Grade 6
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Dinosaur Slayers by the Shore
From the Series Dinosaurs Rule
Explore the unique world of dinosaurs in coastal habitats. Spread-by-spread match-ups pit different dinosaur species against one another in battles that are scientifically accurate. Fact… Read More →
Dinosaurs Rule
From the Series Prehistoric Field Guides
Come along with Ackerley the Acanthostega to visit the Triassic and Jurassic periods, 203-145 million years ago. Watch the first dinosaurs appear. See them grow in size and numbers to… Read More →
Dinosaur Stalkers in the Swamp
From the Series Dinosaurs Rule
Discover a habitat filled with steaming swamps and crawling with dinosaurs fighting to survive. Spread-by-spread match-ups pit species against one another in scientifically accurate battles,… Read More →
Director's Cut
From the Series The Atlas of Cursed Places
The Sanford's Folly movie set has been abandoned since burning to the ground in the 1980s. Rumor has it the place is cursed after a film shoot gone terribly wrong. But that's not enough to… Read More →
Dirty Bombs and Shell Shock: Biology Goes to War
From the Series STEM on the Battlefield
The British army swelled in size at the beginning of World War I. But many of these new recruits suffered from malnutrition and lacked the physical strength to serve on the front line.… Read More →
Disasters at Sea
From the Series Disasters Up Close
For thousands of years, the perils of the sea have claimed uncountable numbers of victims. Bad weather, rocks and icebergs, equipment failures, human error, and many more types of tragedies… Read More →
Disaster!: Tragedies That Gripped the World
From the Series Flash Points
A fire breaks out in a factory, killing almost 150 people. A nuclear reactor melts down, leaving almost 39,000 square miles of land poisoned by radiation. The German airship Hindenburg falls… Read More →
Disaster Zone — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Disaster Zone
Earth—it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been ravaged by enormous natural disasters with unthinkable destructive forces. From epic earthquakes and fearsome floods to… Read More →
Disconnected: Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
“The common perception of Alzheimer’s from people who haven’t experienced it is that it’s more like a ‘quirk’ which all elderly people experience at some point. But Alzheimer’s is so much… Read More →
Discovering Nature's Laws: A Story about Isaac Newton
From the Series Creative Minds Biographies
Sir Isaac Newton changed the world with his many discoveries and inventions about mathematics, science, optics, and physics. Although he was brilliant, Newton felt no need to publish his… Read More →
Diseases Without Borders: Plagues, Pandemics, and Beyond
From the infamous Black Death to the 1918 flu to COVID-19, disease outbreaks have always marked human history. But where they spread, how they spread, and how fast they move have all… Read More →
Disinformation: The Rise of False Narratives
From the Series Gateway Headlines
Disinformation is false information that is spread on purpose. It might seem to be a result of the digital age, but it has been around for centuries, really taking off after the introduction… Read More →
Displaced
Fourteen-year-old Kimathi has a comfortable life in the suburbs of western Kenya—until a contentious election explodes into violence. His father is killed, his house is destroyed, and he and Read More →
Dive into Danger
From the Series Animal Rescues
Pudge's dad might love being on the ocean and taking care of wildlife, but Pudge would rather be playing World of Warcraft. When he meets an intriguing girl through the game and gets caught… Read More →
Diversity and Entertainment: Black Lives in Media
From the Series The Fight for Black Rights (Alternator Books ®)
Film and television are major sources of entertainment and help define culture. Blockbusters like Black Panther and TV shows like Black-ish place Black characters and their experiences front… Read More →
Diving Beetles: Underwater Insect Predators
From the Series Insect World
Check out the action at a nearby pond where a master predator is on the hunt—a diving beetle! This skillful insect is after larvae, small fish, salamanders, and other prey. Key body parts… Read More →
Diving on a Coral Reef: The Wonders of a Coral Reef
From the Series Explore!
Coral reefs are nature's wonder! Beautifully illustrated and engaging information, this is a detailed introduction to the study of this unique ecosystem. This book serves as an introduction… Read More →
DIY Box Creations
From the Series DIY Series
DIY Box Creations includes a variety of out-of-the-box cardboard creations for families to build together, transforming leftover boxes into an assortment of step-by-step projects. Have fun… Read More →
DIY Papercrafts
From the Series DIY Series
Learn how to transform washi tape and paper into beautiful stationery, giftwrap, gifts, and more—all with just a few simple tools! DIY Paper Crafts is full of unique and inspirational ideas… Read More →
Do Animals Fall in Love?
Best Middle-Grade Nature Books of 2021, Kirkus The birds and the bees, literally. A fully illustrated compendium of fascinating and astonishing facts about animal reproduction for the whole… Read More →
Does an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?: And Other Questions about Your Health and Body
From the Series Is That a Fact?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Humans use only ten percent of their brains. If you cross your eyes, they’ll stay that way. You may have heard these common sayings and beliefs before.… Read More →
Does a Ten-Gallon Hat Really Hold Ten Gallons?: And Other Questions about Fashion
From the Series Is That a Fact?
Brides are always all dressed in white. Cowboys were the first people to wear jeans. Wearing a hat indoors can make you go bald. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But Read More →
Does It Really Take Seven Years to Digest Swallowed Gum?: And Other Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask
From the Series Is That a Fact?
It takes seven years to digest swallowed gum. A penny placed on a train track can cause a train to derail. The average human consumes four spiders per year while sleeping. You may have heard… Read More →
Dog Days
Larry can't stop thinking about the growling dog in the alley. He already has three strays in his backyard. How can he afford to take care of another one? When his brother Paul points out a… Read More →