Grade 5

Technology has made playtime a lot of fun. But there are tons of ways to play that don't require keyboards or screens. From making slime to flipping bottles, you can create your own toys and… Read More →

What is work? You may think work is doing chores or going to a job, but you do work every time you move something from one place to another. With experiments that demonstrate these… Read More →

Imagine what it is like at the Olympic Games, or at the Paralympics. The seats in the stadium are full. Bang! The athletes are racing. The crowd cheers as the winner crosses the line. Many… Read More →

On your mark! Get ready to sprint, jump, and throw alongside the fiercest competitors in track and field history. Discover amazing stats, thrilling comebacks, and athletes who shattered barriers. Read More →

When a murder is committed, crime investigators do all they can to solve the crime—and stop the criminal before they strike again. This fascinating book shows readers how the very latest… Read More →

Burmese pythons are invading Florida. These enormous snakes are native to Southeast Asia, so when one showed up dead along the side of a Florida highway in 1979, scientists wondered where it Read More →

Galápagos giant tortoises are fascinating—and endangered. They live only on the Galápagos Islands, a chain of volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Ecuador. These tortoises… Read More →

Did you know that tractor-pulling vehicles can have as many as six engines in one tractor? These engines come from vehicles such as jets, speedboats, and tanks! The tractors need as much… Read More →

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is an up-and-coming basketball prodigy with elite offensive skills. Sports fans will love this action-packed book about one of basketball's newest stars. Read More →

Did you know scientists perform hundreds of experiments in space each year? Or that these scientists have brought animals, plants, and more to the cosmos for study? Learn more about… Read More →

Who do you think you are? Part of identity is how people experience their gender. Transphobia is intolerance of any part of the range of gender identity. This accessible, illustrated book… Read More →

From the first immunosuppressant drugs to the first successful heart transplant, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in transplant medicine.… Read More →

Lots of animals hunt prey to survive. Many of them attack with sharp teeth and claws. But did you know that some animals have sneaky and clever ways of hunting? Trap-door spiders hide until… Read More →

This you should know: Gray squirrels are almost always larger, faster, and more aggressive than reds. They out-eat the reds and out-breed them. Science says the grays will eventually win.… Read More →

Blast forward at warp speed or loop back to change the past. Beware, though—the butterfly effect is a real risk! Although they seem like scene-stealing sci-fi stories, they are based in… Read More →

The land down under boasts fascinating geography, landscapes, and cultures. Investigate Australia, from its government and history to what life there is like today. Read More →

Brazil is the biggest country in South America and has 4,600 miles (7,403 km) of coastline. Discover Brazil's history and government since independence in 1822. Then learn more about its… Read More →

Some of the earliest human achievements took place in China thousands of years ago. Modern-day China has the largest population of any country and has become an economic powerhouse. Learn… Read More →

Lush rainforests, soaring mountains, and ancient stone monuments—Colombia has it all! From the Andes Mountains to the Amazon, Colombia is full of culture and beauty. Learn about the… Read More →

What do you know about Egypt? With thousands of years of history, Egypt has many layered cultures. Discover this northern African country's key landscapes and landmarks such as the Nile, the… Read More →

France is the world’s top tourist destination and one of Europe's most important cultural and economic centers. Read about its famous cities and cuisine, and learn more about France’s… Read More →

Germany is full of mountains, forests, castles, and big cities. With one of the biggest populations in Europe, Germany is home to many different people. Known for its architecture, landscape, Read More →

Readers are in for an exciting journey as they explore India! They'll discover what it's like to live there and learn about the country's rich history, geography, culture, and more. Read More →