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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!
The Story of Water
by Diane BairNIMAC-sourced textbook
There is a lot to learn about water! This book tells you all about it, including how important it is for life on Earth. You'll learn about water contamination and how we can all help save this precious resource.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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!
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.
Is It Possible? What Is Color?
by Pamela Rushby and Wayne Bryant and Nives Porcellato and Andrew CraigNIMAC-sourced textbook
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!
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.
Seven Natural Wonders of the World
by Raymond CoutuNIMAC-sourced textbook. There's just something about the number seven. Read all about seven places in the world that take everyone's breath away.