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1865: The End of the Civil War
level Z1 ┊ 1799 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) The war that divided the country also changed it forever. 1865: The End of the Civil War provides students with a comprehensive look at this fasc…- 31
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A Selection From Robinson Crusoe
level Z1 ┊ 3042 words ┊ ◄)) Classic (fiction) In this excerpt from the classic novel by Daniel Defoe, English sailor Robinson Crusoe must survive on a deserted island using his wits and skills. He str…- 37
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Abraham Lincoln: From Log Cabin to the White House
level Z1 ┊ 1694 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) Abraham Lincoln' s life began in a humble log cabin in Kentucky. Self-educated and skilled at public speaking, Lincoln became a lawyer, a me…- 17
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Adaptive Athletes
level Z1 ┊ 1910 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) The Olympic Games are considered the ultimate goal in competitive athletics, and many people devote years of their lives to becoming Olympic comp…- 14
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Alien Collective I: Resistance
level Z1 ┊ 2208 words ┊ ◄)) Science Fiction (fiction) Strange things are happening on Earth after aliens take over, claiming they have come to aid the humans in saving the planet. While governments ac…- 124
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Alien Collective II: The Link
level Z1 ┊ 2377 words ┊ ◄)) Science Fiction (fiction) When we last met Charlotte, she was part of the Resistance, a group of rebels formed to fight Earth' s alien invasion. In Alien Collective II…- 28
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Alien Collective III: Transition
level Z1 ┊ 2426 words ┊ ◄)) Science Fiction (fiction) Tensions are rising as the human race is divided among those who support the Alien Collective and those who oppose its presence. After being held …- 18
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American Sports Legends
level Z1 ┊ 2765 words ┊ ◄)) Biography (nonfiction) Among the many athletes throughout American history, there are several record-setting superstars who revolutionized their sports. American Sports Leg…- 14
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Are GMOs Safe?
level Z1 ┊ 1925 words ┊ ◄)) Pro/Con (nonfiction) People have been eating foods grown from genetically engineered seed for only the past two decades. While hundreds of published reports have explored t…- 18
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Battling for Independence
level Z1 ┊ 1906 words ┊ ◄)) Historical (nonfiction) How did colonists establish the United States of America? Battling for Independence, which picks up where Seeds of Revolution left off, provides stu…- 21
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Believe It or Not?
level Z1 ┊ 1745 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) What is the truth behind Bigfoot sightings and the Bermuda Triangle disappearances? Does anybody really know? These mysteries, among others, are …- 28
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Big Ben and Westminster Palace
level Z1 ┊ 1676 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) Home to British royalty for hundreds of years, and now home to the British government, Westminster Palace has quite a history. Big Ben, the bell …- 28
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Biomimicry
level Z1 ┊ 2084 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) Nature is filled with an amazing array of living things, each with unique designs and behaviors that help it adapt and survive. Humans have much …- 20
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Building a Nation
level Z1 ┊ 2196 words ┊ ◄)) Historical (nonfiction) What happened after the thirteen colonies declared independence from Great Britain? Building a Nation is an informational book that is a continuatio…- 12
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Chichén Itzá
level Z1 ┊ 1747 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) Built by the Maya people over two thousand years so, Chichén Itzá is one of the most visited ruins in Mexico. Students will enjoy reading about h…- 10
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Comic Cons
level Z1 ┊ 1824 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) Fans of pop culture love the colorful and crowded worlds discovered at comic conventions. Comic Cons provides students with a detailed look into …- 22
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Eiffel Tower
level Z1 ┊ 1727 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) Gustave Eiffel' s iconic tower has overlooked Paris since the 1880s when it was opened to the public during the World' s Fair. This int…- 22
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Empire State Building
level Z1 ┊ 1965 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) The Empire State Building has been a hallmark of the New York City skyline since its completion in 1931. This book will fascinate students with i…- 12
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Escape from the Holocaust
level Z1 ┊ 2112 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) Nicholas Winton was a remarkable and humble man. He saved the lives of hundreds of children threatened under the shadow of Hitler' s growing…- 18
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Fun by Remote Control
level Z1 ┊ 1827 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) Children and adults have been playing with remote-controlled planes, boats, cars, trucks, and helicopters for decades. What seemed like magic one…- 19
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Genetics at Work
level Z1 ┊ 1900 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) Genetics at Work explores the role that genetics plays in our growing world. The field of genetics is an ever-changing and rapidly expanding bran…- 23
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