Grade 6

People are often afraid of snakes, but these pythons are actually known for their fearfulness. Ball pythons curl up when threatened, coiling so tightly that they can actually be rolled around More →

These small snakes pack a poisonous punch. Found in the branches of rain forest trees, bush vipers use their venom to feed on rodents, amphibians, lizards, and birds. See how these… 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 →

Turkey hunting is a sport unlike any other. A successful hunter usually finds his turkey the night before, then wakes up early to call the bird over. Turkey hunters might have several… 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 →

Do you believe in ghosts? Stories of apparitions have existed for centuries in cultures across the world. Young readers will find out more about the wide-ranging belief in ghosts and their… More →

The legend of the Loch Ness monster goes back hundreds of years. Believers say that sightings and blurry photographs prove the existence of what appears to be a surviving dinosaur, while… 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 →

Elephant seals are huge animals that get their names from their distinctively trunk-like snouts. Elephant seals are expert divers and can remain submerged for up to two hours! Find out how… 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 →

Do you like monsters? Discover the legends behind some of the most powerful creatures ever imagined while learning to draw them at the same time using this step-by-step guide. More →