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You Will Be My Friend!
by Peter BrownNIMAC-sourced textbook
Today is the day the exuberant Lucy is going to make a new friend! But she finds it's harder than she had thought--she accidentally ruins the giraffe's breakfast and is much too big for the frogs' pond. Just when she's about to give up, an unexpected friend finds her, and loves her just the way she is.
This heartwarming story offers a unique and humor-filled spin on the all-important themes of persistence and friendship.
Lexile Measure: AD510L
Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky
by Elphinstone Dayrell and Blair LentNIMAC-sourced textbook
Sun and his wife, the moon, lived on Earth and built a large house so that the water people could visit. But so many poured in that they were forced to move to the sky.
Lexile Measure: 570L
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
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
Who Is Hungry?
by Julie HaydonNIMAC-sourced textbook
'Who Is Hungry?' shows many different animals and the different things that they eat.
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.
What Is Hiding?
by Cheryl Jakab and Luke JureviciusNIMAC-sourced textbook
'What is Hiding?' shows a river bank with insects and small animals hiding. Can you find them?
What Can You Do?
by Shelley Rotner and Sheila KellyNIMAC-sourced textbook
What Can You Do? is a book to help children discover their own special talents. Inspired by Dr. Howard Gardner's Frames of Mind, in which he outlines seven different kinds of intelligence, the book helps children realize that succes comes in many forms. While one child might excel in mathematics, another might shine as an actor or a painter. The top reader in the class may not be a good skier, and vice versa. The authors hope to offer children and the adults who care for them a chance to think and talk about ways children have met with success or difficulty in using their abilities, and to help them recognize that one ability is not better than another. This understanding will encourage children to seek help with their challenges and to delight in their strengths.
Tooth on the Loose
by Gabriel Berman and Tamara PetrosinoNIMAC-sourced textbook
Lexile Measure: 450L
This is My Family
by Betty Kwong-Lee and Chi ChungJen has a father, a mother, a grandfather, a grandmother, and a sister. Do you want to meet them?
The Thanksgiving Door
by Debby AtwellNIMAC-sourced textbook
When Ed and Ann’s turkey dinner burns, they think their Thanksgiving is ruined. But what appears to be a disaster becomes a blessing in disguise when Ed and Ann unknowingly intrude on an immigrant family’s own Thanksgiving celebration at their new restaurant, The New World Café. Once Grandmother silences her despairing family and invites the unexpected customers to join them, they all share an evening of friendship, good food, and lots of dancing—reminding everyone that Thanksgiving is about opening one’s heart in welcome to the strangers who become friends and the disappointments that bring unexpected joys.
Thanksgiving Day
by Cadie BuckholdtThe first Thanksgiving was a big feast. Now people do many things on Thanksgiving Day. What are some of them?
Tarantulas!
by Susan MeyersTarantulas—they're big, hairy, and fascinating! Learn how a tarantula survives in the wild and as a pet.
Suki's Kimono
by Chieri Uegaki and Stéphane JorischNIMAC-sourced textbook
Suki's favorite possession is her blue cotton kimono. A gift from her obachan, it holds special memories of her grandmother's visit last summer. And Suki is going to wear it on her first day back to school --- no matter what anyone says.
When it's Suki's turn to share with her classmates what she did during the summer, she tells them about the street festival she attended with her obachan and the circle dance that they took part in. In fact, she gets so carried away reminiscing that she's soon humming the music and dancing away, much to the delight of her entire class!
Filled with gentle enthusiasm and a touch of whimsy, Suki's Kimono is the joyful story of a little girl whose spirit leads her to march --- and dance --- to her own drumbeat.
Lexile Measure: 690L