Grade 3

Meet Otti, Ugga, and Flibb. They like to doodle. They doodle all the time! They doodle when they are mad, they doodle when they are glad, and they doodle when they are sad. They doodle just… Read More →

How Do Your Muscles Work? is a fantastic introduction to the science behind how your body moves and what holds it together. The skeleton, muscles and skin are explained through hilarious,… Read More →

Drones are fast and sneaky military aircraft. But do you know when the military started using drones? Or that they can be as small as an insect? Discover more about drones in this look at… Read More →

Fighter jets are fierce and swift military aircraft. But did you know that jets can fly faster than the speed of sound? Or that they are nearly invisible on a radar screen? Learn more in this Read More →

Helping Children Understand Big Feelings When They Hear "No" Hearing "no" can feel overwhelming for children, especially when they are excited about something they really want. How I Feel… Read More →

Medicine is always improving. One way doctors find new treatments is by observing nature. By studying animals like spiders and sharks, doctors can help their patients heal faster and more… Read More →

Termites, sea sponges, and a stinky fruit have something in common. They are the inspirations behind groundbreaking building designs. But architecture biomimicry doesn't just look cool—it… Read More →

Animals have mastered motion. So why shouldn't engineers take inspiration from them when perfecting planes, trains, ships, cars, and more? Sharkskin, bird beaks, and sailfish scales are just… Read More →

People use machinery in their lives every day. But how do we make machinery more efficient? Biomimicry is helping engineers design better robots and machinery. Discover how natural… Read More →

Brian Cleary and Brian Gable bring their trademark sense of humor to the subject of measuring length. A rhyming text filled with funny examples explains how to use and compare metric and U.S. Read More →

Helicopters are fast and impressive military aircraft. But did you know they can take off without a runway? Or that they can land in the water? Discover what makes these incredible feats… Read More →

Have fun with language! This accessible, lighthearted look at language introduces homonyms and homophones. Playful rhymes and comical cartoons make both concepts memorable. Each corresponding Read More →

We use many kinds of paper every day. Have you ever wondered where paper comes from? This book is made from paper. So is the newspaper. What else? Papermaking was first invented in China… Read More →

Submarines are mighty and sneaky military watercraft. But did you know that they can carry an entire crew of people? Or that they can track where other boats are in the water? Learn more in… Read More →

Tanks are big and tough military vehicles. Do you know what makes them able to drive almost anywhere? Or when people first used tanks? Learn about these impressive machines! Read More →

The president of the United States is the leader of the executive branch. This branch is in charge of carrying out laws. Many people help the president, including the vice president, cabinet, Read More →

The Guinea Fowl and Cow are best friends. Both of them keep an eye out for Lion. When Lion threatens, each must intervene to save the other. Beautiful watercolors transform this tale into a… Read More →

The judicial branch is one of the United States’s three branches of government. It interprets the law. This branch is made up of the country’s courts, with the Supreme Court being the most… Read More →

Congress is made up of two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Together these two government groups make laws for the country. From introducing bills to passing them, discover Read More →

Have you ever seen people with microphones interviewing the president? These are members of the media. Media affects the way people understand things happening in government and how people… Read More →

Each day when the Queen wakes up, three maids dress her, two more style her hair, and her butler James makes her tea. But when she grows dissatisfied with her brew, the Queen and James set… Read More →

There is one sure-fire method to avoid being eaten by sharks: Don't go in the ocean. How can you avoid being eaten by sharks? What does it mean to "skateboard" someone? Is there a chance you… Read More →

With powerful words and pictures Florida Frenz chronicles her journey figuring out how to read facial expressions, how to make friends, how to juggle all the social cues that make school feel Read More →