Grade 6

In the twenty-first century, because of climate change and other human activities, many animal species have become extinct, and many others are at risk of extinction. Once they are gone, we… Read More →

The United States Department of Defense has more than four hundred military bases across the country. They are used to house and train personnel, keep watch of enemies, support allies, and .… Read More →

Deion Sanders made history as a professional football and baseball player, becoming the first person to compete in a Super Bowl and a World Series. But he wasn’t just known for his incredible Read More →

Mary Ann Shadd Cary spent her entire lifetime fighting for justice and equality for African Americans. Born a free African American in the 1820s, Cary started schools for black children and… Read More →

This graphic novel tells the story of Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest, and her daughter, Persephone. Demeter rules over a perpetual summer on earth, where crops, trees, and flowers… Read More →

You may know that Demi Lovato is a chart-topping singer and a talented actress. But did you know that she: • got her start on the small screen playing Angela on the kids' TV show Barney… Read More →

Have you ever seen a car crash? How about dozens of car crashes all at the same time? At demolition derbies, you'll see drivers ram their cars into one another until only one car remains… Read More →

Supernatural fiends and fire-breathing tormentors loom large in myth and folklore, grabbing animals and people to satisfy their huge appetites. They turn the world of humans topsy-turvy with… Read More →

The smallest Scandinavian country, Denmark was once home to Vikings who used the country's abundant coastline to raid nearby lands. Today, Danes enjoy one of the highest standards of living… Read More →

Depression is a mental health disorder that affects the lives of millions. Statistics from the World Health Organization show that about 121 million people worldwide are clinically depressed. Read More →

One of baseball’s most popular and talented stars, Derek Jeter began his major league career with a bang—knocking a home run out of the park in his very first at bat his rookie year. His… Read More →

Earning five World Series rings and a slew of other awards, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is on top of the world. Few Major League Baseball players ever come close to this level of… Read More →

Aliens attacked Earth, and Leo had no idea. He may or may not have been out in the woods skipping class. When he returns to town only to find it's been evacuated, Leo realizes he's in bigger… Read More →

Are you really into cooking? Playing football? Doing fun and fancy crafts? You can design a website around whatever it is you love most! Learn how to set up a website of your very own in just Read More →

Featuring recipes from twenty countries around the world, this tasty sampler presents brief descriptions of where, what time of year, and why certain desserts are prepared. With recipes for… Read More →

In 1972, Apollo 17 landed on the moon with a crew of astronauts. No humans have visited the moon since. But the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other space agencies… Read More →

After getting caught while vandalizing his school, Max, an android student, is sent to detention. Tensions run high between the androids and humans there, but when a human boy, Oliver, stands Read More →

Meet Scoop McLaren, a feisty thirteen-year old DETECTIVE EDITOR! What do you do when an evil reporter wreaks havoc in a quiet coastal town? Sonny Fink writes online news that is uploaded at… Read More →

Mystery is afoot in London. Thieves roam the graveyards, your best friend is missing, and your creepy boss is building something in his lab. A famous detective is on your side. But does he… Read More →

Heart disease, hypertension, nerve damage, vision problems, liver damage…These are some of the complications of diabetes―a chronic and growing disease in which the body cannot use sugar… Read More →

How can we make the world a better place? This inspiring resource for middle-grade readers is organized as a dictionary; each entry presents a word related to creating a better world, such… Read More →

Knights in armor weighed so much that they had to be lifted onto their horses. Medieval barbers doubled as dentists. Robin Hood stole from the rich to give to the poor. You may have heard… Read More →