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Pelé: King of Soccer / El rey del fútbol
by Monica Brown and Fernando Gayesky and Rudy GutiérrezNIMAC-sourced textbook
Monica Brown and Rudy Gutierrez team up to deliver what Kirkus called, in a starred review, an “inspiring blend of art and story,” about the most famous soccer star in the world, Pelé. This bilingual picture book will inspire, teach, and amaze readers as they learn about the man who revolutionized the sport of soccer.
Do you know how a poor boy from Brazil who loved fútbol more than anything else became the biggest soccer star the world has ever known? This is the true story of Pelé, King of Soccer, the first man in the history of the sport to score a thousand goals and become a living legend. Rudy Gutierrez’s dynamic illustrations make award-winning author Monica Brown’s story of this remarkable sports hero come alive!
Lexile Measure: 730
The Curious Garden
by Peter BrownNIMAC-sourced textbook
One boy's quest for a greener world... one garden at a time. While out exploring one day, a little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it. As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world. This is an enchanting tale with environmental themes and breathtaking illustrations that become more vibrant as the garden blooms. Red-headed Liam can also be spotted on every page, adding a clever seek-and-find element to this captivating picture book.
Lexile Measure: AD840L
You Will Be My Friend!
by Peter BrownNIMAC-sourced textbook
Today is the day the exuberant Lucy is going to make a new friend! But she finds it's harder than she had thought--she accidentally ruins the giraffe's breakfast and is much too big for the frogs' pond. Just when she's about to give up, an unexpected friend finds her, and loves her just the way she is.
This heartwarming story offers a unique and humor-filled spin on the all-important themes of persistence and friendship.
Lexile Measure: AD510L
The Great Ball Game
by Joseph Bruchac and Susan RothNIMAC-sourced textbook
Bat, who has both wings and teeth, plays an important part in a game between the Birds and the Animals to decide which group is better.
Lexile Measure: 520L
Thanksgiving Day
by Cadie BuckholdtThe first Thanksgiving was a big feast. Now people do many things on Thanksgiving Day. What are some of them?
Rodeo Under the Sea
by Melissa Burke and Wendy RasmussenNIMAC-sourced textbook
Lexile Measure: 520L
The Monster in the Attic
by Lisa Trumbauer and Sergi CamaraBoom! Tap! Tap! Crunch! Is there a monster in the attic? What else could it be?
Maybe Something Beautiful
by Theresa Howell and Rafael López and F. CampoyNIMAC-sourced textbook
What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine! Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation—and how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big. Pick up a paintbrush and join the celebration!
Lexile Measure: AD580L
This is My Family
by Betty Kwong-Lee and Chi ChungJen has a father, a mother, a grandfather, a grandmother, and a sister. Do you want to meet them?
The Girl Who Could Dance in Outer Space
by Maya CointreauNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Girl Who Could Dance in Outer Space is the second book in The Girls Who Could Series. It tells the tale of young Mae Jemison, the creative girl who became a doctor, an engineer, a dancer, and an astronaut. Mae Jemison teaches us that art and science are natural expressions of creativity and imagination. Nurture them both, and go where your dreams take you!
Our Vegetable Garden
by Sally Cowan and Lyz Turner-ClarkNIMAC-sourced textbook
We made a vegetable garden at school and had some vegetables for our lunch.
Boss Is Hungry
by Debbie Croft and Natalie HinrichsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Boss the dog is hungry, so the boy gets the dog food, the water and the bone ready for Boss. After he has eaten, Boss is ready for playtime.