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Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 6 (NIMAC)
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Red Light on Mars
by Casie Hermansson and Dede PutraORANGE LIGHT! PROBLEM! That's what Fred thought when he first glimpsed the Bot. Then the Bot spoke, and Fred knew it was war. 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
Surviving the Sea: 133 Days on a Raft
by Michele Spirn and David HillADRIFT! The Benlomond was sinking fast. It had just been torpedoed by a German U-boat during World War II. Poon Lim, one of the ship's crewmen, jumped overboard, determined to survive. He made it to a life raft, thinking he would soon be rescued. Months later, he was still waiting. 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?
Plastic Eaters: Wax Worms on the Job
by Catherine JohnWorms Hold the Key Plastic is piling up everywhere, clogging landfills and oceans. Even as people around the globe recycle and reuse plastic, the problem persists. But scientists may have discovered a solution: WORMS! Yes, wax worms may hold the key to solving our plastic problem. Read on to discover why scientists are so excited about these white wiggly worms. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Rebound
by Patrick Jones and Ben ShannonPLAYING DIRTY NUMBER 24 IS PLAYING DIRTY, AND NOTHING MAKES TITUS MORE ANGRY. BUT WILL ANGER HELP HIM WIN THE GAME? NIMAC-sourced textbook
Rules
by Patrick Jones and Tin SalamunicWho Cares About Rules? If you live in Dion's neighborhood, you’d better! 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
A Fish Out of Water
by Zoë Kashner and Sam LedoyenNIMAC-sourced textbook. A Swim Meet. Evan is a star on his swim team, and his coach and teammates are counting on him to help them win the regionals. But there's a big stumbling block that might get in the way of their winning the blue ribbon.
The Gift
by Amanda Yskamp and Sam LeDoyenHappy Birthday, Kaden Kaden gets his dad's favorite surfboard as a birthday gift. But it's a bittersweet present. 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.
The Code Talkers
by Mia LewisUnbreakable Unbreakable As children, they were forbidden to speak their native language. As adults, they used that language to create a secret code that helped win a war. NIMAC-sourced textbook
A Wild Experiment
by Mia LewisNIMAC-sourced textbook. ASTONISHING. Decades after wolves disappeared from Yellowstone National Park, scientists decided to try a bold experiment. They released a group of wild wolves into the park and waited anxiously to see what would happen. The results went beyond their wildest expectations.