Grade 3

Have you ever been to a small island? Charlie's Grandmother, Nan, lives on an island. What would it be like to live on an island? How would you get your food and clothes? What games would you Read More →

Your birthday is an important day when your family and friends celebrate with you. They might come to a party or send you cards or presents. You probably have a cake and other lovely food… Read More →

Make a set of traps and triggers powered by rubber bands and inspired by real-life devices. All you need are everyday items and some adult help. Choose your target and area of operation, hide Read More →

Seventeen-year-old Moses was ready for an adventure. In 1844, he joined a wagon train traveling from Iowa to California. But as winter approached, the wagon train ran into trouble. Oxen… Read More →

Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? Discover how the experts conquer nature’s toughest challenges! From building a shelter to finding food and water, you’ll discover the skills Read More →

Most animals have enemies that want to do them harm, so they need some type of protection. Some have developed clever ways to hide; others have good tricks to scare their attackers away; some Read More →

Aron Ralston went for a normal hike on a normal day. But he slipped, got stuck in a canyon for five days, and wound up amputating his own arm to survive. Filled with suspense as well as… Read More →

Explorer Ernest Shackleton and his crew hoped to be first to cross Antarctica from sea to sea, until their ship became trapped in the ice and began to sink. Survivors endured more than… Read More →

Surfer Bethany Hamilton paddled out into the ocean for a early morning session with friends. Suddenly, she was attacked by a tiger shark and badly wounded. Learn how Bethany managed to… Read More →

In 1912, more than 2,200 people sailed aboard the maiden voyage of the Titanic. Four days into its Atlantic crossing, the mammoth vessel sank. More than two-thirds of the passengers perished. Read More →

The Apollo 13 mission began smoothly. But an explosion on the spacecraft changed everything. Instead of landing on the moon, the astronauts were fighting for their lives. This true story… Read More →

During World War II, Louis Zamperini survived a plane crash, 46 days stranded on a life raft at sea, and two years in a prisoner-of-war camp. Discover how his strong will and positive… Read More →

Sustainable Living teaches us what 'sustainable' means, how to travel smart, and to think local. Discover low-energy buildings, and what they mean for the future. Learn about the uses of… Read More →

Want to sweeten things up with some delicious cookies and bars? You can be the chef with these easy-to-follow recipes, such as molasses cookies, s'more sandwiches, Halloween brownies, and… Read More →

Sarah E. Goode was one of the first African-American women to get a US patent. Working in her furniture store, she recognized a need for a multi-use bed and through hard work, ingenuity, and… Read More →

What would it be like to swim in the deep sea with the animals that live there? Dolphins are very clever, friendly animals. They often follow boats and they like to meet people. Would you… Read More →

Four renowned children's book artists--Cheng-Khee Chee, illustrator of Old Turtle; Janice Lee Porter, illustrator of Hope; Mary GrandPre, illustrator of the U.S. editions of the Harry Potter… Read More →

Pack your bags! We’re headed to Switzerland. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Switzerland’s snowcapped… Read More →

Swordfish feels sad. She is missing her dad. Her friends try to cheer her up, but nothing will make Swordfish smile. Is there anything she can do to feel better? This relatable story helps… Read More →

On a dark, cold, and rainy night in April 1777, Sybil Ludington sets out on a journey to warn American soldiers that danger is headed their way. The British are coming! They have already… Read More →

On a rainy spring night in 1777, sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington and her horse raced through the woods. The American colonists were fighting the Revolutionary War, and Sybil was on a… Read More →

Sydney Frankel, soon to be a sixth-grader, is looking forward to a summer of fun with her best friend, Maggie. She figures she deserves some time to herself to do what she wants before her… Read More →

When 10-year-old Sylvia Freeman moves to Wakeview, South Carolina, she's sure that her summer is going to be plain ol' boring—that is until she meets her 99-year-old neighbor, Miz Lula Maye.… Read More →