Grade 5

From the sandstone canyons of Starved Rock State Park to the famous horseshoe sandwich in Springfield, there is much to explore in Illinois beyond Chicago’s busy streets! This informative… More →

Venezuela may be home to a whistling ghost! El Sibón wanders the country, gathering bones for his collection. If you hear his whistle, run away! This is one of three creepy ghost stories… More →

Two African hard hitters clash in the Nile! What would happen if a fierce Nile crocodile came face to face with a ferocious hippopotamus? This high-interest title introduces readers to the… More →

When a plane crash leaves her stranded deep in the Amazon Rain Forest, Juliane Koepcke must fight to make it out alive. This graphic nonfiction title tells the true story of her survival,… More →

Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it has plenty to explore! Readers of this fact-filled title will discover the state’s history, landscape, culture, and traditions through engaging… More →

Get ready for a trip to beautiful South Carolina! Mountains and beaches make up much of this state’s landscape, but there is plenty more to discover. In this fact-filled title, engaging text… More →

Get ready for a taste of America’s Dairyland! In this fact-filled title, readers can discover what makes Wisconsin great, from its booming dairy industry to its beautiful natural areas.… More →

From Graceland to the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee has a lot of interesting places to explore! Readers can take a trip through this long state to learn about its culture, people,… More →

When the ice froze around his ship, explorer Ernest Shackleton knew his journey to Antarctica had become a fight for survival. This graphic nonfiction title tells the story of Shackleton’s… More →

Located in the center of the U.S., Kansas has wide-open skies and fields of golden wheat as far as the eye can see. But there is much more to the state than farms and ranches. Throughout this More →

The Min-Min lights are mysterious orbs that float around the Australian Outback. Are they just a trick of light? Or are they something much more sinister? In this thrilling title, reluctant… More →

From the dazzling lights of Las Vegas to the many celebrations and traditions, there is so much to discover in Nevada! This informative title welcomes readers to learn about the landscape,… More →