Grades 2 - 5

Big Show is one impressive superstar. This seven-foot tall giant dominates his opponents with his huge size and power. Learn more about the “World’s Largest Athlete” in this high-interest… More →

There’s a reason Dolph Ziggler is nicknamed The Showoff. But this bleached-blonde, big-talking superstar has the wrestling skills to back up his bragging. Find out how he “Zig-Zags” past… More →

Red-tailed hawks have excellent eyesight. These birds of prey soar high in the air, scanning open fields for small prey. When they find their target, they go into a dive and ambush their… More →

American bison used to number in the millions. Large herds roamed the plains of North America. Today, thousands can still be found grazing on protected lands. Find out more about the largest… More →

It’s no mistake that Randy Orton is called the Legend Killer. There’s no opponent The Viper won’t strike on his quest for championship belts. Read up on this superstar’s career and… More →

White-tailed deer spend their days grazing in prairies and woodlands. When startled, they flash their distinctive white tails as they run from their predators. They can even jump 30 feet in… More →

Gray squirrels have to be tricky to keep their food from being stolen. They bury acorns all over and dig them up again later. Curious readers can learn more fun facts about these clever… More →

Can you imagine sleeping for a whole season? During their winter dormancy, black bears do just that. They do not wake to eat, drink, or even use the bathroom! Learn more about the lives of… More →

Scientists categorize rocks into three different groups depending on how the rock was formed. Humans have used rocks from all groups as tools and in construction for thousands of years.… More →

Much of our understanding of ancient plants and animals comes from the fossil record. Big or small, fossils offer images of life on Earth from billions of years ago! Young paleontologists… More →

Some animals do some really gross things. Horned toads shoot blood out of their eyes, turkey vultures vomit in self-defense, and skunks spray their nasty-smelling mist more than ten feet!… More →

The ground beneath our feet is made up of a constantly changing mixture of soils. Soils purify water, recycle nutrients, and even change what we breathe in the atmosphere! Young scientists… More →