Grade 10

Outraged people claimed that Darwin's theory had made humans the relatives of monkeys. Scientists were sure that species changed over time, but no one could explain how. In the 1800s, Charles Read More →

Until the mid-1990s, scientists only guessed that the universe held exoplanets, or planets beyond our solar system. But using advanced physics and powerful telescopes, scientists have since… Read More →

With a click of a mouse, a tap on the screen, or a stop at the theater, millions of people around the world are able to watch anime shows and films. But how did anime get to be so popular?… Read More →

It’s never too early to start thinking about the future, and for many workers of tomorrow, the future is in the building trades. Career opportunities in the construction trades are on the… Read More →

Engineers solve problems, design structures, and create systems in a dynamic range of areas, from city planning to robotics to health care to renewable energy. As the world’s needs become… Read More →

People have been working to study, protect, and improve the environment for generations. But careers in the environmental sciences have seen a dramatic increase in the past seventy-five… Read More →

Fashion is everywhere—in department stores and small boutiques, in movies and on television, on magazine pages and phone screens, and more. From entire lines of summer swimwear to the… Read More →

Careers in the video game industry have skyrocketed since the advent of home gaming, and opportunities continue to expand as new consoles, games, and other technology hit the market. Even… Read More →

Every day, millions of people are treated by a variety of health-care professionals for injuries or illnesses. From family doctors at primary care clinics to specialists at renowned medical… Read More →

“How can I help you today?” In a single day, you might encounter a barista, an auto repair technician, a hotel concierge, a hairstylist, a restaurant server, and a lawn maintenance… Read More →

Explore any average-sized city in North America, and you will quickly discover that the sports and fitness industry is alive, well, and growing by the day. Organized sports teams of every… Read More →

Experts have documented an explosive rise in the number of hate groups since the turn of the century, driven by anger over immigration and demographic projections showing that whites will no… Read More →

Torture. According to Henry Shue, professor of politics and international relations at the University of Oxford in England, "No other practice except slavery is so universally condemned in… Read More →

Maybe you've noticed Kanye West's grill of gold and diamonds on his bottom teeth or admired Nicki Minaj's crazy wigs. But have you checked out Chris "The Duchess" Walton, a singer from Las… Read More →

Jay is determined to make his name by climbing a tough rock face known as "The Wall"—solo. No partner, no ropes, no equipment. Little does Jay suspect that it's his own life that will one day Read More →

Meet the science experts who study specimens of extreme longevity in both the plant and animal kingdoms, such as the 80,000-year-old root system of Pando (a colony of male quaking aspens),… Read More →

Portugal, 1967. Sónia thinks she knows what her future holds. She’ll become a poet, and together she and her artist boyfriend, Zé Miguel, will rise above the government restrictions that… Read More →

College students crammed into phone booths. Couples dancing until they drop. Daredevils swallowing one live goldfish after another. Streakers dashing naked down the street. Planking and flash Read More →

While popularized by President Donald Trump, the term "fake news" actually originated toward the end of the 19th century, in an era of rampant yellow journalism. Since then, it has come to… Read More →

Things were looking good for Jeff. He was ready to rule the school his senior year as the starting running back on the football team. That is, until Scooter came to town. From the moment the… Read More →

I have always been broken. I could have died. And maybe it would have been better if i had. It is a day like any other when seventeen-year-old Melinda hits the road for San Francisco,… Read More →

Mel has never known who her father is. When she finds out he's a member of the Evonian royal family, she's stunned but eager to meet him. Mel goes to visit him in his European home country,… Read More →

When android teens join humans in high school, nothing will ever be the same. Julie's family is very much anti-android. Her parents don't want androids in her school or even in their town.… Read More →