Grade 5
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Luna Moths: Masters of Change
From the Series Insect World
See for yourself one of the most amazing masters of change in the insect kingdom—the luna moth! Hatching from a tiny egg, the luna moth begins its life as a caterpillar just 0.11 inch (3… Read More →
Lupita Nyong'o: Actor, Filmmaker, Activist
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Lupita Nyong'o became an internationally known actor after appearing in 12 Years a Slave, winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie and becoming the first Kenyan Read More →
Lusia Harris: Basketball Star
From the Series Difference Makers
In 1977, Lusia Harris made history as the first and only woman ever drafted by an NBA team, the New Orleans Jazz. Though she chose not to play for the NBA, her incredible accomplishments on… Read More →
Lynx vs. Porcupines: Food Chain Fights
From the Series Predator vs. Prey
North American porcupines have sharp quills that can hurt their predators. Many animals wouldn’t try to get around these quills, but the clever Canada lynx, master of camouflage and hunting,… Read More →
Maccabee Meals: Food and Fun for Hanukkah
Eight nights of food, fun, and games for Hanukkah. With recipes for young and old, party themes, and holiday trivia. Read More →
Madam and Nun and 1001: What Is a Palindrome?
From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®
What is a palindrome? Read this book forward or backward to find out! Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable pair up to wow readers with playful rhymes and eye-catching illustrations that introduce Read More →
Madam C.J. Walker: Self-Made Millionaire
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Madam C.J. Walker was one of the first Black woman millionaires in the US. While she was a laundry worker, she started having trouble with her scalp and decided to create a solution. She… Read More →
Mae Jemison: Trailblazing Astronaut
From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)
Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space, is an engineer, physician, teacher, Peace Corps volunteer, and founder of multiple technology companies. This fascinating bio tells about her… Read More →
Magda, Intergalactic Chef — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Magda, Intergalactic Chef
Born on a tiny moon with incredible flora and fauna, twelve-year-old Magda has always had a gift for cooking up unique and delicious dishes. Like her grandmother before her, Magda earns a… Read More →
Magic
From the Series Buzz Books
For reluctant readers intrigued by magic and illusion, this is the ultimate guide! Step into a world where enchanting tricks and illusions create wonder and excitement. Explore the… Read More →
Magic and Misery: Traditional Tales from around the World
From the Series World of Stories
A little old man learns the secret behind a magical fiddle. An undersea princess leaves her amber palace for love. A mule waits for revenge on the one who wronged her . . . Explore… Read More →
Magic Maple Syrup
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Advanced Fluency Level 4
Do you know why the maple leaf is on the flag of Canada? It is a beautiful leaf, but the reason it was chosen when Canada looked for a new flag in 1994 was because its maple tree is magic! It Read More →
Magic Monsters: From Witches to Goblins
From the Series Monster Mania
For centuries people have told stories of cackling witches and crafty goblins. In the past, people thought witches ruined crops, genies granted wishes, and goblins caused accidents. Many… Read More →
Magnetism Investigations
From the Series Key Questions in Physical Science (Alternator Books ® )
You've probably played with magnets or seen them on a refrigerator door. But did you know that magnets are used in everything from laptops to electric guitars? Why and how do these magnets… Read More →
Magnificent Moths
From the Series Tell Me More! Science
They are colorful. Some are bigger than your head. They go through an amazing metamorphosis. They even pollinate plants. And they are every bit as beautiful as butterflies! It’s time for… Read More →
Maia Mitchell: Talent from Down Under
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know Maia Mitchell from the Disney Channel's Teen Beach Movie. But did you know that she: • was born and raised in Australia and learned her American accent by watching TV? • loves Read More →
Make and Upload Your Own Videos
From the Series Digital Makers (Alternator Books ® )
Maybe you love baking or doing martial arts—or perhaps soccer is more your thing. You can make a video about all these interests and more! Share your passions with the world by recording them Read More →
Maker of Machines: A Story about Eli Whitney
From the Series Creative Minds Biographies
Eli Whitney’s love of inventing and pondering new ideas made him one of America’s greatest inventors. Best known for inventing the cotton gin, one of the most important American inventions of Read More →
Making Food Earth-Friendly: It's Time to Take Eco Action!
From the Series Eco Action
Earth is under threat. Today, our planet faces huge challenges as a result of human actions. The time has come to replace those negative actions with positive ones—it's time to take eco… Read More →
Making Sense of Climate Change: Know Your Facts, Understand the Science, What Can We Do?
An evidence-based look at the subject of climate change that gives readers an informative, scientific, and calm overview of what’s happening to planet Earth. What is the difference… Read More →
Malala Yousafzai: Heroic Education Activist
From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)
Malala Yousafzai's activism has placed her in grave danger from the Taliban, but she remains determined to defend girls' right to an education around the world. Follow Yousafzai from young… Read More →
Malala Yousafzai: Shot by the Taliban, Still Fighting for Equal Education
From the Series Gateway Biographies
On October 9, 2012, Malala Yousafzai was on her way home from school in Swat Valley, Pakistan, when she was shot in the head by members of the Taliban. Though she was only fifteen years old,… Read More →
Malaria: An Ongoing Threat
From the Series Deadly Diseases (UpDog Books ™)
Every year, mosquitoes pass parasites that cause malaria to hundreds of millions of people, and hundreds of thousands die. See how the disease works and the ways doctors and scientists fight… Read More →
Mallory and Mary Ann Take New York
From the Series Mallory
START SPREADING THE NEWS . . . Mallory and Mary Ann are headed to New York. They've got sights to see! The Empire State Building. The Statue of Liberty. Times Square. Central Park. But they… Read More →