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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?
What's Up?
by Olivia SnowNIMAC-sourced textbook
Have you ever gone outside to look at the night sky? This book can help you learn what to look for.
When the Moon is Full
by Mary Azarian and Penny PollockNIMAC-sourced textbook
A lunar guide describes the folkloric names of twelve moons according to Native American tradition and showcases their defining characteristics in short verse and beautifully detailed hand-colored woodcuts.
Whoosh!
by Chris Barton and Don TateNIMAC-sourced textbook
You know the Super Soaker. It’s one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, impressive inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy.
A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson’s life. Growing up in a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a passion for problem solving became the cornerstone for a career as an engineer and his work with NASA. But it is his invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made his most memorable splash with kids and adults.
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!
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!
Windy Days
by Heather HammondsNIMAC-sourced textbook
On windy days, we can hear the wind blow. We can feel the wind. The wind makes things move.
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.