Grade 5

Hurricane season blows in every summer and fall. Weather conditions are perfect for these windy and rainy storms. We know they happen every year. Find out how we can prepare and keep safe. More →

Big Brown Bats hunt at night, using sound to find their prey in the dark! Learn all about these amazing mammals and the unusual ways they survive. More →

ALWAYS READY: Learn about the Coast Guard and the men and women who battle hurricanes, pirate gangs, pollution, and other threats at home and around the world. More →

Skunks are stinky, but did you know that smell helps them defend against danger? Or that they help get rid of insect pests? Discover lots of interesting facts about these fascinating animals. More →

AIM HIGH: Get to know the men and women who defend the United States by air—the U.S. Air Force. More →

When the sky gets dark and a bad thunderstorm turns into something more, it’s time to take cover. Tornadoes are swirling funnels that can cause lots of damage. Check out how they form and how More →

Deadly fires wreak havoc around the world. We try to prevent fires and fight them to keep people and property safe. More →

Raccoons are clever, sneaky, and cute! Discover their special body parts and the ways they survive in the wild and in the city, too. More →

Bison are more than North America’s largest land animal. They create and protect delicate habitats. Discover the features and behaviors that make bison so amazing! Sure, they can outrun… More →

Gray Wolves are more than North America’s largest wild canine. They restore and protect wilderness habitats. Discover the features and behaviors that make gray wolves so amazing! Are these… More →

White-Tailed Deer have taken over the neighborhood! Learn all about this animal’s interesting eating habits, how it has learned to live around people, and much more in this book packed with… More →

Coyotes are more than North America’s oldest native predator. They reduce deadly disease outbreaks and sing to communicate. Discover the features and behaviors that make coyotes so amazing!… More →