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Working High and Low
by Diana NoonanNIMAC-sourced textbook
Some people have jobs in unusual places, such as high above the ground or deep beneath the surface of Earth. People with these jobs have different challenges from most other workers, and safety is very important. This book describes eight different jobs above and below ground.
Robot Trouble
by Claire Daniel and Christine BenjaminNIMAC-sourced textbook. When Gabriela misses the deadline to sign up for Space Camp, she decides to build a robot, hoping that the robot will be impressive enough to secure her a job at the Space Center. But when the robot doesn't always understand instructions, Gabriela and her brother have some hilarious mishaps.
Time and Clocks
by Debbie CroftNIMAC-sourced textbook
You might often ask, 'What time is it?'—but you probably don't ask, 'Time, what is it?' Time is the way we measure the passing of one moment to the next. Early clocks measured the passing of sand through an hourglass or the melting of wax on a candlestick. Later on, clocks and clock towers were built as monuments in large cities.
Mass Production and the Model T: Building the Car for Everyone
by Meish GoldishNIMAC-sourced textbook
Henry Ford and his Model T changed the automobile industry forever. By standardizing parts, creating an assembly line, and using a conveyor belt, Ford was able to effectively produce more vehicles in less time. His ideas of mass production are still used today.
Swamp Explorer
by Kathleen SimpsonNIMAC-sourced textbook. Take a tour through a swamp and learn all about its features and creatures. Explore the swamp's food chains and learn how you can help take care of the swamps.
The Rainbow Serpent: An Aboriginal Australian Story
by Chris Sarandis and Bronwyn BancroftNIMAC-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?
Unusual Sports
by Phillip SimpsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Many unusual sports are played around the world. Some of them require unusual equipment and some have interesting rules. They all involve physical skill, agility, and mental strategy. Most importantly, they are always fun to play.
Who Was the Greatest Electrical Inventor?
by Sharon ParsonsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Life without electricity is difficult to imagine. Almost everything we do—and every gadget or appliance we have in our homes—relies on electricity. In this book, we'll meet some of the clever inventors and scientists whose 'electric' contributions have made such a difference in our lives. Who was the greatest electrical inventor? You decide!
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?
A Night at the Beach
by Diane Bair and Pamela WrightNIMAC-sourced textbook. The beach is a special environment that includes mudflats, marshes, sand dunes, and other places. Read this book to learn about the beach and the animals that you might see there.
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.
Dreamers and Doers
by Darleen RamosNIMAC-sourced textbook. Dreamers and doers are the inventors and scientists who put plans into action. Read about some of the world's biggest dreamers and doers, and learn how their curiosity changed the world forever.
The Search for New Lands
by Ellen CatalaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Who was Marco Polo? What did Christopher Columbus find? Learn about these European explorers and others as you read about the search for new lands.