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Into Reading Texas Grade 2 (NIMAC)
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The Mighty Mississippi
by Patricia KummerNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Mississippi is a mighty river. Read this book to find out all about it.
How I Became a Pirate
by David Shannon and Melinda LongNIMAC-sourced textbook
Pirates have green teeth—when they have any teeth at all. I know about pirates, because one day, when I was at the beach building a sand castle and minding my own business, a pirate ship sailed into view.
So proclaims Jeremy Jacob, a boy who joins Captain Braid Beard and his crew in this witty look at the finer points of pirate life by the Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator David Shannon and the storyteller Melinda Long. Jeremy learns how to say “scurvy dog,” sing sea chanteys, and throw food . . . but he also learns that there are no books or good night kisses on board: “Pirates don’t tuck.” A swashbuckling adventure with fantastically silly, richly textured illustrations that suit the story to a T.
What a Night!
by Carmel Reilly and Rob ManciniNIMAC-sourced textbook
Kayla, Joe and Dad are on their way to the Grand Theatre in the city. They are so excited to see Mum perform in a musical! But then something terrible happens – the car won’t start! How will they get to the theatre now?
Nature's Patchwork Quilt
by Mary Miché and Consie PowellNIMAC-sourced textbook
Just imagine all of nature— mountains, prairies, oceans, and all—lying on your bed as a patchwork quilt! Take flora and fauna in their unique habitats, fold them up and you have a book, this book. Earth's major habitats are spread before you, ready to be examined. Here in this beautiful package are revealed the key concepts of natural science. This patchwork quilt of nature covers the whole Earth, your home—yours to learn about, to enjoy, to care for, and to love.
The Missing Bag
by Elsie Nelley and Nathalie OrtegaNIMAC-sourced textbook
I was so happy! Sofu and Sobo, my grandparents, were coming all the way from Japan to stay with us. But when we met them at the airport, Sobo looked upset! What could be the matter with her?
Dreams Around the World
by Takashi OwakiNIMAC-sourced textbook
Dreams Around the World takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey and introduces you to thirteen children between the ages of four and eight who share their dreams for the future, as well as their day-to-day lives. From Finland in the north to Argentina in the south, from Mexico in the west to China in the east, you will meet girls and boys who dream about becoming doctors, jockeys, and even kung-fu masters...just like you. Photographs, maps, flags, and interesting facts about every place accompany each child's story, letting you participate in a cultural experience like no other. In the end, you will discover that despite being from different places, you all have at least one thing in common: dreams! Included are two pages for you to add your own story.