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Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5 (NIMAC)
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Number One: Uncanny Uses of Urine / Number Two: From Waste to Wonder
by Gemma RymerNIMAC-sourced textbook
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.
Art in Motion
by Kate DopirakA Drive to Create Many people think art is only paintings and sculptures. But what about a car? Can it be art too? Learn how some people transform plain old cars into moving works of art. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Collateral Damage
by Ronan McCarthy and Simon DupuisCAN A HERO BE TOO STRONG? Captain Fantastic has always relied on his strength when overcoming bad guys—saving the day by knocking down a wall or holding up a giant anvil. But when his latest feat of super strength accidentally puts innocent people in harm's way, he begins to fear the very thing that makes him who he is. NIMAC-sourced textbook
From Lump to Life: The Art of Clay Animation
by Claire GoldingNIMAC-sourced textbook. Making Movie Magic. Start with a cold, hard lump of clay. End with a movie premiere. What happens in between is entirely up to you!
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
Horatio and Company
by George PaslesNIMAC-sourced textbook. An Adventure in a Car. When cars were first invented, there were no highways or gas stations, and roads were mostly bumpy dirt paths. That didn't stop two brave men and a dog named Bud from going on a daring road trip across the country.
Aloft! The Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Flight / Pedaling Through the Sky
by Timothy Paulson and Giorgio BacchinNIMAC-sourced textbook
Crash Corner
by Sean Petrie and Matthew SouthworthParalyzed by Fear Naomi loves motocross—until a bad wreck changes everything. Will she ever be able to compete again? NIMAC-sourced textbook
Ghost Hunt
by Claire GoldingNIMAC-sourced textbook. A HAUNTED PALACE? Screams in the night. Mysterious bumps, thumps, and muttering voices. People say Hampton Court Palace is full of ghosts. Can it be true? A scientist is going in to find out.
Harmful Invaders: Eat Them to Beat Them / Dining on Invaders: A Recipe for Trouble
by Tom Costa and Corey FlanniganNIMAC-sourced textbook
Hydrothermal Vents: Treasures of the Deep
by Rae HopkinsNIMAC-sourced textbook. JOURNEY TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA. Toxic water. Freezing temperatures. Bone-crushing pressure. Total darkness. Despite these harsh and inhospitable living conditions, hundreds of strange creatures survive on or near hydrothermal vents scattered across the ocean floor. While these odd-looking creatures might be fun to look at, they also reveal answers to some of scientists' most pressing questions.
Motorcycle Queen: The Story of Bessie Stringfield
by Jonathan Bartlett and Joan NicholsNIMAC-sourced textbook. Vrrroooommmm! Meet Bessie Stringfield, the pioneering black female motorcyclist who paved the way for all women to ride.
Run! Duck! Hide! How to Stay Safe in a Dangerous World
by Barbara Dwier and Dave Smith1 Greedy Lane, Covetous, England W11 2BB You Need This Address! Why? Read this book and see. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Aftershock!
by Jesse Moritz and Ricardo BessaShake, Rattle, and Roll When Nicole moves to a new home in a frigid area of the Northern Pacific, she encounters a few big surprises. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Coming of Age: Growing Up in Ancient Athens
by Linda Cernak and Giorgio BacchinThe Road to Adulthood Travel back in time about 2,500 years. Athens is on the brink of another war with Sparta, and tensions are running high. Sixteen-year-old Demetrios dreams of becoming a great Athenian warrior and finding glory on the battlefield. But his father has very different plans for Demetrios's future. It is up to Demetrios to change the way his father views him—and the way he views himself. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Deep Trouble / Finding His Quiet Place: T Cumming, the World's Youngest Master Diver
by Sean Petrie and Doug SiroisNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Adventures of Sir Gareth: A King Arthur Tale
by Richard Cohen and Ario MurtiCan He Win? The young Sir Gareth must fight the Knight of the Red Lands, who lures other knights to his castle for the sheer pleasure of killing. Can Gareth win? The life of his lady hangs in the balance. NIMAC-sourced textbook
A Wave of Change
by Katy Newquist and Renato AlarcãoA DIFFICULT DECISION When a violent tsunami strikes, Kai is faced with a terrible dilemma—and must make a decision he will never forget. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Louis Armstrong's Horn
by J. C. Kane and Charly PalmerNIMAC-sourced textbook. A LUCKY BREAK. Louis Armstrong was eleven years old when he was sent to live in a home for troubled boys. He thought it was the worst thing that had ever happened to him. But it turned out to be the best.
Avalanche! The Fierce White Dragon
by Laura SalasHush—The Dragon Sleeps Don't wake the white dragon. It is big. It is beautiful. And it is deadly. NIMAC-sourced textbook