Grade 5

Finland is covered in forests and boasts nearly 200,000 lakes! Finns value equality. It was the first country in Europe to grant voting rights to women. Young readers will love learning about More →

Namaste is the most common greeting in Nepal. It means, “The spirit within me recognizes and honors the spirit within you.” Nepalese are spiritual people who believe in fate, or karma. Young… More →

The legend of the Loch Ness monster goes back hundreds of years. Believers say that sightings and blurry photographs prove the existence of what appears to be a surviving dinosaur, while… More →

The Bermuda Triangle has a long history of reported aircraft and ship disappearances. Is this a coincidence or is it the result of paranormal activity? Read the stories and decide for… More →

On a crystal clear day, a large green parachute descends from the sky. As the chute gets closer to the ground, four furry legs come into view. The creature attached to the parachute is a dog! More →

Burmese pythons live in a big way. Growing up to 23 feet long and 200 pounds, these sizeable snakes are great swimmers that can also hang from trees! Get a grasp on how Burmese pythons adapt… More →

Originally called “deaf” adders by Australian settlers, these patient snakes lie in ambush awaiting their prey. When in striking distance, these deceptive predators use their long fangs with… More →

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a…flying saucer? Explanations of unidentified flying objects range from alien aircraft to balloons and everything in between. This informative title will make… More →

Whitewater rafting is an extreme sport where adventurous teams paddle down rivers through rocks and dangerous water. They do all of this in inflatable rafts! Hold on tight! Readers will… More →

Blake Griffin is one of basketball's brightest young stars. After being picked first in the NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, he soon became well known for his amazing slam dunks. In… More →

Caving is the extreme activity of exploring wild cave systems. After putting on their gear, cavers use their ropes to go deep into the earth to delve into caverns that few people have seen… More →

Turkey hunting is a sport unlike any other. A successful hunter usually finds his turkey the night before, then wakes up early to call the bird over. Turkey hunters might have several… More →