Grade 5

Flushing dogs are popular companions during a pheasant hunt. When a bird is within range, the dog forces it to take flight so the hunter can make a shot. The dog then retrieves the catch and… More →

The United States Navy patrols waters around the world to protect U.S. interests. With everything from nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers to helicopters and jet fighters, the… More →

The loyal Lab, the gentle Beagle, the playful Pug, and the spirited Dalmatian; dogs vary as much in personality as they do in looks. See how easy it is to bring out the individuality of our… More →

An oil-filled liver makes the blue shark extra buoyant, allowing this fish to travel incredible distances with ease. One blue shark was tracked as it traveled over 3,740 miles (6,019… More →

Lush landscapes may be scarce in Saudi Arabia, but oil and sacred sites are not. Oil has made Saudi Arabia one of the wealthiest nations in the world, and the cities of Mecca and Medina… More →

When a wildfire breaks out in a remote area of the wilderness, smoke jumpers are called to action. As their plane nears the fire, they leap out and parachute into the forest to fight the… More →

Omar Rivera, an office worker who is blind, and his guide dog, Salty, were on the 71st story of the World Trade Center’s North Tower on the morning of September 11, 2001 when terrorists… More →

An enemy ship is spotted 30 miles away from a United States Navy aircraft carrier. Sailors scramble to the deck to get F/A-18E/F Super Hornets airborne. Streaking into the sky, the Super… More →

Capture the spots, stripes, and stealth of big cats in this how-to-draw book for young readers. Bobcats, jaguars, and leopards will leap from pencil to paper as budding artists follow the… More →

It’s rambling in Britain and bushwalking in Australia. New Zealanders call it tramping and the Dutch go trekking. In the United States, we know it as hiking. Whatever you call it, this… More →

Freshwater fishing is among the most versatile and accessible types of fishing. Recreational and professional fishermen alike can reel in a wide variety of fish from lakes, rivers, streams,… More →

As a country of 17,000 islands, Indonesia is truly unique. It's fitting that many rare animals make their homes in Indonesia. The venomous Komodo dragon, one of the deadliest animals in the… More →