Grade 5

Simone Biles and Nadia Comaneci are gymnastics legends. Biles dominated the world championships, and Comaneci earned perfect Olympic scores. But was one gymnast better than the other? Compare Read More →

Sinbad, a rich young man who wastes his fortune, must set sail from his home in Baghdad to earn a living as a merchant at sea. In his travels, he encounters violent storms, fearsome whales,… Read More →

Harriet Flores struggles with boredom and an unrequited crush while learning to manage her chronic illness through a long, hot, 1990s summer in Chicago. She uses her imagination to cope,… Read More →

Sisters against Slavery recounts the lives of Sarah Grimke and Angelica Grimke Weld. These daughters of wealthy Southern planters and slave owners renounced slavery in the 1830's. Through… Read More →

The true story of students who helped quantify the horrors of the Holocaust At a middle school in a small, all white, all Protestant town in Tennessee, a special after-school class was… Read More →

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 →