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Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 6 (NIMAC)
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Born to Dance: Michaela DePrince
by Lara AndersonNIMAC-sourced textbook. From War Orphan to Ballet Star. Michaela DePrince was a starving orphan in a war-torn country. An unbreakable spirit and an image of a ballerina on a magazine cover set her on a path for a brighter future.
A Mammoth Blunder
by Hannah Christenson and Katy NewquistNIMAC-sourced textbook. THE MAMMOTH HUNT, Shaba's greatest wish is to show her clan that she's ready to join a mammoth hunt. But her inexperience just may cause a catastrophe.
Dangerous Crossing
by Alessandro Valdrighi and Elizabeth Pagel-HoganNIMAC-sourced textbook. Real-life Hero. Catalina finds her life on a remote farm lonely and dull. But when a terrible train crash rips open her quiet existence, she must discover if she has what it takes to be a real-life hero.
Red-Wagon Saturday
by Victoria Smith and Tin SalamunicShe's Gone It's Saturday, and it should be a fun day. But for Anthea, nothing is the same without Janine. NIMAC-sourced textbook
On the Trail of Pangaea
by Margaret DuffyOne Trail, One World Imagine a world where seven continents and the Atlantic Ocean did not exist. This was Pangaea—the sole continent. When it began to split apart 250 million years ago, the world as we know it started to take shape and over time slowly spread out farther. Now the International Appalachian Trail is bringing Pangaea back. Well, in a way. This network of hiking trails will be one of the longest ones in the world—crossing many countries, vast waterways, and huge mountains. See how this worldwide project is uniting people from all walks of life as they build it and hike along its winding path. -sourced textbook
City in Ruins: The Halifax Explosion
by Linda CernakNIMAC-sourced textbook. DEVASTATING DESTRUCTION. A ship laden with explosives steamed into Halifax Harbor as a large cargo ship headed out to sea. The ships collided, and one caught fire. People stopped what they were doing to watch the burning ship drift in the harbor. Within twenty minutes, a blinding explosion ripped through the city with unimaginable force. The north side of Halifax lay in ruins. It took countless acts of heroism and kindness to recover and rebuild a city after the largest human-made explosion ever experienced on Earth at the time.
A Safe Place to Land
by Teri Eastman and Tim McDonaghNIMAC-sourced textbook. A DARK SECRET. WHEN JACOB MAKES FRIENDS AT HIS NEW SCHOOL, HE'S TERRIFIED ABOUT WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF THEY DISCOVER HIS DARK SECRET.
Comic of Chaos
by Neil Evans and Zack WarrenNIMAC-sourced textbook. CHAOS IS SEEPING INTO OUR WORLD. Archer's new comic book is strange and disturbing, and it appears to be bleeding into reality. Will he ever be sane again?
Plastic Eaters: Wax Worms on the Job
by Catherine JohnWorms Hold the Key Plastic is piling up everywhere, clogging landfills and oceans. Even as people around the globe recycle and reuse plastic, the problem persists. But scientists may have discovered a solution: WORMS! Yes, wax worms may hold the key to solving our plastic problem. Read on to discover why scientists are so excited about these white wiggly worms. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Operation Nirman: Team Rubicon in Nepal
by Alan Ching and Kyungeun ParkIt's All About Teamwork When a powerful earthquake reduced the village of Lapubesi in Nepal to rubble, the villagers deep in the Himalayan mountains struggled to survive, let alone rebuild. Just as the villagers were losing hope, Team Rubicon from the UK arrived ready to lend a hand. Together the members of Team Rubicon and the villagers worked tirelessly to get Lapubesi rebuilt and better than ever. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Risky Business: The Science Behind Risk-Taking
by Gemma RymerGO AHEAD, TAKE A CHANCE Daredevil, risk-taker, adventure seeker. You probably know someone, or are someone, who fits the bill. Or maybe you're the complete opposite and would rather stand with your feet firmly on the ground while your friends bungee jump off a bridge. Now, scientists offer logical explanations for why some people do incredibly risky things. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Sigi's Storm
by Linda Dunlap and Shen FeiWhen Sigi is left alone in her frontier space dome on a faraway planet, a violent storm knocks out the power, leaving her in total darkness and in great danger. NIMAC-sourced textbook
An Act of Courage: The Story of Viola Desmond
by Carlo Molinari and Marie SpencerNIMAC-sourced textbook. A Night at the Movies. Viola Desmond was looking forward to a quiet night at the movies. But her evening didn't turn out as planned. Instead, Viola took a stand that helped change the course of history.