Grade 4

Oceans, lakes, and rivers are great places for fun and excitement. There are so many activities we can do on the water, in the water, or under the water, including sports. Let’s take a look… Read More →

Twelve-year-old Enly Wu Lewis needs to go to band camp this summer. It’ll help him follow in the footsteps of his dad, a musician who died when Enly was too young to even remember him. Enly… Read More →

In early 1836, trouble broke out in Texas. Texas was part of Mexico, yet many of its settlers wanted to fight for independence. Mexican General Santa Anna and his army came to battle the… Read More →

Have you ever tried to come up with ways to solve a problem in your community? Wangari Maathai worked to solve an environmental crisis and help people at the same time. When Maathai was… Read More →

From chemical leaks and oil spills to toxic pollution and nuclear accidents, environmental disasters are devastating for the people and animals in their wake. Such disasters can destroy the… Read More →

Do you enjoy spotting wild animals in the forest? As a little girl, Rachel Carson loved to explore the woods near her house. As an adult, she became an ecologist who helped change national… Read More →

All the branches of the animal kingdom—birds, fish, crustaceans, reptiles, mammals, insects, and even slime molds undertake great journeys across water land or air. This is a glorious… Read More →

Discover the heroes of legend in these epic Greek myths The son of Zeus—king of the gods—and a mortal mother, Hercules has power beyond other humans. He also faces the scorn of Zeus's wife… Read More →

Since the beginning of gymnastics, the sport has been full of amazing, history-making moments. Gymnasts have performed never-before-seen moves that wow crowds, received perfect scores, and… Read More →

Can a handful of kids save the world? When a colossal force of nature named Yrso awakens from its ancient slumber, young Erin is called to it. The Giant reveals that it has been safeguarding… Read More →

Do you know that the deep core of the Earth contains boiling melted rock called magma? Find out how it sometimes explodes through the Earth's crust as lava, forming a volcano. There are… Read More →

It’s time for a field trip to Gold Country! Cody, Quinn, Luke, M.E., and Mika are the Code Busters—clever clue hunters with a passion for puzzles. The group of friends are excited to explore… Read More →

Seeking shelter from a storm, your troubles have only multiplied. . . . Can you get to grip with numbers and Escape from Hotel Infinity? Read More →

Josh Higgins loves to make up stories about other planets. At least he thought he was making them up. After Josh publishes his first book, sinister blue aliens visit Earth! Josh quickly… Read More →

The mummies of Pyramid X are on the move—against you! How will you escape? Every Twisted Journeys® graphic novel lets YOU control the action by choosing which path to follow. Which twists and Read More →

CLING. Don’t let go. Hold tight. Never give up. FLY. Rev up. Lift off. Soar. PEDAL. Set off. Cycle. Pedal for your life. Throughout history, ordinary people have been forced to leave their… Read More →

Esports is one of the fastest growing industries to work in. People who work in esports combine their love of video games with skills in coding, leadership, and communications. From streamers Read More →

The world’s biggest esports championship events feature thrilling on-screen action that attracts millions of fans in person and online. Explore the growing world of esports championships and… Read More →

Most people play video games for fun, but some people become such skilled gamers they can compete for prizes. These esports superstars become famous around the world. Explore the world of… Read More →

Technology is changing every day, and that means esports are changing too! Explore the history of esports technology. Discover what the future holds for virtual reality, artificial… Read More →

Juan Garcia Esquivel was born in Mexico and grew up to the sounds of mariachi bands. He loved music and became a musical explorer. Defying convention, he created music that made people laugh… Read More →