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Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 6 (NIMAC)
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The Glass Armonica: Music of Angels or Instrument of Illness?
by Mary Scarbrough and David HillTERRIFIED BY MUSIC At first, people in the 1700s adored the music made by playing musical glasses. They said the instrument produced a heavenly sound—like angels singing. But then something went terribly wrong. Within a matter of years, that very same sound terrified thousands. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Gift
by Amanda Yskamp and Sam LeDoyenHappy Birthday, Kaden Kaden gets his dad's favorite surfboard as a birthday gift. But it's a bittersweet present. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Frozen Zoo
by Tina KafkaHARD CHOICES Human activities cause the extinction of many thousands of unique species every year. As the clock runs down toward the loss of even more species, scientists and conservationists face hard choices. Which species are most important to save? What is the best method to save them? The Frozen Zoo stores thousands of frozen cells from endangered animals. This collection offers a new way to help save species for future generations. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Fire in His Eyes
by Sondra Shayle and Jan FeindtStarting Over Alvin has finally found a group of friends in his new school. Will he lose them again, all because of the new kid? NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Diehard Fan
by Susan Frank and Gavin ReeceA Different Brother Ricardo doesn't want his friends to meet his brother, Marco. In fact, he doesn't even want them to know he exists. Having a brother who is different in some way can be difficult for siblings. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Cyclist's Dangerous Secret
by Aaron FinnA HERO ON WHEELS During World War II, a beloved celebrity athlete from Italy managed to save hundreds of people without ever entering a battle. Gino Bartali heroically saved lives just by pedaling his bicycle. 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
The Brothers' Gold
by Pamela Dell and Chris CoadyA 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 Blue Necklace
by Susan Berliner and Gavin ReeceCovering Up Jack has done something wrong. Then he cleverly covers up his wrongdoing. Now, he has to cover up the cover-up. Will this ever end? NIMAC-sourced textbook
Termination Notice
by Elaine Frances and Toby WhitebreadHelping Out Violet has a part-time job to help out with some of the expenses at home, but when there is suddenly an emergency need for cash, Violet makes a rash decision. She wants to do the right thing but might risk everything—including her mother's health—in the process. NIMAC-sourced textbook
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
Survival in the Forest
by Shirley DukeTHE BIELSKI BROTHERS In a small village in eastern Europe, the Bielski family worked hard in their mill and lived off their land. The only Jewish family in the village, the Bielskis were respected by some and hated by many. When Nazi Germany invaded the country determined to round up and kill all Jews, the Bielski brothers fled deep inside the forest and brought others with them. Their mission: to save as many Jewish lives as possible. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Stunt Doubles
by Katy DuffieldGreat Answer! When asked how they got started in the business, many stunt doubles answer, "I fell into it!" NIMAC-sourced textbook
Spy Liner
by Greg Smith and Doug SiroisTHE ALCEAN SPACE NOMADS ARE ATTACKING … so Antonia and Trajan are fleeing their Catullan home. Antonia promised her parents she would watch out for Trajan, but when a mysterious stranger gives Trajan a package that could change the war, Antonia's promise becomes much harder to keep. NIMAC-sourced textbook
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
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
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
Seeing with Your Fingers
by Catherine FriendPlease Do Touch the Art! At most art museums, you use your eyes to see the exhibits. But 3-D paintings let people see in a whole new way—with their hands! NIMAC-sourced textbook