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Esperanza Rising
by Pam Muñoz Ryan Joe CepedaA reissue of Pam Munoz Ryan's bestselling backlist with a distinctive new author treatment. Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico--she'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home, and servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard labor, financial struggles, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances--Mama's life, and her own, depend on it.
When Marian Sang: The True Recital Of Marian Anderson
by Pam Muñoz Ryan Brian SelznickNIMAC-sourced textbook
Hopscotch Daydream: Below Level, Grade 1
by Scott Ryan Alexandra WallnerNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>McGraw-Hill Education leveled readers offer access to a variety of fiction and nonfiction genres in order to reinforce literacy skills and strategies and vocabulary development. Each is given a reading level so that you can match children to appropriate text.
Exploring Adobe InDesign CS6
by Terry RydbergWith many software guides serving as high-tech "recipe books," teaching cookie-cutter habits with little relevance to complex, real-world projects, EXPLORING ADOBE INDESIGN CS6 takes a different approach. Emphasizing on fundamental design principles, critical thinking skills, and practical applications to prepare you for professional success, this unique text features step-by-step tutorials, vibrant illustrations, and realistic exercises to engage your interest while helping you develop essential software skills. Each chapter builds on what you have learned, guiding you from exploring basic operations to creating complex documents with confidence and efficiency. In addition to mastering InDesign CS6--including standard functionality and features new to this release--the text prepares you to analyze new design projects, identify potential challenges, develop effective strategies, and apply industry-standard principles and practices to execute your plans successfully. The Data Files used to complete the projects found in the book are now available online. For access information please refer to the directions available in the preface of the book.
Contemporary Living
by Verdene RyderContemporary Living explores the issues facing students and provides the information needed to make wise decisions. The text addresses topics such as personal development, relationships with family and friends, career options, healthful living, relating to peers, dealing with family crises,and managing family living. Students gain critical-thinking skills while they learn about alternatives to different situations so they can make the best choices for themselves.
Parents and Their Children
by Verdene Ryder Celia A. DeckerWith a new design and almost 200 new photos, Parents and Their Children has a fresh look that will catch your students' attention! The content has been thoroughly revised to reflect fast-paced changes in today's world. Parenting is one of the most serious responsibilities a person can have. Use this text to help your students learn what this role demands and what it has to offer.-- New end-of-chapter feature called "Thinking Critically".-- New chapter on decisions facing parents-to-be that includes choices about childbirth preparation, delivery, baby supplies, and child care.-- Increased content on conception, pregnancy, prenatal development and care, as well as crises that can affect the family's well-being.-- Updated information on meeting children's special medical and educational needs.-- Added emphasis on how community resources, technology, diversity, and changes in the family affect parents' roles.
Parents and Their Children (8th Edition)
by Verdene Ryder Celia A. DeckerParents and Their Children helps students learn the demands of parenting as well as its rewards. The text explores various family forms and functions, the cycle of family development, and how the parenting role changes through the lifespan as children grow. Conception, pregnancy, and prenataldevelopment and care are discussed with an emphasis on abstinence to avoid unplanned pregnancies. Features throughout the text engage students in real-life parenting situations. College and career readiness activities are included.
Contemporary Living
by Verdene Ryder Marjorie B. HarterWith this new edition, Contemporary Living will continue to be a leading text and popular choice by teachers. This text provides an objective, sensitive presentation of contemporary issues facing today's students. Students will study their development as individuals and family members and learn to identify the attitudes, values, standards, and goals that will influence their decision making. Many new topics have been added to update text content, along with 125 new illustrations.<BR>-- New topics include using the management process; making a career plan; teamwork skills; and strategies for job success.<BR>-- More information is provided on lifespan development, including young adulthood, as well as child guidance techniques.<BR>-- Technology applications have been added throughout, such as using the Internet to find jobs and shopping online.<BR>-- A new end-of-chapter feature called "To Think About" involves topics, questions, and activities requiring critical thinking.
En noviembre (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Trade Book #6)
by Cynthia Rylant Jill KastnerNIMAC-sourced textbook
In November (Into Reading, Trade Book #6)
by Cynthia Rylant Jill Kastner<p>NIMAC-sourced textbook. In November, the air grows cold and the earth and all of its creatures prepare for winter. Animals seek food and shelter. And people gather together to celebrate their blessings with family and friends. <p>Cynthia Rylant's lyrical language and Jill Kastner's rich, cozy paintings capture the cherished moments of this autumn month--the moments we spend together and the ones we witness in the world around us.</p>
Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend: The Eleventh Book of Their Adventures
by Cynthia Rylant Suçie StevensonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Number One: Uncanny Uses of Urine / Number Two: From Waste to Wonder (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Gemma RymerNIMAC-sourced textbook
Risky Business: The Science Behind Risk-Taking (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 6)
by Gemma RymerGO AHEAD, TAKE A CHANCE Daredevil, risk-taker, adventure seeker. You probably know someone, or are someone, who fits the bill. Or maybe you're the complete opposite and would rather stand with your feet firmly on the ground while your friends bungee jump off a bridge. Now, scientists offer logical explanations for why some people do incredibly risky things. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Sanpuru: Japan's Fake Food (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5)
by Gemma Rymer Dusan LakicevicEating Around the World It's fun to experience different cultures when you travel or read a book. Things can be very different from what you know, including the sights to see, the way people speak, and the food. The food in this book is delicious but some of it may be unfamiliar. Find out how and why in this delightful graphic text about a true story of one family's trip to Japan. NIMAC-sourced textbook
A Perfect Season for Dreaming/Un tiempo perfecto para soñar (Into Reading, Read Aloud Module 3 #3)
by Benjamin Sáenz Esau ValenciaNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>Ninety-two-year-old Octavio Rivera is a beautiful dreamer. And lately he has been visited by some very interesting dreams—dreams about piñatas that spill their treasures before him, revealing kissing turtles, winged pigs, hitchhiking armadillos and many more fantastic things! Octavio doesn’t tell anyone about his dreams except his young granddaughter Regina because she alone understands beautiful and fantastic dreams. On the ninth afternoon Octavio prepares for his siesta hoping to be blessed with one last lovely dream. That afternoon he dreams of a sky full of sweet and perfect hummingbirds calling his name over and over again… <P><P>Like Margaret Wild’s marvelous book Old Pig, A Perfect Season for Dreaming unfolds the sweet possibilities in relationships between the very old and the very young.
Forensic Science: An Introduction
by Richard SafersteinThis text is designed to present forensic science in a very straightforward and student-friendly format.
Auroras: Mysterious Lights (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5)
by Laura SalasGHOSTLY LIGHTS IN THE SKY Many stories throughout history have explained the beautiful lights called auroras that dance across the sky. Try to separate fact from fiction as you read about the legends and science of auroras. NIMAC-sourced textbook