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Into Reading Texas Grade 3 (NIMAC)
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Nature's Sculptures
by Margaret FettyNIMAC-sourced textbook
You might not know it, but wind, water, and ice can change the shape of the land. These forces may work for millions of years to create nature's sculptures. Find out how they work and what amazing shapes they have formed.
Don't Feed the Geckos!
by Karen English and Laura FreemanNIMAC-sourced textbook. Carlos isn’t sure how he feels about the news that his cousin Bernardo will be joining his class at Carver Elementary. But when Bernardo comes to live with him temporarily, taking over Carlos’s top bunk, his spot on the school soccer team, and even his Papi’s attention, Carlos knows he isn’t happy. Worse, Bernardo starts messing with Carlos’s pet geckos! Carlos tries to see past his cousin’s annoying ways, but Bernardo sure doesn’t make it easy. Will Carlos—and his geckos—survive Bernardo's visit? Can he keep the peace for his family’s sake?
You're Never Too Young to Save the Planet
by Misha Herenger and Daniel DelValleNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Lemonade War
by Jacqueline DaviesNIMAC-sourced textbook
Fourth-grader Evan Treski is people-smart. He’s good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart, but not especially good with people. So when the siblings’ lemonade stand war begins, there really is no telling who will win—or even if their fight will ever end. Brimming with savvy marketing tips for making money at any business, definitions of business terms, charts, diagrams, and even math problems, this fresh, funny, emotionally charged novel subtly explores how arguments can escalate beyond anyone’s intent.
Folktales from Ecosystems
by Claire Daniel and Red Hansen and Marilee Heyer and Dennis HockermanNIMAC-sourced textbook
Folktales are stories that people have told for many years. What is the best way to rescue ostrich chicks from a grumpy old lioness? Where do polar bears go when they steal the warmth of summer? Find out in these folktales from around the world.
Butterflies Below Freezing
by Paula Hatton and Stella CruzNIMAC-sourced textbook
When Fifi and Kelly suggest a mid-winter tropical vacation, their dad has a brilliant idea. Soon, the exotic butterflies are hatching, the steamy rainforests are sprouting, the shorts and sandals come out—and they haven't even left home yet!
Freedom
by Wendy Macdonald and Warren CrossettNIMAC-sourced textbook. Diego is sure his summer vacation is going to be boring. He has a broken arm and he can't play ball, ride his bike, or do much of anything. But all this changes when he spots an eagle he begins to call Skyrider.
Animals of the Rain Forest
by Debbie CroftNIMAC-sourced textbook. A rain forest is a home for many animals. Birds, bats, monkeys, snakes, and more live among the trees in this wet, green place.
Forest Trees
by Sally Cowan and Andrew LoueyNIMAC-sourced textbook
A giant has been discovered deep in the forests of Tasmania. How did it come to be? Are there others like it? And why is this giant—measuring in at just under 100 meters tall—called Centurion?
Gone Fishing
by Tamera Wissinger and Tamera Wizssinger and Matthew CordellNIMAC-sourced textbook. Nine-year-old Sam loves fishing with his dad. So when his pesky little sister, Lucy, horns in on their fishing trip, he’s none too pleased. All ends well in this winsome book of poems—each labeled with its proper poetic form. Together the poems build a dawn-to-dusk story of a father-son bond, of sibling harmony lost and found—and, most of all, of delicious anticipation. Charming line drawings animate the poetry with humor and drama, and the extensive Poet’s Tackle Box at the end makes this the perfect primer to hook aspiring poets of all ages.
