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Jellyfish and Octopuses
by Elsie NelleyNIMAC-sourced textbook. Jellyfish and octopuses are sea creatures. Find out what they look like, what they eat, and why some of them are among the most dangerous creatures in the ocean.
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!
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?
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.
Leona's Sneakers
by Maurie Manning and Earl AyderNIMAC-sourced textbook. A mysterious tube of red glitter glue helps Leona find talent she never knew she had. But fame isn't all that Leona thought it would be. Will Leona realize what's really important before it's too late?
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.
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
by Kevin HenkesNIMAC-sourced textbook. Lilly loves everything about school, especially her cool teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse and its treasures to school and can't wait until sharing time, Mr. Slinger confiscates her prized possessions. Lilly's fury leads to revenge and then to remorse and she sets out to make amends.
The Midnight Ride of Sybil Ludington
by James Watling and Marlene Pérez and Joe LemonnierNIMAC-sourced textbook
More Water, Please! Animals in Dry Places
by Jack LantzNIMAC-sourced textbook. Did you know that snakehead fish can walk on land in search of water? Learn how snakehead fish, desert frogs, and other animals can live in very dry places. You will be amazed!
Mr. Jacobi Helps Out
by Diana Noonan and Cheryl OrsiniNIMAC-sourced textbook. Our school really needs new sports equipment, so we all decide to have a big garage sale to raise some money. My neighbor Mr. Jacobi says he will be able to help. But all he has is one big apple tree. How will that help at the garage sale?
Mr. Kean's Garden
by Ann Weil and Scott GotoNIMAC-sourced textbook
Remember to mix ashes in with the dirt when you're planting potatoes! That can't be right, can it? This is one of the things that Josela and Alberto must find out when an unfortunate accident puts them in charge of Mr. Kean's garden.
