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Queen Genevieve and the Soppy Songs
by James HartNIMAC-sourced textbook. Talent quests are where dreams come true for some, while others have their hopes dashed. And when the prize is the hand of a fair queen (and a meat pie factory), the stakes are high! As Queen Genevieve and her suitors discover, good singing is not just a matter of tuneful lyrics. It must come from the heart!
Texas Assessment Preparation, Grade 5
by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing CompanyNIMAC-sourced textbook. TEKS-based instruction in fiction, drama, poetry, exposition, literary nonfiction, and persuasion. Assessment practice in reading, writing, revising, and editing.
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.
Mystery at Marin Marsh
by Carol Stutz and Denise JordanNIMAC-sourced textbook. Nezzie, Robin, and Theresa discover an illegal dumping site that is harming the nearby animals. The girls put on their detective hats and set out to discover who is behind the horrible dumping.
The Long Texas Trail
by John Manos and Loretta West and Natalie West and Diana KizlauskasNIMAC-sourced textbook
Megafauna Mega-Fright!
by Cameron Macintosh and Alina TysoeNIMAC-sourced textbook
Tim and his friend Raff are spending their vacation helping Tim's mom—on a fossil dig. Raff thinks it's really boring, until Tim finds a strange device at the edge of the dig site. It looks like a rock, but it has numbers on it.
All of a sudden, Tim and Raff find themselves in an unfamiliar land full of creatures that look a lot like dinosaurs! Will the boys be able to escape the megafauna and find their way back?
Thea and the Think-It-Arium
by Cameron Macintosh and Giulia RivoltaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Thea has always wanted a goldfish, so she is very excited when her brother tells her about think-it-ariums. Wearing a headset, a person can imagine what they want to see in the fish tank, and then it appears! But when Thea's imagined creatures get hungry for peanuts, the think-it-arium doesn't seem so fun anymore. Can Thea un-think the creatures before it's too late?
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.
By Sea to America
by Brian Moses and Tom McNeelyNIMAC-sourced textbook. Anya, Micah, and their mother set sail for America on the Lusitania. When their mother falls ill aboard the ship, Anya finds a friend in Mr. Krinsky, who helps nurse her mother back to health. But when they arrive in America and Anya is sick, who can the family ask for help?
Midnight Journeys
by Maureen MecozziNIMAC-sourced textbook
Take a midnight journey into the mysterious world of sleep. Learn how sleep happens and how other animals sleep. Take a test to see if you're a night owl or an early bird.
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.