Grade 8

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 →

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 →

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 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

While in a war zone, a military working dog (MWD) and its handler live together, eat together, play together, sleep together, and risk their lives for each other every day. The dogs work with Read More →

Every adult wants to give DeQuin advice. His father, who's serving a life sentence, thinks DeQuin needs to toughen up. His uncle wants DeQuin to work hard and keep his head down. Then there's Read More →

Money may not grow on trees, but with practice anyone can learn how to manage and grow their savings. Knowing how to earn, save, and manage money is not just an important skill for adults.… Read More →

Dolly Parton has been a wildly successful entertainer for more than sixty years. She is a country and pop music artist who has sold more than one hundred million albums worldwide, and in… Read More →

Donald Trump has been an unusual political leader ever since he was first elected to the US's highest office in 2016. President Trump's first term included more than twenty executive orders, Read More →

Obsessed with tales of gallant knights, Don Quixote, a middle-aged man from La Mancha, decides to take his own adventure. Donning rusty armor and riding upon an old horse, he sets off to… Read More →

For the world's extreme sportspeople, taking on Earth's most out-there altitude sports is the ultimate challenge—and the ultimate high. In this adrenaline-packed climb through the world of… Read More →

It's the job of the babysitter to keep the disasters at bay and the kids at play—and fed, and on time for their after school activities, and in bed by a reasonable hour, and and and . . .… Read More →

Packed with fun and inspirational prompts, doodling exercises, and food-related factoids, this title sparks the imagination and inspires food lovers to explore, experiment, and brainstorm… Read More →

Packed with fun and inspirational prompts, doodling exercises, and outdoorsy factoids, this title sparks the imagination and inspires nature lovers to explore, experiment, and brainstorm ways Read More →

Behind the fame of big-time sports lies a complex web of controversy and deceit. Doping—the use of banned performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) to gain a competitive athletic edge—is common in… Read More →

How do scientists predict the weather? What tools and instruments help them make forecasts? How far in advance can they make good predictions? Weather forecasting is a tricky science.… Read More →

This book covers America's eating habits from 1920 up to the present. Not only did the twentieth century see a woman's role in the kitchen change from backbreaking durdgery to easy meal… Read More →

Allie loves baseball. It's the one thing that has been consistent in her lately complicated life. Allie's father left recently, and now Allie has a new family—her mother's new girlfriend,… Read More →

Think you know all there is to know about Doug Flutie? Well, did you know that:● He played football in three different professional leagues?● He made the first NFL dropkick play in sixty-four Read More →

Lou's school year is off to a rocky start. Her BFF, Mina, won’t speak to her, but a new friend, Mary Emily, never shuts up. Lou's mom and her new boyfriend are madly in love, but all their… Read More →