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Into Reading™ [Grade 2] MyBook 2
by Alma Flor Ada and Kylene Beers and F. Isabel CampoyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Into Reading™ [Grade 2] MyBook 3
by Alma Flor Ada and Kylene Beers and F. Isabel CampoyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Into Reading™ [Grade 2] MyBook 4
by Alma Flor Ada and Kylene Beers and F. Isabel CampoyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Into Reading™ [Grade 2] MyBook 5
by Alma Flor Ada and Kylene Beers and F. Isabel CampoyNIMAC-sourced textbook
It's Only Stanley
by Jon AgeeNIMAC-sourced textbook
Fans of Jon Klassen and Oliver Jeffers will love this mischievously funny read-aloud from award-winning author/illustrator Jon Agee
Mysterious noises keep waking up the Wimbledon family. "That's very odd," says Mr. Wimbledon each time, but when he returns from checking on the sounds, he's always reassuring: "It's only Stanley; he's fixing the oil tank." "It's only Stanley; he's clearing the bathtub drain."
But what Stanley the dog is actually doing while his oblivious family goes back to bed is deliciously absurd: he's turning the house into a rocket ship to zoom himself and his family to another planet for an alien encounter. This is a perfect rhyming read-aloud for fans of irreverent tales like Click Clack Moo and I Want My Hat Back.
The Troll Under the Bridge
by Carmel Reilly and Mehrdokht AminiNIMAC-sourced textbook
The big mean troll is hungry and he wants to eat a Billy Goat Gruff. But the troll is about to get a very big surprise!
The Patchwork Garden / Pedacitos de huerto
by Oksana Kemarskaya and Diane AndaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Tonia loves to listen to her Abuela's stories about when she was a young girl. When her grandmother remembers planting a vegetable garden "on my own little square patch of land," Tonia wishes she too could have her very own garden. Their apartment building is surrounded by cement, but Abuela reminds her that it only takes a small patch of land to grow tomatoes or squash and even carrots. And soon, they have a plan!
First, they speak to Father Anselmo about a weed-filled lot behind the church. He likes the idea of beautiful green plants instead of weeds, and fresh vegetables sound delicious too! With help from her family, Tonia yanks out the weeds and plants rows of vegetables. Each day after school, she and Abuela water the seedlings and pull out weeds that have sneaked in between the plants. In a few weeks, "the garden was green with lacy carrot tops in a row, vines of squash curling on the ground and bushy green tomato plants."
Tonia loves the garden, but feels sad for all the children who walk by and wish they had a garden of their very own, too. Then her grandmother's quilt gives Tonia an idea. Together they find little plots of land all around the neighborhood for the other children, and soon the community is full of small garden patches that remind Tonia of Abuela's patchwork quilt.
With brightly hued illustrations that depict a cityscape full of multiple generations working towards a common goal, children ages 7-10 will be inspired to plant and perhaps even eat!-their own vegetables after reading this charming bilingual picture book.
Trombone Shorty
by Troy Andrews and Bryan CollierNIMAC-sourced textbook
Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest.
Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music.
The Story of Snow
by Mark Cassino and Jon Nelson and Nora AoyagiNIMAC-sourced textbook
How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered inside this exploration of the science of snow, featuring photos of real snow crystals in all their beautiful diversity. Perfect for reading on winter days, this book by a nature photographer and a snow scientist will inspire wonder and curiosity about the marvels of snow. Snowflake-catching instructions are also included for aspiring young snow scientists!
Olivia's First Surf
by Patricia Ciuffetelli and Samantha AsriNIMAC-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?
Miss Moore Thought Otherwise
by Jan Pinborough and Debby AtwellNIMAC-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.
When the Moon is Full
by Penny Pollock and Mary AzarianNIMAC-sourced textbook
A lunar guide describes the folkloric names of twelve moons according to Native American tradition and showcases their defining characteristics in short verse and beautifully detailed hand-colored woodcuts.
Whoosh!
by Chris Barton and Don TateNIMAC-sourced textbook
You know the Super Soaker. It’s one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, impressive inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy.
A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson’s life. Growing up in a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a passion for problem solving became the cornerstone for a career as an engineer and his work with NASA. But it is his invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made his most memorable splash with kids and adults.
My Dream Playground
by Kate Becker and Jed HenryNIMAC-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.