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 →

Narwhals have been called the unicorns of the sea. Related to certain species of dolphins and whales, these ocean mammals have a tooth that grows through their upper lip into a long, ivory… 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 →

Ever since automobiles were invented, people have been driven to design the most attractive cars possible. Have a gas learning about the history of roadsters and sports cars in this… More →

Whitewater rafting is an extreme sport where adventurous teams paddle down rivers through rocks and dangerous water. They do all of this in inflatable rafts! Hold on tight! Readers will… More →

Are we alone in this universe? Some people claim to have been contacted or even taken hostage by aliens! Read some of their stories and decide for yourself in this mysterious title for young readers. More →

These United States Army vehicles are so fast and so quiet that onboard soldiers have become known as ghost riders! Sized between a Humvee and a tank, these eight-wheeled armored vehicles are More →

King cobras are known for their broad heads and standing defense posture. When these cobras sense prey nearby, they extend the top one-third of their body up in the air, lurching forward to… More →

Originally called “deaf” adders by Australian settlers, these patient snakes lie in ambush awaiting their prey. When in striking distance, these deceptive predators use their long fangs with… More →

Caving is the extreme activity of exploring wild cave systems. After putting on their gear, cavers use their ropes to go deep into the earth to delve into caverns that few people have seen… More →