Grade 5

The smallest state in the union has a lot to offer! With over 400 miles of coast and many islands, bays, and inlets, the Ocean State is the place to be. Kids will enjoy learning about Rhode… More →

Long ago, the cemeteries of Paris were overflowing with dead bodies. The solution? Dig up the bones and move them to quarries beneath the city. Now the dark tunnels are artfully lined with… More →

Nevada is a state of contrasts, with its sparsely populated landscapes and lively cities. Thousands of fortune-seekers first came to Nevada after the discovery of the Comstock Lode, a large… More →

More than ninety percent of Iowa’s land is dedicated to agriculture. Farmers grow more corn here than in any other state, about a fifth of the nation’s crop. Iowans are proud of their state’s More →

Montana is a wilderness of expansive plains and rugged mountains. This is the land of the grizzly and the buffalo, known as Big Sky Country for its wide-open skyline obstructed only by the… More →

Edinburgh Castle’s 900-year-old history is riddled with murders and executions. Today visitors from all over the world tour the fortress. It’s no surprise that reports of eerie shadows, drops More →

When United States infantry troops need support, a UH-60 Black Hawk prepares for liftoff. This utility helicopter can carry 11 fully equipped soldiers into battle and transport injured troops More →

If emotionless monotones are all that come to mind when you think of robots, it’s time to rewire your motherboard. Open this book and let the renegade robots within inspire you to build your… More →

With fossils as their only clues, scientists have created an image of life millions of years ago. Try your hand at a scene in the world of the dinosaurs with the help of this how-to-draw… More →

Animals with an appetite for hedgehogs must work hard for their dinner! They need a pain tolerance for sharp spines and the strength to pry tightly curled bodies. Get a feel for why hedgehogs More →

Shark attack! Several shark species are caged within the pages of this drawing book. Catch a glimpse of the ugly and mysterious goblin shark. Don't be surprised when the whale shark sucks you More →

Does driving a 100,000-pound truck across frozen water sound like a smart idea? No, but some people make their living doing this. Ride along with ice road truckers and discover the unique… More →