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Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5 (NIMAC)
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Comets: The Quest to Solve a Space Mystery
by Elizabeth Rusch and Isabelle RuschMYSTERIOUS VISITORS They hang in the sky for weeks and then disappear. They're bright like stars, but they have tails. What are they? And where do they come from? Even after hundreds of years of study, we're still tracking down answers. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Capoeira: A Battle Hidden in Dance
by Andrea YoungA MARTIAL ART LIKE NO OTHER Is capoeira dancing? Is it fighting? It is both of these and more. This Brazilian martial art reveals its power through a combination of music, dance, and fighting moves. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Every Action
by Zack Warren and Neil EvansNIMAC-sourced textbook. WHAT IF YOUR WISHES CAME TRUE? Alicia discovers she has the power to create anything she wants out of thin air. What could possibly go wrong?
Matthew, The Printer's Apprentice
by Casie Hermansson and Chris CoadyNIMAC-sourced textbook. Clumsy Fool. Matthew hates it when his master calls him "clumsy fool." Why should he stay and work when he's treated so badly?
Calming the Beast
by Jesse Moritz and Kate MillerHUNGRY! Rafael and his mother and sister don't have enough food and are forced to go hungry on many days. But the teen is determined to find a way to help his family. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Cruel to Be Kind
by Katherine Catmull and Gavin ReeceTo Be or Not to Be (Nice) The Drama Club has a big sci-fi play in the works, and the stakes are high. With just a couple days to go, Henry has left in a huff, leaving Taylor, the director, to handle all the tech and some of the work of building the props and set. But worst of all, Taylor still hasn't told one of the actors, Aleks, that her acting needs work—a lot of work. Will Taylor work up her nerve and do the right thing? Or will she … be "nice"? NIMAC-sourced textbook
Dangerous Waters
by Jacqueline AdamsA Whale of a Challenge It began as a mystery involving a dead whale and a missing calf. It turned into a quest to protect endangered whales from a brutal threat. Along the way, biologist Moira Brown found herself inspired—and sometimes amazed—by a remarkable whale named Calvin. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Decoding Doodles
by Amber FitchHidden Meaning? The doodles that you absent-mindedly scribble in your notebook might not seem that special. But some people believe they hold hidden meanings. Read what some experts claim, and see if you agree. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Amazing Water Bear
by Catherine FriendTiny Survivors Look under some moss, and what do you see? Probably nothing, but there's a tiny animal living there that looks like a cartoon creature. It's much too small to see without a microscope. Yet it's one of the toughest animals on the planet. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Tire Pressure / Swim, Bike, Run: A Day in the Life of a Triathlete
by Shane Johnson and Greg SmithNIMAC-sourced textbook
Auroras: Mysterious Lights
by Laura SalasGHOSTLY LIGHTS IN THE SKY Many stories throughout history have explained the beautiful lights called auroras that dance across the sky. Try to separate fact from fiction as you read about the legends and science of auroras. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Dance of the Green-Eyed Monster
by Jill Nadler and Janelle BaroneEliana is very suspicious of Danielle. What happens when she's forced to share a room with her?
A Much Better Billy
by David Neilsen and Yaniv ShimonyA Brilliant Idea Billy is a genius. He builds a robot "brother" who can do homework, mow the lawn, and do all the boring things he doesn't want to do. At first, everything goes just great. But then … NIMAC-sourced textbook
As Large as Life: Dazzling Museum Displays
by Maggie DeSimoneNever Say No The word no isn't in Tim Quady's vocabulary. So when customers come to him and his creative team at Blue Rhino Studio, a model-making company, and ask for massive animal displays for their museums, the answer is always yes. They use their creativity and muster a lot of perseverance to build displays that will amaze every visitor who walks through the museum doors. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Building a Better World: From Toys to Tools
by Nicole WalkerOutside the Box It's safe to say that people everywhere enjoy building things using LEGO kits, blocks, or a combination of many toys. Then there are those who think outside the box. They are people who have used toys to improve the lives of others. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Plunged into Darkness: Understanding a Total Solar Eclipse
by Elizabeth Rusch and Isabelle RuschNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Shah's Rug / A Garden at Your Feet: The Art of Persian Rugs
by David Neilsen and Jo Blakely and Maxine SchurNIMAC-sourced textbook
Bodies in Space
by Sunita ApteMISSION TO MARS? Are humans ready to go to Mars? Our minds might say yes, but our bodies would disagree. Weird things happen to the human body in space. Find out why space scientists have some big concerns about people voyaging to the Red Planet. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Avalanche! The Fierce White Dragon
by Laura SalasHush—The Dragon Sleeps Don't wake the white dragon. It is big. It is beautiful. And it is deadly. NIMAC-sourced textbook