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The Community of Washington, D.C.
by Bernice RappoportPerform this script about four trick-or-treaters who use math skills to share their Halloween candy.
Habitats of Africa
by Margaret Mcnamara Bernice RappoportFind out about the plants and animals found in three African habitats.
The Little Hero of Haarlem: A Dutch Legend
by Jeffrey B. Fuerst Lucy Fleming Laura StromThe wall that keeps the town from flooding has a leak! While walking home one evening, a boy notices a leak in the dike. He quickly plugs the hole with his thumb. But with night falling and no one around to help him, how will he keep the sea out?
In My Opinion: We Need to Play! We Need to Park!
by Jeffrey B. Fuerst Cameron Townsend Elena RodriguezCameron Townsend wants to keep his school playground as it is--for kids to play on. Elena Rodriguez, a teacher at the school, is in favor of using the space to increase the size of the parking lot. Each writes a letter to the local newspaper tomake his or her opinion known to the community.
First Grade Studies Weekly, [Grade] 1 Social Studies
by American Legacy Publishing Inc.NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Old Gray Mare IS What She Used to Be: An adaptation of a traditional song
by Jeffrey B. Fuerst Carrie Smith Gary CurrantNIMAC-sourced textbook
One Raining, Pouring Morning: An Adaptation of a Nursery Rhyme
by Francisco BlaneNIMAC-sourced textbook
Susan B. Casts a Ballot
by Alison Adams Jeffrey B. Fuerst Franco RivolliNot so long ago, women did not have the right to vote. It is November 1872. A 10-year-old girl goes with her father to watch him vote. She sees a woman named Susan B. Anthonymaking a fuss while trying to vote, even though it is against the law. How will the events of this day change the girl's life?
Party Time with Old King Cole: An Adaptation of a Nursery Rhyme
by Jeffrey B. FuerstNIMAC-sourced textbook
Three Immigrant Communities NEW YORK CITY in 1900
by Monica HalpernMiranda has one messy desk. It's full of books, pencils, science projects and…other stuff. Too much stuff, says her teacher, Ms. Basil. On a family visit to her Uncle Aldo's one night, Miranda wonders if some of his magician's tools might offer a solution to her messy-desk problem. Sneaking off to the magic room, Miranda finds Uncle Aldo's impressive collection of top hats. Miranda knows that magic top hats can hold lots of things—why not the mess from her desk? At first, the hat seems to do the trick, but soon things start to go horribly wrong. As Uncle Aldo says, you have to be careful with magic.
Tim Rows a Boat Gently Down the Stream: An Adaptation of a Traditional Song
by Francisco BlaneNIMAC-sourced textbook
Tom Sawyer Becomes a Pirate: An adaptation of a chapter from Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Jen Taylor Alison Adams Jeffrey B. FuerstNo rules ever! Tom Sawyer and his pals Joe and Huck run away to an island in the middle of the Mississippi River. They plan to live the carefree life of a pirate. No school, no bedtime, and no rules! What will this life feel like after a while?
Dory Fantasmagory: Dory Dory Black Sheep
by Abby HanlonDory the rascal turns learning to read into a hilarious adventure through the power of imagination <P><P>Ever since Dory met Rosabelle, a real true friend whose imagination and high spirits match her own, school has been pretty good. But now the class is learning to read, and it's proving to be a challenge for Dory. <P>While Rosabelle can read chapter books in her head, Dory is stuck with baby books about a happy little farm. Dory wishes for a potion to turn her into a reader but things don't go as planned. Suddenly, a naughty little girl who looks an awful lot like Dory's imaginary nemesis, Mrs. Gobble Gracker, shows up. And a black sheep leaves the pages of the farm book to follow Dory to school. It really needs her help--this seems like a job for a superhero! <P>And it would help if she knew how to read. I <P>n her third book, Dory the rascal takes reluctant reading to new heights with a story that is as one-of-a-kind and hilarious as she is.
Three Historical Communities of North America
by Jeri CiprianoPerform this script about a Polish immigrant's life in 1946.
Money Matters!
by Nikki TateNIMAC-sourced textbook <p>Part of the ReadyGen Classroom School Library</p>
Marley: Messy Dog (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Susan HillWhen Mommy decides to surprise Cassie with a newly painted bedroom, Marley wants to help. But by the time he's done, the messy dog is in need of a little help himself.
The Remarkable Ronald Reagan: Cowboy and Commander in Chief
by Susan Allen Leslie HarringtonRonald Reagan was a natural leader, well-remembered not just for his political leadership, but also for his warmth, kindness, dignity, and optimism. There’s a lot kids can learn from Reagan, about our country and about being good leaders and good people. The Remarkable Ronald Reagan: Cowboy and Commander in Chief is a fun, colorful look at his life, from his humble beginnings as the son of a shoe salesman, to his years as a Hollywood actor, his service in WWII, his life as a rancher, and finally the culmination of his political career in the Oval Office. There’s plenty that even adults can learn as they read along with their kids, including Reagan's efforts to stand up against racial discrimination, and his powerful faith in God. The Remarkable Ronald Reagan is a treat for the entire family.
President Adams' Alligator
by Cheryl S. Barnes Peter W. BarnesDid you know President John Quincy Adams had a pet alligator? He kept it in a bathtub in the East Room of the White House. But President Adams wasn't the only commander-in-chief with an unusual pet. Along with a menagerie of dogs, cats, horses and birds, presidents and their families also had pet snakes, raccoons, bears, cows, mice, and more. Meet Thomas Jefferson's mockingbird, Dick, who ate from the president's mouth; Warren Harding's dog, Laddie Boy, who was served a birthday cake made of dog biscuits; and Teddy Roosevelt's pony, Algonquin, who rode up the White House elevator. President Adams' Alligator teaches children about the presidency through pets of the presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama.<P> Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. To explore further access options with us, please contact us through the Book Quality link on the right sidebar. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.
Maestro Mouse: And the Mystery of the Missing Baton
by Cheryl S. Barnes Peter W. BarnesMaestro Mouse, the world's greatest conductor, makes an unfortunate discovery when he takes the stage to lead his orchestra-his baton is missing! The children in the concert hall rush to search for it in section of the orchestra, learning about each instrument as they go along. Will they find the lost baton in time for the concert to begin?
Benny Goes Into Business
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Daniel Mark DuffyOne morning Benny decides that he wants to be in business, just like Grandfather Alden. Benny loves to eat, so he thinks that he'll like selling food. He gets right to work--baking peanut butter cookies. But soon something awful happens--Watch eats all of the batter! After that, Benny's troubles only get worse. Benny tries again and again. He knows that if he doesn't give up, he'll find the perfect business to go into.This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Benny's Boxcar Sleepover
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Kay LifeMore than anything, Benny wants to have a sleepover in the boxcar in Grandfather's backyard. When Henry tells Benny to call Michael and Tyler to see if they can spend the night, Benny is thrilled. Thrilled, that is, until people keep mentioning the word "scared." The boys are pretty sure they'll be fine--Michael says only bears scare him. Then, before they can get to sleep, Henry and the three boys have to venture through the dark night and back into the house. They hear a loud crash. Will they make it through the night in the boxcar?This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.