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1865: The End of the Civil War
level Z1 ┊ 1747 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) 1000L The war that divided the country also changed it forever. 1865: The End of the Civil War provides students with a comprehensive look at thi…- 70
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Abraham Lincoln: From Log Cabin to the White House
level Z1 ┊ 1753 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) 1050L Abraham Lincoln's life began in a humble log cabin in Kentucky. Self-educated and skilled at public speaking, Lincoln became a lawyer,…- 69
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Ali Baba
level Z1 ┊ 2684 words ┊ ◄)) Folktale (fiction) 990L Ali Baba's quaint life as a woodcutter will never be the same after he discovers a secret stash of treasure hidden away by a band of robbers. A…- 46
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Alien Collective I: Resistance
level Z1 ┊ 2208 words ┊ ◄)) Science Fiction (fiction) 870L Strange things are happening on Earth after aliens take over, claiming they have come to aid the humans in saving the planet. While governmen…- 32
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Alien Collective II: The Link
level Z1 ┊ 2377 words ┊ ◄)) Science Fiction (fiction) 760L When we last met Charlotte, she was part of the Resistance, a group of rebels formed to fight Earth's alien invasion. In Alien Collectiv…- 65
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Alien Collective III: Transition
level Z1 ┊ 2426 words ┊ ◄)) Science Fiction (fiction) 740L Tensions are rising as the human race is divided among those who support the Alien Collective and those who oppose its presence. After being …- 29
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The Amazing Amazon
level Z1 ┊ 2683 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) 840L The Amazon rainforest is a rich, living treasure. Filled with more kinds of insects, plants, and animals than anywhere else in the world, th…- 50
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The Amazing Brain
level Z1 ┊ 1908 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) 1100L The human brain is an amazing organ. It controls every part of the body, from breathing to writing a symphony. In The Amazing Brain, studen…- 77
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The Amazing Undersea Food Web
level Z1 ┊ 1785 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) 1040L Phytoplankton, the most universally eaten organism in the sea, takes readers through the various ocean layers. The Amazing Undersea Food We…- 54
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Ancient Mesopotamia
level Z1 ┊ 1693 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) 1040L Although humans have existed for nearly two hundred thousand years, they did not form civilizations until relatively recently. One of the m…- 42
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Anne Frank
level Z1 ┊ 1965 words ┊ ◄)) Biography (nonfiction) 980L Many students are familiar with the tragedies and terrors of World War II. Anne Frank tells the story of an incredible girl who wrote a diary ab…- 39
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Are GMOs Safe?
level Z1 ┊ 1925 words ┊ ◄)) Pro/Con (nonfiction) 1240L People have been eating foods grown from genetically engineered seed for only the past two decades. While hundreds of published reports have expl…- 42
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The Balloon Brothers
level Z1 ┊ 1770 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) 980L In Europe, during the late 1700s, frenzy and fascination swirled around the possibility of traveling by air. The Montgolfier brothers were a…- 49
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Battling for Independence
level Z1 ┊ 1939 words ┊ ◄)) Historical (nonfiction) 1050L How did colonists establish the United States of America? Battling for Independence provides students with an informative look at how the batt…- 49
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Believe It or Not?
level Z1 ┊ 1769 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) 1080L What is the truth behind Bigfoot sightings and the Bermuda Triangle disappearances? Does anybody really know? These mysteries, among others…- 60
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Beowulf
level Z1 ┊ 3338 words ┊ ◄)) Classic (fiction) 890L Derived from the classic tale, Beowulf is the story of a mighty warrior and king. Through his super-human strength and noble qualities, Beowulf is ab…- 54
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Big Ben and Westminster Palace
level Z1 ┊ 1676 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) 1060L Home to British royalty for hundreds of years, and now home to the British government, Westminster Palace has quite a history. Big Ben, the…- 41
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The Bill of Rights
level Z1 ┊ 1953 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) 1040L What is the highest law of the land? The Bill of Rights explores how changes to the Constitution have allowed it to remain a "living d…- 45
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Biomimicry
level Z1 ┊ 2152 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) 1150L Nature is filled with an amazing array of living things, each with unique designs and behaviors that help it adapt and survive. Humans have…- 47
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The Blitz
level Z1 ┊ 2450 words ┊ ◄)) Historical (fiction) 710L Reggie is a thirteen-year-old boy who has become one of many young British evacuees sent from London to the countryside during World War II. Reggi…- 41
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Building a Nation
level Z1 ┊ 2265 words ┊ ◄)) Historical (nonfiction) 1100L What happened after the Revolutionary War ended and the colonists declared independence from Great Britain? Building a Nation provides readers…- 40
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By Hook or by Crook
level Z1 ┊ 2307 words ┊ ◄)) Historical (fiction) 900L By Hook or by Crook tells the story of Ruth and Charlie, two American children living through the Great Depression. After their father leaves and …- 55
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The Case of the Disappearing Honeybees
level Z1 ┊ 1769 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) 1060L We depend on honeybees to pollinate the plants that produce our food. Beekeepers, farmers, and scientists want to know why honeybees starte…- 30
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Chichén Itzá
level Z1 ┊ 1797 words ┊ ◄)) Informational (nonfiction) 1120L Built by the Maya people more two thousand years ago, Chichén Itzá is one of the most visited ruins in Mexico. Students will enjoy reading …- 42
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