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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
Pete the Cat: Rocking in my School Shoes
by Eric Litwin and James DeanNIMAC-sourced textbook
Time to head back to school with this bestselling groovy Pete the Cat book!
Pete the Cat is rocking in his school shoes. Pete discovers the library, the lunch room, the playground, and lots of other cool places at school. And no matter where he goes, Pete never stops moving and grooving and singing his song...because it’s all good.
The fun never stops—download the free groovin’ song.
Lexile Measure: AD430L
Abuela
by Arthur Dorros and Elisa KlevenNIMAC-sourced textbook
A young girl and her grandmother celebrate their home and relationship in this magical story. Winner of the Parents' Choice Award! Come join Rosalba and her grandmother, her abuela, on a magical journey as they fly over the streets, sights, and people of New York City which sparkles below. The story is narrated in English, and sprinkled with Spanish phrases as Abuela points out places that they explore together. The exhilaration in Rosalba’s and Abuela's story is magnified by the loving bond that only a grandmother and granddaughter can share.
Lexile Measure: 510L
The Five Senses
by Julie Haydon and Bill Thomas and Lindsay EdwardsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Photographs and simple text introduce the five senses.
I am Amelia Earhart
by Brad Meltzer and Christopher EliopoulosNIMAC-sourced textbook
We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this lively, collectible picture book biography series from New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer.
“Kids always search for heroes, so we might as well have a say in it,” Brad Meltzer realized, and so he envisioned this friendly, fun approach to biography – for his own kids, and for yours. Each book tells the story of one of America’s icons in an entertaining, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers, those who aren’t quite ready for the Who Was series. Each book focuses on a particular character trait that made that role model heroic. For example, Amelia Earhart refused to accept no for an answer; she dared to do what no one had ever done before, and became the first woman to fly a plane all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. This book follows her from childhood to her first flying lessons and onward to her multi-record-breaking career as a pilot.
This engaging series is the perfect way to bring American history to life for young children, and to inspire them to strive and dream.
Chicken Little
by Rebecca Emberley and Ed EmberleyNIMAC-sourced textbook
BONK! An award-winning father-daughter team make the sky fall an entirely new way. You may already know the tale of a not-quite-so-bright little chicken whose encounter with an acorn and gravity convinces him the sky is falling, but you've never seen the story told this way. A brilliant collaboration brings us a bold and colorful retelling of the classic tale, as crazy-eyed Chicken and all his panicked friends run away from the sky and right into an eye-catching gatefold surprise.
Rex Runs Away
by Betsy Franco and Diane PalmiscianoNIMAC-sourced textbook
Pat's dog, Rex, runs away. Pat looks all over town for him. Pat asks many different people for help.
Our Gift to the Beach
by Margarita González-Jensen and Richard HutchingsA messy beach is no fun. A girl and her mom help the beach.
The Peacock and the Crane: An Aesop's Fable
by Elsie Nelley and Tracie GrimwoodNIMAC-sourced textbook
One Bean
by Anne Rockwell and Megan HalseyNIMAC-sourced textbook
What happens when you plant just one little bean? A fundamental childhood experiment charmingly unfolds in this first science book about planting and observation.
A perfect balance of simple narration and cheerful, thoughtful three-dimensional paper sculptures just right for the very young, One Bean carefully and joyfully takes the young observer step-by-step through a plant's growth cycle, from planting the bean in a paper cup to the tasty results.
Created with respect to the developmental needs of the youngest learner, here's a concept book that tips its hat to children's never-ending curiosity about the world around them.
Lexile Measure: 510L
The Children's Farm
by Heather Hammonds and Lyz Turner-ClarkNIMAC-sourced textbook
On Monday, our class went to a children's farm. We patted the sheep, saw a cow, horses and chickens.
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.
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
Ralph Tells a Story
by Abby HanlonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Nothing ever happens to Ralph. So every day when it’s time to write stories, Ralph thinks really hard. He stares at his paper. He stares at the ceiling. But he has no stories! With the help of his classmates, Ralph realizes that a great story can be about something very little . . . and that maybe he really does have some stories to tell. Debut author/illustrator Abby Hanlon’s endearing text and charming watercolor and colored pencil illustrations prove that writing can be fun! This story works nicely with Lucy Calkins’ Writer’s Workshop model of teaching.