Grade 6
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Colors of India
From the Series Colors of the World
What color is India? It's green like the vegetation that covers India during the monsoon season, white like the Taj Mahal, and blue like the Hindu god, Krishna. Get to know India in this… Read More →
Colors of Israel
From the Series Colors of the World
What color is Israel? It is black like the mud from the Dead Sea, tan like the wild goats that roam the desert, and gold like the dome of the ancient mosque of Jerusalem. As the meaning… Read More →
Colors of Japan
From the Series Colors of the World
What color is Japan? It's pink like cherry blossoms, green like tea, and orange like the lava from an erupting volcano. Get to know Japan in this beautifully illustrated introduction to the… Read More →
Colors of Kenya
From the Series Colors of the World
What color is Kenya? It's white like the snow on top of Mount Kenya, gray like the boabab tree, and pink like flamingos. Get to know Kenya in this beautifully illustrated introduction to a… Read More →
Colors of Mexico
From the Series Colors of the World
Do you know the color of Mexico? It's red like chili peppers and blue like the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Kids will follow the migration of monarch butterfly and learn about adobe homes.… Read More →
Colors of Russia
From the Series Colors of the World
What color is Russia? It is white like the vast snowfields of Siberia, blue like Lake Baikal, and gold like the dome of a Russian Orthodox church. Through compelling illustrations, young… Read More →
Colors of the Navajo
From the Series Colors of the World
The colors of the Navajo include red like the sand paintings used in the Red Antway Ceremony, tan like the sandstone canyons in New Mexico and Arizona, and blue like blue corn bread. Get to… Read More →
Combatientes de la resistencia de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (World War II Resistance Fighters)
From the Series Héroes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (Heroes of World War II) (Alternator Books ® en español)
En la década de 1940, Adolf Hitler y sus fuerzas alemanas nazis comenzaron a tomar control de los países europeos. Mataban y atacaban a las personas, y les robaban alimentos y otros… Read More →
Combat Zone
From the Series Support and Defend
Having a parent return from military duty is a dream come true. But sometimes, coming home comes with problems. Justin's got it all planned out. He's going to graduate high school, enroll at Read More →
Come Closer If You Dare!: Animal Predators Up Close
Get up-close with the most fearsome animals in the animal kingdom! With incredibly detailed photography of animals' gruesome features and fascinating facts about terrifying predators from… Read More →
Come Morning
From the Series Adventures in Time
Twelve-year-old Freedman and his father Nehemiah, a freed slave, make their living on a farm in Delaware during the 1850s. When Nehemiah is taken prisoner by slave-hunters in the Deep South,… Read More →
Comets and Asteroids in Action (An Augmented Reality Experience)
From the Series Space in Action: Augmented Reality (Alternator Books ® )
Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! Billions of comets and asteroids orbit the sun. Most travel through space far from Earth, but when the planet crosses… Read More →
Coming Up Clutch: The Greatest Upsets, Comebacks, and Finishes in Sports History
From the Series Spectacular Sports
The sports world is full of epic comebacks, upsets, chokes, and clutch performances. The most memorable buzzer-beating baskets, double-digit comebacks, and unexpected meltdowns are all here… Read More →
Communication Smarts: How to Express Yourself Best in Conversations, Texts, E-mails, and More
From the Series USA TODAY Teen Wise Guides: Lifestyle Choices
Email, cell phones, Facebook, texts, letters … even good old-fashioned face-to-face conversation. Teens today have all kinds of choices when it comes to communication. But did you know that… Read More →
Competition: Deal with it from start to finish
From the Series Lorimer Deal With It
A competitive streak can be the driving force behind excellence in school, sports, and other pursuits. Some young people take competition too far, however, or fear competition and avoid it at Read More →
Computing through the Ages: From Bones to Binary
From the Series Technology through the Ages
Every civilization throughout history needed one thing to trade, build, and farm: math. Explore the many unique computing systems created by ancient civilizations and how they developed into… Read More →
Conflict Resolution Smarts: How to Communicate, Negotiate, Compromise, and More
From the Series USA TODAY Teen Wise Guides: Time, Money, and Relationships
Conflict—nobody likes it. And from the hallways of your school to the family dinner table, conflict can be hard to avoid. But conflict doesn't have to be all bad. If you handle a conflict… Read More →
Consent: Deal with it before boundaries get crossed
From the Series Lorimer Deal With It
Consent isn't just about sex. From an early age, kids are taught to respect personal space. They learn to express themselves and how they feel. While they must be taught that kissing,… Read More →
Controlled
From the Series The Alternative
Rachel's junior year is going to be perfect—she's taking AP classes, is first-chair viola, and is busy planning her college visits. Then Misty, Rachel's wild and unpredictable cousin, lands… Read More →
Controversial Monuments: The Fight over Statues and Symbols
From the Series The Fight for Black Rights (Alternator Books ®)
Civil War monuments that pay tribute to Confederate soldiers and political leaders are located in many major cities across the United States. While some see these statues and symbols as part… Read More →
Cooking the Australian Way
From the Series Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks 2nd Edition
As a part of the British Commonwealth, Australia's culture shares many similarities with British culture--and their menu is no exception. Paired with the cuisine of the Aboriginal peoples… Read More →
Cooking the Austrian Way
From the Series Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks 2nd Edition
Over the centuries, Austria was settled by many different groups and became the center of a large empire. Each group brought its own customs and cuisine, eventually mixing to create the rich… Read More →
Cooking the Brazilian Way
From the Series Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks 2nd Edition
The fifth largest country in the world, Brazil stretches across nearly half of South America. Home to a vibrant blend of indigenous, African, European, and immigrant cultures, Brazil boasts a Read More →
Cooking the Caribbean Way
From the Series Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks 2nd Edition
With abundant textures and tastes that differ from island to island, the food of the Caribbean is a delicious blend of traditions. Reflecting the cultures of a diverse population, Caribbean… Read More →