Grade 4

The Spanish Mustang was first brought to the Americas by the Spanish hundreds of years ago. Now, the breed is almost extinct in Spain but remains popular in the United States. Read all about… More →

The box jellyfish, also called the sea wasp, is full of toxin. Each of its tentacles has 5,000 sting cells with enough poison to kill 60 people! In this book, young readers will discover what More →

It takes a lot of time and effort to become a cheerleader. Cheerleading requires spirit, energy, and practice. In this title, readers will learn the basics of cheerleading and what it takes… More →

Legends and stories of sea monsters have been around for thousands of years. Sailors have claimed to see everything from large sea serpents to giant octopus-like creatures. Readers will learn More →

Tryouts determine who will make a cheerleading squad. Leaders look for spirit, skill, and teamwork when they choose future cheerleaders. This title introduces the concept of tryouts to… More →

This sleek, flashy horse is famous for being the “peacock of the horse show world.” With its flowing tail, toned body, and long legs, it is known for high-stepping in front of horse show… More →

Known for its cultural diversity, South Africa has eleven official languages! The country also contains a variety of landscapes, with more than 200,000 different plant species found… More →

Did you know that Iraq was home to the oldest known human civilization on Earth? This area used to be known as Mesopotamia, and many different ancient peoples lived there. Readers will learn… More →

Wrestling, one of the oldest forms of hand-to-hand combat, is a popular sport today. Wrestlers use their raw strength to throw their opponents off-balance and pin them to the ground! Children More →

In the 16th century, Nostradamus wrote predictions of the future. Some people claim that Nostradamus predicted the Great Fire of London, the American Revolution, and World War II. Others say… More →

Iran is an ancient country that used to be called Persia. The Persians were one of the oldest civilizations on Earth, and Persian culture has a strong presence in Iranian culture today. In… More →

Haiti is a country that has experienced many hardships—most recently, a devastating earthquake in January of 2010. It is also a country with a rich history and a culture that is famous for… More →