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Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 6 (NIMAC)
Description: The Fountas & Pinnell Classroom Guided Reading Collection will allow teachers to build a rich collection over time with engaging original texts to advance students' ability to process increasingly challenging books with fluency and comprehension. #teachers
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Plant Signals: How and Why Plants Communicate
by Corey FlanniganMysterious Communications When hiking in a forest, we admire a redwood's beauty or a pine tree's fragrance. But what we don't notice are the trees' hidden talents. Trees and other plants can actually communicate with one another in surprising ways—and for fascinating reasons. NIMAC-sourced textbook
At the Scene of the Fire
by Jackie LeteraNIMAC-sourced textbook. VITAL CLUES. When firefighters arrive at a fire, they don't just rush in to put it out. First, they assess how the fire is behaving—and determine what's going to happen next. Recognizing the clues in a fire can mean the difference between life and death.
Don't Look Back: The Story of Samia Yusuf Omar
by Nicole WalkerNIMAC-sourced textbook. Hard Choices. Samia knew she was a talented runner. In her country, however, sports were forbidden—especially for girls. She ran anyway, dodging soldiers, bombs, and broken glass. She knew that running had more to do with freedom for all than glory for herself. At seventeen, Samia risked her life to run in the Olympics. Her courage inspired countless people across the world to find the strength to follow their dreams.
Plant Man: The Life and Art of Makoto Azuma
by Nicole WalkerFrom Guitars to FLOWERS When a young rock musician struggled to pay his bills, he was forced to take a job doing something he never thought he'd do: work in a flower shop. But that fateful turn of events changed Makoto Azuma's life forever. His job soon evolved into a passion for transforming flowers into art. Now, his amazing and outrageous artwork never fails to surprise and delight audiences around the world. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Kindling Courage / Whoomph! Surviving an Avalanche
by Sean Petrie and Attila Futaki and Greg GuilhaumondNIMAC-sourced textbook
Arrow of Defiance
by Linda Dunlap and Randy GallegosNIMAC-sourced textbook. The Hunt. White Feather wanted to use her keen skills to hunt. But in her culture, roles were well defined according to gender—and girls and women were not permitted to hunt for game.
Best Friends Forever: The Story of Lee Duncan and Rin Tin Tin
by Joan NicholsNIMAC-sourced textbook. A Man and His Dog. When Lee decides to keep the puppy he calls Rin Tin Tin, he has no idea of how much they will accomplish together.
On The Edge
by Sean Petrie and Judit TondoraA DANGEROUS EXAGGERATION? Micah wants to impress Melody. So when she gets a chance to join Melody climbing the Jagged Giant, she eagerly joins, hiding the fact that she's never been rock climbing before. What if she goes too far—and fails? NIMAC-sourced textbook
An Unfortunate Mishap
by Fausto Bianchi and Robyn TurnerNIMAC-sourced textbook. Oops! Two apprentices have been working on a beautifully illustrated manuscript. But then an accident occurs that could have dire consequences for both boys.
Delete Meat!
by Claire GoldingNIMAC-sourced textbook. IT'S UP TO YOU. Something terrible is happening on farms around the world. Quick! Help save the animals.
Reluctant Witness
by Pat Kinsella and Amber FitchRAQUEL'S SECRET Raquel can't remember what happened the night of the terrible fire. At least that's what she tells everyone. And when things get complicated, she can't ask the only person who would know how to get her out of this mess. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Racing Against Hate: The Story of Marshall Taylor
by Michele Spirn and Chuck PyleA World Champion Cyclist In the early 1900s, Marshall Taylor was an international cycling star. But as an African-American rider competing against white riders, Taylor also had to battle prejudice while he pedaled his way to victory. NIMAC-sourced textbook