Various Readers

Introduces the history and traditions of the Halloween holiday, including the story behind the holiday and how people celebrate it today.

A mouse with a human ear on its back. Cats that glow in the dark. Giant super salmon. These animals are just the stuff gross out stories and horror movies. They are real animals that have been altered by scientists. And some of these animals are alive today.

Eleanor Roosevelt became first lady on March 4, 1933. But before she lived at the White House, she was a teacher and activist who worked for women's rights. Learn about her childhood, education, and goals as first lady of the United States.

Drinking vomit. Breathing poisonous gasses. Creating two headed dogs. These mad acts aren't just the stuff gross out stories and horror movies. They are real things that real scientists have done in the search for scientific answers.

Knights began training for battle at age 7. Knights were fearless soldiers. Peek inside to learn about the lives of knights.

George W. Bush was the 43rd president of the United States. Learn about his childhood, his education, and his leadership after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Most houses have two or three bathrooms. Not a castle or palace! A palace in the country of Brunei has 257 bathrooms! Take a peek inside real royal homes.

Young readers learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Christmas.

What was school like in the days of old? Can you imagine studying in a tiny one-room schoolhouse, writing out lessons on a chalkboard slate? Discover how school life has changed over time, and what it might be like in the future.