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Alex the Super Soccer Striker
by Peter Millett and Wayne BryantNIMAC-sourced textbook
Alexandra is very nervous about starting at a new school. She wants to be chosen for the first eleven of the soccer team. But she is the only girl at the trials. Will Alex find her confidence in time to become a super soccer striker?
Airplanes
by George IvanoffNIMAC-sourced textbook
Airplanes are impressive aircraft that are used in many ways. People use airplanes to fight fires and take sick people to safety. Airplanes also fly passengers to exciting places all around the world.
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.
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 Connah Brecon and Quentin FlynnNIMAC-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 Pat Reynolds and John ParsonsNIMAC-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.