Grade 5

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 Aaron Rodgers prove to Green Bay Packers' fans that he was a great quarterback? Or would he always remain in Brett Favre's shadow? Aaron desperately wanted to show the world that he,… More →

Tom Brady's football career got off to a rocky start. Few colleges offered the quarterback a chance to play. During the 2000 NFL draft, Tom wasn't even chosen until the sixth round. But Tom… More →

It’s hard to argue with those who call the goblin shark the ugliest shark alive. A long, flat snout, needle-like teeth, and soft, pink flesh combine for a startling sight. The deep-sea… More →

Sometimes actors don't have the skills they need for a movie scene. This is where stunt performers jump in, sometimes literally. These daredevils jump out of moving cars, off high cliffs, and More →

In 2002, a tiny, golden puppy was born without one of her front legs. Her other front leg was badly deformed, leaving her unable to walk. The Stringfellow family adopted the puppy and named… More →

Getting rammed by a charging bull is not that different from being hit by a car. Who would sign up for such a thing? Well, rodeo clowns. They battle bulls to keep cowboys safe. Learn about… 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 →

Considered the most capable multi-role fighter, the F-16 Fighting Falcon can weather any storm. The streamlined aircraft will fly more than 500 miles to meet the enemy, locate targets under… More →

Could a human really change into a savage, bloodthirsty, wolflike creature? In Werewolves and Other Shape-Shifters, young readers will investigate this question and more as they read… More →

A special operations force of the U.S. military, the Night Stalkers are called on to complete covert missions under the cover of night. They helicopter to targets on the spot. See if you have More →

For missions that need immediate attention, the B-2 stealth bomber takes to the runway. This flying wing can reach any target in the world in a matter of hours. The bomber’s flat frame is… More →