Grade 5

Odell Beckham Jr. is a star wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). Beckham made a name for himself in the NFL with an amazing one-handed catch in his… Read More →

Is that a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a poem! Concrete poems are shaped like their subjects. They can look like objects, animals, or even people. You won't find many straight lines here!… Read More →

Will Odwar learn the lesson that strength of heart is the most powerful strength of all? After their spectacular showdown against the Red Oloibon, Odwar and his friends are hoping for a bit… Read More →

After finally winning the decade-long war against the Trojans, Odysseus, captain of the Greek Army, only has to guide his men back home, across the sea. Yet the journey will prove just as… Read More →

Mallory has a new diary, and big news to write in it: a cute fifth-grade boy LIKES her! The only problem: Mallory's friends are more excited about it than she is. Mallory's not sure what to… Read More →

Dr. Seuss is known as the creator of some of the most beloved children's books of all time. Journey to the fantastic world he created in this appealing story about the author/illustrator… Read More →

The oil spill was the largest in U.S. history. In April 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded and sank. Oil gushed into the Gulf of Mexico from a deep ocean well. For months, the… Read More →

Olivia Rodrigo is a rising star! All the songs from her debut album made the top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. From starring in Disney Channel shows to writing her own songs, Rodrigo… Read More →

At the Olympics, the best athletes in the world compete for the gold medal. No matter the event, there are sure to be surprising moments. Someone who has never placed first can soar past the… Read More →

Have you seen a bird today? Probably, unless you’re reading this in bed. Did you notice what was really interesting about that the bird? Investigating a bird is like solving a puzzle. To… Read More →

With step-by-step instructions and delightful illustrations, this crafter's guide shows readers how to create prehistoric party invitations, pterodactyl wings, edible volcanoes, and more.… Read More →

Transform your home into a fairy tale kingdom with these terrific craft ideas. Readers can make a mermaid tail, frog prince treats, jeweled goblets, and more fairy tale–inspired creations… Read More →

Transform your home into a medieval kingdom with these terrific craft ideas. Step-by-step instructions direct readers in making a knight's helmet and shield, a fool's mask, a tabletop… Read More →

Transform your home into a thriving jungle with these creature-themed craft ideas. Readers will make stuffed sharks, penguin popsicles, colorful birds of paradise, and more! In this… Read More →

Set sail into the world of treasure-seeking pirates with these fantastic craft ideas. Adventurous readers can construct a pirate hook, a message in a bottle, gold doubloon cookies, and more… Read More →

Transform your home into a sci-fi world with these intergalactic craft ideas. This guide uses fun illustrations and simple instructions to show readers how to construct a flying spacecraft, a Read More →

Paley Dixon is not excited about six weeks on a horse ranch without access to the virtual world of Dragonfyre. In-game, she's the Blue Elf, strong and powerful. In the real world, she's… Read More →

You may know that the U.K. pop group One Direction broke records when it hit the U.S. music scene. The singers' album Up All Night debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard charts. But did… Read More →

On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 launched into space with the astronauts who would become the first people to walk on the moon. Thousands of scientists, engineers, and other National Aeronautics… Read More →

Do you love using stamps to create crafts? Discover ways to design your own personalized stamps in One-of-a-Kind Stamps and Crafts! Craft expert Kathy Ross shows you how to make stamps from… Read More →

Strength, power, and keen senses are a few of the traits that make crocodiles some of world’s best hunters. Saltwater crocodiles are the largest of all crocodiles, and Nile crocodiles are… Read More →

Eagles are top predators in nearly every habitat of the world. Two of the largest kinds of eagles are the Steller’s sea eagle and harpy eagle. Keen sight and amazing flight make them great… Read More →

Using powerful, side-to-side sweeps of its tail fin, a great white shark surges through the water to find prey. Its acute senses—including sight, smell, and an electrosensory network—help it… Read More →