Grade 6
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NASA's Artemis Missions: Exploring the Moon
From the Series Gateway Headlines
NASA’s Artemis missions aim to put people on the Moon again. Humans have not been to the Moon since the US government canceled its Apollo program in 1972. After President Barack Obama… Read More →
NASCAR
From the Series Buzz Books
If you feel the need for speed, then check out the thrills and spills of NASCAR racing. Find out what goes on behind the scenes in the pits, what tactics are involved in winning, and what… Read More →
Nathan of Yesteryear and Michael of Today
Michael is Nathan's great, great grandson. Michael's family has lived in the same town, and in the same house, for several generations. This book takes a look at what day-to-day life was like Read More →
Native Hunting and Fishing: Practicing Traditions and Defending Treaty Rights
From the Series Native Rights (Alternator Books ®)
Indigenous Nations historically provided for their families and their communities by hunting, fishing, farming, and gathering. In the 19th century, the US government often forced Native… Read More →
Native Lands and Sacred Places: Reclaiming and Protecting Native Lands
From the Series Native Rights (Alternator Books ®)
For Native nations and peoples, land is sacred. It is a valued and respected part of their spiritual and religious beliefs. Some locations hold even more meaning such as burial sites, places… Read More →
Native Mascots, Myths, and Misrepresentation: Battling Indigenous Stereotypes
From the Series Native Rights (Alternator Books ®)
Representation takes many forms, from who is elected or appointed to positions in government to the characters and images used in movies, books, and sport teams. However, not all… Read More →
Native Rights (Alternator Books ®) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Native Rights (Alternator Books ®)
Discover how Native peoples are dismantling stereotypes, exercising their voices in government, honoring their relationships with nature, practicing their cultural traditions and values, and… Read More →
Native to This Land: A History of Indigenous Rights in North America
From the Series Spotlight on Social Justice
Hundreds of Indigenous nations call North America home—and have since before the countries that make up the continent formed. Indigenous peoples across North America have experienced… Read More →
Native Voting Rights and Sovereignty: Recognizing Indigenous Voices in Government
From the Series Native Rights (Alternator Books ®)
There are 574 federally recognized nations with tribal sovereignty in the United States. Tribal sovereignty means that these nations must be honored as distinct political entities and treated Read More →
Nat Love
From the Series History Maker Biographies
True or False: After Nat Love became a cowboy, he never gave up riding the trails. False! After many years as a cowboy, Nat saw that railroads were connecting towns across the country. He… Read More →
Natural Satellites: The Book of Moons
For centuries, astronomers have placed a special importance on the other planets of the solar system. But with the advent of spacecraft and the tremendous missions undertaken by the Voyager… Read More →
Natural Writer: A Story about Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
From the Series Creative Minds Biographies
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings dreamt of becoming a famous writer from the time that she was a young girl. After several years of searching for adventure and success, Marjorie finally found… Read More →
Nature's Ninja: Animals with Spectacular Skills
Ninja were skilled warriors in medieval Japan. And now you can find ninja in comics, movies, and TV shows. But what about in nature? Real animals aren't anything like ninja . . . are they? A Read More →
Navajo Code Talkers
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
In the South Pacific in 1944 and 1945, military battles raged between the United States and Japan. Surrounded by rattling bullets and exploding bombs, a group of Navajo Marines sent secret… Read More →
Navy SEALs: Elite Operations
From the Series Military Special Ops
Trained to fight at sea, in the air, and on land, U.S. Navy SEALs tackle whatever missions come their way. They must master skills such as combatting enemies under water, fast-roping from a… Read More →
Near-Death Experiences
From the Series Death Uncovered
A man wakes up—only to discover he is not in his bed. It is dark, and he is having trouble moving. He's in a bag of some kind. He kicks his legs but cannot get free. Eventually, someone… Read More →
Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself
“Permit me to lay at your feet the following genuine Narrative . . .” Olaudah Equiano was a writer and abolitionist whose autobiography, The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano, captured… Read More →
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Star Astrophysicist
From the Series Gateway Biographies
In addition to speaking about challenging scientific topics for a variety of news sources, Neil deGrasse Tyson is director of a New York planetarium, hosts a science podcast, and has a… Read More →
Nelson Mandela: World Leader for Human Rights
From the Series Gateway Biographies
On December 5, 2013, former South African President Nelson Mandela passed away at the age of 95. People around the world mourned the death of this human rights activist. Thousands of South… Read More →
Netherlands in Pictures
From the Series Visual Geography Series, Second Series
The Netherlands was an early trading center for much of Europe. Still home to one of the world's busiest ports, this coastal country is also one of the most densely populated nations in Europe. Read More →
Networks
From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World
Networks revolutionized computer technology and the way we share information. But what is the story behind this amazing tech, how does it work, and who invented it? Readers discover all this Read More →
Never Again: The Parkland Shooting and the Teen Activists Leading a Movement
From the Series Gateway Biographies
This biography of a movement and the teen activists behind it delves into the quest for gun safety legislation in light of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in… Read More →
Next in Line
From the Series Suddenly Royal
It's junior year and Carly's been worried about what she'll do after graduating from high school. That is, until she learns that she's a member of the Evonian royal family and will someday be Read More →
Next-Level Competition: Book 4
From the Series The Robot Makers
At coding camp, La Ion’s friends wake up to an unusual lesson: how to make breakfast with coding! As one team member plays robot, the makers must program their way to a meal. Thanks to the… Read More →