Grade 7

You may think you're safe from a shark attack if you stay out of the ocean...but you're not! There's a shark that can lurk in rivers as well as the sea; a shark known for beginning its attack More →

Many people believe that the United States Air Force’s F-22 Raptor is the most advanced jet fighter in the world. With stealth technology and powerful weapons, it can be used on a variety of… More →

Stand hunting is a common deer hunting technique in North America. Those who take this approach sit for hours at a time in a tree stand or ground tent, waiting for the deer to come to them.… More →

At its most extreme, camping means taking to the wilderness with little more than boots and a backpack. However, you don’t need to be a survivalist to take part in this outdoor adventure.… More →

The main gun on an M109A6 Paladin can fire up to four rounds every minute. Each round can travel up to 15 miles (24 kilometers). The Paladin has been the backbone of United States Army… More →

The United States Air Force uses fighter jets, cargo planes, reconnaissance aircraft, and bombers to perform a variety of missions. Skilled pilots, airmen and airwomen, and excellent teamwork More →

The bomb squad technician must quickly and carefully defuse the bomb before the timer reaches zero and the bomb explodes. If the technician fails, the building will blow up and people will be More →

The United States Navy patrols waters around the world to protect U.S. interests. With everything from nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers to helicopters and jet fighters, the… More →

An enemy ship is spotted 30 miles away from a United States Navy aircraft carrier. Sailors scramble to the deck to get F/A-18E/F Super Hornets airborne. Streaking into the sky, the Super… More →

Trespassing in mountain lion habitat is a dangerous idea. Mountain lions do not share their territory, and they will not hesitate to stalk, pounce, and bite to defend it. Read about people… More →

It’s rambling in Britain and bushwalking in Australia. New Zealanders call it tramping and the Dutch go trekking. In the United States, we know it as hiking. Whatever you call it, this… More →

The United States Air Force uses HH-60 Pave Hawks to deploy Special Forces and to perform search-and-rescue missions. Engaging photos and design highlight how the speed and technology of… More →