Grade 8

Nike began with a track-and-field coach looking to give his athletes a competitive edge. Now its trademarked swoosh represents one of the most recognizable companies in the world. See how… More →

The name "LEGO" comes from the Danish phrase for “play well.” The company’s popular toys have helped children to do just that. This title for inventive readers explores how a Danish family… More →

After successfully going into space nine times, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds into its tenth mission. Many people saw the blast happen on television! Find out what… More →

On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded, leading to the biggest offshore oil spill ever in the United States. The explosion was visible for 35 miles! Readers will watch workers… More →

Cameras rolled as the huge airship, Hindenburg, caught fire and crashed in New Jersey on May 6, 1937. The disaster was so shocking that the name Hindenburg has become synonymous with… More →

Shooting for the moon, the Apollo 13 mission had to be aborted when an oxygen tank aboard the shuttle exploded in space. This left the astronauts with limited power, heat, and water! Watch… More →

As one of the most devastating shipwrecks in history, the sinking of RMS Titanic killed more than 1,500 passengers. There were only enough lifeboats for about one third of the people on… More →

Described by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as “a date which will live in infamy,” the attack on Pearl Harbor pulled the United States into World War II. Young readers will feel the impact… More →

The loyal Lab, the gentle Beagle, the playful Pug, and the spirited Dalmatian; dogs vary as much in personality as they do in looks. See how easy it is to bring out the individuality of our… 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 →

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 →

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 →