Grade 5

Did you know that President Thomas Jefferson used a copier? Or that one of the world's fastest computers is the size of a two-story house? Get ready to learn the strange stories behind… Read More →

Hundreds of fables were first told by a man named Aesop, who lived in Greece thousands of years ago. They all have a moral (or lesson) to teach us. This story tells what happens to someone… Read More →

Matthew Eagletail can't wait until his online friend John Salton flies from San Francisco to Bragg Creek, Alberta for a summer visit. John is almost as big a basketball fan as Matt is, and… Read More →

From an ancient legend comes a love story for all time. Strong and brave, Tristan is the nephew of King Mark of Cornwall and one of his finest English knights. Mark sends Tristan to Ireland… Read More →

Soaring thousands of feet above sea level in nothing but a fabric suit? It sounds crazy, but it's the reality of modern human flight. Action-packed photos and engaging text propel readers… Read More →

Andy's never been closer to his dream of making it to nationals. When a video of him flutterboard surfing goes viral, he uses the opportunity to crowdfund his trip there. But he goes from… Read More →

Take your tropical getaway to the next level. Discover what a tropical forest has to offer by learning about some of the greatest places to go off-grid. Where are some of the most popular… Read More →

Persephone Pinchgut is back to tell you more about her exciting life and adventures. Get up close and personal with twin Perse in her fabulous new diary. It's the summer and no one needs a… Read More →

Amber-Lee is a busy bee working hard to serve her queen and Hillside Hive. But when the honeybees’ home is under attack and Queen Majesty gets hurt, it’s up to Amber-Lee to save the day. She… Read More →

Written for pre-teens and young teens in lively text accompanied by fun facts, True or False? The Science of Perception, Misinformation, and Disinformation explores what psychology tells us… Read More →

Thirsty for adventure? Take in everything the desert has to offer by learning about some of the greatest places to go off-grid. Where are some of the most popular places to live "wild?" Who… Read More →

Cici has a lot to figure out. She's learning how to make friends. She's learning how to be a better big sister. Oh, and she's learning how to use her fairy powers! Things look easy for… Read More →

Moose, lemmings, owls, wolves, bumblebees, and grizzly bears are some of the many animals that make up a tundra food web. But did you know that worms, beetles, mushrooms, and bacteria break… Read More →

When Petty Potts turns up on the beach, Josh and Danny decide to "borrow" her new S.W.I.T.C.H. spray—the formula that will turn them into turtles! A squirt and a spritz later, the boys cut… Read More →

The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American combat pilots in US military history. Ride along with these brave pilots on the dangerous military missions that changed the course of history. Read More →

A mysterious monster is haunting the seas, and no one quite knows what to make of it. The US Navy sends an expedition to uncover the monster's identity. Three people—oceanographer Professor… Read More →

KaLeah has just moved from Halifax to the small town of Trail, B.C. KaLeah's a natural at baseball, and it's what she loves to do most. But she is excluded and bullied by Nikki and her… Read More →

Tyler "Ninja" Blevins is a gaming superstar! This famous streamer knows what it takes to be the best. Find out how he went pro, how he rose to the top, and what he might do next. Read about Read More →

Each year typhoid fever affects up to 20 million people. Readers will uncover how scientists are fighting back with clean water and vaccination. Dive deep into the Deadly Diseases… Read More →

Ashley Rivera's single mom can't afford to buy her new basketball shoes—she doesn't even have enough for the registration fee when Ashley makes the city basketball team. So Ashley takes on… Read More →