Special Collections
Into Reading Texas Grade 1 (NIMAC)
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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.
The Peacock and the Crane: An Aesop's Fable
by Elsie Nelley and Tracie GrimwoodNIMAC-sourced textbook
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.
Tarantulas!
by Susan MeyersTarantulas—they're big, hairy, and fascinating! Learn how a tarantula survives in the wild and as a pet.
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.
Night Work
by Diana NoonanNIMAC-sourced textbook
People who work at night-time, while everyone else is asleep, are called night workers. They do many sorts of important jobs.
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.
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.
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.
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