Grade 7

The only way to catch some fish is to go deep beyond the shoreline. Deep sea fishers enjoy the thrill of dropping their lines in the middle of the ocean, unsure of what will bite. In this… 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 →

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 →

When United States infantry troops need support, a UH-60 Black Hawk prepares for liftoff. This utility helicopter can carry 11 fully equipped soldiers into battle and transport injured troops More →

New Zealanders love to play, and their country is their playground. This South Pacific island comes equipped with snowy mountains for skiing, swift rivers for rafting, and deep valleys for… More →

Could a human being really come back from the dead to feed on human flesh and brains? If myths about zombies and other walking dead are just fictional stories, why have so many people claimed More →

Sunshine, solid ground, and fresh air. You don't find these things in underground coal mines. Miners must be prepared to work in pitch-black darkness and survive explosions, cave-ins, and the 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 →

Most days, schools are filled with students learning in classrooms, studying in libraries, and eating in lunchrooms. Yet what about the reports that something more unusual has been spotted in More →

Killer bees have the mob mentality. They attack in large groups and refuse to let up without a fight. A group of killer bees can remain wound up for up to 24 hours! Learn why you should never 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 →

With a flight deck longer than three football fields, the Nimitz aircraft carrier is the largest warship at sea. The 6,000 crew members and 80 aircraft onboard make each ship a military hub… More →