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Mystery at Marin Marsh
by Carol Stutz and Denise JordanNIMAC-sourced textbook. Nezzie, Robin, and Theresa discover an illegal dumping site that is harming the nearby animals. The girls put on their detective hats and set out to discover who is behind the horrible dumping.
Unexplained Mysteries
by George IvanoffNIMAC-sourced textbook
Everyone loves a good mystery! What are UFOs and where do they come from? What strange creatures inhabit the depths of the ocean or the unexplored wilderness? What did ancient civilizations know that we don't? Why do some people go missing without a trace, and where did they go? Mysteries tap into our hidden fears and give us chills and thrills as we try to solve them. Find out about some well-known unsolved mysteries and see if these explanations are enough to satisfy you.
Texas Assessment Preparation, Grade 5
by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing CompanyNIMAC-sourced textbook. TEKS-based instruction in fiction, drama, poetry, exposition, literary nonfiction, and persuasion. Assessment practice in reading, writing, revising, and editing.
Queen Genevieve and the Soppy Songs
by James HartNIMAC-sourced textbook. Talent quests are where dreams come true for some, while others have their hopes dashed. And when the prize is the hand of a fair queen (and a meat pie factory), the stakes are high! As Queen Genevieve and her suitors discover, good singing is not just a matter of tuneful lyrics. It must come from the heart!
CSI: Classroom
by Frank Pedersen and James HartNIMAC-sourced textbook. The crime-scene investigation (CSI) team at Gonzalez School swings into action when a cold, lifeless body is discovered in Room 7. There are plenty of suspects, but only one guilty perpetrator. The CSI: Classroom team will need to use all their skills and experience to solve this cold-blooded crime.
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?
The Mesmer Menace
by Kersten Hamilton and James HamiltonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Welcome to the Amazing Automated Inn, home of twelve-year-old inventor Wally Kennewickett, his genius scientist parents, and his dashing dog, Noodles. From the lightning harvester on the roof to the labs full of experiments in the dungeon, the inn is a wonderful place for a curious boy and his loyal dog to live. That is, until President Theodore Roosevelt himself calls the elder Kennewicketts away, leaving Wally and Noodles to face the evil Mesmers, horrible hypnotists bent on controlling the minds of powerful people. It seems the inn is their first stop on the way to world domination . . . and only an ingenious boy, a staff of automatons, and a brave dachshund stand in their way!
Words with Wings
by Nikki GrimesNIMAC-sourced textbook
Gabby’s world is filled with daydreams. However, what began as an escape from her parents’ arguments has now taken over her life. But with the help of a new teacher, Gabby the dreamer might just become Gabby the writer, and words that carried her away might allow her to soar. Written in vivid, accessible poems, this remarkable verse novel is a celebration of imagination, of friendship, of one girl’s indomitable spirit, and of a teacher’s ability to reach out and change a life.
Mass Production and the Model T: Building the Car for Everyone
by Meish GoldishNIMAC-sourced textbook
Henry Ford and his Model T changed the automobile industry forever. By standardizing parts, creating an assembly line, and using a conveyor belt, Ford was able to effectively produce more vehicles in less time. His ideas of mass production are still used today.
Miss Alaineus
by Debra FrasierNIMAC-sourced textbook
Sage has misheard and misunderstood one of Mrs. Page's weekly vocabulary words. Her error leads to a humbling catastrophe: a momentous tragedy, in front of the entire class. Can Sage turn her vocabulary disaster: an event bringing great misfortune, into a triumph: a true success? Anyone who has ever been daunted: discouraged or disheartened, by a mere word in the dictionary will cheer wildly: in a manner lacking all restraint, as Sage transforms embarrassment into victory in Debra Frasier's touching story of loving--and mistaking--our glorious language.
Ancient Inventions
by Teresa Turner and John FrancisNIMAC-sourced textbook. People have been inventing new ways to meet the challenges of daily life for a very long time. Ancient people faced many of the same basic challenges that we use modern inventions for today. They found many clever ways to do things more quickly and easily. In fact, you might be surprised just how advanced some of their inventions were!
Attack of the Giant Mutant Zombie Snail
by John Parsons and Ian ForssNIMAC-sourced textbook. The common garden snail is pretty harmless and, in Simon's opinion, also quite useful for disposing of unwanted plants, such as vegetables. But when Aunt Augusta starts recombining their genetic code at the South Queens University Institute for Research into Mollusks (or SQUIRM), the snails become anything but harmless.
Digging up the Past
by Adam Ford and Laura SuaNIMAC-sourced textbook. Did you know that some people travel around the world digging things out of the ground for a living? Archaeologist Adam Ford explains exactly what his job involves. Read about the types of places an archaeologist can work in and the sorts of things they find. And find out what makes an ordinary house turn into a ruin over many years.
The Tale of the Troublesome Toad
by Quentin Flynn and Richard HoitNIMAC-sourced textbook
In this fable, the residents of the peaceful village of Beauchamp receive a visitor who is determined to shower his dubious advice upon the love-struck Monsieur Cheval. Fortunately, there are wiser heads among Monsieur Cheval's friends. But will he listen before it's too late?