Grade 5

Sometimes, small predators are the most vicious. Praying mantises and black widow spiders have unique weapons to take down their prey. Readers will discover how these two animals use their… More →

Make easy crafts with simple materials in this fun book! Step-by-step instructions combine with photos to introduce eight easy crafts. Readers can create dioramas, games, costumes, and more!… More →

From G.I. Joe and Stretch Armstrong to comic book heroes and Star Wars characters, there is an action figure for everyone! In this exciting hi/lo title, readers are introduced to the history… More →

With a little imagination, it’s easy to repurpose used items! In this colorful title, readers will learn how to upcycle glass jars into picture holders, coin banks, planters, and more!… More →

Skateboards are a favorite toy for people of all ages! Throughout this book, reluctant readers will learn about the story behind skateboards and how they have grown in popularity over the… More →

How does the military gather information? This title helps striving readers find out! Leveled text and crisp photos introduce the purpose of surveillance and the science behind it. Special… More →

Somalia, a peninsula on the eastern coast of Africa, is home to more than 12 million people! This book introduces readers to the country’s landscape, wildlife, and people with bright,… More →

From the 1800s to today, bicycles have changed a lot! But they continue to be a popular toy and form of transportation around the world. With bright images and engaging text, this book will… More →

Superman and the Incredible Hulk have thick skin to protect themselves from danger.  But could humans achieve the same invulnerability? In this title, reluctant readers will explore… More →

How do military machines hide in plain sight? In this informative title, reluctant readers will find out! An engaging opening narrative sets the stage for readers to explore the uses, science More →

In the Amazon Basin, many animals hunt fish for every meal. Sometimes, this shared diet leads to a battle! Giant otters are speedy predators, but are they a match for powerful caimans? This… More →

The Internet has changed the way more than half the world’s population communicates and accesses information. The invention dates to the Cold War, when its purpose was to provide security.… More →