Grade 5

We all know that skunks spray, tigers hunt, and birds fly south for the winter—but what about exploding ants, freezing frogs, and dancing bees? Readers will learn all about some unique… Read More →

Did you know bubble wrap was designed to be a textured wallpaper? From medicine to sports, every field has its share of failures—ships that sank, medical treatments that didn't help,… Read More →

Did you know bubble wrap was designed to be a textured wallpaper? From medicine to sports, every field has its share of failures—ships that sank, medical treatments that didn't help,… Read More →

Are the number of extreme storms increasing? What happens when sea levels rise? What impact will new energy technology have? This series introduces readers to the causes and effects of… Read More →

Are the number of extreme storms increasing? What happens when sea levels rise? What impact will new energy technology have? This series introduces readers to the causes and effects of… Read More →

Explore the fascinating details and latest news on the hottest tech topics, including blockchain, Bitcoin, brain science, virtual reality, 3D printing, robotics, and more. Learn how new… Read More →

Explore the latest outer space discoveries! With STEM-focused content, up-to-date scientific information, and an emphasis on the future of space research, this series is ideal for report… Read More →

Uncover the basic elements of earth science in this interesting series. A lively design keeps readers engaged while informative text and striking photographs build their understanding of key… Read More →

Uncover the basic elements of earth science in this interesting series. A lively design keeps readers engaged while informative text and striking photographs build their understanding of key… Read More →

Esta serie de divulgación arroja luz sobre una pregunta científica fundamental: ¿Qué son las fuentes de energía? Les presenta a los estudiantes diferentes formas de suministrar energía para… Read More →

Explore the high-interest and evolving topic of robots. From how robots are designed and created to the future of space, military, and other kinds of robots, readers will learn up-to-date… Read More →

These guides define types of fake news and explore how they affect politics and history. Readers will learn how to spot and react to misleading articles. Page Plus QR codes link to additional Read More →

When we think of the future, we imagine hover boards and holograms—but what kinds of technology will we actually have? Explore how communication, entertainment, medicine, cities, food, and… Read More →

This timely series walks readers through the basics of how government functions in US society. Discover how the three branches of government work, as well as voting, elections, and other… Read More →

This timely series walks readers through the basics of how government functions in US society. Discover how the three branches of government work, as well as voting, elections, and other… Read More →

Explore evolving topics in scientific research, including cryobiology, drones, and forensic science. Colorful photos, up-to-date information, and engaging sidebars make these high-interest… Read More →

Spark interest in energy, including electricity, heat, light and more. Clear and simple text delivers the background information students need to understand each form of energy. Read More →

As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series sheds light on an important civics question—how does government work? Informative text, interesting photos, and useful examples will… Read More →

As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series sheds light on an important civics question—how does government work? Informative text, interesting photos, and useful examples will… Read More →

Discover the workings of the human body with this core curricular series. Each volume explains how a system functions and interacts with the rest of the body. Searchlight Books™—How Does Your Read More →

Discover the workings of the human body! Each volume explains how a system functions and interacts with the rest of the body. The series meets national science standards for fourth grade. Read More →

Support young readers as they tackle a key question—How Do Simple Machines Work? Easy-reading text introduces wedges, inclined planes, levers, and more. Hands-on experiments, instructive… Read More →