Grade 5

Brazil is one of the most diverse countries in the world. It is a global power in agriculture and industry. Discover the history of the country and learn what Brazil has in store for the future. Read More →

China is one of the world’s oldest and most powerful countries. From mountain ranges to bright cities, China is a large nation. With more than 1.4 billion people, it is the most populous… Read More →

France leads Europe's agricultural production and is one of the oldest countries worldwide. Learn more about France's history, economy, government, and more. Read More →

With the fourth-largest economy in the world, Germany is known for its car manufacturing and engineering. Learn more about Germany from its founding to modern leaders. Discover the Holocaust… Read More →

India is the largest democracy in the world as well as one of the wealthiest countries. Learn how India's history has formed its culture and government, then look into the future of this… Read More →

Japan is a global superpower. Home to over 125 million people, Japan is the sixth most populous nation in Asia. Japan is made up of thousands of islands. Learn about the country’s government… Read More →

With the largest population in Africa, Nigeria is an economic powerhouse. Uncover Nigeria's history, learn how it became a global power in energy and entertainment, and see what's in store… Read More →

Russia is a world power. Stretching from eastern Europe to northern Asia, Russia is the world's largest country. Over 140 million people live in Russia. Follow the country’s history from… Read More →

The United Kingdom is a world power. Made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the UK covers about 94,000 square miles. Learn about key leaders from the monarchs that ruled… Read More →

The United States is a global superpower. With fifty states and sixteen territories, the US is the world’s fourth largest country. More than 331 million people call the US home. Learn more… Read More →

Awesome makerspace seasonal projects for kids to do in spring! One of four books in the Seasonal Craft series. Emily has been inspired to celebrate spring through makerspace arts and crafts!… Read More →

Espionage is one of the biggest modern-day threats to our security, so what can we do to stop it? This intriguing book explains how cutting-edge science and technology is used to stalk and… Read More →

Stacey Abrams is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and voting rights activist. After working in government, she founded Fair Fight Action to improve voting access. Learn about Abrams's early life and… Read More →

Jackie Robinson plays his first game for the Dodgers in 1947. Hundreds of people boycott buses in Montgomery, Alabama. Seventeen people are killed in a march for voting equality. Two athletes Read More →

Twelve-year-old Bela has always dreamed about becoming a famous Bollywood star, and now the opportunity might finally be within her grasp. When a reality TV show gives her the chance to dance Read More →

In this lively and informative book, beginning readers will be introduced to the physical characteristics of stars - as well as the major stars in our solar system. Read More →

Stars are unimaginably massive and hot, and galaxies have billions of them. Stars are born in enormous clouds of dust and gas and often die in violent explosions that cause space itself to… Read More →

"A not-to-be-missed, inspirational book about courage, heart, and the necessity of caring for others."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) This powerful story is told from the collective… Read More →

A refreshing source of ideas to help children learn to grow their own patch of earth, Gardening Lab for Kids encourages children to get outside and enjoy nature. This fun and creative book… Read More →

You've probably noticed that when water gets really cold, it freezes. And you've probably seen steam coming from a pot of boiling water. But do you know why that happens? Do you know how wood Read More →