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Into Reading Texas Grade 4 (NIMAC)
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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.
Fractured Tales
by Roger LoreNIMAC-sourced textbook
Once upon a time … You remember all those tired fairy tales you heard when you were little? Well, forget them! We'll tell you what really happened behind the scenes in … Fractured Tales.
Gold in the 1850s and 1860s
by Phillip SimpsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Gold has always been one of the great sources of wealth. In the 1850s and 1860s, there were major gold rushes all over the world. Some of the largest gold rushes were in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Mining methods used were powered by humans and horses.
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.
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?
How Animals Communicate
by Annette SmithNIMAC-sourced textbook
Did you know that, like people, animals communicate with each other? When animals send and receive messages using smell, sight, sound, and touch, they're not just saying 'hi'—communication is vital to their survival!
I'd Love a Puppy
by Sharon ParsonsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Would you love to take care of a puppy? It's a big responsibility. You'll need to learn ways to train a puppy from its first year of life. You'll want to read about puppy care tips. And of course, you'll want to understand why a dog just might become your best friend!
Is It Possible? What Is Color?
by Pamela Rushby and Andrew Craig and Wayne Bryant and Nives PorcellatoNIMAC-sourced textbook
The King of Egypt
by Diana Platt and Pam RushbyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Meret dreams of learning how to read and write. But in ancient Egypt, girls aren't taught these things. Then Meret meets a very important lady who teaches her that dreams can come true.
