Grade 6
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Louis Armstrong
From the Series History Maker Biographies
True or False? Louis Armstrong was often called “The World’s Greatest Trumpet Player.” True! Louis Armstrong changed the sound of American music with his exciting, powerful trumpet-playing.… Read More →
Louis Pasteur and the Power of Observation
From the Series Graphic Science Biographies
Louis Pasteur's passion for laboratory experiments led to major, life-saving changes in medicine. His research targeted unusual problems from the spoiling of wine to disease in French… Read More →
Lug: Dawn of the Ice Age
From the Series Lug
A hilarious middle-grade novel about a misunderstood caveboy perfect for fans of Ice Age and Happy Feet. Lug is a caveboy who would rather paint than club other caveboys. The clan even… Read More →
Luna Moths: Masters of Change
From the Series Insect World
See for yourself one of the most amazing masters of change in the insect kingdom—the luna moth! Hatching from a tiny egg, the luna moth begins its life as a caterpillar just 0.11 inch (3… Read More →
Lupita Nyong'o: Actor, Filmmaker, Activist
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Lupita Nyong'o became an internationally known actor after appearing in 12 Years a Slave, winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie and becoming the first Kenyan Read More →
Lupus
From the Series USA TODAY Health Reports: Diseases and Disorders
Between one and two million people in the United States are known to have lupus. But many more people may have it and not know it. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease, which means the… Read More →
Machines through the Ages: From Furnaces to Factories
From the Series Technology through the Ages
". . . with the lighter catapults, which had a long range, he drove back those who were constructing the wall along the harbour, and with the ballistae he shook or destroyed the engines of… Read More →
Madam C.J. Walker: Self-Made Millionaire
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Madam C.J. Walker was one of the first Black woman millionaires in the US. While she was a laundry worker, she started having trouble with her scalp and decided to create a solution. She… Read More →
Mae Jemison: Trailblazing Astronaut
From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)
Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space, is an engineer, physician, teacher, Peace Corps volunteer, and founder of multiple technology companies. This fascinating bio tells about her… Read More →
Magda, Intergalactic Chef — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Magda, Intergalactic Chef
Born on a tiny moon with incredible flora and fauna, twelve-year-old Magda has always had a gift for cooking up unique and delicious dishes. Like her grandmother before her, Magda earns a… Read More →
Magic
From the Series Buzz Books
For reluctant readers intrigued by magic and illusion, this is the ultimate guide! Step into a world where enchanting tricks and illusions create wonder and excitement. Explore the… Read More →
Magic and Misery: Traditional Tales from around the World
From the Series World of Stories
A little old man learns the secret behind a magical fiddle. An undersea princess leaves her amber palace for love. A mule waits for revenge on the one who wronged her . . . Explore… Read More →
Magnetism Investigations
From the Series Key Questions in Physical Science (Alternator Books ® )
You've probably played with magnets or seen them on a refrigerator door. But did you know that magnets are used in everything from laptops to electric guitars? Why and how do these magnets… Read More →
Maia Mitchell: Talent from Down Under
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know Maia Mitchell from the Disney Channel's Teen Beach Movie. But did you know that she: • was born and raised in Australia and learned her American accent by watching TV? • loves Read More →
Make a Little Wave
Swim with the current, or go against the flow? Savannah has been feeling out of place ever since her family moved to Sandy Dune, Florida. She finds it easier to make friends with animals… Read More →
Make and Upload Your Own Videos
From the Series Digital Makers (Alternator Books ® )
Maybe you love baking or doing martial arts—or perhaps soccer is more your thing. You can make a video about all these interests and more! Share your passions with the world by recording them Read More →
Maker of Machines: A Story about Eli Whitney
From the Series Creative Minds Biographies
Eli Whitney’s love of inventing and pondering new ideas made him one of America’s greatest inventors. Best known for inventing the cotton gin, one of the most important American inventions of Read More →
Make Something of It
From the Series The Sharp Sisters
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 →
Making Food Earth-Friendly: It's Time to Take Eco Action!
From the Series Eco Action
Earth is under threat. Today, our planet faces huge challenges as a result of human actions. The time has come to replace those negative actions with positive ones—it's time to take eco… Read More →
Making Sense of Climate Change: Know Your Facts, Understand the Science, What Can We Do?
An evidence-based look at the subject of climate change that gives readers an informative, scientific, and calm overview of what’s happening to planet Earth. What is the difference… Read More →
Malala Yousafzai: Heroic Education Activist
From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)
Malala Yousafzai's activism has placed her in grave danger from the Taliban, but she remains determined to defend girls' right to an education around the world. Follow Yousafzai from young… Read More →
Malala Yousafzai: Shot by the Taliban, Still Fighting for Equal Education
From the Series Gateway Biographies
On October 9, 2012, Malala Yousafzai was on her way home from school in Swat Valley, Pakistan, when she was shot in the head by members of the Taliban. Though she was only fifteen years old,… Read More →
Mama Mammals: Reproduction and Birth in Mammals
A beautiful, fact-filled picture book by writer Cathy Evans—the perfect introduction to reproduction in the natural world for children. This stunningly presented science book explains the… Read More →
Managing Social Media
From the Series Teen Online Survival Guides
Social media is a huge part of teen life, but this virtual social world can be full of problems. How can teens manage social media so that it helps, rather than harms, them? This essential… Read More →