Grade 5

Kickflip into the exhilarating world of skateboarding! Check out cool skateparks, the Olympic sport's heroes, and impressive tricks—like rocket air, wallride, and darkslide—that can take… Read More →

Did you know that street skateboarders perform incredible tricks by creating obstacles out of structures you might find along a city sidewalk? Street skateboarders jump their boards onto… Read More →

Did you know that pro vert skateboarders speed up half-pipe ramps to catch incredible air? They do awesome tricks such as backside kick turns, grabs, and airwalks. Some vert skaters do… Read More →

Explore how your body works through interactive augmented reality experiences! Blisters and nits. Fungus, pimples, and pus. Human skin and hair attract a host of bugs and problems. Through… Read More →

It's tricky to keep your skin looking great—but the right healthy habits and the careful use of makeup can make a world of difference. It's as simple as knowing which products and treatments… Read More →

Are you as clever as a fox? Or perhaps you're as sharp as any spike? If so, this book will be a piece of cake! Clever rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and humorous illustrations from Brian Gable… Read More →

Did you know that ski slopestyle athletes fly off jumps to do incredible tricks in midair? They can grab their skis and spin around two times before landing smoothly on the snow. Some skiers… Read More →

Did you know that ski superpipe athletes launch themselves as high as possible to perform incredible midair tricks? They race up superpipe walls and soar through the air while fans cheer.… Read More →

Skydiving can give a feeling of total freedom, as you fall through the air after jumping from a plane. Aimed at reluctant readers between 10 and 14, with a reading age of 7-8, this book takes Read More →

Mason's basketball team, the Cabbagetown Raptors, is going co-ed after seven successful seasons. He's pretty open-minded about the change, especially after he meets Cindy, a really top-notch… Read More →

With the freeing of four million enslaved people after the Civil War, the Reconstruction period brought new victories and challenges in the fight for Black rights. Learn more about this… Read More →

The Civil War began after eleven southern states seceded in order to keep slavery. Discover how enslaved people experienced the war, from serving on the front lines to glimpsing and winning… Read More →

Have fun with language! One book is never enough to explore the wide range of verbs! In this follow-up to To Root, to Toot, to Parachute, the crazy cats deliver loads of additional examples… Read More →

Miguel hasn't missed El Salvador since arriving in North America with his mother and sister. But with his father still in El Salvador and gangs shaking down the old neighborhood, life isn't… Read More →

All-court tennis phenom Sloane Stephens is ranked fourth in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) with six singles titles and one US Open Championship. Read all about this WTA superstar! Read More →

Slovakia sits at the very center of the European continent. Fighting pollution today, this largely rural country fights to protect its many undeveloped forests and endangered wildlife. Read More →

Want to stir up some sweet drinks and cool smoothies? You can be the chef with easy-to-follow recipes such as fresh strawberry lemonade, cranberry-orange spritzer, homemade hot chocolate, and Read More →

Which would be more deadly to face—a great white shark or a teeny fly with a tendency to bite? The answer might surprise you! Some of the world's biggest killers are smaller than a button.… Read More →

Small game hunting is hunting for small animals such as squirrels and rabbits. This type of hunting requires special skills and lots of patience. In this engaging new title, readers will… Read More →

Are you up for a challenge? Hunting small game, such as squirrels, rabbits, and raccoons, requires patience, good eyesight, and shooting skill. These small animals are expert hiders and move… Read More →

Scientists won the battle against smallpox. Young readers will learn all about the worldwide initiative to eradicate the disease and its final outbreak. Dive deep into the Deadly Diseases… Read More →

Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost didn't set out to make history. But when these three Black first graders stepped into the all-white McDonogh No. 19 Public School in New Orleans… Read More →

When you think of smart animals, what comes to mind? Wise old owls? Problem-solving dolphins? Maybe you have heard of Koko the gorilla, who has mastered one thousand signs in American Sign… Read More →