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World Cultures and Geography: Western Hemisphere with Europe
by National GeographicNIMAC-sourced textbook
Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts, Level 1
by National Restaurant AssociationNIMAC-sourced textbook
Ecosystems
by National Science Resources CenterEcosystems get students thinking about ecosystems¿what they are, what threatens them, and what scientists and others are doing to keep them in balance. The first section of the book introduces students to basic concepts about ecosystems, from a brief ecological vocabulary lesson to information about the interrelationships of animals with the land and plants in their habitat. One story presents the theory that a global catastrophe led to the extinction of dinosaurs. Other stories discuss threats to Earth's ecosystems and ways that people can minimize those threats. The final section of the book relates the stories of three environmental pioneers: Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, and Rachel Carson.
Electric Circuits
by National Science Resources CenterElectric Circuits gives 4th and 5th graders an overview of electricity¿how it was discovered, how people put it to work, how it works in living organisms, and what scientists are still learning about it. The book opens with the time-honored story of Benjamin Franklin and his experiments which proved that lightning is a form of electricity. Another story tells of the American inventor Thomas Edison, whose practical application of electricity has helped shape the modern world. One section of this book outlines the path that electricity takes from a power plant to the living room. Finally, the book looks at electricity in nature, from electric eels in the water to lightning in the skies. (Spanish version)
Amazing Animal Senses!
by Caroline Hutchinson Tara FunkAnimals can see, hear, touch, taste, and smell things too. Some animals can do these things much better than you!
The Dog and the Wolf: An Aesop's Fable
by Cynthia Swain Joanna Czernichowska Laura StromIs it better to be a dog who has his meals provided or a wolf who is free and captures his own food. Read this Aesop's Tale and decide.
How Chipmunk Got Its Stripes: A Pourquoi Tale
by Brooke Harris Juan Bautista Juan Oliver Laura StromDo you know why all chipmunks have three stripes down their backs? This pourquoi tale gives a creative explanation as to how this happened. This tale originated with the Seneca Indians.
How Rabbit Lost His Tail: A Native American Pourquoi Tale
by Cynthia Swain Juan Bautista Juan Oliver Laura StromHave you ever seen a fluffy bunny tail? They are puffy like cotton balls. Did you know rabbits used to have long tails like squirrels?
John Henry: A Tall Tale from Tennessee
by Antonio Blane Michael Kress-Russik Juan Bautista Juan Oliver Laura StromThis African American Tall Tale tells of John Henry, who was as big as an oak tree in overalls! He is famous as the strongest railroad worker in the east, west, north, and south. Read about the hardest worker that ever was!
Kanchil and the Crocodiles: A Malaysian Trickster Tale
by Jeffrey B. Fuerst Gary Freeman Laura StromCan Kanchil the little mouse deer trick a few crafty crocodiles with terrible teeth?
King Midas and the Golden Touch: A Greek Myth
by Laura Layton Strom Kirk Parrish Laura StromIn this retelling of the Greek Myth, King Midas loves gold more than anything else in the whole world! Or at least, he thinks he loves gold the most. . . .
The Lion and the Mouse: An Aesop’s Fable
by Cynthia Swain Wilson Williams Laura StromThis is a fable about kindness and mercy. Mouse is feeling playful and wakes up Lion. At first Lion is angry. But Lion show mercy on the Mouse. And that kindness is returned one day.
Little Red Riding Hood: A Fairy Tale
by Laura Layton Strom Bill Greenhead Laura StromAfter arriving for a visit, Little Red Riding Hood discovers her grandmother doesn't look like herself. She kind of looks like a wolf!
Medusa: A Greek Myth
by Laura Layton Strom Stefania Bisacco Laura StromMedusa brags and brags about her beauty. She loves to look in the mirror. She loves to tell others that she is the prettiest. Find out what happens when a young lady spends all of her time bragging.
Neptune and Minerva: A Roman Myth (Jump Into Genre)
by Laura Layton Strom Kirk Parrish Laura StromNIMAC-sourced textbook
Pandora: A Greek Myth
by Laura Layton Strom Stefania Bisacco Laura StromWhat if you were given a locked box as a gift and told to never open it? Pandora received this gift from Zeus, the head of the Greek gods. What could be so important that it needs to be padlocked shut?
Star Light, Star Bright
by Jeffrey B. Fuerst Leslie Harrington Brett KellyAn adaptation of the classic Nursery Rhyme "Star Light, Star Bright"
The Ugly Duckling: A Fairy Tale
by Hans Christian Andersen Laura Layton Strom James Palmer Laura StromThe Ugly Duckling is the story of a baby duck that doesn't look like his brothers and sisters. In fact, some of the animals call him "Ugly" and bully him. But one day everything changes for the Ugly Duckling.
Why Hummingbirds Drink Nectar: A Hitchiti Indian Pourquoi Tale
by Cynthia Swain Terry Workman Lisa Workman Laura StromLegend has it that Hummingbirds ate fish. In this pourquoi American Indian tale, you'll hear an explanation of why hummingbirds dine only on nectar today.