Grade 5

What would you do if you found an alligator in your garage? Or if you spotted a mountain lion downtown? In cities and suburbs around the world, wild creatures are showing up where we least… Read More →

The student has become the teacher. Tao is showing his little brother how to take care of bullies. He's also teaching his cat some ninja attacks! Meanwhile, a new kid has arrived at Master… Read More →

Meet Ebony and Jay, two best friends and Eco Rangers who love nothing more than rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife. After a devastating wildfire in the bushland, Ebony and Jay, are doing… Read More →

What do animals have to do with inventions? Welcome to the world of bioinspiration! Inventors observe and imitate strategies and adaptations that animals use in the natural world to find… Read More →

How can people help when wildlife is in danger? With science! Researchers have created devices such as GPS collars and thermal sensors to monitor animals. From camera traps to acoustic… Read More →

A bear tries to cross the road, but traffic means it can’t cross safely. What is it supposed to do? Luckily, wildlife crossings are becoming more common. These crossings act as bridges for… Read More →

Months after catching a common virus, twelve-year-old Ivy still hasn’t recovered. Ivy doesn’t even have the energy to play music. Hoping a change of scenery will help, she’s spending the… Read More →

The remarkable women who helped settle the West achieved much more than marrying and raising children. They had to farm the land, build houses, and hunt for food. Over time, these women began Read More →

He wanted nothing more than to live in peace, until a petty tyrant forced him into a cruel choice: Swiss hunter William Tell is famous for his great skill with a crossbow. A mild-mannered… Read More →

Think you know all there is to know about Willie Mays? Well, did you know that: •He once batted .477 in the minor leagues? •He won twelve straight Gold Glove awards? •He was the first African Read More →

Willie Mays is a Major League Baseball legend. He started on a semi-pro team in high school, but it wasn’t long before the Say Hey Kid started playing pro ball. A two-time MVP and 1954 World… Read More →

It’s hard being different. Everybody in Willy’s family is an athlete—even his mom. And, although Willy wishes he were like the rest of his family, no matter how hard he tries he never seems… Read More →

Early in her life, doctors told Wilma Rudolph she would never walk. She had a disease called polio, which crippled her leg. But Wilma proved the doctors wrong. Not only did she walk, she also Read More →

Sprinter Wilma Rudolph's life was defined by epic triumphs on and off the track. As a child with polio, Wilma Rudolph spent her days indoors. Her weakened left leg stopped her from running… Read More →

Think you know all there is to know about Wilt Chamberlain? Well, did you know that: •He holds the record for most rebounds in a single NBA game? •He is a member of the Volleyball Hall of… Read More →

Wind blows across Earth with an enormous force, but how can we harness it to power our lives? Discover the answer to this critical question and find out how sustainability is being achieved… Read More →

What is that creature attacking a lizard with its the giant jaws? It's a wind scorpion! In this book, you will learn how wind scorpions are similar to and very different from other arachnids. Read More →

Soar high in the skies while learning about animals that have inspired amazing technology. Read the stories of the scientists and engineers who have observed, studied, and mimicked the… Read More →

When each family at the diverse Juniper Court apartment complex needs something to light up the dark of winter, the stumpy, lumpy candle provides a glow brighter than the fanciest taper,… Read More →

Awesome makerspace seasonal projects for kids to do in winter! One of four books in the Seasonal Craft series. Emily has been inspired to celebrate winter through makerspace arts and crafts! Read More →

Perfect for budding engineers, this book contains 7 hands-on STEAM projects to help young readers learn about electrical circuits. Create a vibrating brush monster, a hand-held fan, and a… Read More →