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The Luck of the Loch Ness Monster
by Scott Magoon and A. W. FlahertyNIMAC-sourced textbook. Once upon a time, on a long, slow trip to Scotland, a little girl named Katerina-Elizabeth tossed her oatmeal overboard—again, and again, and again. She was a picky eater, and oatmeal was her least favorite food. And once upon a time, a small worm, no bigger than a piece of thread, swam alongside an ocean liner bound for Scotland and ate bowl after bowl of tossed oatmeal. He had never tasted anything as wonderful as oatmeal in his whole life. A. W. Flaherty and Scott Magoon unravel the Loch Ness legend in this whimsical picture book for the picky (and not-so-picky) eater in all of us
Love Will See You Through: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Six Guiding Beliefs (As Told by His Niece)
by Sally Comport and Angela WatkinsNIMAC-sourced textbook
The niece of Martin Luther King, Jr. reveals six timeless and universal principles that encompass the civil rights leader’s greatest legacy: Love will see you through.
Growing up as the niece of Martin Luther King Jr., Angela Farris Watkins witnessed firsthand the principles and values that “Uncle M.L.” practiced and lived by throughout his fight for equality. Drawing from experiences and episodes both personal and well-known, Dr. Watkins artfully details the guiding beliefs of one of the greatest men in history. Including “have courage” and “love your enemies,” these six hallmarks of virtue and nonviolence reinforce the truth that “the universe honors love” and will inspire readers of all ages.
La Mariposa
by Francisco Jiménez and Simón SilvaNIMAC-sourced textbook. In his first year of school, Francisco understands little of what his teacher says. But he is drawn to the silent, slow-moving caterpillar in the jar next to his desk. He knows caterpillars turn into butterflies, but just how do they do it? To find out, he studies the words in a butterfly book so many times that he can close his eyes and see the black letters, but he still can't understand their meaning. Illustrated with paintings as deep and rich as the wings of a butterfly, this honest, unsentimental account of a schoolchild's struggle to learn language reveals that our imaginations powerfully sustain us. La Mariposa makes a subtle plea for tolerance in our homes, our communities, and in our schools.
Shipwrecked!
by Rose Inserra and Rebecca SolowNIMAC-sourced textbook. On a ship bound for a new settlement in Australia, John is a prisoner in charge of looking after all the animals on board. When the ship strikes a reef, John doesn't know if he'll even be able to keep himself safe–let alone all the animals.
The Treasure Ship of St. Isabella
by Paul Könye and Frank PedersenNIMAC-sourced textbook. Jennifer's father is a geologist and diver who makes underwater maps for an oil company. When he notices some anomalies that he cannot explain, he decides to head back beneath the waves to investigate. However, the ancient wreck on the seafloor won't give up its secrets easily, and trying to save it could have deadly consequences!
Rain Forest Alert!
by David BauerNIMAC-sourced textbook. What is a rain forest? Read about the animals and plants that live there. You'll also find out why it is so important to preserve this precious ecosystem.
Rosamund Zeph
by Cameron Macintosh and Omar ArandaNIMAC-sourced textbook. Chef Rosamund Zeph is famous for serving dishes with fresh fruit and vegetables, unlike the food people usually eat in the 23rd century. When Rosamund gets a real, fresh egg for one of her kitchen experiments, it seems to her and her robot assistants like an especially exciting find. But Rosamund and her robots aren't prepared for how exciting it will be!
Super Survival Senses
by Sharon ParsonsNIMAC-sourced textbook. Our senses help us to understand what is happening in the world around us. Most of us use sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell to check out our environment—without even being aware that each of these senses is helping to keep us out of danger. Read about how we and other living things use our senses to survive. You'll learn lots of super-sensory facts!
To Stand Forever
by Greg Gosdin and Tom McNeelyNIMAC-sourced textbook. In the year 1836, Enrique Esparza is a ten-year-old boy whose family fought in the Battle of the Alamo. This is his story—the story of a boy who learns to stand strong and sure for his family, for his people, and for the future state of Texas.
Tuckers' Gold
by Tim Jones and L. L. OwensNIMAC-sourced textbook. Twelve-year-old Penny Tucker is not happy when her family decides to head out west. The journey to California is long and difficult, and the family discovers little gold. But what they find instead is even better.