Grade 5

Have you ever seen people with microphones interviewing the president? These are members of the media. Media affects the way people understand things happening in government and how people… Read More →

The sun shines bright over our planet. It gives plants and animals life. And it might be the answer to life on Earth lasting even longer. STEM to the rescue! Scientists, inventors, and energy Read More →

There is one sure-fire method to avoid being eaten by sharks: Don't go in the ocean. How can you avoid being eaten by sharks? What does it mean to "skateboard" someone? Is there a chance you… Read More →

With powerful words and pictures Florida Frenz chronicles her journey figuring out how to read facial expressions, how to make friends, how to juggle all the social cues that make school feel Read More →

It's a big question—how does the human body work? One of biology's greatest wonders, it's incredibly complex yet perfectly built to keep us alive. Scientists have figured out how it works,… Read More →

Attention manga and kawaii–loving tweens! Now you can learn to create your own adorable manga artwork with this fun-to-read guide by award-winning middle-grade graphic novelist Misako Rocks! Read More →

Attention kawaii and fashion–loving tweens! Now you can learn to draw your own adorable manga fashions with this fun-to-read guide by award-winning middle-grade graphic novelist Misako Rocks! Read More →

Can you really grow a carrot cake? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to go from a packet of Read More →

Can you really grow potato chips? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to go from some… Read More →

Can you really grow strawberry jam? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to go from planting… Read More →

Can you really grow tomato ketchup? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to go from planting… Read More →

It's 1718 and the world goes dark for Jamie Flynn, who's been snatched from the docks to join Blackbeard's crew of the fearsome pirates. Join him on board as he learns to fight with a cutlass Read More →

Step inside the lord's castle where Sir Gilbert is training to become a knight. Find out what it takes to survive and succeed in these times of chivalry and danger as he teaches you how to: Read More →

It's the year 1492, the height of the Aztec Empire, and Ten Vulture is learning to become a priest—and a deadly warrior. On his adventures, he has to learn a secret language and rituals and… Read More →

Travel down the Nile and into the heart of an ancient tomb with young Neferu, who is training to mummify a great pharaoh. Look over his shoulder to witness the dog-headed Anubis weighing the… Read More →

Meet Felix, captured in Gaul in 180 CE and taken to Rome to train as a gladiator. He'll show you what it takes to survive these harsh, epic times as he introduces you to: ● gladiator school Read More →

At the age of five, Takeshi joins the other youngsters in a samurai's castle to train as a noble fighter. Join him in action as he fires arrows while riding on horseback and defeats three… Read More →

Team up with Dar, who lived around 15,000 years ago in the late Stone Age. Find out what it takes to survive in prehistoric times as he teaches you how to: ● trap animals ● make fire ●… Read More →

Join Olaf the young Viking on a voyage of discovery around his world. Learn how to survive in those tough, adventurous times as he teaches you how to: ● train for battle ● choose your… Read More →

Did you know that electric current can be controlled? Have you ever wondered how that might be done? Transistors can act as amplifiers, taking in a small current and sending out a larger one, Read More →

Voting and elections are an important part of US democracy. Elections are held so people can vote for politicians to represent them, from the mayor of their city to the president. Discover… Read More →

Water nourishes us. It keeps us clean. It makes our planet livable. And, with the help of science, water will play a role in saving all of us. STEM to the rescue! Scientists, inventors, and… Read More →