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Famous Bridges
by Annette SmithNIMAC-sourced textbook
Do you know the difference between a viaduct and an aqueduct? Or where the Golden Gate, Forth, Tower, or Chapel Bridges are? Learn about some of the oldest, longest, most beautiful, and most impressive bridges in the world. You'll be amazed!
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.
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?
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.
From Plastic Bottles to Clothes
by Carmel ReillyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Everyday, thousands of people buy drinks in plastic bottles—and then throw them away. But plastic bottles don't have to become garbage. They can be made into many new things, such as brand-new clothes.
Gone Fishing
by Matthew Cordell and Tamera Wissinger and Tamera WizssingerNIMAC-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.
Growing Up Abenaki
by Joseph Bruchac and Ann BarrowNIMAC-sourced textbook. As a young boy living near the Adirondack Mountains, Joseph Bruchac didn't know that he had Native American roots. How did Joseph learn about these roots—and how did he grow up to become an Abenaki storyteller?
Hydroponic Tomatoes
by Heather Hammonds and Sharyn MadderNIMAC-sourced textbook. Hydroponic tomatoes are different! They are grown in greenhouses, where they are protected from wildlife and wind. But how do hydroponic tomatoes taste?
In November
by Cynthia Rylant and Jill KastnerNIMAC-sourced textbook. In November, the air grows cold and the earth and all of its creatures prepare for winter. Animals seek food and shelter. And people gather together to celebrate their blessings with family and friends.
Cynthia Rylant's lyrical language and Jill Kastner's rich, cozy paintings capture the cherished moments of this autumn month--the moments we spend together and the ones we witness in the world around us.
Is It Possible? Phone Booth Costume-Change
by Carmel Reilly and Joe SciglitanoNIMAC-sourced textbook