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Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 6 (NIMAC)
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Surviving the Sea: 133 Days on a Raft
by Michele Spirn and David HillADRIFT! The Benlomond was sinking fast. It had just been torpedoed by a German U-boat during World War II. Poon Lim, one of the ship's crewmen, jumped overboard, determined to survive. He made it to a life raft, thinking he would soon be rescued. Months later, he was still waiting. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Rescued: My Story of Survival
by Suly ChenkinAGAINST IMPOSSIBLE ODDS Suly Chenkin found herself in one of the worst places at one of the worst times in human history. A Jewish child born in Lithuania during World War II, Suly was not likely to survive. Adolf Hitler and the Nazis stormed through Europe determined to destroy the Jewish people. In her memoir, Suly tells her miraculous story of survival. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Brothers' Gold
by Chris Coady and Pamela DellA Surprise Treasure Imagine this—by a lucky chance, you're holding in the palm of your hand something that could bring you enormous wealth. But what do you do if that great fortune doesn't rightly belong to you? NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Science Behind the Art of Manga / Mangaka Mania: How to Make Your Own Manga Story
by Yishan Li and Mitchell BeckNIMAC-sourced textbook
Savitri's Story
by Amanda Hall and Nancy WhiteA TERRIBLE SECRET Savitri can love no one but Satyavan. She has chosen him to be her husband, but before they marry, she learns a terrible secret about him. Should she change her mind? Or should she follow her heart? NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Code Talkers
by Mia LewisUnbreakable Unbreakable As children, they were forbidden to speak their native language. As adults, they used that language to create a secret code that helped win a war. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Digging for Treasure
by Joan NicholsNIMAC-sourced textbook. Is It Junk, or Is It History? It's both! Every day, centuries-old rubbish washes up on the muddy shore of the River Thames in England—and every bit of it has a story to tell. Join the mudlarks of London as they unearth treasures from the past.
Do's and Don'ts: A Brief History of Table Manners
by Susan BuckleyNIMAC-sourced textbook. Mind Your Manners! Parents have been telling kids to mind their table manners forever. But manners haven't been the same forever. Find out when and where kids had to obey these do's and don'ts: DON'T stare at your host. DO burp at the table. DON'T chew with your mouth open. DO eat with your hands.
Cyborgs: Pushing Nature's Boundaries
by Amanda YskampNIMAC-sourced textbook. Man or Machine—or Both. Scientists and engineers are working together to invent sophisticated cyborgs—modified life forms made by combining natural organisms with hi-tech machines. These special plants, animals, and humans have enhanced abilities that may benefit society. But they also challenge our ideas about nature. Only time will tell how we interact with cyborgs and how they change the way we live.
Elusive Blue
by Jeff ScarlettiNIMAC-sourced textbook. Colorful History. Once prized more than gold, it inspired fearless adventurers to embark on dangerous journeys to find it. The object of their search? The elusive and controversial color blue.
Sinkholes: Mother Nature's Giant Cavities
by Jennifer GillisSunk! Suddenly the earth opens up and a giant hole appears in the ground. Read to find out why sinkholes occur in places all around the world. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Disaster Strikes! The Story of Chernobyl
by Isaac BorromeoNIMAC-sourced textbook. EXPLOSION! In 1986, an explosion at a nuclear power plant in the Soviet Union released an invisible, deadly poison into the air. Radiation blanketed the nearby towns and forests. People gathered their possessions and fled, trying to outrun the nuclear cloud. Once the people were gone, however, nature took over. Now, many years after the explosion, native wildlife thrives in the toxic landscape. The transformation gives scientists important clues about the dangers of and solutions to nuclear disasters.
E-Sports: The Fastest-Growing Sport in the World / A New Threat
by Carmen Morais and Ricardo Santos and Red DressNIMAC-sourced textbook
Damon and Pythias: A Story of Friendship
by Sidney Smith and Matthew ForsythNIMAC-sourced textbook. IN THE NAME OF FRIENDSHIP. A FRIEND IS SOMEONE IN WHOM YOU PLACE YOUR TRUST. BUT WOULD YOU TRUST A FRIEND WITH YOUR LIFE? IF SO, YOU ARE LIKE DAMON AND PYTHIAS—TWO LOYAL, DARING FRIENDS FROM ANCIENT GREECE.
Space Farming
by James BuckleyMmm Mmm Martian Food Fast Forward to the 2010s Astronauts aboard the International Space Station tend an edible garden. They experiment—successfully—with growing lettuce and other veggies in space. And Beyond … Humans might be living on Mars in the foreseeable future. Of course, they'll need to eat—so plans for Martian farms are already in the works. Mmm Mmm Martian Food Scientists plan to send astronauts to Mars by the 2030s. After that, there could be human settlements on Mars. But what will the spacefarers eat? There are plans for that too—and they involve growing lettuce, lentils, and other veggies. Read this book to find out about the latest ideas for making the Red Planet green! NIMAC-sourced textbook
Beneath the Sea: The Search for Spanish Treasure
by Scott IngramNIMAC-sourced textbook. A Great Treasure Hunt. Underwater treasure hunters have found fortunes of gold, silver, and jewels in shipwrecks. There are more undiscovered treasures deep beneath the sea. Will they ever be found?