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The William Hoy Story
by Nancy Churnin and Jez TuyaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Winner - 2017 Storytelling World Resource Award Honor Book Finalist - 2017 North Texas Book Festival Best Children's Books
All William Ellsworth Hoy wanted to do was play baseball. After losing out on a spot on the local deaf team, William practiced even harder—eventually earning a position on a professional team. But his struggle was far from over. In addition to the prejudice Hoy faced, he could not hear the umpires' calls. One day he asked the umpire to use hand signals: strike, ball, out. That day he not only got on base but also changed the way the game was played forever. William “Dummy" Hoy became one of the greatest and most beloved players of his time!
Violet the Pilot
by Steve BreenNIMAC-sourced textbook
By the time she's two years old, Violet Van Winkle can engineer nearly any appliance in the house. And by eight she's building elaborate flying machines from scratch—mind-boggling contraptions such as the Tubbubbler, the Bicycopter, and the Wing-a-ma-jig. The kids at school tease her, but they have no idea what she's capable of. Maybe she could earn their respect by winning the blue ribbon in the upcoming Air Show. Or maybe something even better will happen—something involving her best-ever invention, a Boy Scout troop in peril, and even the mayor himself!
Meet the Dogs of Bedlam Farm
by Jon KatzNIMAC-sourced textbook
Welcome to Bedlam Farm! Meet Rose, Izzy, Frieda, and Lenore, four dogs that work hard on the farm doing various jobs. They're good friends now, but it wasn't always this way. Just as each dog has a different role on the farm, each has a unique story.
Dreams Around the World
by Takashi OwakiNIMAC-sourced textbook
Dreams Around the World takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey and introduces you to thirteen children between the ages of four and eight who share their dreams for the future, as well as their day-to-day lives. From Finland in the north to Argentina in the south, from Mexico in the west to China in the east, you will meet girls and boys who dream about becoming doctors, jockeys, and even kung-fu masters...just like you. Photographs, maps, flags, and interesting facts about every place accompany each child's story, letting you participate in a cultural experience like no other. In the end, you will discover that despite being from different places, you all have at least one thing in common: dreams! Included are two pages for you to add your own story.
Time for Cranberries
by Jed Henry and Lisl DetlefsenNIMAC-sourced textbook
From the cranberry bog to the Thanksgiving table, join Sam and his family as they harvest a classic American fruit.
When the vines hang heavy with berries that the autumn winds have turned deep red, it's time for cranberries, and Sam is finally old enough to help with the harvest! This charming, lyrical picture book follows Sam and his family as they raise the water in the bog, pick the cranberries, and gather the fruit for processing. It's a story of modern family farming in action, showing readers where their food comes from but mostly delighting them along the way.
Trombone Shorty
by Bryan Collier and Troy AndrewsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest.
Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music.
I Wonder… Reasons Why You Sneeze and More
by Maureen Mecozzi and Lisa ChestersNIMAC-sourced textbook
Have you ever wondered why you sneeze or get the hiccups? To find out, read these questions and answers about the body.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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!