Grade 5

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The Presidential Masters of Prehistory Volume 2: Discover America's Prehistoric Forefathers

From the Series Jurassic Classics

Famous US Presidents are given dinosaur-inspired pseudonyms and prehistoric biographies as a way of introducing young readers to US history in a fun and inviting new way in Jurassic Classics: Read More →

  • Lexile: 1030
  • Dewey: 973.09/9
  • Copyright: 2017

The President, Vice President, and Cabinet: A Look at the Executive Branch

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Government Work?

What is the executive branch? It's the part of government that's led by our president. But who else is part of the executive branch? And just what does this branch do? Read this book to find out. Read More →

  • Lexile: 690
  • ATOS: 4.8
  • Dewey: 352.230973
  • Copyright: 2012

The Prince of Steel Pier

Winner of the National Jewish Book Award A Sydney Taylor Notable Book Tablet Magazine's Best Jewish Kids Books of the Year A young teen falls in with the mob, and learns a lesson about what… Read More →

  • Lexile: 680
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2022

The Prison-Ship Adventure of James Forten, Revolutionary War Captive

From the Series History's Kid Heroes

Captured at sea . . . a young man must choose between his country and his freedom. The Atlantic Ocean, 1781. James Forten is a free African American sailor on an American ship, the Royal… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 973.3'71
  • Copyright: 2011

The Problem with Plastic: Know Your Facts, Take Action, Save the Oceans

What are the issues? What can you do? Can we clean up and save our oceans for the wonderful animals that call them home? This book is bursting with information and ideas that answer all three Read More →

  • Lexile: 920
  • Dewey: 363
  • Copyright: 2021

The Queen Who Saved Her People

Though you may know the Purim plot, the same old story, this is not. You’ll want to give this shpiel a shot. Just be prepared to laugh a lot. The Purim story has never been more fun! This… Read More →

  • Dewey: 222'.909505
  • Copyright: 2011

The Question of the Vomit Vortex: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math

From the Series Jesse Steam Mysteries

It's a breezy new day and along with a tempest in a chocolate milk glass, Jesse's presented with a messy new mystery when Dorky Dougy loses his lunch while spinning on the merry-go-round. The Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2021

The Quiet Observer: The Art of Degas

From the Series Stories of Art

A French painter Edgar Degas enjoyed capturing the small moments in life by observing people with an attentive eye. This story weaves Degas' paintings into the story, while also illustrating… Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: 750
  • Copyright: 2017

The Quilt-Block History of Pioneer Days: With Projects Kids Can Make

From the Series The Fabric of Early America

This fun and interesting book presents the history of American pioneers by describing the quilts they made, linking common experiences they had with various quilt patterns. Projects that kids Read More →

  • Dewey: 746.9'7'0973
  • Copyright: 1995

The Raven

From the Series First Avenue Classics ™

During a dark night in December, a man sits in his room sadly thinking about his lost love, Lenore. Suddenly, he hears a tapping on the door, but no one is there. The noise moves to the… Read More →

  • ATOS: 7.1
  • Dewey: 811'.3
  • Copyright: 2014

The Real History of Angel Island

From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)

People often learn about Ellis Island when they are taught the history of immigration in the US. However, many people also came through Angel Island in California. Discover the history of the Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.7
  • Dewey: 304.8/79461
  • Copyright: 2023

The Real History of Juneteenth

From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)

Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were told they were freed—two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Explore Juneteenth's little-told… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: 394.263
  • Copyright: 2023

The Real History of Thanksgiving

From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)

Thanksgiving is a popular holiday in the US. But many people don't know the true or whole history of the holiday. Readers will learn how Thanksgiving really started and its lasting legacy in… Read More →

  • ATOS: 6.4
  • Dewey: 973.2/2
  • Copyright: 2023

The Real History of the Gold Rush

From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)

The Gold Rush was a major event in the US during the 1800s. This book explores what the Gold Rush was and the lesser-known people who participated in an ambitious pursuit of wealth. Have you… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.7
  • Dewey: 979.4/04
  • Copyright: 2023

The Real History of the Transcontinental Railroad

From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)

There is more to the history of the railroads than connecting the eastern United States to the western ones. Most of the workers were of Chinese descent and were treated unfairly. Learn how… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.9
  • Dewey: 331.7/616251
  • Copyright: 2023

The Real History of the White House

From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)

The White House tells the history of the United States, including slavery. Enslaved people were involved with every stage of building the structure. Learn more about the president's home and… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: 975.3/02
  • Copyright: 2023

The Real Science of Human Flight

From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)

Humans have always wanted to fly. Fictional heroes can do it with a leap and a bound! They may rescue someone falling from the sky, soar to the top of a tall building, or zip around the globe Read More →

  • Lexile: 900
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 629.132
  • Copyright: 2022

The Real Science of Invisibility

From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)

With the superpower of invisibility, you could do amazing magic tricks, play funny pranks, even sneak up on bad guys! How do fictional heroes with the power of invisibility do it? More… Read More →

  • Lexile: 830
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 535
  • Copyright: 2022

The Real Science of Mind Control

From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)

Imagine having the superpower to control things with your mind. You could send a text with just a thought. You could play a video game without picking up a controller. You could even convince Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: 153.8/53
  • Copyright: 2022
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The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set

From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)

Fictional heroes can fly at the speed of light, go invisible at will, jump back and forth in time, and use their super strength or laser vision to save the day! Will mere mortals ever be able Read More →

  • Copyright: 2022
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $183.90
  • Your Price: $137.93
  • 6 titles

The Real Science of Superspeed and Superstrength

From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)

Saving the day is easy for fictional heroes with superspeed and superstrength. They can dash in front of moving vehicles and bring them to a stop. They can beat the bad guys to the scene of… Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 531/.112
  • Copyright: 2022

The Real Science of Time Travel

From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)

Fictional heroes can travel back and forth in time with the flip of a switch! They jump back to change the past or jump ahead to see the future. Will humans be able to time travel themselves… Read More →

  • Lexile: 830
  • ATOS: 5.4
  • Dewey: 530.11
  • Copyright: 2022

The Real Science of X-Ray and Laser Vision

From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)

Walls don't stand a chance against a fictional hero with x-ray and laser vision! They can see through—or blast through—any obstacles. Will humans be able to harness the powers of X-ray and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 910
  • ATOS: 5.6
  • Dewey: 616.07/57
  • Copyright: 2022

The Red Thirst

From the Series Dark Hunter

Mr. Blood and Mary want to hunt a vampire. Edgar is scared. But when the monster attacks, only Edgar can stop it! Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2015