Grades 2 - 5

It's a spring day in a swamp. A small brown animal is busy swimming back and forth across a pond. The animal is hard at work collecting plants to build its home. Finally, the hungry creature… More →

John Quincy Adams is the son of John Adams, a Founding Father and President, but what else do you know about our 6th president? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn… More →

Young James Monroe fought in the Revolutionary War and almost died when he was shot during a battle, but what else do you know about our 5th president? In this fascinating introduction, young More →

It's early morning in a swamp. A roseate spoonbill is wading through a shallow pond. Slowly, the bird sweeps its long, spoon-shaped bill back and forth through the water. The colorful bird is More →

The United Arab Emirates is a country of achievements. The world's largest skyscraper, busiest international airport, and most robust set of manmade islands make the UAE a popular travel and… More →

Mouthwatering mangoes, Bengal tigers, and a world-renown cricket team all contribute to the national pride of Bangladeshis. Similar in size to the state of New York, this young country has… More →

Anchored between Costa Rica and Colombia, the small country of Panama flourishes with activity. Colorful festivals, a city rain forest full of animals, and the busy Panama Canal are big… More →

Action, humor, and creative characters fill the mind of Rick Riordan. He is best known for The Lightning Thief, which follows Percy Jackson’s journey in a world based on Greek mythology.… More →

Although notorious for its founder, Genghis Khan, the modern Mongolia has become a favorite spot for adventurous travelers. Snow-tipped mountains, river deltas that never freeze, the Gobi… More →

When we turn on a faucet, water comes pouring out. We see water in ponds and puddles. It's easy to take water for granted but without water humans, could not survive! Readers will discover… More →

When it rains, we cover our heads or grab an umbrella. When we're thirsty, we turn on a faucet and get a drink of cool, refreshing water. Every day we come into contact with this precious… More →

On a rainy day, water soaks into the soil. It splashes onto sidewalks and trickles down tiny cracks in the concrete. Where does it go? Deep beneath our feet! We can't see Earth's groundwater, More →