Grade 4

People are growing more and more dependent on technology, especially computer technology. All sorts of clever new inventions are being made to make our lives easier. But what happens when the Read More →

Volcanoes are more than just fiery mountains spewing smoke and ash into the air. In this book, readers will learn about magma and lava flow, and how volcanoes form. Get a close-up look at… Read More →

Something funny happened when young Beth went to the wharf to watch her parents fishing. They thought she was too young to tell them an important message. They didn't think that she could… Read More →

Your mouth contains more bacteria than a dog's. Money is covered with germs that can make you sick. The germs in a sneeze travel only an arm's length. You may have heard these common… Read More →

How do scientists predict the weather? What tools and instruments help them make forecasts? How far in advance can they make good predictions? Weather forecasting is a tricky science.… Read More →

Asteroids are always moving in space, but what do we do if one of these giant space rocks heads straight for Earth? Scientists don’t worry about asteroids unless, on extremely rare occasions, Read More →

This book covers America's eating habits from 1920 up to the present. Not only did the twentieth century see a woman's role in the kitchen change from backbreaking durdgery to easy meal… Read More →

Allie loves baseball. It's the one thing that has been consistent in her lately complicated life. Allie's father left recently, and now Allie has a new family—her mother's new girlfriend,… Read More →

It was an ordinary Monday morning in Walla Walla—until Lulu walked up to her English teacher's desk. "Mrs. Bell, I feel like a nit-wit. My homework is all higgledy-piggledy. Last night it was Read More →

"There's a word missing." Terry pointed to the book. "The maid plucked the . . . ready for the spit." He flipped back a page. "It said she was sitting beside a black hen, right?" It was true. Read More →

Are you ready for a library adventure? Join a group of children as they explore the Dewey decimal system! Search for ghosts in the 100s section, track down everything from costumes to cars in Read More →

Dragon anatomy varies across cultures. Dragons might have a different number of legs, be big or small, or have wings or no wings. Explore these mythical creatures' anatomy and learn how their Read More →

If dragons were real, would they be all good or all bad? Some dragons are believed to be dangerous and breathe fire. Others are signs of good fortune and bring rain and rainbows. Follow the… Read More →

Dragon myths and folklore come from all over the world. Some myths tell of a hero who slays a multi-headed dragon attacking villages. Others talk about dragons who are also gods. Discover… Read More →

Many real-life animals look and act a lot like the dragons described in legends. Take a look at some awesome creatures with dragon-like features, from large reptiles such as Komodo dragons to Read More →

Dragons are seen in myths and stories in many countries worldwide. From the wyrms of Europe to the long of China to the Australian rainbow serpents and beyond, there are so many types of… Read More →

Learn to draw tons of your favorite things from around the world, around town, from the zoo, and from parties! A variety of drawing subjects—including the Eiffel Tower, a tiger, a fire truck, Read More →

Take a journey down the Nile to the Delta and discover the rites, rituals, art, and culture of the Ancient Egyptians. Jackal-headed Anubis; Osiris, ruler of the underworld; and his wife,… Read More →

Do you remember your dreams? In your lifetime, you'll have as many as 100,000 dreams! Could they be trying to tell you something? Some people believe dreams can reveal a lot about your… Read More →

In the mid-1800s, a wave of Chinese immigrants traveled to the West Coast of the United States. They were following rumors of Gold Mountain, a land rich with treasure for all who came. When… Read More →

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees wows football fans with his amazing passes. Full-color photos and action-packed text showcase his highlights playing in the National Football League (NFL). Read More →