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Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5 (NIMAC)
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Stupendous Swimmers
by Sunita ApteSwim Time Most swimmers are happy doing laps in a pool, but some like to tackle more difficult challenges. These swimmers prefer to swim across lakes or rivers—or even oceans! NIMAC-sourced textbook
Stretching the Truth
by Craig Phillips and David NeilsenWhat a Story! "Good One" Gail is known for telling some serious whoppers. Then, when one of her tall tales turns out to be true, no one is more surprised than she is! NIMAC-sourced textbook
Strange World: Unlocking the Mysteries of Pluto
by Christy PetersonA New World Discovered It was a faint point of light, almost too small to be seen, moving slowly through the heavens far beyond the known solar system. Scientists got their first glimpse of Pluto almost a hundred years ago—and they have been trying to solve its mysteries ever since. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Strangest Star in the Universe
by Mary ScarbroughNIMAC-sourced textbook. Tabby's Star. Professional and amateur astronomers the world over are captivated by Tabby's Star, a mysterious star more than 1,400 light-years away. Everyone wants to know what causes its unusual dimming. Is it a swarm of comets? A cloud of dust? Or could it be … aliens?
Space Balls
by Jackie LeteraThe Ball's in Your Court What can you do with a Ping-Pong ball and a little imagination? Become a space scientist! Thousands of people already have. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Smell of Fear
by Ronan McCarthy and Simon DupuisNIMAC-sourced textbook. A POWERLESS SUPERHERO. Señor Sniffer has the world's most powerful sense of smell. One sniff and he knows where the villains are hiding, how they're armed, and what they had for breakfast. But when his power is taken away, can he still save the day?
The Slithering Stones of Death Valley
by Jacqueline AdamsNIMAC-sourced textbook. WANDERING ROCKS. In a remote desert, hundreds of rocks mysteriously move, leaving trails behind as evidence but no witnesses. For nearly a century, people have tried to solve the mystery without success. Now it's Dick and Jim Norris's turn to try.
The Shot: Rob's Story / The Shot: Owen's Story
by Ann Hodgman and Ben ShannonNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Shah's Rug / A Garden at Your Feet: The Art of Persian Rugs
by David Neilsen and Maxine Schur and Jo BlakelyNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Secret of the Stradivarius
by Jackie LeteraNIMAC-sourced textbook. Legendary Instruments. Stradivarius violins are legendary—widely believed to be some of the most perfect instruments ever made—but no one knows why these three-hundred-year-old violins sound better than other violins. For many years, people have tried to unlock the secrets of what makes a Stradivarius superior to modern violins. Some, however, have considered a different question: what if there's no secret, and they aren't actually better?
Second Fiddle
by Ronan McCarthy and Simon DupuisA SECOND-CLASS HERO? Arnold is a member of The Squad of Goodness, but his teammates generally have him stay out of the way until the action's over and done with. Does that make him any less of a superhero? NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Sea Raider, Part One: Chains
by Alex Simmons and Carlo Molinari and William McCayNIMAC-sourced textbook. Victory or Death. First a student and scholar, then a slave on a pirate ship, Stephen finds himself in a race on the high seas. Victory means freedom. Defeat means death!
Sanpuru: Japan's Fake Food
by Dusan Lakicevic and Gemma RymerEating Around the World It's fun to experience different cultures when you travel or read a book. Things can be very different from what you know, including the sights to see, the way people speak, and the food. The food in this book is delicious but some of it may be unfamiliar. Find out how and why in this delightful graphic text about a true story of one family's trip to Japan. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Saffron: Red Gold
by Linda LundbergAn Ancient Treasure Throughout history, saffron was—by weight—worth more than gold; and it still is. Coveted by emperors, merchants, herbalists, and warriors, saffron is the most expensive plant product in human history. Trace this mysterious spice from its ancient roots as it spread across civilizations, becoming a valued ingredient in perfume, recipes, and medicine. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Run! Duck! Hide! How to Stay Safe in a Dangerous World
by Dave Smith and Barbara Dwier1 Greedy Lane, Covetous, England W11 2BB You Need This Address! Why? Read this book and see. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Rose of Inis Raic
by Kathryn Rogers and Maurice PierseNIMAC-sourced textbook. SUDDEN CAPTAIN. Ciarán has worked for years on his cousin's passenger ferry, traveling to and from the tiny island of Inis Raic. When a disastrous accident occurs aboard the boat, he faces the hardest challenge of his life. Will he and the passengers survive?
Relentless
by Gavin Reece and Teri EastmanA Confidante When a popular girl at school begins confiding in Jared, he at first finds himself elated at the idea of helping her, but then realizes he might be in over his head. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Red Jacket
by Eric Deschamps and Barbara DwierNIMAC-sourced textbook. Trouble! Isabel has lost her jacket, and her mother will be furious if she doesn't find it!
The Quest of the Robo-Mermaid
by Pamela DellNIMAC-sourced textbook. THE AMAZING ROBO-MERMAID. Imagine going on an ocean dive that takes you so deep no human being could do it without risk of injury or even death. OceanOne, a "robo-mermaid," is how a robotics scientist and an underwater archeologist managed to make that dive happen.