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Finding the Titanic
by Robert D. BallardThe story of the Titanic right up to its rediscovery is told for more advanced, independent young readers by the man who discovered the great sunken ship.
Flies are Fascinating
by Valerie WilkinsonFrom friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!
Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-Ins
by Carole Boston Weatherford Jerome LagarrigueWhen four courageous black teens sat down at a lunch counter in the segregated South of 1960, the reverberations were felt both far beyond and close to home. This insightful story offers a child's-eye view of this seminal event in the American Civil Rights Movement. Connie is used to the signs and customs that have let her drink only from certain water fountains and which bar her from local pools and some stores, but still . . . she'd love to sit at the lunch counter, just like she's seen other girls do. Showing how an ordinary family becomes involved in the great and personal cause of their times, it's a tale that invites everyone to celebrate our country's everyday heroes, of all ages.
George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen From Both Sides
by Rosalyn SchanzerNIMAC-sourced textbook
Gone Crazy in Alabama
by Rita Williams-GarciaNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern are off to Alabama to visit their grandmother, Big Ma, and her mother, Ma Charles. Across the way lives Ma Charles's half-sister, Miss Trotter. The two half-sisters haven't spoken in years. As Delphine hears about her family history, she uncovers the surprising truth that's been keeping the sisters apart. But when tragedy strikes, Delphine discovers that the bonds of family run deeper than she ever knew possible.
Good Enough to Eat: A Kid's Guide To Food And Nutrition (An Access Press Guide)
by Lizzy RockwellNIMAC-sourced textbook
Grace for President
by Kelly Dipucchio Leuyen Pham"Where are the girls?" When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides to be the first. And she immediately starts off her political career as a candidate the school's mock election! <P><P>Author Kelly DiPucchio not only gives readers a fun introduction to the American electoral system, but also teaches them the value of hard work, courage, and independent thought--and offers an inspiring example of how to choose our leaders.
Granny Torrelli Makes Soup (Joanna Cotler Bks.)
by Sharon Creech Chris RaschkaNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Great Fire
by Jim MurphyA vertible cinematic account of the catastrophe that decimated much of Chicago in 1871, forcing more than 100,000 people from their homes. Jim Murphy tells the story through the eyes of several survivors. These characters serve as dramatic focal points as the fire sweeps across the city, their stories illuminated by fascinating archival photos and maps outlining the spread of fire. <P><P> 1996 Newbery Honor Book.
Harlem: Poems In Many Voices (Horrible Histories Special Ser.)
by Walter Dean Myers Christopher MyersNIMAC-sourced textbook