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The Accident

Robbie gets to ride his bike to his own birthday party. He is filled with excitement as he heads to the roller skating rink. But on the way, an accident happens and things don't go according to plan.

33 pages,  Published by Thomson Learning Australia
ISBN 0-17-012171-2

Africa

Do you know where Mount Kilimanjaro is located?  Which region does the Nile River flow through?  Find out the answers to these questions and more when you read Africa.

24 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-1414-0

The Amazon River

Flowing through the largest rain forest in the world is one of the world's greatest rivers.  The Amazon River discusses the source and outlet of the river, its history, people, and uses today.

32 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-2482-0

Asia

Did you know Asia is home to the world's tallest mountain?  Did you know that more people live in Asia than anywhere else in the world?  Read this book to find out more about the world's largest continent.

24 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-1416-7

Bears in Camp

Mike, Brian and Enrique are having a great time camping in the mountains...until the arrival of an unexpected guest. Find out what happens through the comic book style of Bears in Camp.  It even comes with an audio CD single of the story, an added edge to the adventure of reading.

24 pages,  Published by Thomson Nelson

A Call in the Wild

Parents can be so annoying!  Manuela's dying to get a cell phone, but her parents are totally against it.  They refuse to admit that carrying a cell phone could ever be a good idea.  Then Manuela brings her friend Erin on a family camping trip.  There, a quiet hike in the mountains takes a disastrous turn.  Will Manuela's adventure help her to convince her parents that cell phones are actually useful?

32 pages,  Published by Educators Publishing Service
ISBN 978-083883357-5

Cave Story

Tim started feeling claustrophobic. Panic set in. He tried to turn around but there wasn't room. It was too tight and narrow. "Calm down," he told himself. He took a few deep breaths. Then he slid backwards using his hands and knees. Cave Story is an adventure story that interweaves fact and fiction. Readers will learn about cave exploration, etiquette, geology, and wildlife as they follow the exciting adventures of a young boy who is lost in a cave.

56 pages,  Published by Perfection Learning
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7891-2145-0
Paperback  ISBN 0-7891-2145-X

Danger in the Narrows: Adventures with the Parkers, Book 1

Join the Parkers as they embark on their first national park adventure.  Twins, Morgan and James, explore the natural wonders of Bryce and Zion, journeying among the hoodoos and sleeping beneath the stars.  But the trip takes a turn for the worse in the treacherous Zion Narrows- can they rescue Dad from a dangerous fall?

94 pages,  Fulcrum Publishing
ISBN 1-55591-532-9

Dinosaur Canyon

Mito and his father go into dinosaur canyon for a photo shoot. Mito isn't prepared for the effects the famous canyon seem to have on the toy dinosaurs they are taking pictures of. Mito sees strange and wonderful changes, will he and his father make it out of the canyon safely?

40 pages,  U.S. Published by Harcourt Achieve Inc.
ISBN 0-7578-9858-0

Dinosaurs?

A flash flood in the canyon leads to a dangerous moment for Jodie and Ben.  But soon they make a surprising discovery in the walls of a streambed.  After days of digging, the mystery is solved and Jodie gets an idea for her science project.

32 pages,  U.S. Published by Harcourt Achieve Inc.
ISBN 0-7578-6936-X

Dirt on My Shoe

Jordan and Kaitlyn were hiking on the Rainbow Ravine Trail.  As they were walking along, Kaitlyn pointed to Jordan's feet.  "Are you sure you want to take those brand new tennis shoes out here?" she asked.  Dirt on My Shoe comes with an audio CD single of the story, an added edge to the adventure of reading.

24 pages,  Published by Thomson Nelson

Europe

Do you know how many people live in Europe?  Do you know where the Alps are?  Find out the answers to these questions and more when you read Europe.

24 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-1418-3

The Everglades

Water and plant life create a flowing "river of grass" throughout Everglades National Park.  Everglades' muddy swamps and creeks are home to a wide variety of plants and animals.  Visit the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles live together.

24 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover   ISBN 0-7368-2219-4

Eye of the Grizzly: Adventures with the Parkers, Book 4

Join the Parkers as they explore the wonders of America's first national park, Yellowstone.  Twins Morgan and James marvel over the geysers, thermal pools, and the vast array of wildlife.  But when they come face to face with a grizzly, what will they do?

94 pages,  Fulcrum Publishing
ISBN  978-1-55591-568-1

Fossil River Adventure

Terrance Chang and his family are off to explore Fossil River National Park, a great place to search for dinosaur fossils.  Terrance loves dinosaurs, but his dinosaur science fair project didn't win a prize as he had hoped.  His dad thinks this family trip will be the inspiration Terrance needs to improve his project, and maybe win a prize next year.  Who knows what Terrance will discover on this adventure?

92 pages,  Published by Rigby
ISBN 0-7578-2028-X

Glacier

Travis and his mum and dad were hiking in Norway.  All was well until Mum put her foot on a step cut into the ice...  Find out what happens through the comic book style of Glacier.  It even comes with an audio CD single of the story, an added edge to the adventure of reading.

24 pages,  Published by Thomson Nelson

Glacier National Park

Take a hike on just one of the 700 miles of hiking trails in Glacier National Park and the beauty will captivate you.  The cascading waterfalls, turquoise-colored lakes, snow-capped mountains, and icy glaciers are just a few of the breathtaking sites you'll see at the park.

24 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-2220-8

Glow Worms

What is a glow worm?  Why do glow worms glow?  Where do glow worms live?  Find out the answers to these questions and learn other exciting facts in Glow Worms.

24 pages,  Published by Educators Publishing Service
ISBN 0-8388-3331-4

Grand Canyon National Park

The Grand Canyon is up to 18 miles wide and more than 1 mile deep in some places, which makes it one of the largest canyons in the world.  The amazing thing is that this wonder was created mostly by the flowing waters of the Colorado River.

24 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-1375-6

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

It's really not smoke rising off the mountains, but warm air turning to fog because of the cold mountain temperatures.  The Smoky Mountains are home to many interesting plants and animals, and are even known as the salamander capital of the world.

24 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-1376-4

Harrowing Ascent of Half Dome: Adventures with the Parkers, Book 3

The Parkers hit the trail once again, this time in Yosemite, one of the country's most popular parks.  Ten-year-old twins James and Morgan take in the beauty of the sequoia trees and attempt an ascent of the cables.  Will they make it to the top of the infamous Half Dome?

94 pages,  Fulcrum Publishing
ISBN 978-1-5591-609-1

History Pockets: Explorers of North America

Bring history alive as students make interactive projects- exploring mysteries of the past.  With History Pockets students are engaged in discovery, while creating portfolios for assessment and display. Grades 4-6.

96 pages,  Published by Evan-Moor
ISBN 1-55799-905-8

Lightning and Thunderstorms

What happens when a plane is hit by lightning?  Why does lightning look like a streak one time and a row of glowing balls another?  How do rocket ships create lightning as they fly?  These questions and many more are answered, as well as unforgettable personal accounts by people who have been struck by lightning.

61 pages,  Published by Simon and Schuster
ISBN 0-689-82018-6

Mammoth Cave National Park

What lies in the passages of the world's longest cave?  Learn about blind cavefish, the Snowball Room, a gunpowder mine, and more in this book about Mammoth Cave National Park.  The full-color photos and maps make reading about this large cave and the area surrounding it easy and fun.

24 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-2221-6

Measure for Measure

What time is it?  How tall is that tree?  How far away is that mountain?  In what direction?  How much does that rock weigh?  Is there a storm coming?  Learn all about distance, time, weight, and weather in Measure for Measure.

33 pages,  Published by Rigby Education
ISBN 0-7578-6955-6

Mudslide

Jessica walked to the front of the room and chose a magazine...  She flipped through pictures of storms.  She closed the magazine and glanced outside.  It was raining harder then ever.  Suddenly, the school's loudspeaker came on.  Find out what happens through the comic book style of Mudslide.  It even comes with an audio CD single of the story, an added edge to the adventure of reading.

24 pages,  Published by Thomson Nelson

National Parks America's Best Idea

Learn about the National Park System.  Find out about the top ten most visited national parks, plus other parks as well.  Explore the role that people play in the national parks.

40 pages,  Published by Rigby
ISBN 0-7578-2020-4

National Parks Projects

Let National Parks Projects guide your students on a scenic adventure!  As students begin their tours of research and exploration, they'll gain the knowledge and expertise that qualifies them to become national park "rangers" for a day.  Using an integrated approach  that encompasses all curriculum areas, students prepare posters, charts, maps, speeches, debates, and displays to highlight their findings.  Students will be buzzing with enthusiasm as they creatively design ranger stations to feature their knowledge at a national parks fair.  From the ornate underworld of Carlsbad Caverns to the massive icy glaciers of Mount Rainier, students will be enchanted by the scenic wonders of our national parks, appreciate the delicate ecosystems, and gain fresh awareness of environmental issues and concerns.  Don't miss the adventure!  Pack your bags and join this exploration of natural wonder and beauty.

160 pages,  Published by Fearon Teacher Aids
ISBN 0853-934-4

The Nile River

The world's longest river is said to be the giver of life in Egypt.  Learn about this great river when you read The Nile River.  The book discusses the Nile's source and outlet, history, people, and uses today.

32 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-2484-7

Nonfiction Reading Practice Grade 5

Nonfiction Reading Practice contains 20 units that provide practice with nonfiction reading and comprehension.  The unique format helps the teacher to better accommodate the varied reading levels within the classroom.  Each unit presents three articles on the same topic.  The articles progress in difficulty from easiest to hardest.  The level is shown on the student pages through the use of icons.  Each unit contains a teacher resource page listing suggested vocabulary to introduce.  Each unit also contains a visual aid suitable for reproduction as an overhead transparency. Each article is followed by a reproducible test page to assess comprehension and vocabulary.

The 20 units include topics from the following subject areas:

• social studies

• science

• health and safety

• mathematics

• arts

• biographies

177 pages,  Published by Evan-Moor
ISBN 1-55799-944-9

Olympic National Park

People think that Olympic National Park is like three parks in one.  It has glacier-capped mountain peaks, thick rain forest filled with some of the world's largest trees, and stretches for mile along the Pacific coast.

24 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-1377-2

Rock Climbing

Have you ever wondered about rock climbing?  What skills and techniques are needed to climb safely?  Do you know who some of the most famous rock climbers are?  What is it like to climb the cliffs, crags, and spires of Yosemite National Park?  Find out the answers to these questions and learn other exciting facts in Rock Climbing.

56 pages,  Published by Perfection Learning
ISBN 0-7891-6043-9

Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park is filled with tall, mountainous peaks, many which rise above the tree line where the weather is too harsh for trees to grow.  Yet the park is filled with many interesting plants, animals, and sites.

24 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-1378-0

Somalia

Have you ever wondered about life in another country?  What does the land look like?  What is it like to live there and go to school?  What foods are eaten and what clothes are worn?  What do the people do for sports and recreation?  How are holidays celebrated?  Find out the answers to these and other questions in Somalia.

24 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-1108-7

South America

Do you know where the Amazon River is located? Have you always wanted to know where an alpaca lives?  Find out the answers to these questions and more when you read South America.

24 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-1421-3

Switzerland

Have you ever wondered about life in another country?  What does the land look like?  What is it like to live there and go to school?  What foods are eaten?  What animals do they have?  What do the people do for sports and recreation?  How are holidays celebrated?  Find out the answers to these and other questions in Switzerland.

24 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-1109-5

Tail of the Scorpion: Adventures with the Parkers, Book 2

The Parkers are back for another adventure in the Grand Canyon.  Morgan and James brave a steep twenty-one mile hike from rim to rim.  As they face heatstroke, exhaustion, and even a run-in with scorpions, they wonder, "Can we make the grueling climb to the top?"

94 pages,  Fulcrum Publishing
ISBN 1-55591-533-7

Tornado! The Strongest Winds on Earth

Tim heard the faint sound of the loudspeaker- "Ladies and Gentlemen!  A tornado has touched down near Elm Street, just a few blocks south of the school..."  Tim panicked.  Elm Street!  His neighborhood!  His house!

56 pages,  Published by Perfection Learning
Hardcover ISBN 0-7807-7860-X
Paperback ISBN 0-7891-2871-3

Tornado Watch

A non-fiction book on the fascination of studying, chasing, observing, photographing and learning all about tornadoes--which produce the strongest winds on earth.

24 pages,  U.S. Published by Harcourt Achieve Inc.
ISBN 0-7578-9844-0

Two Makes One

Simon and Monty have been rock climbing for years. But Simon can't walk and Monty can't hear well. How do they get up that rock? How do they work together and communicate as a team? And this time, when they climb, Simon discovers that there is more to the cliff they are scaling than the guides know about.

32 pages,  Published by Thomson Learning Australia
ISBN 0-17-011697-2

Underground Adventure

Floating in a stream, deep underground, is a vacation adventure for Nina and her parents.  They marvel at the glowworms in the caves and paddle through the eerie tunnels.  But then Nina gets separated from the rest of the group.  Alone in the dark, she wonders if she will ever get out.

32 pages,  U.S. Published by Harcourt Achieve Inc.
ISBN 0-7578-6937-8

Water

Water moves between earth and sky in a cycle of vapor and rain.  Since ancient times people have come up with ways of moving water to where it is needed.  We need to save water and keep it clean so that all living things can survive.

33 pages,  U.S. Published by Harcourt Achieve Inc.
ISBN 0-7578-6915-7

The Weather Report: Lesson Plans, Worksheets, and Experiments

Teach your class the hows and whys of the weather- and also teach them elementary physics and geography along the way.  Through more than 80 reproducible worksheets (with answer keys) and dozens of experiments, your students will learn how to read thermometers and barometers, why humid days feel so hot, how to identify different clouds, and much more.

159 pages,  Published by Science Kit & Boreal Laboratories
ISBN 0-8224-7511-1

The Weather Report: Lesson Plans, Worksheets, and Experiments (Japanese Translation)

Teach your class the hows and whys of the weather- and also teach them elementary physics and geography along the way.  Through more than 80 reproducible worksheets (with answer keys) and dozens of experiments, your students will learn how to read thermometers and barometers, why humid days feel so hot, how to identify different clouds, and much more.

160 pages,  Japanese translation published by arrangement with Simon & Schuster Education Group through The English Agency (Japan) Ltd.
ISBN 4-491-01326-8  Printed in Japan

•      How weather changes from day to day and over the seasons

•      How to describe weather conditions in measurable quantities

•      How water circulates through Earth’s atmosphere

•      How clouds directly affect weather

•      How climate is affected by Earth’s features

•      How local weather conditions can be used to forecast weather

80 pages,  Published by Evan-Moor
ISBN 1-55799-832-9

Whale Rescue

Two teenagers wake up early to catch some waves.  They head to their favorite beach right at sunrise to be alone at sea.  Today, to their surprise, their little cove is inhabited by a stranded whale.  The surfers spring into action.  Can they save the whale?

40 pages,  Published by Educators Publishing Service
ISBN 0-8388-3342-X

What Could it Be?

"Look closer, look closer. Over here, over there. At things on the ground and up high in the air."  What's that?  What could it be?  What do you see?  Explore nature and find out what's out there in this early childhood picture book.

16 pages,  Published by Rigby
ISBN 0-7578-1705-X

What Happened to Bodie?

Bodie is one of the best-preserved ghost towns in the Western United States.  In What Happened to Bodie you will find out about the Gold Rush and the search for gold in the hills of Bodie, as well as Bodie's progress from bustling mining town to dusty ghost town.

32 pages,  Published by Rigby
ISBN 0-7578-1993-1

Whirlwind

One windy day, when Matt and Dad are out flying a kite, they see storm clouds approaching.  The sky grows darker and thunder rumbles in the distance.  A small piece of cloud starts spinning down toward the ground.  Dad realizes that this is no ordinary storm.  "That's a full-blown tornado!" he cries.

32 pages,  U.S. Published by Harcourt Achieve Inc.
ISBN 0-7578-6893-2

White-Water Kayaking

White-water kayaking is a fun and dangerous sport.  Learn about slalom races, freestyle rodeo kayaking, and wildwater racing.  Discover kayaking techniques including the Eskimo roll and the eddy turn. Learn about the equipment you need, the techniques to use, and the safety and conservation measures that will ensure a great adventure.

48 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-2413-8

Wolves

"Wolves don't live in this park any more.  They were hunted to extinction in this area over 80 years ago"...  While camping out in Glacier National Park, Kaitlyn and her dad notice some very odd things- paw prints, half-chewed animal bones.  It all points to wolves.  But there haven't been wolves in the park for a long time.  So what's been doing all that howling at night?

32 pages,  Published by Rigby Education
ISBN 0-7578-6892-4

The World's Best Places: New Ways to Explore Diverse Cultures and Environments

Now you can foster an appreciation of the world's diverse cultures and environments at the same time that you teach science and social studies. The World's Best Places offers an intriguing alternative to traditional upper elementary and middle school lesson plans, using thirty-two of the world's most popular natural national parks as a springboard for activities.

The activities in this book are divided into chapters that deal with particular topics of study: wildlife, plantlife, geography, and geology. The book can be easily organized around your own curriculum and is as flexible as you want to make it. You can explore the volcanic activity of a particular park to support a science unit on geology; or examine the effect of human activity on the environment to complement a social studies inquiry. Step-by-step instructions illustrate how the activities can be implemented to teach a range of other topics including:

* glaciers * endangered species * indigenous cultures * forest preservation and destruction * ecosystems * biological diversity * and much more.

In short, The World's Best Places will help you lead your students from curiosity to experience, from questions to knowledge, and from information to grand classroom displays.

114 pages,  Published by Heinemann
ISBN 0-325-00003-4

A Year of Change

Ashley is the star of her track team.  She's got a bright future ahead of her, including an athletic scholarship to college.  Life is looking great- until Ashley suffers a horrible accident.  Will she have to give up her dream of becoming a professional athlete?  In a year full of changes, how will Ashley cope?

40 pages,  Published by Educators Publishing Service
ISBN 978-083883347-6

Yellowstone National Park

Early explorers were amazed by Yellowstone's boiling mud volcanoes and explosive geysers.  As news of these strange features spread, people knew that the area should be protected for future generations to see.  Thus the idea of national parks was born as Yellowstone became the first national park in the world.

24 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-1379-9

Yosemite National Park

In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill meant to protect Yosemite Valley's scenic beauty.  Never before had the U.S. government set land aside just for people's enjoyment.  Learn why more than 3 million people now visit Yosemite National Pak each year.

24 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-1380-2

Zion National Park

Discover what makes the Weeping Rocks weep and how one of the world's largest arches formed in this book about Zion National Park.  See the beauty of Zion's hanging gardens, river canyons, and rock formations found along Zion's many hiking trails.

24 pages,  Published by Capstone Press
Hardcover  ISBN 0-7368-2222-4

Additional Short Works:

Islands of Freedom by Mike Graf, Rigby Literacy: Comprehension Quarterly, Grade 4: Volume 1, ISBN 0-7578-1336-4

Grandfathers Remember by Mike Graf, Rigby Literacy: Comprehension Quarterly, Grade 4: Volume 1, ISBN 0-7578-1336-4

The Trap by Mike Graf, Rigby Literacy: Comprehension Quarterly, Grade 4: Volume 2, ISBN 0-7578-1337-2

Special Effects, Specially Done by Mike Graf, Rigby Literacy: Comprehension Quarterly, Grade 4: Volume 2, ISBN 0-7578-1337-2

Danger Lurks Underground by Mike Graf, Rigby Literacy: Comprehension Quarterly, Grade 4: Volume 4, ISBN 0-7578-1339-9

Fairy Tales in the Dark by Mike Graf, Rigby Literacy: Comprehension Quarterly, Grade 5: Volume 1, ISBN 0-7578-1340-2

Spelunking Adventure by Mike Graf, Rigby Literacy: Comprehension Quarterly, Grade 5: Volume 1, ISBN 0-7578-1340-2

Andy Wampler, Daydreamer by Mike Graf, Rigby Literacy: Comprehension Quarterly, Grade 5: Volume 4, ISBN 0-7578-1343-7