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Rabbit's Snow Dance: A Traditional Iroquois Story
by Joseph Bruchac and James Bruchac and Jeff NewmanNIMAC-sourced textbook
Our Changing Earth: An Encyclopedia of Landforms
by Darleen RamosNIMAC-sourced textbook
Our Earth is changing all the time. Earthquakes, wind, water, and ice all work to change the shape of Earth. Do you know which is the largest canyon on Earth?
Olivia's First Surf
by Samantha Asri and Patricia CiuffetelliNIMAC-sourced textbook
When Olivia's family moves to a small town near the beach, Olivia quickly makes friends with Sarah. Sarah's favorite thing to do and to talk about is surfing, and she even competes in surf contests. Olivia likes talking about surfing, and she enjoys cheering for Sarah from her wheelchair on the beach. But what if there was a way for Olivia to surf, too?
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 Name Jar
by Yangsook ChoiNIMAC-sourced textbook
Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious that American kids will like her. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she tells the class that she will choose a name by the following week. Her new classmates are fascinated by this no-name girl and decide to help out by filling a glass jar with names for her to pick from. But while Unhei practices being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, one of her classmates comes to her neighborhood and discovers her real name and its special meaning. On the day of her name choosing, the name jar has mysteriously disappeared. Encouraged by her new friends, Unhei chooses her own Korean name and helps everyone pronounce it—Yoon-Hey.
My Dream Playground
by Jed Henry and Kate BeckerNIMAC-sourced textbook
Right now there is just an empty lot down the street, but this little girl dreams that one day there will be a playground — a real playground, a fun playground — right in her own neighborhood. When she sees a man measuring the empty lot, she’s sure that he’s there to help make her playground dream come true. And he is! Inspired by the real story of the first-ever playground built by KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit that has helped build more than two thousand play spaces across the country, here is the tale of how a determined young girl, with the help of her family, friends, and community, makes her dreams of a playground in her own neighborhood a reality.
The Moon Festival
by Paul Könye and Julie HaydonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Uncle Han took me and my cousin Oliver to the Moon Festival yesterday. We ate moon cakes, decorated lanterns and even saw some fireworks. It was a very exciting day.
Molly, by Golly!
by Kathleen Kemly and Dianne OchiltreeNIMAC-sourced textbook
This legendary tale introduces young readers to Molly Williams, an African American cook for New York City's Fire Company 11, who is considered to be the first known female firefighter in U.S. history. One winter day in 1818, when many of the firefighting volunteers are sick with influenza and a small wooden house is ablaze, Molly jumps into action and helps stop the blaze, proudly earning the nickname Volunteer Number 11. Relying on historic records and pictures and working closely with firefighting experts, Dianne Ochiltree and artist Kathleen Kemly not only bring this spunky and little-known heroine to life but also show how fires were fought in early America.
Miss Moore Thought Otherwise
by Debby Atwell and Jan PinboroughNIMAC-sourced textbook
Once upon a time, American children couldn’t borrow library books. Reading wasn’t all that important for children, many thought. Luckily Miss Anne Carroll Moore thought otherwise! This is the true story of how Miss Moore created the first children’s room at the New York Public Library, a bright, warm room filled with artwork, window seats, and most important of all, borrowing privileges to the world’s best children’s books in many different languages.