Grade 5

Millions of people play Minecraft every day. Hundreds of videos and streams are posted, too. But who are the most talented players of them all? Discover ten amazing Minecraft content creators Read More →

Danger lurks around every corner in Minecraft. Players need every advantage they can get. Potions can be the difference between life and death. Discover the ten best potions to boost your… Read More →

From treasure-filled jungle temples to dangerous ancient cities, the world of Minecraft is filled with amazing structures. Trade in villages, explore ocean monuments, and brave the mobs of… Read More →

Minecraft is full of life, including helpful villagers that live scattered across the land. But which villagers will give you the most emeralds and cool gear? Learn about the ten best… Read More →

Climb high into the peaks and escape to a rustic log cabin retreat. Learn about everything the mountains have to offer by discovering some of the greatest places to go off-grid. Where are… Read More →

Travis Gardner lives to play quarterback. He's a standout QB by middle school, and he's prepared to put everything he has into the game. Then Gainesville University's head coach makes Travis… Read More →

To root, to toot, to parachute,/ To play the flutophone or flute,/ To dare, defend, descend, disturb—/If it's an action, it's a verb! In this 20th anniversary edition of To Root, to Toot, to Read More →

What is a verb? It's easier to show than explain! In this fun and animated introduction to grammar, rhyming verse is used to creatively clarify the concept of verbs. Chock-full of colorful,… Read More →

In 1878 tiny Russian speedboats raced toward a huge enemy warship in the Black Sea. The speedboats carried new weapons called torpedoes. The Russian torpedoes struck the Turkish warship, and… Read More →

E. B. White first recognized the magic in words when he was very young. As a child, some of his happiest hours were spent finding just the right words to describe his feelings and… Read More →

The idea that every citizen's vote counts is one deeply valued in America. But the right to vote is not automatic for all people. Long lines, unequal access, and misinformation often keep… Read More →

Touchdown: The Power and Precision of Football's Perfect Play takes readers beyond the record books and explores all aspects of bringing the ball into the end zone. From football's very… Read More →

In our modern world, we can do pretty much anything with a simple swipe of a touch screen, from ordering food to shopping for clothes. But what is the story behind this amazing technolgoy,… Read More →

In need of money to pay her basketball fees, fourteen-year old Malia King registers for a refereeing course at her middle school. Refereeing gives her a whole new perspective on the game, and Read More →

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… 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 →

The Galápagos Islands were named for the amazing giant tortoises that live there—but these incredible reptiles are endangered. They live only on the Galápagos Islands, located in the Pacific Read More →