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The Martian Tales
by Marilee Burton and Kristin BarrNIMAC-sourced textbook
Life has just turned upside down for Sanders A. Parker. His parents are talking about separating. He is being forced to spend the summer with a grandfather he hardly knows. And he has suddenly realized that he isn't an ordinary kid at all. He can't be--not with all that's going on. He must be a Martian--sent to Earth to report on the terrible things that can happen to unsuspecting kids.
Unusual Buildings
by Debbie CroftNIMAC-sourced textbook
There are unusual buildings all over the world. Most of them are recognizable from the outside by their interesting or unique designs. There are buildings that look like baskets, bookshelves, or flowers! Find out about some of the most unique buildings in the world—where they are, how they were built, and what makes them special.
Thea and the Think-It-Arium
by Cameron Macintosh and Giulia RivoltaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Thea has always wanted a goldfish, so she is very excited when her brother tells her about think-it-ariums. Wearing a headset, a person can imagine what they want to see in the fish tank, and then it appears! But when Thea's imagined creatures get hungry for peanuts, the think-it-arium doesn't seem so fun anymore. Can Thea un-think the creatures before it's too late?
Play On!
by Carmel Reilly and Martin FaganNIMAC-sourced textbook. Sam is a star player on the school basketball team. But when he is chosen for a role in the school play, he's under pressure to find time for both basketball practice and play rehearsals. Will he be able to balance his commitments?
The Search for New Lands
by Ellen CatalaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Who was Marco Polo? What did Christopher Columbus find? Learn about these European explorers and others as you read about the search for new lands.
Dreamers and Doers
by Darleen RamosNIMAC-sourced textbook. Dreamers and doers are the inventors and scientists who put plans into action. Read about some of the world's biggest dreamers and doers, and learn how their curiosity changed the world forever.
Midnight Journeys
by Maureen MecozziNIMAC-sourced textbook
Take a midnight journey into the mysterious world of sleep. Learn how sleep happens and how other animals sleep. Take a test to see if you're a night owl or an early bird.
A Night at the Beach
by Diane Bair and Pamela WrightNIMAC-sourced textbook. The beach is a special environment that includes mudflats, marshes, sand dunes, and other places. Read this book to learn about the beach and the animals that you might see there.
By Sea to America
by Brian Moses and Tom McNeelyNIMAC-sourced textbook. Anya, Micah, and their mother set sail for America on the Lusitania. When their mother falls ill aboard the ship, Anya finds a friend in Mr. Krinsky, who helps nurse her mother back to health. But when they arrive in America and Anya is sick, who can the family ask for help?
Who Was the Greatest Electrical Inventor?
by Sharon ParsonsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Life without electricity is difficult to imagine. Almost everything we do—and every gadget or appliance we have in our homes—relies on electricity. In this book, we'll meet some of the clever inventors and scientists whose 'electric' contributions have made such a difference in our lives. Who was the greatest electrical inventor? You decide!
Unusual Sports
by Phillip SimpsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Many unusual sports are played around the world. Some of them require unusual equipment and some have interesting rules. They all involve physical skill, agility, and mental strategy. Most importantly, they are always fun to play.
Megafauna Mega-Fright!
by Cameron Macintosh and Alina TysoeNIMAC-sourced textbook
Tim and his friend Raff are spending their vacation helping Tim's mom—on a fossil dig. Raff thinks it's really boring, until Tim finds a strange device at the edge of the dig site. It looks like a rock, but it has numbers on it.
All of a sudden, Tim and Raff find themselves in an unfamiliar land full of creatures that look a lot like dinosaurs! Will the boys be able to escape the megafauna and find their way back?
The Rainbow Serpent: An Aboriginal Australian Story
by Chris Sarandis and Bronwyn BancroftNIMAC-sourced textbook
Swamp Explorer
by Kathleen SimpsonNIMAC-sourced textbook. Take a tour through a swamp and learn all about its features and creatures. Explore the swamp's food chains and learn how you can help take care of the swamps.