Grade 8

With Earth a mere spec in the universe, there’s no telling what life forms exist beyond our blue and green planet. Are there hunter-gatherers with blue tinted skin, or armored warriors no… More →

Getting rammed by a charging bull is not that different from being hit by a car. Who would sign up for such a thing? Well, rodeo clowns. They battle bulls to keep cowboys safe. Learn about… More →

If emotionless monotones are all that come to mind when you think of robots, it’s time to rewire your motherboard. Open this book and let the renegade robots within inspire you to build your… More →

Everyone knows that mosquitoes are bloodsuckers. But did you know that some can cast the shadow of death with a bite? They spread malaria and life-threatening fevers through their saliva.… More →

Japanese comics, called manga, have influenced cartoon artists and animators all over the world. Simple lines and exaggerated features mark its distinctive style, making it easy to replicate… More →

Said to be the fastest shark of all, the mako shark can cut through water at 40 miles per hour. Perhaps more impressive is the hang time achieved when the torpedo-shaped fish launches up to… More →

Mastery of casting techniques is essential in fly fishing, where a weighted line is required to cast the nearly weightless artificial fly. This book explores the different approaches to fly… More →

Capture the spots, stripes, and stealth of big cats in this how-to-draw book for young readers. Bobcats, jaguars, and leopards will leap from pencil to paper as budding artists follow the… 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 →

Horses may all look the same to an untrained eye, but every breed is distinct in build and nature. Learn to portray the gentle heft of a Clydesdale and the graceful beauty of an Arabian… 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 →

Conquer the contours of your favorite aircraft, from the curvy blimp to the streamlined jet. Kids will watch their drawings take flight as they follow the simple steps in this how-to-draw guide. More →