8th Grade

Losing is tough. But losing also teaches valuable lessons that build character, encourage sportsmanship, and make people work harder. From basketball's king, LeBron James, to football's most...

Many people have overcome difficult challenges in life that seem insurmountable. When faced with adversity, what matters most is how people deal with the obstacles in their paths. Overcoming...

Starting your own business isn't all about dollars and cents. But it has everything to do with having a good sense of your strengths and the world around you. Read the inspiring stories of five...

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...

There are many successful business leaders in the world, but some stand out because they blazed a trail in new directions in their industries. Though these leaders often faced risks and...

Have you ever wished that a literary world was a real place that you could visit? You are not alone! The Land of Oz, Middle Earth, and Hogwarts are fictional places that invoke the imagination...

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...

Polls and surveys are effective methods of collecting data. And in the age of the internet, knowledge is the most powerful tool at our disposal. This informative title examines polls and surveys...

Every four years, Americans vote for a president. But what they are really doing is choosing the 538 members of the Electoral College. These electors are the ones who pick the president. Under...

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...

Pepsi vs. Coke, Microsoft vs. Apple, Batman vs. Superman--these are all examples of long-running rivalries. How do rivalries form, what does it take to become a rival, and what effect do...