Grade 5

In 1962, three men broke out of Alcatraz, one of the most secure prisons in the world. They were never seen again. What happened? In Alcatraz Escape, early fluent readers will learn about the More →

In 1971, a man later known as D.B. Cooper hijacked a plane, stole $200,000, then strapped on a parachute and jumped out of the plane. He was never seen again. In D.B. Cooper Disappearance,… More →

In 1587, a group of about 100 English colonists settled on what is now Roanoke, North Carolina. The colony's leader left for supplies, and when he returned, he discovered the settlement was… More →

In the 1930s, airplanes flying over Peru discovered pictures scratched into the desert sand. They were created thousands of years ago by the Nazca people. But what do they mean? Why did the… More →

In 1795, a boy found an odd depression in the ground on Oak Island, Nova Scotia. This would kick off one of the largest treasure hunts in history. Is there anything hidden on the island? If… More →

In the late 1600s, Captain William Kidd attacked ships on the Indian Ocean and stole their treasure. What did he do with it? In William Kidd’s Lost Treasure, early fluent readers will learn… More →

In Breakfast Foods, early fluent readers will learn how, when, and where some of their favorite breakfast foods and brands, such as cereals, Pop-Tarts, and frozen waffles were invented.… More →

In Candy, early fluent readers will learn how, when, and where some of their favorite candy and brands, such as Hershey's, jelly beans, and nerds were invented. Current and historical… More →

In Condiments, early fluent readers will learn how, when, and where some of their favorite condiments and brands, such as Heinz Ketchup, ranch dressing, and soy sauce were invented. Current… More →

In Desserts, early fluent readers will learn how, when, and where some of their favorite desserts, such as chocolate chip cookies and cakes, were invented. Current and historical photographs… More →

In Drinks, early fluent readers will learn how, when, and where some of their favorite drinks, such as sodas and fruit juices, were invented. Current and historical photographs complement the More →

In Fast Food, early fluent readers will learn how, when, and where some of their favorite fast foods chains, such as McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Starbucks started. Current and historical… More →