Grade 7

Green anacondas are among the largest snakes in the world! Although they are sluggish on land, they can swim at high speeds in all depths of water. Young readers will glide through this title More →

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 →

As a pivotal player in America’s early years, Pennsylvania lives up to its nickname, “The Keystone State.” It was in Philadelphia that the Declaration of Independence was signed and the… More →

As the capital of the United States, Washington D.C. is a well-known hub of politics, history, and culture. Monuments throughout the city honor the nation's great heroes and events. Landmarks More →

Maine owes its idyllic coastline to Ice Age glaciers. They carved the cliffs, bays, and inlets that punctuate Maine’s rugged shores. Meanwhile, the state’s interior is covered in vast forests 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 →

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 →

In the 1970s, the F-14 Tomcat became the United States Navy’s primary carrier-born fighter. The aircraft was known for its long-range missiles, supersonic speed, and variable sweep wings. Now More →

The seaside state of North Carolina is a beautiful land of beaches, wetlands, and low mountains. It was near Kitty Hawk that the Wright brothers made their historic first flight. Young… 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 →

Take a trip to the Great Lakes state of Wisconsin! Known as America's Dairyland, this state makes more cheese than any other. Kids will read all about the Badger State's landscapes, including 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 →