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Into Reading Texas Grade 5 (NIMAC)
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The Long Texas Trail
by John Manos and Loretta West and Natalie West and Diana KizlauskasNIMAC-sourced textbook
Super Winter Survivors
by Diane Blair and Pamela WrightNIMAC-sourced textbook. Many animals have winter survival strategies. Learn how animals use hibernation, migration, and camouflage to survive the long, harsh winter.
Mapping the World
by Elsie NelleyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Maps convey information about the world. Modern technologies have changed how people create maps and the ways they access them. Looking at old maps can show how people understood the world differently in the past.
Stars of the Red Carpet
by Marianne Posadas and Susy BoyerNIMAC-sourced textbook. When stressed-out entertainment lawyer Eva and her daughter, Tania, take a weekend drive to the country to escape the pressures of day-to-day life, a car breakdown and an unexpected meeting open up a whole new world of possibilities for them. They discover a peaceful country town, where a new life beckons for Eva, Tania and the Empire, an old run-down movie theater that has seen better days.
Stranded in Space
by Michael Pryor and Dede PutraNIMAC-sourced textbook. Trina and her family are on a long journey through space to their new home on the planet Bounty, when they have to evacuate their damaged ship. Trina's escape pod spins off course, and she finds herself stranded on Epsilon Gamma, a planet made up of tropical islands. All by herself, Trina has to make a shelter, find food, and keep out of danger—but is she really alone?
The Tale of the Troublesome Toad
by Quentin Flynn and Richard HoitNIMAC-sourced textbook
In this fable, the residents of the peaceful village of Beauchamp receive a visitor who is determined to shower his dubious advice upon the love-struck Monsieur Cheval. Fortunately, there are wiser heads among Monsieur Cheval's friends. But will he listen before it's too late?
Unexplained Mysteries
by George IvanoffNIMAC-sourced textbook
Everyone loves a good mystery! What are UFOs and where do they come from? What strange creatures inhabit the depths of the ocean or the unexplored wilderness? What did ancient civilizations know that we don't? Why do some people go missing without a trace, and where did they go? Mysteries tap into our hidden fears and give us chills and thrills as we try to solve them. Find out about some well-known unsolved mysteries and see if these explanations are enough to satisfy you.
Tennis Club Tension
by Diana Noonan and Nathalie OrtegaNIMAC-sourced textbook. Jake's family has always helped to run the tennis club. But everything starts to go wrong when Mr. Sewell and his son Lucas come to town. Now there's tension at the club and at school. The only bright spot for Jake is an exciting school tennis competition. But Lucas is taking part in the competition as well, and his dad really wants him to win.
Riverboat Boy
by Melaina Faranda and Nina KudinovaNIMAC-sourced textbook. Joe lives on a paddle steamer with his parents and younger sisters. He loves life on the boat, but he longs for a friend his own age. One night, while investigating a mysterious noise, he makes a shocking discovery. Could this be the opportunity Joe has always wanted?
Space Technology in Space and on Earth
by Cara TorranceNIMAC-sourced textbook. Amazing technology has been developed for space travel—technology that has often been adapted for use on Earth. Solar panels developed to power spacecraft are now used to provide power for people's homes. Protective plastic developed for space helmets is used to make lenses for the glasses people wear every day. These and other important Earth technologies might never have been developed without the special challenges of space travel.
Beware of the Mist
by Pamela Rushby and James HartNIMAC-sourced textbook. Max and his family plan a trip to Hadrian's Wall in England. Just as they are leaving, Max's gran gives him a very unusual warning—but Max doesn't listen. Along with a tour guide called Jefficus, Max embarks on a walk along the wall. But when the mist rolls in, they find themselves in a very unfamiliar time and place. Will they be able to find their way back?
A Secret World of Codes
by John ParsonsNIMAC-sourced textbook. For thousands of years, people have used secret codes to communicate. From picture codes to written codes and ciphers, codes help people pass secret messages to one another. But did you know that the languages you read and write are also codes? Learn how people throughout time have used letters, numbers, and pictures to communicate.
They Fought for Justice
by Jill McDougallNIMAC-sourced textbook
Throughout history, many individuals have fought for justice and equality. The six people in this book are remarkable examples of people who fought for what is right. Through their courage, leadership, and self-sacrifice, they improved the lives of millions of people. Today, their stories continue to inspire others to work toward a fairer world.