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Variables and Patterns, Introducing Algebra
by Glenda Lappan James T. Fey William M. Fitzgerald Susan N. Friel Elizabeth Difanis PhillipsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Prentice Hall Science Explorer Weather and Climate
by Michael J. Padilla Ioannis Miaoulis Martha CyrNIMAC-sourced textbook
Westmark
by Lloyd AlexanderA boy fleeing from criminal charges falls in with a charlatan, his dwarf attendant, and an urchin girl, travels with them about the kingdom of Westmark, and ultimately arrives at the palace where the king is grieving over the loss of his daughter.<P><P> Winner of the National Book Award
Bits and Pieces II Using Fraction Operations
by Glenda Lappan James T. Fey William M. FitzgeraldNIMAC-sourced textbook
Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Iliad
by Rosemary Sutcliff<P>The Story of the Iliad Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. In it, the abduction of the legendary beauty, Helen of Troy, leads to a conflict in which even the gods and goddesses take sides and intervene. <P>It is in the Trojan War that the most valiant heroes of the ancient world are pitted against one another. Here Hector, Ajax, Achilles, and Odysseus meet their most formidable challenges and in some cases their tragic ends. <P>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 6-8 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
How Likely is it? Understanding Probability
by Glenda Lappan James T. Fey William M. Fitzgerald Susan N. Friel Elizabeth Difanis PhillipsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Prentice Hall Science Explorer Earth Science
by Jan Jenner Andrew C. Kemp Jay M. Pasachoff Barbara Brooks SimonsNIMAC-sourced textbook
What Do You Expect?, Probability and Expected Value
by Glenda Lappan James T. Fey William M. Fitzgerald Susan N. Friel Elizabeth Difanis PhillipsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Against the Storm
by Gaye HiçyilmazFrom the very beginning, young Mehmet regrets his parents' decision to leave their drought-plagued village in search of a better life. His family fares worse in the capital city of Ankara. Soon the family finds itself in debt to a rich, scheming uncle and everyone must take whatever jobs they can in order to survive. With the help of a homeless runaway, Mehmet learns some tricks of survival; a friendship with a woman named Zekiye Hanim also proves beneficial. While the spirits of people around him are broken by hardship and tragedy, Mehmet ultimately escapes the crippling effects of despair.
enVisionMath [Grade 6]
by Randall I. Charles Janet H. Caldwell Mary Cavanagh Dinah Chancellor Juanita V. Copley Warren D. Crown Francis Skip Fennell Alma B. Ramirez Kay B. Sammons Jane F. Schielack William Tate John A. Van de WalleNIMAC-sourced textbook
Math Connects, Course 1: Concepts, Skills, and Problem Solving
by Roger Day Patricia Frey Arthur C. HowardNIMAC-sourced textbook
Moving Straight Ahead, Linear Relationships
by Glenda Lappan James T. Fey William M. FitzgeraldNIMAC-sourced textbook
World Cultures and Geography
by Sarah Witham Bednarz Marci Smith Deal Inéz Miyares Donna M. Ogle Charles S. WhiteNIMAC-sourced textbook
Prentice Hall Science Explorer The Nature of Science and Technology
by Michael J. Padilla Ioannis Miaoulis Martha CyrNIMAC-sourced textbook
Ancient Civilizations
by Priscilla H. Porter Michael J. Berson Margaret Hill Tyrone C. Howard Bruce E. Larson Julio MorenoNIMAC-sourced textbook
Master Puppeteer
by Katherine PatersonWho is the man called Sabura, the mysterious bandit who robs the rich and helps the poor? And what is his connection with Yosida, the harsh and ill- tempered master of feudal Japan's most famous puppet theater? Young Jiro, an apprentice to Yosida, is determined to find out, even at risk to his own life.<P><P> Meamwhile, Jiro devotes himself to learning puppetry. Kinshi, the puppet master's son, tutors him. When his sheltered life at the theater is shattered by mobs of hungry, rioting peasants, Jiro becomes aware of responsibilities greater that his craft. As he schemes to help his friend Kinshi and to find his own parent, Jiro stumbles onto a dangerous and powerful secret....<P> Winner of the National Book Award
Aisha Goes Wild (Making Out, Book #8)
by Katherine ApplegateAisha thinks she and Christopher are a solid couple until her first love, Jeff, calls and invites her and her friends to see him rapping in concert on Halloween. Claire's manipulations are driving Zoey and Lucas apart and driving Jake to drink. Isolated, Claire finds a friend on the computer. On the big night all of them encounter the spirit of Halloween. Claire ditches the concert for a secret meeting, Nina and Ben get lost in the wood and Ben defends her with a pitchfork. Jake ends up in a cemetery with a whiskey bottle and a spirit with a dire prediction. Zoe, Lucas and Christopher think Aisha is missing until they spot her in the spotlight. Before school the next morning some of them have spooky memories and some of their lives are changed. You can't help but care about the eight island teenagers whose lives and loves have ups and downs. Bookshare has all of the books that tell their story in #1 Zoey Fools Around, #2 Jake Finds Out, #3 Nina Won't Tell, #4 Ben's In Love, #5 Claire Gets Caught, #6 What Zoey Saw, #7 Lucas Gets Hurt, #9 Zoey Plays Games, #10 Nina Shapes Up, #11 Ben Takes A Chance, #12 Claire Can't Lose, #13 Don't Tell Zoey, #14 Aaron Lets Go, #15 Who Loves Kate?, #16 Lara Gets Even, #17 Two Timing Aisha, #18 Zoey Speaks Out and #19 Kate Finds Love. With more to come.