Grade 3

Find out what a Galápagos tortoise has in common with a shingleback lizard. Discover what sets a Galápagos tortoise apart from a copperhead snake. Readers will compare and contrast key traits Read More →

When they piled into cars and drove through Durham, North Carolina, the members of the Duke University Medical School basketball team only knew that they were going somewhere to play… Read More →

Everyone has their secrets, and Dr. Fink is no different. He's been after the Basketboro trophy for years, and, thanks to some sneaky sneaker sleuthing, Krish finally finds out why. He… Read More →

Perfect for beginning readers, this laugh-out-loud joke book about silly sports will put a smile on your face! Read More →

The third installment in the hilarious middle-grade adventure series The Clone Chronicles. Fisher Bas was able to track down his gone-Hollywood Clone—Two—but only with the help of Amanda… Read More →

Math Lab for Kids proves that math is more than just numbers—the hands-on activities in this book make learning math fun! With Game of Nim and Graph Theory, kids learn winning strategies for… Read More →

Mallory can't wait to play in her town's new girls' basketball league! What could be more fun than trying something new and being on a team? But Mallory's basketball career gets off to a… Read More →

Whether it's a new high score, a devastating attack, or an incredible come-from-behind win, pro gaming is full of amazing moments. Learn about the athletes, teams, and moments that thrill… Read More →

Have you ever seen an animal digging through your trash? Some animals really do eat garbage! Full-color photography and funny facts will engage young readers in learning about the biological… Read More →

What is that garbage doing next to the garden? It’s not garbage. It’s compost! Amazing things happen inside a compost bin. In go banana peels, grass clippings, and even an old… Read More →

Garbage trucks can weigh as much as five elephants. They can pick up garbage from 400 to 500 houses before they are full. That’s a lot of trash! Read More →

A refreshing source of ideas to help children learn to grow their own patch of earth, Gardening Lab for Kids encourages children to get outside and enjoy nature. This fun and creative book… Read More →

Math is everywhere in the garden! See what's growing inside this book—and how we need math to finish the job! You'll need your math smarts to help measure a garden's perimeter and area,… Read More →

Do you like to eat fruits and vegetables? Why is it important for us to eat them? You can buy vegetables, but many kinds are easy to grow yourself at home. All it takes is a little bit of… Read More →

Josh and Danny are stuck in Princess Land—a store full of pink toys and worse: actual girls! To avoid security guards and screeching girls, the twins try a quick spritz of the infamous… Read More →

Have you ever solved a tricky puzzle? As kids, Joanna Kelley and her siblings had fun solving the math and science challenges their parents invented at the dinner table. Later, Kelly's love… Read More →

Printing words in books originated in China with the invention of movable type. But books aren't the only way we've communicated throughout history. Find out who invented the first radio,… Read More →

Tin cans were first produced in London in 1813. But they had to be opened with a hammer and chisel, because the can opener wasn't invented until 1855! Check out other amazing engineering… Read More →

Before magnifying glasses, how did people make objects look larger? The ancient Romans filled glass bowls with water. Then microscopes and telescopes came along. But optical innovation didn't Read More →

Have you ever used your imagination to solve a problem? When Albert Einstein was young, he was fascinated by the way magnetism made a compass work. As an adult, he used thought experiments to Read More →

Bicycles were only invented about two hundred years ago—and the first ones didn't have tires or brakes! But bikes aren't the only way we've tried to conquer the roads, seas, and skies. You'll Read More →

An adult manatee is twice as long as your bathtub and weighs as much as a grand piano. These roly-poly mammals live in warm, shallow water all over the world. These curious, gentle creatures… Read More →

Math Lab for Kids proves that math is more than just numbers—the hands-on activities in this book make learning math fun! In Geometry and Topology, kids learn to think about shapes in new… Read More →