Social Studies

Head to the kitchen to cool off with a wide variety of summer creations! Young chefs can choose from the many tasty, nutritious recipes in Summer Sips to "Chill" Dips, like Cool Green… More →

From a wildlife rehabilitator who cared for a hawk when its wing was broken to the team of workers who rescued hundreds of pelicans covered in thick, sticky oil after an oil rig exploded in… More →

Could half-human, half-ape creatures really roam the Himalayan Mountains and the forests of North America? If tales of Bigfoot, Yeti, and Sasquatch are just stories, why do so many people… 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 →

Spring is in the air! When warmer weather arrives, tastes turn to lighter foods, and young chefs will love the assortment of healthy, seasonal ingredients they can use in Spring Spreads to… More →

Could a creature really defy death by existing on human blood? If vampire myths are just stories, why have people continued to report seeing vampires for centuries? From Count Dracula to… 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 →

The mouthwatering recipes in Winter Punches to Nut Crunches will make kids want to come out of hibernation! With lots of healthy winter fruits and vegetables in supply, making recipes like… More →

The bomb squad technician must quickly and carefully defuse the bomb before the timer reaches zero and the bomb explodes. If the technician fails, the building will blow up and people will be More →

A powerful storm has capsized several boats off the coast. Helicopters show up to rescue people who have fallen into the sea. A few Coast Guard rescue swimmers leap from the helicopters into… More →

Many commercial fishermen have lost their lives to ocean storms, freezing temperatures, and lack of sleep. This makes commercial fishing one of the deadliest industries in the world. Readers… More →

Lumberjacks use chainsaws, helicopters, and heavy machinery to cut down trees and bring them to the mill. When a massive tree comes down, everyone is at risk. Readers will learn about the… More →