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Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 6 (NIMAC)
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Derek Amato: Accidental Genius
by Anderson Mehta and Patrick MorganNIMAC-sourced textbook. Mysteries of the Brain. Geniuses—people with almost superhuman mental abilities—are few and far between. Even rarer are people who become geniuses overnight. For Derek Amato, a terrible accident unlocked talents he never had before, and his experience has helped reveal some of the mysteries of the human brain.
Do's and Don'ts: A Brief History of Table Manners
by Susan BuckleyNIMAC-sourced textbook. Mind Your Manners! Parents have been telling kids to mind their table manners forever. But manners haven't been the same forever. Find out when and where kids had to obey these do's and don'ts: DON'T stare at your host. DO burp at the table. DON'T chew with your mouth open. DO eat with your hands.
Red-Wagon Saturday
by Victoria Smith and Tin SalamunicShe's Gone It's Saturday, and it should be a fun day. But for Anthea, nothing is the same without Janine. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Cyclist's Dangerous Secret
by Aaron FinnA HERO ON WHEELS During World War II, a beloved celebrity athlete from Italy managed to save hundreds of people without ever entering a battle. Gino Bartali heroically saved lives just by pedaling his bicycle. NIMAC-sourced textbook
At the Scene of the Fire
by Jackie LeteraNIMAC-sourced textbook. VITAL CLUES. When firefighters arrive at a fire, they don't just rush in to put it out. First, they assess how the fire is behaving—and determine what's going to happen next. Recognizing the clues in a fire can mean the difference between life and death.
Plant Man: The Life and Art of Makoto Azuma
by Nicole WalkerFrom Guitars to FLOWERS When a young rock musician struggled to pay his bills, he was forced to take a job doing something he never thought he'd do: work in a flower shop. But that fateful turn of events changed Makoto Azuma's life forever. His job soon evolved into a passion for transforming flowers into art. Now, his amazing and outrageous artwork never fails to surprise and delight audiences around the world. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Reluctant Witness
by Amber Fitch and Pat KinsellaRAQUEL'S SECRET Raquel can't remember what happened the night of the terrible fire. At least that's what she tells everyone. And when things get complicated, she can't ask the only person who would know how to get her out of this mess. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Respectfully Yours
by Jill Rubalcaba and Drew BardanaA Tough Assignment? Ben needs help from a homeless man to complete a school assignment. Will he get it? NIMAC-sourced textbook
Spy Liner
by Greg Smith and Doug SiroisTHE ALCEAN SPACE NOMADS ARE ATTACKING … so Antonia and Trajan are fleeing their Catullan home. Antonia promised her parents she would watch out for Trajan, but when a mysterious stranger gives Trajan a package that could change the war, Antonia's promise becomes much harder to keep. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Glass Armonica: Music of Angels or Instrument of Illness?
by Mary Scarbrough and David HillTERRIFIED BY MUSIC At first, people in the 1700s adored the music made by playing musical glasses. They said the instrument produced a heavenly sound—like angels singing. But then something went terribly wrong. Within a matter of years, that very same sound terrified thousands. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Point Wild
by Bradley Wilson and Andrew BosleyHER FIRST MISSION Ora is a new Hunter, part of a group of explorers. She has been chosen to explore Point Wild—a forest that could hold the key to her people's survival, and also to a mystery that Ora must solve. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Sinkholes: Mother Nature's Giant Cavities
by Jennifer GillisSunk! Suddenly the earth opens up and a giant hole appears in the ground. Read to find out why sinkholes occur in places all around the world. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Blue Necklace
by Susan Berliner and Gavin ReeceCovering Up Jack has done something wrong. Then he cleverly covers up his wrongdoing. Now, he has to cover up the cover-up. Will this ever end? NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Frozen Zoo
by Tina KafkaHARD CHOICES Human activities cause the extinction of many thousands of unique species every year. As the clock runs down toward the loss of even more species, scientists and conservationists face hard choices. Which species are most important to save? What is the best method to save them? The Frozen Zoo stores thousands of frozen cells from endangered animals. This collection offers a new way to help save species for future generations. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Beneath the Sea: The Search for Spanish Treasure
by Scott IngramNIMAC-sourced textbook. A Great Treasure Hunt. Underwater treasure hunters have found fortunes of gold, silver, and jewels in shipwrecks. There are more undiscovered treasures deep beneath the sea. Will they ever be found?