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A Kitten in Gooseberry Park (Gooseberry Park)
by Cynthia RylantFrom Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Arthur Howard comes the third book in the beloved Gooseberry Park middle grade series.Kona the Labrador and Gwendolyn the hermit crab love how much it&’s been raining in Gooseberry Park. But the weather brings trouble to their home when a lost bobcat kitten is swept down from the mountain and away from his family. Murray the bat rescues the cub, but to bring him home, Kona and Murray will have to venture beyond the comfort and safety of their beloved park…and prepare themselves to say goodbye to their young new friend.
A Knight in Sticky Armor (Disney Junior: Doc McStuffins)
by Disney PressDoc McStuffins doesn't just play with her toys—she heals them! Children ages 2-5 will love getting to know this super-smart six-year-old doctor with her own backyard clinic. This Little Golden Book is based on the new Disney Junior show, Doc McStuffins.
A Knight in Sticky Armor (Little Golden Book)
by Andrea Posner-SanchezDoc McStuffins doesn't just play with her toys—she heals them! Children ages 2-5 will love getting to know this super-smart six-year-old doctor with her own backyard clinic. This Little Golden Book is based on the new Disney Junior show, Doc McStuffins.
A Knotty Problem: The Math Kids (Book 7) (The Math Kids)
by David ColeTensions rise between the math kids. When Stephanie finds out her soccer team has a tournament on the same day as the district math competition, an upset Justin offers her a choice: choose Math Kids or leave the club. Dismayed by his attitude, Stephanie quits and Catherine goes with her. With their club in shambles, the future of their friendships is further threatened by the news that Justin's dad has been offered a new job and wants to move his family to St. Louis. Jordan, Justin, Catherine, and Stephanie may face the permanent fracture of their friend group and a bleak end to their school year—unless they can come together to overcome some impossible situations. Problem-solving skills apply to much more than homework in the latest addition to the Math Kids series. Great for fans of Hans Magnus Enzenberger's The Math Devil.
A La Carte
by Tanita S. DavisSEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD LAINEY DREAMS of becoming a world famous chef one day and maybe even having her own cooking show. (Do you know how many African American female chefs therearen’t? And how many vegetarian chefs have their own shows? The field is wide open for stardom!) But when her best friend—and secret crush—suddenly leaves town, Lainey finds herself alone in the kitchen. With a little help from Saint Julia (Child, of course), Lainey finds solace in her cooking as she comes to terms with the past and begins a new recipe for the future. Peppered with recipes from Lainey’s notebooks, this delicious debut novel finishes the same way one feels finishing a good meal—satiated, content, and hopeful. From the Hardcover edition.
A La Sombra Del Tiempo, Libro 2: Visiones Del Pasado
by Jen Minkman Sara Bueno CarreroHannah y Josh han roto, pero aquí no acaba la historia. Cuando Ben se enfrenta a su amigo y le pregunta por qué trata tan mal a su hermana sin motivo aparente, Josh se sincera y, por fin, le desvela a Hannah los secretos que ha estado ocultando. Juntos, se embarcan en una misión para derrotar a los fantasmas del pasado. ¿Serán lo bastante fuertes como para acabar con la maldición que atormenta a Josh desde hace mucho más tiempo del que Hannah se podría imaginar?
A Labrador's Tale 2: The Incredible Thank You Gift
by Craig PierceAn act of bravery has turned Specs the guide dog into a city hero. The mayor, police and even strangers have showered Specs with gifts, treats and awards. Now it's Roy Cook's turn to thank his dog for being, 'More than just my eyes.' Roy plans a great vacation a dog would really love. But there's just one catch. . .
A Labrador's Tale: An Eye for Heroism
by Craig PierceThe day begins with a simple walk between Roy Cook and his guide dog Specs. By day end, Specs has experienced the eerie chill of a cemetery, the unusual spectacle of his first ballgame, and redefined his unbreakable bond with Roy Cook through an act of true heroism. This is the second book in the American Dog series.
A Lady Has the Floor: Belva Lockwood Speaks Out for Women's Rights
by Kate HanniganWritten in the same vein as the recent best-selling titles I DISSENT and SHE PERSISTED, here is a nonfiction picture book biography of Belva Lockwood, a lawyer, activist and presidential candidate who devoted her life to overcoming obstacles and demanding equality for women.Activist Belva Lockwood never stopped asking herself the question Are women not worth the same as men? She had big dreams and didn't let anyone stand in her way--not her father, her law school, or even the U.S. Supreme Court. She fought for equality for women in the classroom, in the courtroom, and in politics. In her quest for fairness and parity, Lockwood ran for President of the United States, becoming the first woman on the ballot. In this riveting nonfiction picture book biography, award-winning author Kate Hannigan and celebrated artist Alison Jay illuminate the life of Lockwood, a woman who was never afraid to take the floor and speak her mind.
A Ladybug's Life (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level K)
by John HimmelmanThis book follows the daily activities of a ladybug through its life cycle, from summer to fall.
A Lantern in Her Hand
by Bess Streeter AldrichFirst published in 1928, "A Lantern in Her Hand" has outlasted literary fashions to touch generations of readers. In this classic story of a pioneer woman, Bess Streeter Aldrich modeled protagonist Abbie Deal on her own mother, who in 1854 had traveled by covered wagon to the Midwest. In "A Lantern in Her Hand," Abbie accompanies her family to the soon-to-be-state of Nebraska. There, in 1865, she marries and settles into her own sod house. The novel describes Abbie's years of child-raising, of making a frontier home able to withstand every adversity. A disciplined writer knowledgeable about true stories of pioneer days in Nebraska, Bess Streeter Aldrich conveys the strength of everyday things, the surprise of familiar faces, and the look of the unspoiled landscape during different seasons. Refusing to be broken by hard experience, Abbie sets a joyful example for her family and for her readers.
A Laughing Matter (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Neil FairbairnNIMAC-sourced textbook. A Good Laugh. Laughter seems to offer more than a good feeling—it can actually improve our physical and mental health. That's right, laughter is easy, free, fun, and good for your health.
A Leafy Adventure
by Sam MonacoWelcome to Pudville, the town within the tree. Home to the Pud-Villagers, and Gus McLoopy. Gus was a small man, but his glasses were big. His shoes were too tight, and he had to wear a wig. The Woodpecker birds would always say hello. By bashing with their beaks in the afternoon glow. But something was off, the town was rocked. So, Gus went to find out, and he was absolutely shocked! The trees were being destroyed, what was Gus going to do? Well, Butters the Woodpecker had a plan, because they were his trees too. An adventure awaited, to find a new home. The going was tough, but Gus wasn’t alone. They wrestled waterfalls and spider webs, trekking for days. Searching for another tree in the giant forest maze. Join Gus and his friends on their journey to a new start. Leaving Pudville behind, but always in their hearts.
A Leap of Faith
by Michele Martin BossleyWhen Amy trains for the Novice Canadian Figure Skating Championship she knows the stakes are high. If she does well, she's one step closer to the Olympics; if she doesn't, she's convinced her parents will stop paying for her skating lessons. One day in practice she falls, hard. Afraid she'll miss the championship, she doesn't tell her coach about the screaming pain in her right knee. As the day approaches, however, it gets worse and worse until it threatens to end her skating dreams. "Leap of Faith" shows the extremes to which competitive ambition can drive young athletes, and the consequences that follow.
A Legacy Of Ghosts
by Colin DannThere had been rumours for years about the wealth of old Mr Mackie. But when ben and Richard start snooping around the dead man's house, they're soon plunged into a web of terror. Whose dark face is at the window? Where are the strange footsteps coming from? And what is the secret of the blue ring wrapped in a blanket? Pursued by a villainous tramp, and haunted by ghastly visions, the two boys find themselves on a daring journey through darkest Wales, and into the unearthly territory of the ancient spirits.
A Legend of Starfire
by Marissa BurtThe rhymes of Mother Goose meet A Wrinkle in Time in this sequel to A Sliver of Stardust, from Marissa Burt, the author of Storybound.The Land of Nod used to be just a name in a nursery rhyme to Wren. But when she discovered the secret magic of stardust, she learned that some of those rhymes had secrets of their own--and the Land of Nod is real.A few months ago, the evil Magician Boggen attempted to escape his exile on Nod and return to Earth. Wren stopped him, but Boggen is still out there. To save her world, Wren will travel farther than even she could have dreamed: to the heart of Nod itself, where she must defeat Boggen once and for all.A fantastic adventure with a captivating world, inventive magic, and a dash of science, A Legend of Starfire is the perfect next read for fans of Madeleine L'Engle, John Stephens's The Emerald Atlas, or Stefan Bachmann's The Peculiar.
A Lemon and a Star
by Elizabeth Choate SpykmanA sense of adventure and the thrill of outwitting the grown-ups are driving forces in the lives of the four Cares children. Theodore, at thirteen, can be bossy and mean, and the others find ways to rebel against him. To ten-year-old Jane her big brother is both a tower of strength and a source of endless frustration and outrage. Eight-year-old Hubert can bring forth amazing nuggets of insight, and five-year-old Edie is always scrambling to keep up with the others and ready to tattle to Nurse or Father. Because their mother is dead and their father is often away from home, the Cares children have the freedom to hatch their schemes and fight their battles with little interference. Theodore catches a fox and hides it in the woodshed; Jane and Hubert sneak away for a day in the city; the boys train their ponies for a real steeplechase over the fields. When the drugstore in town is robbed, they all set to work to apprehend the burglar. The novel portrays very real children and their world of nearly a century ago.
A Lenda Do Monstro Do Lago Ness Para Crianças
by Amber Richards Michelle Allison LeboweCrianças vão amar este ebook repleto de mitos, fábulas, lendas e estudos científicos sobre o Monstro do Lago Ness, também conhecido como "Nessie", para crianças. O livro foi criado tendo em mentes crianças de 7 a 12 anos, dependendo do seu nível enquanto leitora, e, interesses, Um livro cativante com fotografias e ilustrações que realçam alguns dos avistamentos mais antigos, assim como as mais recentes Os mitos, fábulas e lengas encorajam a imaginação dos leitores e os convida à participar com suas próprias teorias. Isso dá a eles a oportunidade de usar seu pensamento crítico com um tópico facinante. Os tópicos são apresentados como mito, não como fatos comprovados. Os fatos científicos são apresentados como tal, sendo bem definida a diferença entre fatos ou não. Faça o download da sua cópia agora e comece a diversão!
A Lesson for Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Denise Lewis Patrick Rodney S. PateLevel 2: Reading Independently * More complex stories * Varied sentence structure * Paragraphs and short chapters Young Martin Luther King Jr. is having some problems with his best friend, Bobby. First, they are going to different schools this year. Next, Bobby's dad is not letting his son play with Martin. When Martin learns why, he is confused and hurt -- but he learns a lesson that he will never forget.
A Letter for Daria
by Ekaterina Gordeeva Antonina W. BouisThis is a letter written from world-famous pairs figure skater EKATERINA GORDEEVA to her daughter Daria. EKATERINA GORDEEVA weaves morals she hopes her daughter will learn throughout life with the story of her parents' lives.
A Letter for Tiger
by Anthea Bell JanoschIn this delightful picture book, you will meet Little Bear and Little Tiger who star in "A Trip to Panama." They are joined by mice, moles, Auntie Goose, A hare with fast running shoes, and more... Picture descriptions present.
A Letter to Amy
by Ezra Jack KeatsGenerations of children have read, re-read, and loved Ezra Jack Keats's award-winning, classic stories about Peter and his neighborhood friends. In this story, read about Peter's adventures sending a letter to his friend Amy.
A Letter to Amy
by Ezra Jack KeatsGenerations of children have read, re-read, and loved Ezra Jack Keats's award-winning, classic stories about Peter and his neighborhood friends. Now, for the first time, Peter's Chair, A Letter to Amy, and Goggles! are available in paperback exclusively from Puffin."A master of ingenious collages, Keats has made brilliant variegated pictures."—The Horn BookEzra Jack Keats (1916-1983) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than eighty-five books for children.
A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt
by C. Coco De YoungEleven-year-old Margo Bandini has never been afraid of anything. Her life in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, with Mama and Papa and her little brother, Charlie, has always felt secure. But it's 1933, and the Great Depression is changing things for families all across America. One day the impossible happens: Papa cannot make the payments for their house, and the Sheriff Sale sign goes up on their door. They have two weeks to pay the bank, or leave their home forever. Now Margo is afraid--but she's also determined to find a way to help Papa save their home.
A Letter to My Best Friend
by Yangsook ChoiFrom Yangsook Choi comes an empowering picture book about a child learning a new language to keep in touch with an old friend.Today is the day I’ll make friends.At least, that’s what I promise myself.Jihun recently moved to the United States. In his new classroom, he receives an assignment to write a letter to his best friend—but he’s not sure how it will turn out. First off, he’s still learning English. Second, he doesn’t have any friends at school yet. What’s more, his best friend back in Korea can’t read.Fueled by wonderful memories of his former home, Jihun uses his creativity to craft a letter for his best friend, Oto. The result is nothing short of extraordinary and opens a door for Jihun to make new friends.