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Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5 (NIMAC)
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The Power of Style
by Brian McGrathNIMAC-sourced textbook. EGYPT UFELE was bullied in school because she was different. At first, learning to sew was a way of forgetting her pain and loneliness. But within a few years, she went from making clothes for her dolls to designing chic outfits for herself. When she was invited to show her clothing collection at New York City Fashion Week, this tween fashionista realized her talent and effort had won out over the bullies.
The Sea Raider, Part One: Chains
by Alex Simmons and Carlo Molinari and William McCayNIMAC-sourced textbook. Victory or Death. First a student and scholar, then a slave on a pirate ship, Stephen finds himself in a race on the high seas. Victory means freedom. Defeat means death!
My First Story
by William McCay and Gavin ReeceNIMAC-sourced textbook. Mystery Man. Cass is a star reporter on the trail of a prizewinning story. But she can't write it unless she can track down a mysterious man. Will she find him? What if she doesn't?
Elephant Rescue
by Jill Rubalcaba and Alan MarksNIMAC-sourced textbook. Not Fair! Jan is stuck helping her mom at a dusty elephant watering hole where nothing ever happens. What kind of summer vacation is this?
Saffron: Red Gold
by Linda LundbergAn Ancient Treasure Throughout history, saffron was—by weight—worth more than gold; and it still is. Coveted by emperors, merchants, herbalists, and warriors, saffron is the most expensive plant product in human history. Trace this mysterious spice from its ancient roots as it spread across civilizations, becoming a valued ingredient in perfume, recipes, and medicine. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Human Clock
by Davia LukeThe Body's Clock The human body can do many remarkable things—it can even tell time. The body follows the same cycle every day, almost to the minute, and knows exactly when to wake up, when to think and daydream and exercise, and when to sleep. Find out all the ways your body is an incredible human clock. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Space Balls
by Jackie LeteraThe Ball's in Your Court What can you do with a Ping-Pong ball and a little imagination? Become a space scientist! Thousands of people already have. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Secret of the Stradivarius
by Jackie LeteraNIMAC-sourced textbook. Legendary Instruments. Stradivarius violins are legendary—widely believed to be some of the most perfect instruments ever made—but no one knows why these three-hundred-year-old violins sound better than other violins. For many years, people have tried to unlock the secrets of what makes a Stradivarius superior to modern violins. Some, however, have considered a different question: what if there's no secret, and they aren't actually better?
Buildings Inspired by Nature
by Lisa LernerLearning from Nature When it comes to solving problems, the natural world has a lot to teach us. Architects today are looking closely at plants and animals to design some incredible buildings. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Desperate Escape
by Margie Sigman and Dongjun LeeNIMAC-sourced textbook. Refugee Boat. Thoi and June have left war-torn Vietnam in 1978 and, as refugees, are hoping for a better life in a new place. But first they have to survive some frightening perils at sea.
Fearless Felix
by Sara Latta and Tony ShasteenNIMAC-sourced textbook. Free Fall to Earth. Felix Baumgartner has spent his whole life preparing for one big moment. If it turns out right, he'll skydive to Earth farther and faster than anyone in history.
Sanpuru: Japan's Fake Food
by Dusan Lakicevic and Gemma RymerEating Around the World It's fun to experience different cultures when you travel or read a book. Things can be very different from what you know, including the sights to see, the way people speak, and the food. The food in this book is delicious but some of it may be unfamiliar. Find out how and why in this delightful graphic text about a true story of one family's trip to Japan. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Last Dare
by Jill Rubalcaba and Chris KingNIMAC-sourced textbook. Dead Man's Drop. Luca accepts any dare that comes along. But this one may be too much, even for her.
Louis Armstrong's Horn
by J. C. Kane and Charly PalmerNIMAC-sourced textbook. A LUCKY BREAK. Louis Armstrong was eleven years old when he was sent to live in a home for troubled boys. He thought it was the worst thing that had ever happened to him. But it turned out to be the best.
Fairies in the Garden
by Fabio Leone and J. C. KaneNIMAC-sourced textbook. A Very Long Joke. Many years ago, two girls played a joke. They thought their prank would last just a few hours. But they ended up fooling some people for almost 70 years.
Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth: The Great Debate
by Tina KafkaTURNING BACK TIME The woolly mammoth, with its long curved tusks and shaggy coat, became extinct thousands of years ago. Now some scientists want to turn back time and bring the woolly mammoth back to life, but others are strongly opposed. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Neighbor
by John Lee and Patrick JonesNIMAC-sourced textbook. Rap, Rap, RAP! Dontrel doesn't like the grouchy neighbor who raps his cane on the apartment wall. And then, one day, something happens to change his mind.
Leeches, Maggots, and Skulls: Curious Cures from History
by Dave Smith and Lynda JonesNIMAC-sourced textbook. EW! Imagine eating bedbugs to cure a cold. Or swallowing leeches to heal your swollen tonsils. History is full of odd cures like these. Travel back in time to learn about the sometimes-horrid history of healing.