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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?
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?
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.
The Martian Tales
by Kristin Barr and Marilee BurtonNIMAC-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.
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!
Treasure Lost at Sea
by Lisa RaoNIMAC-sourced textbook
Do you dream about finding buried treasure or sunken gold? Read about the Nuestra Señora de Atocha and learn how the ship vanished while carrying gold, silver, and precious stones. Then discover how it was found over 300 years later!
Cars
by Debbie CroftNIMAC-sourced textbook. Cars have come a long way since they were first rolled out in the late 1800s. Early models were powered by simple internal combustion engines as a replacement for the horse-drawn carriage. Today, though, cars are designed to be comfortable, safe, sleek, and stylish. The latest computer technology has made many car functions automatic and will one day allow for cars to drive themselves!
Secondhand Superstars
by Heather Hammonds and Diane FeyerNIMAC-sourced textbook. One day at school, Sasha is teased for wearing secondhand clothes. Sasha's brother, Chris, comes up with an idea to cheer her up and show everyone how wearing recycled clothing can benefit people and the planet. Sasha's best friend, Kaz, is excited about helping out, too. With the assistance of a mystery guest, their plan might just work!
Luca's Adventures in Florence
by Cameron Macintosh and Alessandro BaldanziNIMAC-sourced textbook. Luca's older brother, Renzo, has left the farm and moved to Florence to work as an artist's assistant. As Luca learns woodcrafting from his father, he wonders what life working in an artist's workshop in the big city must be like.
Working at an Airport
by Diana NoonanNIMAC-sourced textbook
Airports are very busy and exciting places that thousands of people go through every day. Many people work at airports, doing a variety of jobs. From security staff and baggage handlers to air traffic controllers and firefighters, everyone who works at an airport plays an important role.
Running for the Bus
by Peter Corey and Caroline HuNIMAC-sourced textbook. Tommy is always running because he's late for the bus. And now the school's minibus has broken down! As the whole school works to raise funds for a new one, Tommy helps Adam prepare for the basketball fundraiser, while also improving his own running skills for the big race. Will they raise enough money for a new minibus?
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.
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.