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Exercise for Everyone
by Sally Cowan and Lindsay EdwardsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Exercise is important for everyone. Regular exercise, such as running, team sports, yoga, or playing with the dog, keeps us fit and healthy. It helps us to think clearly and do well at school, and it is a great way to make new friends. Follow the step-by-step instructions for how to do a fitness workout.
Olivia's First Surf
by Samantha Asri and Patricia CiuffetelliNIMAC-sourced textbook
When Olivia's family moves to a small town near the beach, Olivia quickly makes friends with Sarah. Sarah's favorite thing to do and to talk about is surfing, and she even competes in surf contests. Olivia likes talking about surfing, and she enjoys cheering for Sarah from her wheelchair on the beach. But what if there was a way for Olivia to surf, too?
The Moon Festival
by Paul Könye and Julie HaydonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Uncle Han took me and my cousin Oliver to the Moon Festival yesterday. We ate moon cakes, decorated lanterns and even saw some fireworks. It was a very exciting day.
Whoosh: The Story of Snowboarding
by Lisa TrumbauerNIMAC-sourced textbook
Does sliding downhill on the snow at high speed sound like fun to you? If so, you’d like snowboarding!
Vr-oo-m!
by Diana Noonan and Wayne BryantNIMAC-sourced textbook
Miss Griffin is a mystery! Each day, the roar from the engine of her little red car wakes everyone in Eliza’s street. Then, just when everyone has decided they have had enough of Miss Griffin’s noise, they see a big news van outside her house.
What a Night!
by Carmel Reilly and Rob ManciniNIMAC-sourced textbook
Kayla, Joe and Dad are on their way to the Grand Theatre in the city. They are so excited to see Mum perform in a musical! But then something terrible happens – the car won’t start! How will they get to the theatre now?
Woodland People, Desert People
by Jaqueline GreeneNIMAC-sourced textbook
Find out how some Native Americans lived in the forest and desert about 400 years ago. Their homes, clothing, and food helped them survive the harsh winters near the Great Lakes and the dry summers in the desert of the southwest.
Our Changing Earth: An Encyclopedia of Landforms
by Darleen RamosNIMAC-sourced textbook
Our Earth is changing all the time. Earthquakes, wind, water, and ice all work to change the shape of Earth. Do you know which is the largest canyon on Earth?