Grade 6

2889 records found. Displaying 1945 - 1956.

Life Science

Resources and Conservation

Logging, mining, and settlements are destroying the earth's tropical rainforests and driving animals from their once lush habitats. This fascinating book looks at the effect of 'civilization' More →

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Social Studies

Returning to Afghanistan

Sonita has been a refugee for her entire life. Born in a refugee camp in Pakistan, Sonita had never seen her family's homeland of Afghanistan - until, faced with discrimination in Pakistan… More →

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Social Studies

Returning to Colombia

Andre's family was resettled in Ecuador after rebels stormed their village in Colombia. Although they were safe, life wasn't easy and Andre's father had a hard time finding work. Suffering… More →

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Social Studies

Returning to Guatemala

Martinez longs for the happy, stable home he had in Guatemala - before gang violence forced them to flee to Mexico. And now, he is being uprooted again. His mother has decided they must… More →

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Life Science

Return to the Moon

From 1969 to 1972, NASA's Apollo program focused on putting a man on the Moon. After that goal was reached, the space program switched gears and concentrated on other areas of exploration and More →

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Black History · High Interest

Rihanna

Robyn Rihanna Fenty came to the United States from Barbados at the age of 16. A year later she burst onto the music charts with her first album Music of the Sun. Rihanna hasn't looked back.… More →

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Geography · Social Studies

River and Coast Geo Facts

Learn about rivers and coasts and how water shapes the landscapes in different ways. Follow rivers from their source to the sea, and explore coasts around the world. Find out how erosion… More →

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Life Science

Rivers and Lakes

Rivers and lakes are part of the earth's never-ending water cycle. From the Nile, to the Great Lakes, Rivers and Lakes… • how rivers and lakes are formed • flooding around the world More →

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Geography

Rivers Around the World

As rivers flow to the sea, they shape both the land's physical features as well as human society. Each title in this appealing series paints a vivid portrait of a major river: its geography,… More →

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Fall 2024 Cover: RMS Queen Mary

RMS Queen Mary

The RMS Queen Mary, docked in Long Beach, California, welcomes you aboard…for a good scare! Find out why this beautiful boat makes even the seaworthy shake. Dare to discover why this wild… More →

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