Grade 6

Emerald tree boas are an electrifying sight! Sporting a pattern of lightning bolt shapes down their green backs, these nonvenomous snakes catch rodents in a flash. See how these hair-raising… More →

Although proboscis monkeys are known for their extremely large noses, they also have webbed feet and hands that make them skilled swimmers. They are known to jump from the trees where they… More →

Mississippi is named for the great river that forms its western border and sustains the state in many ways. Its floodplain is covered in thick, fertile soil that supports the growth of crops. More →

The islands of Hawaii differ greatly from the other 49 states. Formed by volcanic activity in the North Pacific, they burst with rain forests, waterfalls, and beaches. In this colorful title, 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 →

As a border state between the North and South, Kentucky’s allegiances have long been divided. During the Civil War it remained part of the Union, but many citizens still fought for the South. More →

In 1980, Washington's Mount St. Helens blew its top in the worst volcanic explosion in U.S. history! Besides deadly volcanoes, Washington is home to such iconic places as the Grand Coulee Dam More →

Glance at a map, and it’s easy to notice the central location of Kansas. In fact, a stone shaft in a pasture in north-central Kansas marks the geographic center of the contiguous United… More →

The bones of more than 40,000 people are said to dwell in Sedlec Ossuary, also known as the Bone Chapel. Here, bones swoop from the ceiling, run down the walls, and even hang in the form a… More →

Historically, farming has played a major role in Georgia’s economy. The state is known best for its crops of cotton, peanuts, and peaches. Today Georgia is an economic leader in the South,… More →

The F-15’s primary mission is air supremacy. A head-up display in the cockpit keeps the pilot attuned to all airspace action, and high maneuverability allows for tight turns at high speeds.… More →

The Eastern State Penitentiary was the first prison to use solitary confinement. This controversial form of punishment is said to have left many inmates mentally ill. A few were driven to… More →