Grade 5

Osiris is the greatest king and god of the Land of the Nile. He is a generous ruler, and the people love and worship him--along with his wife and queen, the goddess Isis. But Osiris's jealous Read More →

Osiris is the greatest king and god of the Land of the Nile. He is a generous ruler, and the people love and worship him--along with his wife and queen, the goddess Isis. But Osiris's jealous Read More →

Today's kids have lived their whole lives in a world where the topic of religious belief has become a serious social issue. The media and social media are full of stereotypes and… Read More →

Take a journey to creepy places around the world … if you’re feeling brave enough. Have you ever seen a ghost? Come along on an armchair adventure to some of the world's most spooky places. Read More →

Tom and Zilla need to investigate one of their classmates. His dad is a billionaire who's up to something shady on his private island. But can Tom and Zilla get close enough to uncover the… Read More →

Learning to sing well is a wonderful goal. The human voice is perhaps the most beautiful-sounding instrument there is! Indeed, singers bring a special touch to all kinds of music, from rock… Read More →

Sharks can smell blood in ocean water from more than a mile away. The moon controls the tides. A mass of plastic as large as Texas is floating in the Pacific Ocean. You may have heard these… Read More →

The clarinet is a wonderful instrument. Its smooth, creamy sounds enhance all types of music, from classical to jazz to rock and roll. Indeed, artists as diverse as Benny Goodman, Supertramp, Read More →

Learning to play the flute is a wonderful goal. The flute is one of the most beautiful-sounding instruments there is! Its high, sweet sounds enhance all types of music, from classical and… Read More →

The guitar is one of the coolest, most popular instruments around. Rockers Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen are legendary for their guitar-playing skills. The guitar is also a main instrument Read More →

There is no gravity in space. The North Star never changes its position in the sky. Earth’s shadow causes the phases of the moon. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before.… Read More →

The saxophone is a cool instrument that makes warm, lively sounds. Sax players pump life into rock songs, express themselves in jazz solos, and spice up Latin dance music. But is the… Read More →

The trumpet may be one of the smallest brass instruments, but its sound is bold and exciting. Trumpeters play in all types of groups, such as orchestras, marching bands, jazz ensembles, and… Read More →

The violin is one of the most versatile instruments around. Its sweet, clear sounds enhance all types of music, from classical and jazz to rock and country. Indeed, groups as diverse as… Read More →

Have an itch? Let’s zoom in for a closer look at what’s causing it. It could be one of many nasty things. How about bacteria poop? (It happens, and it stinks!) It might be a tiny critter that Read More →

When autumn comes, the plants in Mr. Green and Mo's community garden produce their seeds and start to die. The leaves on the trees change color and drop to the ground. And as some of the… Read More →

Do you love juggling numbers and playing with words? These puzzles and brain-bafflers will keep you buzzing! Use language, math, and logic to... ● solve figure sequences and tricky problems Read More →

It's outta here! In 1921, New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth smashed a home run that sailed 575 feet (175 m), the longest homer ever hit in a Major League Baseball game. Ruth's home runs… Read More →

It's exciting and fun to perform on stage to entertain an audience. An actor is part of a group called a cast, who work together to present a show. How does a dramatic production get started? Read More →

In spring, the garden bursts into life. Mo discovers how daffodils and other plants grow from bulbs, and the friends plant flower and vegetable seeds for the summer. The garden's birds are… Read More →

It's summertime, and the garden is in full bloom. Mo discovers the importance of bees and butterflies as they pollinate flowers around the garden. Tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, and other… Read More →

Winter has arrived, and Mo thinks the garden has died. But Mr. Green knows that the garden is just resting until spring. Join the friends as they learn how trees save energy by having bare… Read More →