Grade 5

This introduction to rock climbing provides the excitement and thrills only outdone by hitting the cliffs! Students will learn about the different methods of climbing and how to use safety… More →

Soar 90,000 feet above Earth’s surface in the majestic U-2 spy plane, which has been a key tool in gathering intelligence over the last 50 years. Students will learn about the history of the… More →

Enduro motorcycles are used in races where the rider needs to keep a steady pace through many checkpoints, often over very rough terrain. Students will find out how the construction and… More →

Motocross racing has been growing in popularity since the 1950s. The technology and competitions have changed, but the fast-paced action has not. Students will learn about the history of… More →

“Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” Young readers will learn good citizenship as they read about John F. Kennedy’s community-focused life. More →

Did you know girls often have more taste buds than boys? Taste buds on your tongue let you taste foods that are salty, sweet, sour, or bitter. This book introduces how your taste buds send… More →

Your nose can smell thousands of different scents. Your nose works with your brain to accomplish the important act of smelling. Learn how smells make your food taste better, bring back… More →

In narrative detail,The Exxon Valdez's Deadly Oil Spillchronicles the worst oil-spill disaster in U.S. history. Readers will meet Joseph Hazelwood, the Valdez's captain, who accidentally ran… More →

Get ready for an exciting ride. In Horse Power, young children learn how these proud animals provide a valuable resource for people. From racehorses to police horses, military horses, working More →

The alarm sounds and Lyric bolts into action. She knows just what to do in an emergency. Lyric is a service dog who has been trained to help her owner out of danger. She knocks off the phone… More →

Apprehensive, the crowd watches as Binti Jua approaches the boy who has fallen into her pit. Acting as a loving rescuer, she cradles the unconscious boy and carries him to safety. Saving this More →

Relive some of the worst disasters in history through these harrowing narratives of bravery in the face of extreme danger. Through documented stories of victims and survivors, young students… More →