Grade 3

For thousands of years, people have told stories of strange creatures that haunt our world. From werewolves and blood-sucking vampires, to aliens and bodies that crawl out of their graves,… More →

Could half-human, half-ape creatures really roam the Himalayan Mountains and the forests of North America? If tales of Bigfoot, Yeti, and Sasquatch are just stories, why do so many people… More →

A mother kinkajou finds a spot in the hollow of a tree to give birth to her baby. She carefully watches over her little one for up to two weeks, until the tiny, raccoon-like animal can open… More →

Everyone knows that mosquitoes are bloodsuckers. But did you know that some can cast the shadow of death with a bite? They spread malaria and life-threatening fevers through their saliva.… More →

Could a human being really come back from the dead to feed on human flesh and brains? If myths about zombies and other walking dead are just fictional stories, why have so many people claimed More →

From rescuing six baby wild turkeys at the bottom of a storm drain to capturing a ten-foot-long (3-m) boa constrictor slithering through a Florida neighborhood, animal control officers are… More →

Hunters who want a greater challenge try bow hunting. They use bows instead of shotguns to shoot deer and other game. To master the sport, they spend time practicing different drawing… More →

A Marine Expeditionary Unit is ready to deal with any immediate crisis. Members are trained for combat and to carry out raids, evacuations, humanitarian efforts, and more. Join a unit of… More →

The Air Commandos help manage chaos for the U.S. military. They are skilled at pararescue and seizing airfields. Any time, any place, Air Commandos will be there. Follow Air Force Air… More →

When it comes to lemurs, it's a woman's world. Females rule—they eat first, win all family arguments, and fight enemies on the front lines. Learn why you'd want to be “one of the ladies” in a More →

Just how long is the world's longest insect? A walking stick called Chan's megastick is nearly as long as three new pencils placed end to end. Not only that, but these supersized insects are… More →

Don't touch the deathstalker scorpion! If it doesn't nab you with its pinschers, it will sting you with toxic venom from the end of its tail. Read about the deathstalker before you become its More →