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Grade 8

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Life Science

Body Care Chemistry

So many of the everyday products we use are created through the wonders of modern chemistry. From toilet paper to body cream, soap, and perfume, humans rely on chemistry to make our lives… More →

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High Interest · Sports

Boston Bruins

Dit Clapper, Eddie Shore, Milt Scmidt, Johnny Bucyk, Phil Esposito, Bobby Orr, Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chara - like most "Original Six" teams, the Boston Bruins' roster has been packed with… More →

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History

Brave Knights

Knights were mounted soldiers, expert swordsmen, and jousting competitors. But what were their lives really like, and what was the code of chivalry they lived by? Enter the medieval world and More →

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Fall 2024 Cover: Brilliant Brass
Arts · Music

Brilliant Brass

Brass instruments stand out in a crowd with their brilliant appearance. The trumpet, cornet, trombone, mellophone, tuba, and sousaphone are all important instruments in a marching band. Get… More →

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History

Brutal Spartans

Spartan soldiers trained hard, fought using strategy, and valued death over defeat. But what were their lives really like? Step onto the battlefield and explore what made Spartans one of the… More →

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High Interest · Transportation

Bugatti

Italian-born Ettore Bugatti, well known for the beauty of his designs, brought grandeur to the world of automobiles. In 1909 he founded the company that would make the high-performance car… More →

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Space

Building a Home in Space

This book takes a look at what a space home might look like and what it would take to live on Mars - the Red Planet (or any other place in space, for that matter). From the Mars ice home of… More →

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Health · Social-Emotional Learning

Bullying

Bullying provides an honest and unbiased view of a prevalent issue. This book examines different forms of bullying and covers practical topics such as how to recognize bullying behavior, the… More →

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Burning Out: Energy from Fossil Fuels

This important book shows how the use of fossil fuels is changing Earth's climate and what scientists are doing to find sustainable forms of energy that will secure our planet's future. We… More →

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Spring 2025 Cover: Bygone Beacon at St. Augustine Lighthouse
History · Stories

Bygone Beacon at St. Augustine Lighthouse

Calvin is in St. Augustine, Florida, house-sitting for his friend. While walking the dog, he notices a little girl watching him. Later that night, she's outside his window, pointing to the… More →

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