Grades 3 - 7
A tiny cricket bounces across the scorching desert sand, making leap after leap. Hot on its trail is a bird--not flying but running. It is a roadrunner. The small bird is quick and soon… More →
Shortly after discovering the tomb of King Tut, several people on the expedition became sick and died. Many people thought the ancient Egyptians cursed those who entered the tombs. Was King… More →
What exactly was Stonehenge used for? The mystery of its purpose has surrounded this site for thousands of years. People have theorized it was a religious place, burial ground, or even a… More →
On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded, leading to the biggest offshore oil spill ever in the United States. The explosion was visible for 35 miles! Readers will watch workers… More →
Shooting for the moon, the Apollo 13 mission had to be aborted when an oxygen tank aboard the shuttle exploded in space. This left the astronauts with limited power, heat, and water! Watch… More →
Secret passageways, stairways to the ceiling, and doors that open to walls. The Winchester Mystery House is full of tricks and traps. The heiress of the Winchester Rifle fortune built the… More →
Although this New Orleans cemetery covers only one city block, it is the final resting place of more than 100,000 people. Many people believe that not all of these people are actually… More →
Described by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as “a date which will live in infamy,” the attack on Pearl Harbor pulled the United States into World War II. Young readers will feel the impact… More →
Built as an ocean liner for the rich and famous, this huge ship also transported troops in World War II. These days it serves as a hotel and museum for thousands of guests—several of whom may More →
As one of the most devastating shipwrecks in history, the sinking of RMS Titanic killed more than 1,500 passengers. There were only enough lifeboats for about one third of the people on… More →