Special Collections
Into Reading Texas Grade 1 (NIMAC)
- Table View
- List View
Oscar and the Moth
by Geoff WaringNIMAC-sourced textbook
A first science book that introduce young readers to core science concepts through fresh, graphic illustrations, engaging stories, and supplemental activity suggestions.As Oscar the kitten watches the sun set one evening, he has lots of questions about light and dark. Who better than Moth to help out? Moth shows how sources of light are as different as the sun, stars, fireflies, streetlights, and airplanes, and also explains how shadows are made and why darkness comes at night. Includes lesson summaries!
Our Town
by Kim UlanderThere are so many places to go in our town. Learn where we go and what we do in each place.
Red Knit Cap Girl and the Reading Tree
by Naoko StoopNIMAC-sourced textbook
This new adventure with Red Knit Cap Girl and her friends uses simple prose and radiant illustrations to shine a light on the joy of reading and the importance of working together.
One day Red Knit Cap Girl and her friends discover a hollow tree in the middle of the forest. What can be done with one ordinary tree? "I will keep my book in this nook so everyone can read it," Red Knit Cap Girl says.
But the tree isn't only for books. Little by little, one by one, the animals share their unique gifts and turn the ordinary tree into a special spot for everyone to enjoy!
Ol' Mama Squirrel
by David SteinNIMAC-sourced textbook
Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein’s lively tale is a fantastic read-aloud, and feisty Mama Squirrel will have fierce mamas everywhere applauding! Ol’ Mama Squirrel has raised lots of babies, and she knows just how to protect them. Whenever trouble comes nosing around, she springs into action with a determined “Chook, chook, chook!” and scares trouble away. Her bravery is put to the test, however, when a really big threat wanders into town and onto her tree. But no matter what, Mama’s not about to back down!
Lexile Measure: AD570L
Playing in the Snow
by Annette Smith and Lyz Turner-ClarkNIMAC-sourced textbook A girl has written a letter to her dad about a special day she shared with her mom.
All About Bikes
by Annette SmithTwo wheels … on the road, across the trail, or even in the air. Learn how bikes help get us to where we are going.
What Is Soil?
by Phillip SimpsonSoil is very important. We use it to grow plants and food. Find out about the different types of soil, how soil is formed, and what soil is used for.
Plants We Use
by Lisa ShulmanWe use plants to make books, clothing, and other things. Find out how we use different parts of plants to make the things we need.
Whose Eye Am I?
by Shelley RotnerNIMAC-sourced textbook
"Who am I?" ask captions alongside close-ups of colorful animal eyes. As readers guess which animal belongs to each eye, they will discover that each animal has a unique and amazing way of seeing. Snakes have clear eyelids that cannot ever open or close. Some sea creatures have hundreds of eyes around the edges of their shells. Many animals can see colors that are invisible to humans. Brimming with vivid and engaging photographs, this book also includes a clear explanation of how human eyes work, a labeled diagram of a human eye, a glossary, and an index.
Lexile Measure: AD770L
Presidents’ Day
by Anne Rockwell and Lizzie RockwellNIMAC-sourced textbook
From the duo who created the classroom Kirkus Reviews called "a charmed place" comes a patriotic primer for picture-book readers. Today at school we celebrated Presidents' Day by putting on a play. Mrs. Madoff said I could be George Washington because his birthday is the same as mine. Charlie was Abraham Lincoln because he's the tallest kid in our class. Everyone else had very important parts to play, too. At the end of the day we voted for class president, and you'll never guess who won!
Buddy's Bath
by Susan Ring and Twila SchofieldNIMAC-sourced textbook
Danny and Dawn give Buddy a bath. A bath gets you clean!
Giraffes
by Kate RiggsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Hello, elephants and lions. Hello, penguins and monkeys. Hello, ... fun! The new Seedlings books offer irresistible introductions to six exotic but familiar animals, using a friendly voice and text crafted for the youngest of readers to touch upon the creatures' bodies, behaviors, habitats, and family relationships. Dynamic photos, meanwhile, provide alluring depictions of the featured animal eating, moving, growing, and playing. Put these books on your shelves and plant the seeds of knowledge!
Lexile Measure: 330L
The Angry Bear
by Annette Smith and Pat ReynoldsA big brown bear loses a fish because of a bee. What happens when the bear gets angry?
Whose Hands Are These?
by Miranda Paul and Luciana PowellNIMAC-sourced textbook
If your hands can mix and mash, what job might you have? What if your hands reach, wrench, yank, and crank? The hands in this book―and the people attached to them―do all sorts of helpful work. And together, these helpers make their community a safe and fun place to live. As you read, keep an eye out for community members who make repeat appearances! Can you guess all the jobs based on the actions of these busy hands?
Lexile Measure: AD420L