5th Grade

Realistic fiction novels are a great place to find characters who are a lot like you. Moving to a new town, attending a new school, dealing with peer pressure, and feeling like you don't fit in...

Great speeches can inform, inspire, and motivate people to do great things. This book introduces students to 12 famous speeches from speakers such as Steve Jobs, Justin Trudeau, Margaret Thatcher,...

"Fake news" has been in the news a lot lately. Being able to tell the difference between credible and non-credible news sources can be difficult, but it's an essential skill to have. This...

Some disasters are world famous. Many people have heard of the Titanic and the Hindenburg. But not everyone knows about the Great Smog of London, a disaster that claimed thousands of...

Many 18-year-old students finish high school and then go to college. But some kids take college classes when they are just 10 years old! Meet some young geniuses who are earning college degrees in...

Behind every success story is a person with a vision. Walt Disney, Milton Bradley, Levi Strauss, and Debbi Fields are entrepreneurs who had the ambition and persistence to make their dreams a...

Have you ever wondered how much time people spend on the internet or a smart phone? How about the average amount of time spent studying or doing homework? People use averages every day. Averages...

The Olympic Games aren't just about excellence and cheering on athletes from around the world. From the very beginning, the Olympics have been about creating community. Learn the history of the...

What do Miranda Lambert, Betty White, and Jimmy Buffett have in common? They are all animal advocates! You don't have to be a celebrity to care for animals. Learn about the people who are making...