Grade 5

Named after the mighty Mississippi River, Mississippi is a southern state with plenty to explore! This title combines eye-catching photos and engaging text to highlight the state’s landscape, More →

Though it is famous for its cowboys, there is a lot more to explore in Wyoming! Students can travel from Yellowstone National Park to the Wind River Reservation and on to the Magic City of… More →

From the red rocks of the Colorado Plateau to the towering Salt Lake Temple, Utah is a fascinating place! Readers can learn about the landscape, history, and people of the state in this… More →

In 1943, Jan Baalsrud traversed the icy mountains and fjords of Nazi-occupied Norway. The journey was fraught with danger, but Baalsrud received plenty of help along the way. This graphic… More →

Delaware’s history is rooted in America’s beginning, but the state has come a long way since its colonial days! This fact-filled title covers Delaware’s history, people, land, and much more… More →

Shaped like a frying pan, filled with a wealth of resources, and covered in sweeping plains, Oklahoma is a unique state in the Great Plains. This informative title highlights Oklahoma’s… More →

Archaeopteryx first lived around 150 million years ago. This flying dinosaur is related to today’s birds! Eye-catching illustrations and engaging hi/lo text draw readers into this title about More →

Connecticut packs a lot into its small size! Readers can learn about the Constitution State’s unique foods, variety of wildlife, and favorite festivals in this informative title. Features… More →

Tornadoes move at speeds of up to 300 miles per hour. They can be deadly. On May 22, 2011, one such tornado touched down near the town of Joplin, Missouri. Readers will learn the details of… More →

In West Africa, the Iroko tree is known for its strong wood. But cutting it down may not be a good idea. The Yoruba people believe this could bring a curse! In this title for reluctant… More →

Polar bears are the top predators of the Arctic. Walruses are mighty beasts with many defenses. In a fight, which one would come out on top? Readers of this high-interest title will learn… More →

Would you survive 76 days alone at sea? Steve Callahan did. In 1982, he was set adrift on a small rubber raft in the raging ocean. This graphic nonfiction title for young readers follows his… More →