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Into Reading Texas Grade 5 (NIMAC)
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Design for Maximum Impact
by Sharon ParsonsNIMAC-sourced textbook. When you hear the word "design," you might think of a pattern on clothes, or maybe a certain kind of drawing. But it's actually much more than that. Good design is a blending of colors, shapes, and images put together to grab our eyes' attention. It goes into everything we buy and use. What type of "design" makes you stop and say "wow!"?
They Fought for Justice
by Jill McDougallNIMAC-sourced textbook
Throughout history, many individuals have fought for justice and equality. The six people in this book are remarkable examples of people who fought for what is right. Through their courage, leadership, and self-sacrifice, they improved the lives of millions of people. Today, their stories continue to inspire others to work toward a fairer world.
A Secret World of Codes
by John ParsonsNIMAC-sourced textbook. For thousands of years, people have used secret codes to communicate. From picture codes to written codes and ciphers, codes help people pass secret messages to one another. But did you know that the languages you read and write are also codes? Learn how people throughout time have used letters, numbers, and pictures to communicate.
Beware of the Mist
by Pamela Rushby and James HartNIMAC-sourced textbook. Max and his family plan a trip to Hadrian's Wall in England. Just as they are leaving, Max's gran gives him a very unusual warning—but Max doesn't listen. Along with a tour guide called Jefficus, Max embarks on a walk along the wall. But when the mist rolls in, they find themselves in a very unfamiliar time and place. Will they be able to find their way back?
Space Technology in Space and on Earth
by Cara TorranceNIMAC-sourced textbook. Amazing technology has been developed for space travel—technology that has often been adapted for use on Earth. Solar panels developed to power spacecraft are now used to provide power for people's homes. Protective plastic developed for space helmets is used to make lenses for the glasses people wear every day. These and other important Earth technologies might never have been developed without the special challenges of space travel.
Riverboat Boy
by Melaina Faranda and Nina KudinovaNIMAC-sourced textbook. Joe lives on a paddle steamer with his parents and younger sisters. He loves life on the boat, but he longs for a friend his own age. One night, while investigating a mysterious noise, he makes a shocking discovery. Could this be the opportunity Joe has always wanted?
Tennis Club Tension
by Diana Noonan and Nathalie OrtegaNIMAC-sourced textbook. Jake's family has always helped to run the tennis club. But everything starts to go wrong when Mr. Sewell and his son Lucas come to town. Now there's tension at the club and at school. The only bright spot for Jake is an exciting school tennis competition. But Lucas is taking part in the competition as well, and his dad really wants him to win.
