The top mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters use punches, kicks, and submission holds to beat their opponents. Meet the best MMA fighters and find out how they succeed in one of the world's toughest sports.

From epic chokeholds to devastating punches, mixed martial arts (MMA) is chock-full of exciting moments for combat sports fans. Relive the best moments and find out why fans can't get enough of this fast-growing sport.

In a famous Greek myth, a king asks the gods for the power to turn anything he touches to gold. Soon his palace is full of gold objects. But his food turns to gold so he cannot eat. And when he hugs his daughter, she turns to a lifeless statue. Many other myths and legends feature curses. From King Midas to the Flying Dutchman, read all about these stories, the lessons embedded within them, and why these stories have been shared for centuries.

The three Kennedy brothers were famous politicians. But two were murdered while the other was caught in a scandal. Other members of the family also suffered misfortunes. Was the Kennedy family cursed? There are many more stories of curses relating to US presidents. From JFK's assassination to Ronald Reagan's superstitions, learn about these mysterious tales and explore what was really going on.

With punches flying and emotions running high, mixed martial arts (MMA) rivalries can be fierce and intense. Find out what's behind the most ferocious rivalries and how fighters solved them in the octagon.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!Aretha Franklin and Lizzo are inspirations to their generations. From reinventing musical genres to empowering women and people of color, young readers learn more about the lives of these incredible performers, including how Franklin inspired Lizzo to create music.

Drone soccer is an exciting new aerial sport! Engines buzz and colored lights flash as drones zoom through the air, trying to block and dodge each other. The plastic balls clash as teams clear a path for their striker to try to fly through the hoop to score points. But be careful! One crash too many and the drone is out of the game.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!Taylor Swift grew up with Paul McCartney as her inspiration, but the respect goes both ways. McCartney considers Swift an inspiration, too. Through captivating photos and engaging text, learn about their craft, influences on each other, music history, and more.

Aviator Amelia Earhart was flying over the Pacific Ocean when she disappeared. Did her plane fall in the water? Did she make it to an island? Explore the mystery of Earhart's final flight.

A giant statue of a lion with a human head sits in the Egyptian desert. Why is it there? Who is it guarding? No one knows for sure. Can you solve the mystery?

The Stanley Hotel in Colorado has a long history. Guests say they hear strange noises and see spooky things. Some people say the hotel is haunted by ghosts. No one knows for sure. Can you solve the mystery?

Robot sumo battles can be over within seconds. One robot pushes the other out of the ring and claims victory. Players build robots to be sturdy and strong, with a blade to flip their opponents. They code their machines to hunt down the opposition…without getting defeated themselves. Robot sumo is a sport that brings together creative design, coding smarts, and a fierce will to win.