Grade 8

The name "LEGO" comes from the Danish phrase for “play well.” The company’s popular toys have helped children to do just that. This title for inventive readers explores how a Danish family… More →

Sergey Brin made surfing the Web much more convenient when he cofounded Google with Larry Page in 1998. The pair first ran Google out of a rented garage! Discover how this Russian immigrant… More →

On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded, leading to the biggest offshore oil spill ever in the United States. The explosion was visible for 35 miles! Readers will watch workers… More →

Elon Musk has accomplished much in his young age, leading innovative companies like PayPal and Tesla. He has even founded a company that develops rockets for space travel! Young entrepreneurs More →

Larry Page changed the way people navigate the Internet in 1998 when he cofounded Google with Sergey Brin. The first version of Google was first launched on their college’s Web site! Find out More →

Shooting for the moon, the Apollo 13 mission had to be aborted when an oxygen tank aboard the shuttle exploded in space. This left the astronauts with limited power, heat, and water! Watch… More →

Steve Jobs is remembered as the “father of the digital revolution” and the “pioneer of the personal computer revolution.” He transformed the music, cell phone, movie, and computer industries… More →

Ever since he cofounded Microsoft, Bill Gates has been one of the most influential people in computer development. And though he is one of the richest people in the world, he has pledged to… More →

Cameras rolled as the huge airship, Hindenburg, caught fire and crashed in New Jersey on May 6, 1937. The disaster was so shocking that the name Hindenburg has become synonymous with… More →

As one of the most devastating shipwrecks in history, the sinking of RMS Titanic killed more than 1,500 passengers. There were only enough lifeboats for about one third of the people on… More →

From being the first female engineer hired by Google to getting hired as President and CEO of Yahoo!, Marissa Mayer has become one of the most powerful women in business. Students will be… More →

Jeff Bezos revolutionized e-commerce in 1994 when he founded Amazon.com. Since then, the entrepreneur has guided the online retailer to success while pursuing other interests, such as… More →