Grade 5

Did you hear something? Some people think certain houses are still home to the ghosts of former residents. Others think there are natural explanations for odd noises in the night. Find out… More →

You might think spitting cobras are named for their poor table manners. The truth is they get their name from their ability to shoot venom from their fangs. In fact, some spitting cobras can… More →

The Arleigh Burke Destroyers are some of the United States Navy’s most massive and heavily armed ships. These huge guided missile destroyers are around 500 feet long and loaded with more than More →

Get to the chopper! MH-53E Sea Dragons are giant helicopters used by the United States Navy for minesweeping and shipboard delivery. Young readers’ interests will soar when they find out Sea… More →

Are there giant, elusive, ape-like creatures living in the Pacific Northwest? Some people claim that footprints and blurry photographs prove the existence of sasquatch, while others believe… More →

Have you ever wondered what life would be like with 22 tentacles on the end of your nose? Well, you probably do now. Find out how the star-nosed mole uses its nose to find food underground,… More →

Massachusetts has played host to many landmarks in our nation’s history. In 1620, the Pilgrims settled New Plymouth along the southeast coast. A year later, they shared the first Thanksgiving More →

In the southern state of Louisiana, New Orleans takes the spotlight. This boisterous city is steeped in French, Spanish, and African influence. It is here that the world-famous Mardi Gras… More →

Decades ago, Alabama witnessed the beginnings of the civil rights movement. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery city bus. Her activism led to a boycott… More →

Northwest Arizona is home to one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the country. The Grand Canyon was formed over millions of years as the Colorado River carved through layers of… More →

West Virginia lives up to its motto, "Mountaineers are always free." It became an independent state when it seceded from Virginia. Today, its beautiful streams and thick forests enthrall… More →

The arid New Mexico landscape is home to some of the most marvelous landforms in America. The Carlsbad Caverns house one of the largest caves in the country. In southern New Mexico, the white More →