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Crabs
by Heather HammondsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Crabs are animals that live on land or in water. There are many different kinds of crabs. There are big crabs and little crabs. Some crabs can hide from other animals. It's fun to learn about crabs.
The Creek at the Farm
by Annette Smith and Samantha AsriNIMAC-sourced textbook
Lily and Josh are staying at Grandpa's farm. They know they can't go down to the creek without Grandpa. But when Lucky starts to bark, Lily and Josh run after him . . . down to the creek.
The Curious Garden
by Peter BrownNIMAC-sourced textbook
One boy's quest for a greener world... one garden at a time. While out exploring one day, a little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it. As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world. This is an enchanting tale with environmental themes and breathtaking illustrations that become more vibrant as the garden blooms. Red-headed Liam can also be spotted on every page, adding a clever seek-and-find element to this captivating picture book.
Lexile Measure: AD840L
Do Unto Otters
by Laurie KellerNIMAC-sourced textbook
Mr. Rabbit's new neighbors are Otters. OTTERS! But he doesn't know anything about otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends? Just treat otters the same way you'd like them to treat you, advises Mr. Owl.
In her smart, playful style Laurie Keller highlights how to be a good friend and neighbor―simply follow the Golden Rule! This title has Common Core connections.
Fire! Fire!
by Beverley Randell and Yishan LiNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Browns family can see a bushfire coming towards their house and they get taken to safety by helicopter.
The Five Senses
by Bill Thomas and Julie Haydon and Lindsay EdwardsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Photographs and simple text introduce the five senses.
The Fox and the Stork
by Annette Smith and Tamsin HinrichsenNIMAC-sourced textbook
Fox invites his friend, Stork, over for dinner, but Fox plays a trick on Stork. When Stork realises what Fox has done, it’s her turn to invite Fox over for dinner to teach him a lesson about friendship.
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 Girl Who Could Dance in Outer Space
by Maya CointreauNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Girl Who Could Dance in Outer Space is the second book in The Girls Who Could Series. It tells the tale of young Mae Jemison, the creative girl who became a doctor, an engineer, a dancer, and an astronaut. Mae Jemison teaches us that art and science are natural expressions of creativity and imagination. Nurture them both, and go where your dreams take you!
The Great Ball Game
by Joseph Bruchac and Susan RothNIMAC-sourced textbook
Bat, who has both wings and teeth, plays an important part in a game between the Birds and the Animals to decide which group is better.
Lexile Measure: 520L
How Gliders Fly
by Heather HammondsNIMAC-sourced textbook
A non-fiction explanation about non-engine powered objects that can fly: will tell readers how some non-engine powered objects fly. Text type: explanation; Genre: non-fiction