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Father, Son, and Donkey; The Miser and His Gold
by Cynthia Swain Mark Corcoran Gerald KelleyWhat kind of problems could a father and son have when simply bringing their donkey to market? What will a miser do when someone steals his hidden gold? Read this book to find out.
The Milkmaid and Her Pails; Sun and Wind; The Bundle of Sticks
by Cynthia SwainWill an enterprising, though daydreaming, milkmaid sell the pails of milk and start her fortune? Who is stronger: Sun or Wind? How will a band of bickering fisherman brothers learn to work together? Read this book to find out.
Hansel and Gretel; Rumpelstiltskin
by Stacia Deutsch Rhody CohonTwo children lost in the woods find a house made of treats. But it is owned by a witch! An odd little man helps a young woman turn straw into gold for a terrible price. How will they get out of their difficult situations? Read these stories to find out.
Why Mole Lives Underground; The Story of Lightning and Thunder; Why Opossum’s Tail Is Gray
by Antonio Blane Niki LeonidouWhy does a mole with magical powers end up living underground? How were two orphan children responsible for getting lightning and thunder into the sky? What happened to brave opposum that turned his tail gray? Read this book to find out.
Coyote Brings Fire to the People; Iktomi and Muskrat; Raven and Crow’s Potlatch
by Amanda Jenkins Sholto WalkerHow will Coyote get fire from the terrible and greedy Skookums? Will Iktomi trick Muskrat, or will Muskrat trick Iktomi? What will lazy Raven do to hardworking Crow so that he stays fed though the winter? Read this book to find out. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guide and Comprehension Question Card)
Casey Jones, Pecos Bill and Sluefoot Sue
by Antonio Blane Susan Spellman Dewayne WhitesideWhat will the famous engineer Casey Jones do to bring the very late train in on time? Will Pecos Bill, the greatest cowboy ever, get Sluefoot Sue, the greatest cowgirl ever, to marry him? Read this book to find out.
Daniel Boone; Sal Fink; Paul Bunyan
by Carol Pugliano-Martin Susan SpellmanA giant bear won't give up wrestling Daniel Boone. A band of pirates has kidnapped Sal Fink. A winding river is keeping Paul Bunyan's freshly-cut logs from getting to the settlers. How will these heroes prevail? Read this book to find out. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guide and Comprehension Question Card)
Ponce de León and the True Fountain of Youth; Sail On, Columbus!
by Forrest Stone Helen PavlacAn old man remembers back to when he was a boy and traveled with Juan Ponce de León. A young sailor on the Santa Maria is torn between his loyalty to Admiral Columbus and survival on the sea. What was it like to sail with these famous explorers? Read this book to find out.
Ben Franklin, Apprentice Printer; The Education of Abigail Adams
by Angelo Parra Helen PavlacWhat will teenage Ben Franklin do to get his stories printed in his brother's newspaper? How will a chance meeting with young John Adams change Abigail's attitude toward school and learning? Read this book to find out.
Slow and Steady Wins the Race; Luke and the Books
by Dina Anastasio Amanda Jenkins Lyn Boyer Shawn ByousLinda and her friends decide to have a race to the cave, but no one wins. What has distracted them? Luke's report on 19th Century settlers is due tomorrow, but the computer has crashed. What will he and the Oak Street kids do? Read this book to find out.
Old Oak Park: For and Against
by Cynthia SwainShould Oakdale build a new mall on the town park that houses a 300-year-old oak tree, or save the park for future generations? Read the newspaper article that started the controversy. Then read letters to the editor for and against the new mall. Then learn how you can write a persuasive letter about something that is important to you.
Organic Farming: For and Against
by Cynthia SwainRead the newspaper article about a successful organic farmer. Then read the letters to the editor the article inspired. Finally, learn how you can write a persuasive letter about something that is important to you.
E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial, Star Wars: A New Hope (Readers' and Writers' Genre Workshop Ser.)
by Cynthia Swain Lucy ForteNIMAC-sourced textbook
Marian Anderson; Frida Kahlo
by Joy BrewsterHow did the African American singer Marian Anderson overcome hardships and discrimination to become a world-famous performer? What difficulties did Mexican painter Frida Kahlo suffer through during her life? How is her pain reflected in her art? Read this book to find out.
Pocahontas; Squanto
by Stacia Deutsch Rhody CohonHow did Pocahontas, a Native American girl, help the Jamestown colony and influence American history? What remarkable adventures did Squanto, a Native American from Massachusetts, have that put him in a unique position to help the Pilgrims? Read this book to find out. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guide and Comprehension Question Card)
A Trip to Remember
by Tyler Carr Kaitlyn Gonzales Peter Veljovic Bliss BairdA first-time visit to New York City . . . Exploring a coral reef on a beach in San Diego . . . Discovering family roots in Montenegro . . . Hiking to the top of a mountain in Montana. Read about these kids' memorable trips. Then learn how to write about one of your own trips.
A Joyful Moment
by Katie Shepard Heaven Shivers Charlie Gomez Ethan Van EasterenGetting good news about a beloved old dog . . . Attending a brother's graduation from the Marines . . . . Summer days on a cousin's farm . . . Helping a friend accomplish a goal. Read about these kids' times of joy. Then learn how to write about one of your own joyful moments.
My Trip to the Galápagos Islands
by Jeannette SandersonJeannette gets her chance to live out a lifelong dream and travel to the Galápagos Islands. What will she find there? Will the trip meet up to her expectations? Read this book to find out.
Atalanta’s Race; King Midas And The Golden Touch; The Flight Of Daedalus And Icarus
by Jeannette SandersonHippomenes challenges Atalanta, the fastest runner in the land, to a life-or-death footrace. Greedy King Midas gets his wish that all he touches turns gold. The imprisoned inventor Daedalus figures a way to fly himself and his son to freedom. But what twists might the gods have in mind for these mortals? Read this book to find out.
The Dog Did My Homework; Bigger
by Greg Van Eekhout Garry ColbyIn the future, many animals can talk, and some have jobs. Evan outwits his dog, Bart, to do his homework. Or does he? A space explorer from 24th century Earth is on a mission to bring civilization to the tiny people of planet Tau Ceti. Is bigger really better? Read this book to find the answers.
How the Turtle Cracked Its Shell
by Alison Adams Bill Greenhead Sera Y. ReycraftDid you ever wonder why a turtle's shell isn't one smooth piece? Read this pourquoi tale to find out!
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
by Carrie Smith Gerald Kelley Sera Y. ReycraftA lonely shepherd boy teaches a lesson about telling the truth. Read to find out what happens when a boy who is known to lie finally tells the truth.
Androcles and the Lion
by Alison Adams Bill Greenhead Sera Y. ReycraftClassic Tales: Androcles and the Lion