Grade 6

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 →

One of Beyoncé’s biggest idols is Whitney Houston. The two met in a hotel lobby for the first time when she was just fifteen, but even before then, Beyoncé was influenced by Houston’s… 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 →

Beyond our solar system is an enormous expanse of stars, other solar systems, glittering galaxies, matter-eating black holes, and other fascinating space mysteries. But what do we know about… Read More →

Readers are welcomed to the Lobe Labs and Dr. Brain activities in this brightly illustrated, highly engaging book that uses science to answer interesting questions that kids have about the… 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 →