Grade 6

2900 records found. Displaying 1945 - 1956.

History · Social Studies

Religion in the Renaissance

Religion in the Renaissance features the growth and dominance of the Catholic Church in northern Europe, its influence on art and architecture, and how it was eventually challenged and by… More →

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History · Social Studies

Renaissance World

This enlightening series from Crabtree brings to life the people and events of the Renaissance! Young readers will be captivated as they follow Europe's cultural transformation through the… More →

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High Interest

Reports from the Front in WWII

Read the world-changing news that made headlines during WWII. Did you know... • The United States entered the war after Pearl Harbor was attacked. • The atomic bomb was first used during… More →

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Black History · Social Studies

Representation in Media

Do you see people who look and talk like you in media? Are the people who have the most influence on you your age, gender, ethnicity, or even body type? How do we understand ourselves if we… More →

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Life Science

Rescue Missions

This volume looks at some of the technologies used to save lives during accidents and disasters. Find out about the important work of firefighters. What equipment do they need? What… More →

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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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