Grade 5

Troy Polamalu is an unstoppable force--with incredible hair. Considered to be one of the best defensive players in the NFL, Troy uses his incredible speed, agility, and strength to intercept… More →

When there's a nip in the air, kids will want to turn to the warm and satisfying treats in Fall Shakes to Harvest Bakes. Young chefs have their pick of delicious recipes, such as Pumpkin… More →

A set of stripes and an insatiable appetite link the tiger shark to its earthbound namesake. The voracious fish will eat just about anything from sea turtles to trashed tires. Its… More →

Animals with an appetite for hedgehogs must work hard for their dinner! They need a pain tolerance for sharp spines and the strength to pry tightly curled bodies. Get a feel for why hedgehogs More →

There’s no mistaking the hammerhead shark. Its wide-set eyes are separated by a mallet-shaped snout equipped with sensors for tracking down the trickiest prey. The hammerhead’s favorite… More →

Does driving a 100,000-pound truck across frozen water sound like a smart idea? No, but some people make their living doing this. Ride along with ice road truckers and discover the unique… More →

If emotionless monotones are all that come to mind when you think of robots, it’s time to rewire your motherboard. Open this book and let the renegade robots within inspire you to build your… More →

When kangaroos gather in large groups, they get loud and physical. Males duke it out in boxing matches, jumping and jabbing with feisty determination to earn the “dominant male” title. Be… 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 →

With fossils as their only clues, scientists have created an image of life millions of years ago. Try your hand at a scene in the world of the dinosaurs with the help of this how-to-draw… More →

Can you guess how to identify a blacktip reef shark? For this reef-dwelling fish, the name reveals all. Dark spots mark the fin tips in sharp contrast with the adjacent white coloring. See… More →

The Milan Miracle. This sums up Santino Marella's entrance into WWE. Marella was hand-picked to wrestle Umaga in Milan, Italy for the Intercontinental Championship. And though he was the… More →