Grade 5

Stormy, a standard schnauzer, works in a lab to detect cancer. Belle, a beagle that's been called a "wonder dog," is trained to sense when her owner is about to lose consciousness from… More →

In Polar Bears in Danger, young readers will follow polar bears living in the Arctic Circle as they learn about their natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, lifecycle, and behavior. More →

Jack Horner was seven years old when he made his first dinosaur find. Later, he made his greatest discovery by uncovering more than 13 dinosaur nests filled with eggs and babies on "Egg… More →

Born in Canada, Micheal J. Fox became one of the most familiar faces in America through television and film. Yet when a twitch in his left pinky led to a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, Fox More →

From working dogs in earlier times to sports champions today, sled dogs are sure to capture children's attention. InSled Dogs, young readers will meet many dogs that compete alongside their… More →

Trying to snatch a piece of meat slightly out of reach, Betty grabs a nearby wire with her beak and bends it into a hook. With her homemade tool, Betty then hooks the meat and pulls it toward More →

Alex sorts through a selection of material before announcing his choice: wool. There's nothing unusual about displaying good taste in fabric—unless you're a parrot! But scientists are… More →

Animals can be clever! In these informative narrative books, children will discover that many human characteristics of intelligence also are found in animals. From pigs, crows, and… More →

The rough current had carried Elizabeth’s boat past the island where she lived. She was lost!Then, through the roaring wind, she heard a high, squeaky bark. It was Ursa, her dog. He was… More →

Dogs charge to the rescue in this award-winning series about our heroic canine friends! Readers will learn how dogs are trained for various jobs, and discover how dogs and people working… More →

Meet Blaze, a devoted yellow Labrador retriever, who works alongside firemen and forensic experts to sniff out potential arson crimes. InFire Dogs, young readers will learn the science of… More →

Journey back to the age of kings, knights, and madmen in this action-filled series of medieval and modern Castles, Palaces & Tombs. Told in a compelling narrative style, each book… More →