8th Grade

Imagine riding in a self-driving car or taking a trip around the moon. Engineers are working on making these ideas realities! Learn all about the fascinating field of engineering with this...

Medicine is an exciting and rewarding field of study. Imagine doing research that could help save lives or working directly with patients in a hospital. Students will learn the history of medicine...

Robots are no longer the dream of a distant future. State-of-the-art robots have arrived! There are thousands of ways to pursue a career in robotics. Learn all about this fascinating field with this...

Take a trip back to nineteenth century America to see how Louisa May Alcott's world shaped her writing. By stepping into her world, students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of her...

Take a trip back to nineteenth century America and learn how Mark Twain's world shaped his writing. By stepping into his world, students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of his...

Take a stroll back to sixteenth century England to see how Shakespeare's surroundings influenced and shaped his plays and poems. By stepping into Shakespeare's world, students will gain a better...

If the world suddenly went cold and dark, would you have what it takes to survive? Struggle for Survival: Fire examines the importance of fire for survival and discusses important outdoor...

When a catastrophic event happens, will you have what it takes to build shelter in order to protect yourself from extreme temperatures? This nonfiction reader examines some of the methods to prevent...

In a doomsday scenario with resources disappearing, would you have what it takes to find water in order to survive? Learn about the biological effects of dehydration, methods to stay hydrated, and other...

The perception of beauty varies from person to person and culture to culture. Learning more about another culture's interpretation of what makes people beautiful gives meaningful insight into that...

From chess boxing to worm charming, our planet is filled with some peculiar pastimes. Learn about the strange and unusual ways that people from around the world choose to pass the time. Developed...

Sink your teeth into delicacies from different places and cultures and discover the stories behind the food from around the world that people love to eat. Developed by Timothy Rasinski-a leading...