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The Busy Body Book: A Kid's Guide to Fitness
by Lizzy RockwellNIMAC-sourced textbook <P>A celebration of the amazing human machine and a life on the move! <P>Your amazing body can jump, sprint, twist, and twirl. Your body is built to move. <P>Lizzy Rockwell explains how your bones and muscles, heart and lungs, nerves and brain all work together to keep you on the go. Kids walk and skate and tumble through these pages with such exuberance that even sprouting couch potatoes will want to get up and bounce around—and that’s the ultimate goal. Studies show that American kids are becoming more sedentary and more overweight and that they carry these tendencies with them into adolescence and adulthood. Experts agree that we need to help kids make physical activity a life-long habit. Through education, information, and encouragement, this book aims to inspire a new generation of busy bodies!
A Chair for My Mother (Reading Rainbow Ser.)
by Vera B. WilliamsNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>After their home is destroyed by a fire, Rosa, her mother, and grandmother save their coins to buy a really comfortable chair for all to enjoy. A Chair for My Mother has sold more than a million copies and is an ideal choice for reading and sharing at home and in the classroom. "A superbly conceived picture book expressing the joyful spirit of a loving family."—The Horn Book <P><P>Supports the Common Core State Standards
Chameleon!
by Joy Cowley Nic BishopThis companion to award-winning RED-EYED TREE FROG gives young readers an amazing close-up view of the colorful, quirky chameleon. Experience close-up the many moods (and colors) of chameleons. One brave chameleon ventures from the safety of his tree in search of a new home. On his journey, he meets other rain forest animals, not all of them friendly! Alas, the new tree he chooses is already home to another chameleon. She dons her aggressive coloring until she's sure that the visitor is friend, not foe. Then they welcome each other with brilliant, happy colors. Incredible photographs and simple text perfect for young children is rounded out with informative backmatter on one of the planet's most captivating creatures.
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
by Mo WillemsWhen a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate. In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum. Images and image descriptions available.
A Friend for Lakota: The Incredible True Story of a Wolf Who Braved Bullying (National Geographic Kids)
by Jim Dutcher Jamie DutcherNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>The sweet tale of Lakota, the shy wolf pup, is sure to touch the heart of any animal lover. Readers will marvel at Lakota's strength growing up as the lowest-ranking and frequently picked-on member of a wolf pack until he finally finds that supportive and nurturing friend he's always wanted. The book also introduces young readers to the need for conservation awareness: through Lakota's life story, readers will come to understand the many challenges wolves in the wild face today. <P><P>Lexile Measure: 620L
Glencoe French 1 Bon Voyage! Workbook and Audio Activities
by Conrad J. Schmitt Katia Brillié LutzProvides additional written practice and guides students through the activities on the Audio CDs.
Helping: Resources To Improve Emotional Health And Strengthen Relationships (Childrens Safety Ser.)
by Linda Johns Lisa Fox Janine ScottNIMAC-sourced textbook
I Am a Leaf
by Jean MarzolloRead about the different creatures that live in trees. Learn about how the trees change with the seasons.
I Am an Apple (Hello Reader! Science Ser.)
by Jean MarzolloIt starts with a seed and grows. Apples are delicious and can be used to make many tasty things.