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Animals with Armor
by Jill McDougallNIMAC-sourced textbook
Many animals have armor to protect them. Armor makes it very hard for a predator to eat its prey. Find out about the different kinds of armor: spikes, scales, shells, and exoskeletons.
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?
The Life of Rosa Parks
by Cynthia MercatiNIMAC-sourced textbook
Learn how one courageous woman fought for fairness and equality to help make the world a better place.
An Alien Stole My Movie
by Quentin Flynn and Connah BreconNIMAC-sourced textbook
The special effects for this class's science-fiction movie project are so cool that you'd think they were real! And those aliens look like they've just arrived from space! This is going to be one movie the cast and crew will never forget.
Castles in the Air
by Celia Warren and Karel Hayes and Martin MelognoNIMAC-sourced textbook
Have you ever done something foolish? What happened? Did you learn from your mistake? These five fables have been collected from around the world. Each fable tells of the consequences of a foolish act.
Dora's Time to Shine
by Becky Radtke and Aurora GarcíaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Dora loves soccer and her team. When she is sidelined with an injury, Dora learns about the World Cup and dreams of playing in the famous soccer competition. But will she be able to recover from her injury and lead her team to victory?
Kimiko Quest
by Tim Kinard and Stan GormanNIMAC-sourced textbook
Stella plunges into the newest version of the Kimikovision video game. Amazed by the beauty and realism of the game's environment, she and her teammates soon find out that they can't leave the game unless they play to win!
Paddy Waits Alone
by John Parsons and Pat ReynoldsNIMAC-sourced textbook
On the cold, blustery wharves in the 1930s, a lone dog named Paddy awaits the return of his master, a sea captain. Based on a true story, this is the tale of how the loyal friendship between Paddy and the waterside workers became a legend.
César Chávez
by Maria FlemingNIMAC-sourced textbook. César Chávez helped farm workers fight for better pay and better treatment from the farm owners. Read César's story to learn how one man made a difference in so many people's lives.
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?
My Summer Without Baseball and Other Disasters
by Joanne Barkan and Daniel ValleNIMAC-sourced textbook
Danny's summer is turning into a disaster, and it's barely even started! If he can't earn some money, he won't be able to go to baseball camp. But when he takes a job at his aunt and uncle's store, he quickly learns that he's not the only person with problems. Will Danny be able to help his new friends?
The Legend of the Bluebonnet
by Diana Kizlauskas and Pat RiptonNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Comanche people are suffering. No rain falls from the sky. How can the Comanche people convince Mother Earth to help them?
