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The Old Gray Mare IS What She Used to Be: An adaptation of a traditional song

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Kanchil and the Crocodiles: A Malaysian Trickster Tale

Can Kanchil the little mouse deer trick a few crafty crocodiles with terrible teeth?

Me, Robot?

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Return to Planet Weird

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Old MacDonald

An adaptation of a popular song

Star Light, Star Bright

An adaptation of the classic Nursery Rhyme "Star Light, Star Bright"

El León y el Conejo: Una Fábula De La India (Reader's Theater Folktales, Myths and Legends Ser.)

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Pies for Simple Simon: An Adaptation of a Nursery Rhyme

NIMAC-sourced textbook

How the Hubba-Dubbas Saved Lake Ni-Ni

Perform this script about two tribes that must learn to live and work together.

Where Does Food Come From? (Text Connections)

The Lion and the Rabbit: A Fable from India

Perform this fable from India about a lazy lion.

Learning Microsoft Office Excel 2007

Key Benefit:DDC Learning Microsoft Office Excel 2007simplifies the new Office 2007 user interface and powerful new features of Excel. Hands-on exercises and applications provide a practical, effective approach to learning software skills. Key Topics: Covers the features of the application, step-by-step, including expanded coverage of graphics and integration with other Office applications, as well as all Microsoft Certified Application Specialist objectives. Market: For anyone looking to learn MS Office Excel.

EMC Español 2 !Aventura!

NIMAC-sourced textbook

The Story of San Francisco

NIMAC-sourced textbook

There's Gold in Those Hills!

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Towns of the West, from Boom to Bust

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Condiciones del tiempo severas (Vitales)

NIMAC-sourced textbook

How to Save Energy

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Mountain Climber (Standards Close-up Series)

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Opinions About Maglev Trains

NIMAC-sourced textbook

A Seat on the Bus

This book is about how Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott helped change segregation laws.

Having Healthful Habits

Find out about nutrition, fitness, grooming, illness prevention, and personal safety.

Working with Electricity and Magnetism

Find out about electricity and magnetism by investigating the concepts of static electricity, current, electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetism.

Severe Weather

What causes major storms and how can you stay safe when one blows in? Why is it important to have an emergency plan? Read this book to find out how you can predict severe weather conditions and protect yourself against them. (Set of 10)

Using Math in Science

Math is a powerful tool for communication. Without the language of math, science would cease to exist. Read this book to find out the many different ways we use math to understand and change the world around us. (Set of 10)