Grade 6
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Wolves
From the Series Animal Predators
Some of the fiercest and most skilled hunters in the world, wolves use intellect, teamwork, a strong sense of smell, hearing, and sight to track and kill their prey. Watch these powerful… Read More →
Wolves: And Their Food Chains
From the Series Food Chain Kings
Armed with lethal fangs, endless endurance, and an incredible intelligence, the wolf is an amazing predator! Readers will discover how the apex hunter tracks down and kills its prey with… Read More →
Women in the Military: From Drill Sergeants to Fighter Pilots
In December 2015, the Pentagon changed a rule to allow American women to serve for the first time ever in front-line ground combat troops. Women have fulfilled many military roles throughout… Read More →
Women Pilots of World War II
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
World War II marked the first time women pilots were trained to fly military planes in the United States. Although most were not allowed to fly combat missions, they provided great service to Read More →
Wonderfully Weird (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Wonderfully Weird (Alternator Books ®)
Celebrate all things weird! This series centers on unusual and eye-catching places, animals, sports, and more. Additional features offer fun facts and further examples, and encourage readers… Read More →
Wonderful Working Dogs
From the Series Dogs
Even man's best friend has to earn its keep sometimes! These dog breeds have been designed to be good at specific jobs such as herding, hunting, and guarding. Take a close look at the top 25 Read More →
Words of Promise: A Story about James Weldon Johnson
From the Series Creative Minds Biographies
A teacher and principal, a lawyer, an entertainer, a diplomat, and a writer, James Weldon Johnson spent his entire life working to help African Americans gain the rights and respect they… Read More →
World of Stories — Paperback Set
From the Series World of Stories
The world is full of fanciful stories that are told and retold over hundreds of years. Folktales, legends, and traditional tales are told here with magic, mystery, and humor. A werewolf's… Read More →
World's Biggest Reptiles
From the Series Extreme Reptiles
Learn about snakes that swallow their meals whole and massive saltwater crocodiles! Take a journey in search of the largest reptiles on Earth with full-color illustrations designed to keep… Read More →
World's Deadliest Reptiles
From the Series Extreme Reptiles
Travel to Africa to meet the longest snake on the continent, the black mamba, which is also one of the fastest in the world. A dangerous cast of characters with comic-style illustrated… Read More →
World's Sneakiest Reptiles
From the Series Extreme Reptiles
Discover the clever ways different creatures find dinner—or avoid becoming dinner! You wouldn't want to play hide-and-seek with these reptiles. Learn all about them with illustrated spreads… Read More →
World's Weirdest Reptiles
From the Series Extreme Reptiles
Find out where the world's weirdest reptiles live and hunt, along with some of their most bizarre behaviors. Illustrated spreads engage young readers and keep them captivated as they learn… Read More →
World's Weirdest Sharks
From the Series Wild World of Sharks
Chances are, when you think of sharks, it's the great white or hammerhead that swim into view! But the world's oceans hold around 500 different species of sharks, and some are extremely… Read More →
World War II Code Breakers
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
Discover the true stories of code breakers who worked behind the scenes during World War II. Men and women cracked enemy codes in order to gain information that helped the Allies win the war. Read More →
World War II Escapes and Rescues
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
Many daring escapes and rescues took place during World War II. Troops often faced harrowing conditions, including being captured by the enemy and getting lost at sea. Find out how they… Read More →
World War II Resistance Fighters
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
In the 1940s, Adolf Hitler and his Nazi German forces were taking control of European countries. They killed and assaulted people, stealing food and other supplies for themselves. Many in the Read More →
World War II Spies and Secret Agents
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
Under cover and in secret during World War II, Allied spies and secret agents worked behind the scenes to send messages, take pictures, and find out about the enemy's plans. These spies broke Read More →
Wounded Brains: True Survival Stories
From the Series Powerful Medicine
• A triathlon athlete has part of her skull removed to relieve the pressure on her injured brain after a car accident. • A soldier, wounded by a mortar explosion in Iraq, works with doctors… Read More →
Wrath of the Elements: The Legends of Amaterasu and Yu the Great
From the Series Graphic Mythology
Prepare for stories of elemental power from world mythology After Amaterasu’s parents create the islands of Japan, they put their children in charge of the natural world. Amaterasu becomes… Read More →
Write and Record Your Own Songs
From the Series Digital Makers (Alternator Books ® )
Perhaps you've always dreamed about performing your music for others. Grab a mic and let's get going! Share your music with family, friends, or even the whole world by writing a song and… Read More →
Write and Revise Your Project
From the Series Info Wise
You're ready to write your research paper or presentation. Learn how to create a convincing argument, support your opinions using facts and figures from reliable sources, and edit and revise… Read More →
Writer of the Plains: A Story about Willa Cather
From the Series Creative Minds Biographies
From the time she was a young child, Willa Cather had a gift with words and she loved stories. As a child on the Nebraska prairie, she heard many stories from her neighbors, many of them… Read More →
Writing Fantastic Fiction
From the Series Write This Way
Want to write a fantastic work of fiction? Sometimes getting started is the hardest part. This book takes you through the steps of writing a story from beginning to end. Learn how to gather… Read More →
Writing for Freedom: A Story about Lydia Maria Child
From the Series Creative Minds Biographies
Lydia Maria Child grew up in the 1800s reading countless books. She defied the idea that girls weren't supposed to fill their minds with ideas and stories. They weren't supposed to write… Read More →