Grade 6

It's Yom Kippur Eve in 1973, and twelve-year-old Beni thinks his biggest problem is settling in at his new school in the Golan, where his family moved at the end of the Six-Day War. But on… Read More →

Running away is the only option. Benito's father, Xavier, had been in Iraq for more than a year. When he returns, Benito's family life is not the same. Xavier suffers from… Read More →

True or False? Benjamin Banneker used a telescope and mathematics to predict a solar eclipse. True! In 1789, Banneker calculated when the moon would pass between the earth and sun. And he did Read More →

Beowulf is a brave and mighty warrior, known to have the strength of thirty men. At home in Geatland, Beowulf hears about the terrible troubles of his father's friend, Hrothgar, the king of… Read More →

Lightning quick and loaded with skill, basketball is one of the world's most popular games. Its color, razzmatazz, and million-dollar superstars make it a fantastic spectator sport. America… Read More →

Whether it’s for food or fun, fishing has been a part of human life for thousands of years! Being good at fishing requires many unique skills, including patience, strategy, and perseverance. Read More →

Playing golf is a great way to get some fresh air and exercise while enjoying being outside, but it is so much more than just that! It is also a highly skilled sport, requiring strategy,… Read More →

Gymnastics is a beautiful and varied sport, containing many different disciplines. Gymnasts require agility, strength, flexibility, balance, and many other skills in order to succeed at this… Read More →

Karate is one of the most popular martial arts in the world. As much an artform as a sport, Karate teaches skills for combat, self-defense, good sportsmanship, and much more. This book, with Read More →

It is called soccer in the United States, football in England, fussball in Germany, and voetball in Holland. In Spain, it is known as futbol and in Italy, they go down to the park for a game… Read More →

There are lots of reasons why you might want to improve your swimming skills. Some people swim as a way to keep fit, other people join swimming clubs to compete or make friends. Maybe you… Read More →

Tennis is a combination of speed and agility that is both exciting and fun to play. Major tournaments such as the US, French, and Australian Opens, as well as Wimbledon are watched by… Read More →

The Sharp sisters are bold, bright, sassy, stylin', and fierce. As the daughters of mayoral candidate Stanley Sharp, all eyes are on them as they attend high school. Every choice they make… Read More →

The author takes readers on a fascinating journey back to A.D. 100, where a bolt of sky blue silk is carried by successive caravans from China to Rome along the ancient Silk Road. The… Read More →

Growing up in China as the child of American missionaries, Pearl read and listened to stories from both the East and the West. A story, she thought, was a wonderful way to learn about people… Read More →

You may know that Beyoncé is a gifted R & B star who has made a splash in the worlds of music, dance, and acting. But did you know that Beyoncé: • was super shy as a child, yet she loved Read More →

From scoring hit after hit on the R & B and pop music charts to slaying it onscreen as an actor, Beyoncé does it all. Explore the personal and professional life of Queen Bey and follow… Read More →

More than a century after Louisa May Alcott wrote them, classics such as Little Women, Little Men, and Jo’s Boys continue to be read and treasured by readers around the world. Alcott began… Read More →

Armed with fearsome fangs, powerful bodies, and supreme senses, big cats are astounding predators! Readers will discover how the apex hunters track down and kill their prey with devastating… Read More →

Have you ever perched in a tree stand, watching for big game? Listened to the crackle of branches and brush being trampled as a large buck steps into the clearing? Or have you hunted elk,… Read More →

Armed with super senses, a vice-like grip, and incredible strength, big snakes are astounding predators! Readers will discover how the apex hunters track down and kill their prey with… Read More →

Growing up with actor parents in Los Angeles, Billie Eilish was surrounded by creativity. After writing her first song when she was four, she took to making music with her older brother. The… Read More →