Grade 7

Famous for his superhuman strength, Hercules is the most popular hero in Greek mythology. The son of Zeus—king of the gods—and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus’s wife Hera,… Read More →

Famous for his superhuman strength, Hercules is the most popular hero in Greek mythology. The son of Zeus—king of the gods—and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus's wife Hera,… Read More →

You wake up with superhero powers—so what are you going to do with them? Be a hero or rule the city as a supervillain? Use your mighty brains or take advantage of your awesome brawn? Or will… Read More →

At the age of nine, Clara Wieck gave her first public performance as a concert pianist. She played beautifully. When the concert was over, she felt as if she were dancing on a cloud. As she… Read More →

Dessa's life is changing...mostly because the life of her best friend, Kat, is changing. Kat has started dating a girl, Arwen, and she's trying to keep it on the down-low. Dessa is happy to… Read More →

Pitcher Seth Carter had Tommy John surgery on his elbow in hopes of being able to throw harder. Now his fastball cuts through batters like a 90-mph knife through butter. But one day, Seth's… Read More →

People have long used hip-hop as a way to identify and express their dissatisfaction over issues in society. From protest songs during the Civil Rights Movement to anthems for justice during… Read More →

In the decades since hip-hop began, it has grown in popularity around the world. Within the United States alone, there are many types of hip-hop music, from East Coast hip-hop to West Coast… Read More →

Hip-hop is more than just music. Hip-hop dance includes a variety of styles and is a form of self-expression. Dancers of hip-hop culture have tried new things, sparked trends and social… Read More →

Hip-hop artists such as Kurtis Blow, Missy Elliott, Beyoncé, and Public Enemy have left their mark on the world through music. Their songs have shared messages about social issues, gone… Read More →

Hip-hop fashion has its roots in New York City, but since its birth it's become part of global mainstream culture. Hip-hop fashion is influenced by many things, such as dance, art, sports,… Read More →

Is your style… • quirky and clever but relaxed? • a combo of flowy and structured pieces? • an unconventional mix of patterns, accessories, cuts, and textures? Then you've got that… Read More →

This book compiles photos and life stories of fifty of the sexiest men and women from history and asks the essential question: Would you really want to date them? Some are artists, some are… Read More →

Fifteen-year-old Mike McGill has lived with his Uncle Billy since his mother's death. Only ten years older than Mike, Billy loves to party, and he doesn't pay much attention when Mike starts… Read More →

Vicky Lyfoung retraces the history of a vibrant Asian ethnic group, blending rich documentation and personal stories in this gripping graphic history. Long oppressed, the Hmong struggle to… Read More →

Featuring foods, cultures, and holidays from around the world, go on a tour of international kitchens as cooks prepare traditional holiday dishes. With easy-to-follow recipes from many… Read More →

Biking is cheap, healthy, and can provide easy access into an incredible array of life experiences. In this wide-ranging and quick-hitting guide, author Rob Coppolillo explains how bikes… Read More →

"That's so gay!" is a phrase commonly heard in school halls and playgrounds. But when used as a put-down, it's also homophobic. With plenty of quizzes, Q+As, comics, and scenarios, this… Read More →

That's so gay! It's a phrase commonly heard in school halls and playgrounds. But when used as a put-down, it's also homophobic. With plenty of quizzes, Q+As, comics, and scenarios, this… Read More →

Hoopers is about a Black youth who wants to live the basketball dream of fame and acclaim. Jojo and his friends know that once they make their high-school team, they will have the time of… Read More →