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Long-Distance Running
by Diana NoonanNIMAC-sourced textbook. Long-distance running is enjoyed by children and adults. Some people even travel to different countries to take part in races. Find out about the many kinds of long-distance running events that take place all over the world.
Lost in a Cave
by Becky Radtke and Aurora GarcíaNIMAC-sourced textbook. Dora and her mom can't wait to explore Great Cavern Cave. But what happens while they are exploring might be more adventure than they expected.
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.
The Luck of the Loch Ness Monster
by A. W. Flaherty and Scott MagoonNIMAC-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
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.
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.
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.
My Dog Soots
by John Parsons and Margaret PowerNIMAC-sourced textbook
In the town of Nightingale, life revolves around the coal mine. But as my brother and I discover, danger lurks in the forgotten tunnels that wind their way beneath the town. Luckily, finding the way in the dark is no problem for my little dog Soots!
A Nation of Parks
by Kristin CashoreNIMAC-sourced textbook. Read all about the National Park Service and the parks under its care. Find out how many national parks there are, where they are, and what makes each of them special. Then you can plan which one you want to visit first!
A New School for Emily
by Marianne Posadas and Susy BoyerNIMAC-sourced textbook. Going to a new school can be tough, especially when you don't know anyone. When Emily wants to make friends at her new school, her talent for writing rhymes gets her noticed, but are her new friends really on her side?
Night Skies
by George IvanoffNIMAC-sourced textbook
Throughout history, people around the world have traced patterns in the stars. Long ago, native peoples used astronomy in their daily lives and told stories about the stars. What do we know about the night sky today?
The Orange Grove Mystery
by Jill McDougall and Scott FraserNIMAC-sourced textbook. When Abby, Bec, and Charlie go on vacation to Orange Grove, Charlie is afraid it's going to be boring. But then they spy a suspicious man carrying a strange package, and Charlie realizes that the ABC Gang has stumbled onto a whole new mystery. And it won't be easy to solve!
The Power of Wind
by Jill BryantNIMAC-sourced textbook.
Wind is moving air. People make use of wind for transport and recreation, and as a source of renewable energy. In the future, wind power is expected to provide a large part of the world's electricity supply.
Wind is also a key factor in extreme weather events, such as tornadoes and hurricanes. People study the wind in order to use its power for energy, and to protect homes and infrastructure from damaging windstorms.
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.