Books in High Five Reading - Blue series

Highlights inventions and inventors throughout history and discusses why people invent and the steps in the inventive process.

A biography of Colin Powell, who overcame poverty and prejudice to become a four-star general, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Secretary of State through hard work and belief in himself and others.

Describes the history and different types bridges and bridges including arch bridges, suspension bridges, trestle bridges, and cantilever bridges. Some well-known bridges are highlighted.

Looks at the history, equipment, training, and work of smokejumpers, the fire fighters who parachute into wildfires burning in areas that are otherwise hard to reach.

Discusses the history of Hmong people before, during, and after the Vietnam War, and the adaptation and transition for those who moved for a life in the United States.

Examines the showcase for today's action sports, the X Games. Also looks at the rise in popularity of action sports, the birth and growth of the X Games, the various competitions at the Summer and Winter X Games, and many of the tricks and moves that act.

Examines the showcase for today's action sports, the X Games. Also looks at the rise in popularity of action sports, the birth and growth of the X Games, the various competitions at the Summer and Winter X Games, and many of the tricks and moves that act.

Tells the story of the shipwreck of the Endurance in a sea of ice en route to Antarctica, and the amazing survival of all 28 members of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, led by Sir Ernest Shackleton.

A biography discussing the life of basketball player LeBron James.

A biography of basketball superstar Michael Jordan, from his youth to his highly successful professional career, which includes six NBA titles and numerous records and awards.

Provides an introduction to the sport of rock climbing. Includes information on the equipment used, and the different types of climbs.

Describes stories of people who did not allow allow their physical disabilities get in the way of their success as an athlete.