Grade 5

Imagine watching a space shuttle on the launchpad, ready to blast off into orbit. Astronauts have embarked on some of the most amazing adventures and made incredible discoveries. Yet sadly… Read More →

Have you ever watched video of astronauts walking on the moon? Margaret Hamilton programmed software that helped get them there. As a girl, Hamilton loved math and science. She grew up during Read More →

Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! Outside the International Space Station, temperatures can reach 250˚F (121˚C) in sunlight and drop to -250˚F (-156˚C) in Read More →

Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! Space is a dangerous place for humans. That's where robots and rovers come in! The Curiosity rover drills into a rock on Read More →

Don't panic, but you're alone on a space ship roaring away from Earth! Solve a series of puzzles to pilot the ship to the Moon, then refuel for the return to Earth. Devised by an expert on… Read More →

Since the beginning of the space race, robots have helped astronauts learn about space. Robots repair spacecraft, help with experiments, explore planets and moons, and more. Catch an inside… Read More →

Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! Humans first placed a space station in orbit around Earth in 1971. Construction of the International Space Station (ISS) Read More →

Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! In 2018, Voyager 2 left the solar system, going 11 billion miles (17.7 billion km) away from the sun. How far will this… Read More →

Are you a fan of computers? When Elon Musk was growing up, he taught himself computer programming so he could design his own games. As an adult, he set out to design much more complex tech… Read More →

Few countries take their soccer more seriously than Spain. Soccer is the most popular sport in Spain. Fans flock to matches at all levels, but nothing gets them excited like watching their… Read More →

Middle school is a tough time for nearly everyone, but it can be especially hard on girls. Between social and cultural pressures, academic challenges, family dynamics, changing hormones, and… Read More →

The world's most dangerous missons are carried out by elite fighting crews—the special forces. Make sure they are on your radar! Inside you'll find these features: Read All about It… Read More →

Did you know space stations have orbited Earth for decades? Or that people live in space on these giant labs? Learn more about space stations through incredible facts, photos taken aboard… Read More →

Get a grasp on the vitally important world of spending and budgeting. Topics include spending with cash or credit cards, being an ethical and savvy consumer, making a budget and… Read More →

Ka-ching! Ever stop to think how our modern-day shopping culture came to be? In the early 1800s, stores were few and far between in the United States. General stores supplied everything from… Read More →

Like Little Miss Muffet, some people suffer from arachnophobia, which means fear of spiders, but many others find them fascinating. Very few of the 40,000 species are harmful - some are quite Read More →

All Josh and Danny Phillips want to do is play in the yard with their dog, like regular eight-year-olds. Unfortunately, their crazy neighbor Miss Potts makes sure that they never have any… Read More →

For reluctant readers intrigued by undercover adventures, this is the ultimate guide! Dive into a realm where technology and intelligence meet in thrilling ways. Discover the captivating… Read More →