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Abuela
by Arthur Dorros and Elisa KlevenNIMAC-sourced textbook
A young girl and her grandmother celebrate their home and relationship in this magical story. Winner of the Parents' Choice Award! Come join Rosalba and her grandmother, her abuela, on a magical journey as they fly over the streets, sights, and people of New York City which sparkles below. The story is narrated in English, and sprinkled with Spanish phrases as Abuela points out places that they explore together. The exhilaration in Rosalba’s and Abuela's story is magnified by the loving bond that only a grandmother and granddaughter can share.
Lexile Measure: 510L
All About Bikes
by Annette SmithTwo wheels … on the road, across the trail, or even in the air. Learn how bikes help get us to where we are going.
Amazing Plant Bodies
by Ellen LawrenceNIMAC-sourced textbook
Most plants have roots, stems, and leaves. Many grow flowers, seeds, and fruits. Some plants, however, have developed spectacular examples of these plant parts! From the longest roots in the world to the biggest seeds, this fact-filled volume looks at the biggest, smallest, weirdest, and most unusual plant parts in the world! Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled volume gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. From fascinating images to high-interest facts, this book makes learning about plant bodies a lively and engaging experience. Amazing Plant Bodies: Tiny to Gigantic is part of Bearport's Plant-ology series.
Lexile Measure: IG590L
The Angry Bear
by Annette Smith and Pat ReynoldsA big brown bear loses a fish because of a bee. What happens when the bear gets angry?
Ask Me
by Bernard Waber and Suzy LeeNIMAC-sourced textbook
A father and daughter walk through their neighborhood, brimming with questions as they explore their world. With so many things to enjoy, and so many ways to ask—and talk—about them, it's a snapshot of an ordinary day in a world that's anything but. This story is a heartwarming and inviting picture book with a tenderly written story by Bernard Waber and glorious illustrations by Suzy Lee.
Baseball Hour
by Carol Nevius and Bill ThomsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Boys and girls enthusiastically warm up with special exercises and drills. The players throw the ball back and forth, jog, bat, catch, and pitch. Finally, the players divide up into two teams. The coach, as umpire, makes calls as they catch pop flies, run the bases, and slide feet first into home plate. Practice ends with the kids showing that teamwork makes them better players. Powerful, mixed-media illustrations with dramatic, up-close perspectives interpret the rhythmic text and capture the intensity and exuberance of baseball practice.
Lexile Measure: AD510L
Best Foot Forward: Exploring Feet, Flippers, and Claws
by Ingo ArndtNIMAC-sourced textbook
Whose foot is this? Discover the many complex kinds of feet in this exciting guessing game picture book.
The bottom of a foot is round, light brown, and looks like a spongy version of the moon. Whose foot is this? An elephant's of course! There is more to feet than walking in this fun and informative photography book about feet in the wild. Learn about the gecko's ribbed feet that enable it to climb walls as smooth as glass. Or the kangaroo, whose long flat foot is adapted for jumping fast and far. Identify the webbed foot of a duck that's perfect for swimming.
Then go into a bonus round and identify the feet of an octopus, a caterpillar, a squirrel, and much more. Crystal-clear images and informative text combine into a format that makes learning about natural adatpation exciting.
Author Ingo Anrdt is an award-winning photographer who brings this humble appendage to life. Includes an index of all animals illustrated.
Lexile Measure: NC920L
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.
Buddy's Bath
by Susan Ring and Twila SchofieldNIMAC-sourced textbook
Danny and Dawn give Buddy a bath. A bath gets you clean!
Chicken Little
by Rebecca Emberley and Ed EmberleyNIMAC-sourced textbook
BONK! An award-winning father-daughter team make the sky fall an entirely new way. You may already know the tale of a not-quite-so-bright little chicken whose encounter with an acorn and gravity convinces him the sky is falling, but you've never seen the story told this way. A brilliant collaboration brings us a bold and colorful retelling of the classic tale, as crazy-eyed Chicken and all his panicked friends run away from the sky and right into an eye-catching gatefold surprise.
The Children's Farm
by Heather Hammonds and Lyz Turner-ClarkNIMAC-sourced textbook
On Monday, our class went to a children's farm. We patted the sheep, saw a cow, horses and chickens.