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The Brave Warrior's Lesson: A Native American Tale
by Sally Cowan and Joseph QiuNIMAC-sourced textbook
Food We Eat: Then and Now
by Debbie CroftNIMAC-sourced textbook
In the past, people had to grow and make a lot of their own food. They could only buy products that were available locally. These days, advances in transportation and technology allow us to enjoy foods from around the world.
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.
Seven Fables, Seven Truths
by Dennis Fertig and Carlotta TormeyNIMAC-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 Luck of the Loch Ness Monster
by Scott Magoon and A. W. FlahertyNIMAC-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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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?
Tales from Near and Far
by Diana Kizlauskas and Jacqueline Greene and Martin MelangoNIMAC-sourced textbook