More →