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Night Skies
by George IvanoffNIMAC-sourced textbook
Throughout history, people around the world have traced patterns in the stars. Long ago, native peoples used astronomy in their daily lives and told stories about the stars. What do we know about the night sky today?
Shipwrecked!
by Rose Inserra and Rebecca SolowNIMAC-sourced textbook. On a ship bound for a new settlement in Australia, John is a prisoner in charge of looking after all the animals on board. When the ship strikes a reef, John doesn't know if he'll even be able to keep himself safe–let alone all the animals.
Texas Assessment Preparation [Grade 4]
by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing CompanyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Hector's Electro-Pet Shop
by Cameron Macintosh and James HartNIMAC-sourced textbook. Everyone loves the exciting robotic animals Hector sells at his Electro-Pet Shop. But when Mrs. Gray's new robo-rabbit acts more like a digi-dog, Hector doesn't know what could have gone wrong! What has happened to make his electropets so mixed-up?
Beatbox Brothers
by Marg McAlister and David HardyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Jack's brother, Logan, is good at everything! He can breakdance, sing, and play the guitar. When Logan decides to audition for an advertising agency, Jack wants to try out, too—but he doesn't have an instrument.
He does have a secret musical talent, though … one that might surprise everyone.
Tales from Near and Far
by Jacqueline Greene and Martin Melango and Diana KizlauskasNIMAC-sourced textbook
Wildfire
by Mike Graf and Nina KudinovaNIMAC-sourced textbook. As Scott watches his favorite weather forecaster on a Saturday afternoon, wildfires are moving toward his neighborhood. Pushed by hot, dry winds, the fires move quickly, and soon Scott and his neighbors have to evacuate. But Scott is home alone! Will he be able to save his cat and find his family as the fires draw dangerously near?
The Everglades
by Mike GrafNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Everglades National Park is an amazing place! This large area of water and grass in Florida is home to many special plants and animals. It was made into a national park to protect the unique habitat found there. Learn what you can see and do on a visit to the Everglades!
To Stand Forever
by Greg Gosdin and Tom McNeelyNIMAC-sourced textbook. In the year 1836, Enrique Esparza is a ten-year-old boy whose family fought in the Battle of the Alamo. This is his story—the story of a boy who learns to stand strong and sure for his family, for his people, and for the future state of Texas.
Lost in a Cave
by Becky Radtke and Aurora GarcíaNIMAC-sourced textbook. Dora and her mom can't wait to explore Great Cavern Cave. But what happens while they are exploring might be more adventure than they expected.
The Orange Grove Mystery
by Jill McDougall and Scott FraserNIMAC-sourced textbook. When Abby, Bec, and Charlie go on vacation to Orange Grove, Charlie is afraid it's going to be boring. But then they spy a suspicious man carrying a strange package, and Charlie realizes that the ABC Gang has stumbled onto a whole new mystery. And it won't be easy to solve!
The Luck of the Loch Ness Monster
by A. W. Flaherty and Scott MagoonNIMAC-sourced textbook. Once upon a time, on a long, slow trip to Scotland, a little girl named Katerina-Elizabeth tossed her oatmeal overboard—again, and again, and again. She was a picky eater, and oatmeal was her least favorite food. And once upon a time, a small worm, no bigger than a piece of thread, swam alongside an ocean liner bound for Scotland and ate bowl after bowl of tossed oatmeal. He had never tasted anything as wonderful as oatmeal in his whole life. A. W. Flaherty and Scott Magoon unravel the Loch Ness legend in this whimsical picture book for the picky (and not-so-picky) eater in all of us
Seven Fables, Seven Truths
by Carlotta Tormey and Dennis FertigNIMAC-sourced textbook
Some of life's most important lessons come from simple stories from long ago. In this collection of seven tales, different characters learn important lessons about what happens when we make good or bad choices.
The Grand Canyon Doesn't Scare Me
by Dennis Fertig and Andrea KantrowitzNIMAC-sourced textbook
Beth's summer trip to visit her grandparents in Arizona is full of firsts, like her first airplane flight and her first visit to the Grand Canyon. During her trip she learns some valuable lessons about facing her fears head on and not holding back.
