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I'd Love a Puppy
by Sharon ParsonsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Would you love to take care of a puppy? It's a big responsibility. You'll need to learn ways to train a puppy from its first year of life. You'll want to read about puppy care tips. And of course, you'll want to understand why a dog just might become your best friend!
Exploring Caves
by Jill BryantNIMAC-sourced textbook
Caves are dark, mysterious places. They are found all around the world, and they can be exciting places to explore. Find out about the deepest cave ever explored, the oldest paintings found on cave walls, and a cave that was used as a school!
Why the Moon Is Ivory
by Cheryl Noll and John ManosNIMAC-sourced textbook
In this Vietnamese folktale, Sister Sun and Sister Moon's parents ask them to watch over the people of Earth. However, there is a problem with their plan. Will the two sisters find a solution, or will the people of Earth be doomed to permanent daylight?
Food We Eat: Then and Now
by Debbie CroftNIMAC-sourced textbook
In the past, people had to grow and make a lot of their own food. They could only buy products that were available locally. These days, advances in transportation and technology allow us to enjoy foods from around the world.
Fractured Tales
by Roger LoreNIMAC-sourced textbook
Once upon a time … You remember all those tired fairy tales you heard when you were little? Well, forget them! We'll tell you what really happened behind the scenes in … Fractured Tales.
Moving On
by Dawn McMillan and Meredith ThomasNIMAC-sourced textbook
Tess and her brother, Nathan, have had to learn new ways of being a family since their parents got divorced. Now, Tess has to deal with a difficult new girl in her class, and Dad has news that could change everything.
Benito's Goal
by Margarita González-Jensen and Anne Kaske and Dan BrownNIMAC-sourced textbook
No matter where they are, Benito and his friends are always a team. But when Benito decides to leave their soccer team for another, he puts the friendship to the test. Will Benito realize who his true friends are before it's too late?
We've Got Mail!
by Catherine Hinkson and Beth BeggsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Have you ever wondered how people sent messages long ago? Can you imagine having to wait months or even years to hear from your family and friends? This book describes how the post office system in the United States has changed.
Runaway Alien
by Michael Pryor and Heath McKenzieNIMAC-sourced textbook
It is one hour before the school concert, and Keebo has just found out that he's going to be singing a solo in front of his parents. But Keebo is an alien who turns into a big, furry ball when he gets scared. How will his best friend, Sochi, save the day?
The Everglades
by Mike GrafNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Everglades National Park is an amazing place! This large area of water and grass in Florida is home to many special plants and animals. It was made into a national park to protect the unique habitat found there. Learn what you can see and do on a visit to the Everglades!
Beatbox Brothers
by Marg McAlister and David HardyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Jack's brother, Logan, is good at everything! He can breakdance, sing, and play the guitar. When Logan decides to audition for an advertising agency, Jack wants to try out, too—but he doesn't have an instrument.
He does have a secret musical talent, though … one that might surprise everyone.
The Grand Canyon Doesn't Scare Me
by Dennis Fertig and Andrea KantrowitzNIMAC-sourced textbook
Beth's summer trip to visit her grandparents in Arizona is full of firsts, like her first airplane flight and her first visit to the Grand Canyon. During her trip she learns some valuable lessons about facing her fears head on and not holding back.
Seven Fables, Seven Truths
by Carlotta Tormey and Dennis FertigNIMAC-sourced textbook
Some of life's most important lessons come from simple stories from long ago. In this collection of seven tales, different characters learn important lessons about what happens when we make good or bad choices.
Mr. Wu's Shop of Curiosities
by Margaret Su and Aleksey Ivanov and Olga IvanovNIMAC-sourced textbook
Sophia has just moved to a new town and finds herself unhappy and lonely … that is, until she wanders into a small antique shop. In Mr. Wu's shop, Sophia begins a journey to discover who she is and what she has in life to be thankful for.