Ages 9 to 10

Gladiators lived a short, bloody life. Forced to fight in the Colosseum, gladiators trained hard in prison-like schools to survive in the arena. Put on a good show for the Roman crowds and you might just live to fight another day. Struggling and...

Yo-ho-ho, is the pirate's life for you? Scurvy, seasickness, and ship battles abound on the high seas. Don't forget to follow the Pirate Code, or you'll be marooned! Struggling and reluctant readers will be fascinated to learn awesome, disgusting, and...

Yo-ho-ho, is the pirate's life for you? Scurvy, seasickness, and ship battles abound on the high seas. Don't forget to follow the Pirate Code, or you'll be marooned! Struggling and reluctant readers will be fascinated to learn awesome, disgusting, and...

Dry skin. Sightless eyes. Thousand-year-old dead bodies. Gross--and awesome! Egyptians aren't the only mummy masters in the world. From Chile to Papua New Guinea, and from wet, soggy bogs to the ice-cold Alps, mummies are found all over the world...

Dry skin. Sightless eyes. Thousand-year-old dead bodies. Gross--and awesome! Egyptians aren't the only mummy masters in the world. From Chile to Papua New Guinea, and from wet, soggy bogs to the ice-cold Alps, mummies are found all over the world...

Drug busts. Arresting criminals. That's just the beginning of what members of the U.S. Marshals do. Bring your struggling and reluctant readers on a high-interest search for facts about one of the U.S. government's most important protective organizations...

Controlling crowds. Protecting the president. That's just the beginning of what members of the Secret Service do. Bring your struggling and reluctant readers on a high-interest search for facts about one of the U.S. government's most important protective...

Breaking secret codes. Listening in on enemy meetings. That's just the beginning of what members of the NSA do. Bring your struggling and reluctant readers on a high-interest search for facts about one of the U.S. government's most secret organizations...

Protecting buildings. Investigating terrioristic threats. That's just the beginning of what members of the Federal Protective Service do. Bring your struggling and reluctant readers on a high-interest search for facts about one of the U.S. government's...

Secret investigations. Tracking down criminals. That's just the beginning of what members of the FBI do. Bring your struggling and reluctant readers on a high-interest search for facts about one of the U.S. government's most secret organizations. With...

Secret meetings. Spying around the world. That's just the beginning of what members of the CIA do. Bring your struggling and reluctant readers on a high-interest search for facts about one of the U.S. government's most secret organizations. With expertly...

Would you have the guts to kayak over a waterfall? Rushing waters. Rough currents and rapids. Fallen trees and rocks. What a rush! Water-water kayaking is full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling and reluctant readers get...

Could you vault over a brick wall? Imagine landing the huge jump. Then it's on to the next obstacle. Leaping over stairs. Flipping over ledges. Big jumps and acrobatic moves. What a rush! Parkour and freerunning are full of thrills, adventures, and no...

Would you have the guts to enter a BMX event? Fast-paced bike races. Crazy jumps off huge ramps. Dirt flying everywhere. What a rush! BMX racing and freestyle are full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling and reluctant readers...

Could you jump off a cliff? Imagine the wind in your face. The ground getting closer and closer. Then at the very last moment, your parachute opens. What a rush! BASE jumping is full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling and...

Get ready to hit the open road! Tourers make long-distance traveling on a motorcycle comfortable and relaxing. Rev up struggling and reluctant readers with an exciting look at how touring motorcycles are built to optimize comfort on road trips. Kids gain...

Got a need for speed? Racing motorcycles are the way to go! Built for top speed and incredible power, these customized bikes take two-wheel driving to the next level. Rev up struggling and reluctant readers with an exciting look at how racing bikes use...

Ride over dirt, mud, sand, and even rocks--nothing stops an off-road motorcycle! These bikes are built to handle the roughest terrain, whether it's a motocross racetrack or the challenge of an open trail. Rev up struggling and reluctant readers with an...

Combining endurance with off-road capabilities, enduro motorcycles are built for extreme adventure. Bikers race over rough terrain for 75 miles or more to pass several checkpoints at precise times. Rev up struggling and reluctant readers with an exciting...

Built for both city driving and long trips, cruisers are the most popular type of motorcycle. These bikes are comfortable to ride and easy to customize, making them great bikes for first-time riders. Rev up reluctant readers with an exciting look at the...

Hit the open highway with a motorcycle that's built for speed and style. Choppers blend old-school style with modern-age power for a flashy work of art that grabs people's attention as they cruise by. Rev up reluctant readers with an exciting look at how...

Since ancient times, fishermen have spun tales of giant sea monsters, tentacled beasts that capsized ships and drowned countless sailors. Most of these mythical creatures are now known to have been based on real animals, such as giant squid and octopuses...

Since ancient times, fishermen have spun tales of giant sea monsters, tentacled beasts that capsized ships and drowned countless sailors. Most of these mythical creatures are now known to have been based on real animals, such as giant squid and octopuses...

Near-death experiences (NDEs) are medically inexplicable mysteries that can affect anyone. Happening when a person is unconscious, comatose, or clinically dead, NDEs puzzle doctors and scientists with their intensely realistic features. Although no two...

Near-death experiences (NDEs) are medically inexplicable mysteries that can affect anyone. Happening when a person is unconscious, comatose, or clinically dead, NDEs puzzle doctors and scientists with their intensely realistic features. Although no two...

It dwells in a dark lake in the Scottish Highlands--so says the legend of the Loch Ness Monster. For thousands of years, people have told stories of "Nessie," the giant water creature with a long neck and flippers. But is it real or a hoax? Scientists...

It dwells in a dark lake in the Scottish Highlands--so says the legend of the Loch Ness Monster. For thousands of years, people have told stories of "Nessie," the giant water creature with a long neck and flippers. But is it real or a hoax? Scientists...

Best known from the fuzzy 1967 Patterson film, Bigfoot (Sasquatch) is a large apelike creature that allegedly roams the Pacific Northwest. Variations are said to exist around the world, including the yeti and yowie. But is this creature real or a hoax?...

Best known from the fuzzy 1967 Patterson film, Bigfoot (Sasquatch) is a large apelike creature that allegedly roams the Pacific Northwest. Variations are said to exist around the world, including the yeti and yowie. But is this creature real or a hoax?...

Would you have the guts to surf a gnarly, 80-foot wave? Carving the top of the wave. Whipping your board back and forth. Water spraying everywhere. What a rush! Surfing is full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling and reluctant...

Would you have the guts to bomb down a slope? Carving through powder. Hitting extreme tricks on a half-pipe. Snow spraying everywhere. What a rush! Snowboarding is full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling and reluctant Spanish...

Would you have the guts to fly out of a half-pipe? Catching big air. Spinning a frontside 360. Dropping back into the ramp and flying out the other side. What a rush! Skateboarding is full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling...

Could you jump off a cliff? Imagine the wind in your face. The ground getting closer and closer. Then at the very last moment, your parachute opens. What a rush! BASE jumping is full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling and...

Could you vault over a brick wall? Imagine landing the huge jump. Then it's on to the next obstacle. Leaping over stairs. Flipping over ledges. Big jumps and acrobatic moves. What a rush! Parkour and freerunning are full of thrills, adventures, and no...

Would you have the guts to kayak over a waterfall? Rushing waters. Rough currents and rapids. Fallen trees and rocks. What a rush! Water-water kayaking is full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling and reluctant Spanish readers...

Would you have the guts to bike a down a mountain? Dodge jagged rocks. Ride twisty, uneven paths with steep drops and tight turns. What a rush! Mountain biking is full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling and reluctant Spanish...

Would you have the guts to enter a BMX event? Fast-paced bike races. Crazy jumps off huge ramps. Dirt flying everywhere. What a rush! BMX racing and freestyle are full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling and reluctant Spanish...

They may be small, but these killer bugs can deliver a deadly disease to people with their blood-sucking bites. There's no question that tsetse flies are dangerous bugs. Their gross features and amazing abilities make them the perfect topic for...

They may be small, but these killer bugs can deliver deadly diseases to people with their blood-sucking bites. There's no question that mosquitoes are dangerous bugs. Their gross features and amazing abilities make them the perfect topic for struggling...

They may be small, but these creepy bugs can deliver a deadly disease to people through their bites. There's no question that kissing bugs are dangerous insects. Their gross features and amazing abilities make them the perfect topic for struggling or...