Grade 6
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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 →
World War II: What Can We Learn from the People Who Witnessed War?
From the Series Witness to War
World War II was one of the most wide-reaching conflicts in history. This book reveals the devastating impact of this terrible war and how it changed the lives of those who witnessed it.… Read More →
World War I: What Can We Learn from the People Who Witnessed War?
From the Series Witness to War
World War I was a devastating war that changed the lives of all who lived through it. This book shines a light on what it was like to experience this terrible conflict, both on the… 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 an Opinion Piece
From the Series Pictures to Paragraphs (Alternator Books ®)
Everyone has opinions. It's important to be able to express those opinions thoughtfully and clearly. Opinions have the power to influence someone’s thoughts and behavior. But without facts to Read More →
Writing a Personal Narrative
From the Series Pictures to Paragraphs (Alternator Books ®)
If you were to explain your life to someone, where would you start? What places, emotions, or senses are linked to specific moments in time? Photos can help stir up memories or give us… Read More →
Writing a Report
From the Series Pictures to Paragraphs (Alternator Books ®)
We can use reports to share balanced, researched information, usually at school or at work. You could write a report about any topic. What topic would you choose? Learn about the process of… Read More →
Writing Drama
From the Series Pictures to Paragraphs (Alternator Books ®)
Dramas are meant to be performed. Writers tell drama stories through dialogue and action. What kind of drama would you write? What characters would you write about, and where would they live? 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 Fiction
From the Series Pictures to Paragraphs (Alternator Books ®)
Fiction can be exciting, romantic, realistic, fantastic, or anything in between. A striking picture can inspire a great idea, which could lead to an amazing story. Uncover all the elements of 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 →
Writing Intriguing Informational Pieces
From the Series Write This Way
Want to write pieces that are informative and interesting? This book will guide you through the process of writing about topics such as animals, science discoveries, historical events,… Read More →
Writing Notable Narrative Nonfiction
From the Series Write This Way
Have you ever wanted to write a true story? Maybe you have an interesting experience to share from your life or from someone in your family. Or perhaps you'd like to write about a famous… Read More →
Writing Outstanding Opinion Pieces
From the Series Write This Way
Want to write an outstanding opinion piece? From start to finish, this book takes you through the steps of writing a commentary, a letter to the editor, or a review. Learn how to select a… Read More →
Writing Poetry
From the Series Pictures to Paragraphs (Alternator Books ®)
Poets create vivid images by playing with words and appealing to our senses. There are so many types of poems to try, from haiku to limericks. What kind of poem would you write? What would… Read More →
Writing Powerful Persuasive Pieces
From the Series Write This Way
Do you like to argue? Do you have any strong beliefs? Maybe you'd like to show other people your side of an issue—and you'd like to do it in writing. This book takes you through the steps of… Read More →