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Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5 (NIMAC)
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Freddy the Tortoise: Saved by Technology
by Jacqueline AdamsNIMAC-sourced textbook. Lost Shell. Freddy the tortoise was in trouble. She'd lost her shell in a fire and was close to death. Luckily, a group called the Animal Avengers offered to help. They hoped not only to save the tortoise's life, but also to make her a brand-new shell.
Diary of My (Not-So-Relaxing) Tropical Vacation
by Jacqueline Adams and Christiane EngelNIMAC-sourced textbook. Dream Vacation? Leah isn't happy about being dragged along on her mom's dream vacation to the Amazon rainforest. Piranhas, bloodsucking mosquitoes, and killer reptiles? No thanks. But then a chance encounter changes how she thinks about the Amazon—and herself.
My First Story
by William McCay and Gavin ReeceNIMAC-sourced textbook. Mystery Man. Cass is a star reporter on the trail of a prizewinning story. But she can't write it unless she can track down a mysterious man. Will she find him? What if she doesn't?
Courage Rock
by Jill Nadler and Mike YoungCOURAGE! When Connor's hike with his daredevil cousin suddenly becomes dangerous, he's got to decide—what does it mean to be brave? NIMAC-sourced textbook
Jimmy's Room
by Nathaniel Clinton and Sally ComportNIMAC-sourced textbook. INSIDE THE ROOM. When Jimmy turns thirteen, his uncle gives him a key to a room and orders him to lock himself in before the sun sets. Should Jimmy obey—or should he listen to the doubts inside his head?
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?
Sanpuru: Japan's Fake Food
by Gemma Rymer and Dusan LakicevicEating 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
Handling Bailey
by Jill Rubalcaba and Adam GustavsonNIMAC-sourced textbook. "Good Dog, Bailey!" Veneza loves the guide dog she's training. How can she give him away?
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 Power of Style
by Brian McGrathNIMAC-sourced textbook. EGYPT UFELE was bullied in school because she was different. At first, learning to sew was a way of forgetting her pain and loneliness. But within a few years, she went from making clothes for her dolls to designing chic outfits for herself. When she was invited to show her clothing collection at New York City Fashion Week, this tween fashionista realized her talent and effort had won out over the bullies.
Jury on Trial
by Jacqueline Adams and Catherine Connell and David HillNIMAC-sourced textbook. Twelve Brave Jurors. Standing up for what's right can be hard, especially when people pressure you to change your mind.
Aloft! The Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Flight / Pedaling Through the Sky
by Timothy Paulson and Giorgio BacchinNIMAC-sourced textbook
Colors That Kill: From Arsenic Green to Glow-in-the-Dark Blue
by Susan StubbsToxic Tints Luminous white, electric green, fiery red, glow-in-the-dark blue … at one time or another, these colors were all the rage. They were also deadly. But it took years—and the deaths of countless people—for these colors' dangers to be fully understood. NIMAC-sourced textbook