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I am Amelia Earhart
by Brad Meltzer and Christopher EliopoulosNIMAC-sourced textbook
We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this lively, collectible picture book biography series from New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer.
“Kids always search for heroes, so we might as well have a say in it,” Brad Meltzer realized, and so he envisioned this friendly, fun approach to biography – for his own kids, and for yours. Each book tells the story of one of America’s icons in an entertaining, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers, those who aren’t quite ready for the Who Was series. Each book focuses on a particular character trait that made that role model heroic. For example, Amelia Earhart refused to accept no for an answer; she dared to do what no one had ever done before, and became the first woman to fly a plane all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. This book follows her from childhood to her first flying lessons and onward to her multi-record-breaking career as a pilot.
This engaging series is the perfect way to bring American history to life for young children, and to inspire them to strive and dream.
If I Were A Tree
by Dar HostaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Tree Huggers everywhere will rejoice in this colorful and poetic celebration of the woody-stemmed wonders with whom we share our Earth. In this fourth picture book from Dar Hosta, trees are brought to life with vibrant color and cut paper collages. Gentle verse describes a variety of tree species in all seasons. Hosta pays homage to their importance in our day to day lives and encourages thoughtful readers to imagine how it would be to BE a tree. Includes tree fact page and a diagram of a tree's basic parts.
Into Reading™ [Grade 1] MyBook 1
by Alma Flor Ada and Kylene Beers and F. Isabel CampoyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Into Reading™ [Grade 1] MyBook 3
by Alma Flor Ada and Kylene Beers and F. Isabel CampoyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Into Reading™ [Grade 1] MyBook 4
by Alma Flor Ada and Joyce Armstrong Carroll and Kylene BeersNIMAC-sourced textbook
I Will Not Read This Book
by Cece Meng and Joy AngNIMAC-sourced textbook
The little boy in I Will Not Read This Book has a lot of excuses, because if there is one thing he doesn’t want to do, it’s read this book. He won’t read it even if you hang him upside down by one toe, over a cliff, with sharks down below. And you know what? You. Can’t. Make. Him. In this book illustrated with wit and whimsy by Joy Ang, Cece Meng delivers once again with a pitch-perfect reluctant reader who is finally convinced to read the book if—and only if—someone he loves will read it with him.
Lizard Loses His Tail
by Beverley Randell and Bruce LauchlanLizard is asleep in the sun. Kingfisher is hungry. What will happen?
Maybe Something Beautiful
by Rafael López and Theresa Howell 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
Mom Is Late
by Beth Norling and Eve BrowneNIMAC-sourced textbook
Remy is waiting for Mom to pick her up after school, but Mom is late.
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?