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Lion Heart & Alessio (Lion Heart & Alessio Series #1)
by Megan Joy ChapmanAll of Jed&’s plans go up in smoke when he learns that Mak is moving with his family across the globe to Greece. Jed&’s devastation over Mak&’s move quickly turns to adventure when he and Mak both receive a very special visit from someone who leaves with a treasure chest that will change their lives. Join these cousins and best of friends—also known as Lion Heart and Alessio—as they embark on adventures they never could have imagined.
Lion Heart & Alessio Book 2: Mission, Peace, Patience, Kindness (Lion Heart & Alessio Series #2)
by Megan Joy ChapmanGET READY FOR FLIPS! It's time for another Lion Heart and Alessio adventure Jed and Mak are back—and things are about to get a little crazy again! The supercool cousins are off on another set of wild adventures as they transform once more into unlikely superheroes Lion Heart and Alessio. Though armed with special powers, they must rely on God to make wise choices as they undertake a series of tough assignments. Join them as they set out to help family members, learning about peace, patience, kindness—AND GOD&’S BIG LOVE.
Lion Island: Cuba's Warrior of Words
by Margarita EngleIn a haunting yet hopeful novel in verse, award-winning author Margarita Engle tells the story of Antonio Chuffat, a young man of African, Chinese, and Cuban descent who became a champion of civil rights.Asia, Africa, Europe--Antonio Chuffat's ancestors clashed and blended on the beautiful island of Cuba. Yet for most Cubans in the nineteenth century, life is anything but beautiful. The country is fighting for freedom from Spain. Enslaved Africans and nearly-enslaved Chinese indentured servants are forced to work long, backbreaking hours in the fields. So Antonio feels lucky to have found a good job as a messenger, where his richly blended cultural background is an asset. Through his work he meets Wing, a young Chinese fruit seller who barely escaped the anti-Asian riots in San Francisco, and his sister Fan, a talented singer. With injustice all around them, the three friends are determined that violence will not be the only way to gain liberty.
Lion Lessons
by Jon AgeeWith the wit and read-aloud appeal of Peter Brown&’s Children Make Terrible Pets and William Steig&’s Pete&’s a Pizza, this funny, fierce picture book teaches kids just what it takes to be a great lion There are seven steps to becoming a proper lion, including Looking Fierce, Roaring, Prowling Around, and Pouncing. Our young hero, a rather meek and scrawny human boy, does his best to learn the necessary skills during his training with a master instructor (who just happens to be a real lion). After a grueling set of lessons, the boy discovers that that the final step—Looking Out for Your Friends—is the most important of all. That&’s how any kid can earn his lion diploma (not to mention the affection of every cat in town).
Lion Lights: My Invention That Made Peace With Lions
by Richard Turere Shelly PollockNamed an Outstanding Science Trade Book for 2022 by the National Science Teaching Association and the Children’s Book Council. California Eureka Silver Honoree 2022 A story of ingenuity and perseverance. Richard Turere’s own story: Richard grew up in Kenya as a Maasai boy, herding his family’s cattle, which represented their wealth and livelihood. Richard’s challenge was to protect their cattle from the lions who prowled the night just outside the barrier of acacia branches that surrounded the farm’s boma, or stockade. Though not well-educated, 12-year-old Richard loved tinkering with electronics. Using salvaged components, spending $10, he surrounded the boma with blinking lights, and the system works; it keeps lions away. His invention, Lion Lights, is now used in Africa, Asia, and South America to protect farm animals from predators.
Lion Pride (Step into Reading)
by Chris Kratt Martin KrattThe Wild Kratts roar in this Step into Reading story about lions!The Wild Kratts have a rumble with the king of the jungle when they try to take care of three lion cubs on the African savannah. Will the brothers' Creature Power be enough to keep the playful cubs out of trouble? Boys and girls 4 to 6 will love learning about lions in this Wild Kratts leveled reader featuring removable creature cards!Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories for beginning readers who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Lion Spies a Tiger (Bright Owl Books)
by Molly CoxeLion has pride in his sight. But at night? His eyes aren't fine. This fun photographic easy-to-read story features the long "i" vowel sound. Kane Press's new series of super simple easy-to-reads, Bright Owl Books, adds Molly Coxe's five fun photographic long vowel stories, which are each only around 100–200 words. Molly Coxe's stories help kids learn to read by teaching the basic building blocks of reading—vowel sounds. With a note to parents and teachers at the beginning and story starters at the end, these books give kids the perfect start on educational success. Bright Owl Books make bright owl readers!
Lion Vs. Tiger (Who Would Win? Ser. #2)
by Jerry Pallotta Rob BolsterContains facts about lions and tigers, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.
Lion and Tiger (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Kitty Colton Jesse HodgsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Lion at School and Other Stories
by Philippa Pearce"Lion At School" features a little girl and a lion; the lion knows just what to do about bullies. Brainbox the horse wants to find another horse to be his friend, but he can't remember what a horse looks like. Jimmy is too sick to go to school and must stay with a neighbor who worries much too much a bout her washing; and, before the day is over, she worries about Jimmy, too. With sharp scissors, an angry boy almost cuts his house to bits! A beautiful little mouse is saved by a brave boy. A little girl gets everything she wants just by bending her finger! Philippa Pearce says: "I wrote these stories as part of the oral tradition that should be every child's birthright." These stories are fun to read aloud.
Lion in Bed
by Darren FarrellA gentle but silly picture book about mental health and the power of a good cuddle.Papa Lion just can't convince Little Lion to get out of bed this morning! They have so much to do, so Papa Lion decides to bring all the activities to him in bed, no matter how big and wild they are. From a full-diner breakfast to a soccer game and surprise party for Grandma, can anything convince Little Lion to finally get up?Award-winning author and illustrator duo Darren Farrell and Maya Tatsukawa have created a sweet story about a persistent Papa and his tuckered-out cub, with a reminder that sometimes it&’s the simplest things that bring the most happiness.
Lion is Nervous (Behavior Matters): A Book about Feeling Worried
by Sue GravesThis new series of picture books provide a great introduction to discussing emotions for preschoolers.Each book in this series is perfect for talking about emotions, boosting self-esteem, and reinforcing good behavior for preschoolers. This vibrant set with illustrated animals is designed for sharing in a classroom, or at home, with key discussion words that pop in bold type.
Lion of the Sky
by Ritu HemnaniAn evocative historical novel in verse about a boy and his family who are forced to flee their home and become refugees after the British Partition of India. Perfect for fans of Other Words for Home. Twelve-year-old Raj is happiest flying kites with his best friend, Iqbal. As their kites soar, Raj feels free, like his beloved India soon will be, and he can’t wait to celebrate their independence.But when a British lawyer draws a line across a map, splitting India in two, Raj is thrust into a fractured world. With Partition declared, Hindu, Sikh, and Muslim families are torn apart—and Raj’s Hindu and Iqbal’s Muslim families are among them.Forced to flee and become refugees, Raj’s family is left to start over in a new country. After suffering devastating losses, Raj must summon the courage to survive the brutal upheaval of both his country and his heart.Inspired by the author’s true family history, Lion of the Sky is a deeply moving coming-of-age tale about identity, belonging, and the power of hope.
Lion on the Loose (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Karen Schmidt Casie HermanssonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Lion's Lost Kite (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Janie Bynum Marileta RobinsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Lion's New Tent (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Janie Bynum Marileta RobinsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Lion's Stinky Breath: An Aesop Tale (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Sholto Walker Kay McKennaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Lion's in a Flap - A book about feeling worried (Behaviour Matters #5)
by Sue GravesA lively picture book that examines the issue of being worried in an amusing but reassuring way through animal characters - perfect for young children who have feelings of anxiety and worry. The story offers a gentle way in to discussing the things children worry about. At the end of the story there are notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with worry.Lion is off on a school trip to Jungle Land - the most exciting theme park EVER! He should be thrilled, but he cannot stop worrying and it's ruining the trip for him. Can Miss Bird and his friends help him to relax and have fun?It is part of a series Behaviour Matters, which is perfect for sharing with children as a gentle means of discussing their emotions, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Each book has a fun story featuring fantastic characters which is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together. They support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage.'Excellent for sharing and encouraging discussion... we can all learn from the approach taken in this series.' Parents in Touch
Lion, King, and Coin
by Jeong-hee NamNational Council for the Social Studies-Children&’s Book Council: 2018 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young PeopleA fascinating story about the invention of currency Laos enjoys his life in ancient Turkey. His father and grandfather are blacksmiths, famous for melting gold into beautiful objects. Laos helps by working in his grandfather's market stall, bartering their gold for food and livestock. But exchanging such different goods and quantities is complicated. What they need is something to represent the value of their goods, something durable and lightweight. And so the king comes to Laos's family with a very important task: to create something that will make the market accessible to everyone. This Trade Winds book introduces readers to the world's first coin and gives them an appreciation for modern-day currency.
Lion, Tiger, And Bear (Level #4)
by Bonnie Bader Kate RitcheyLion, Tiger, and Bear, oh my! In Locust Grove, Georgia, an American black bear named Baloo, a lion named Leo, and a Bengal tiger named Shere Kahn all live happily together. The three animals were rescued over twelve years ago and brought to live at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary. The trainers there tried to separate the trio for fear that fights would break out. The animals did start acting out-but only until they were reunited in the same pen. This true story of unlikely friendship is filled with photographs supplied directly from Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary.
Lion, Tiger, and Bear (Penguin Young Readers, Level 4)
by Kate RitcheyLion, Tiger, and Bear, oh my!In Locust Grove, Georgia, an American black bear named Baloo, a lion named Leo, and a Bengal tiger named Shere Kahn all live happily together. The three animals were rescued over twelve years ago and brought to live at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary. The trainers there tried to separate the trio for fear that fights would break out. The animals did start acting out—but only until they were reunited in the same pen. This true story of unlikely friendship is filled with photographs supplied directly from Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary.
Lion: A Long Way Home Young Readers' Edition
by Saroo BrierleyThe young readers' edition of the true story that inspired Lion, the Academy Award nominated film starring Dev Patel, David Wenham, Rooney Mara, and Nicole Kidman. When Saroo Brierley used Google Earth to find his long-lost home town half a world away, he made global headlines. Saroo had become lost on a train in India at the age of five. Not knowing the name of his family or where he was from, he survived for weeks on the streets of Kolkata before being taken into an orphanage and adopted by a couple in Australia. Despite being happy in his new family, Saroo always wondered about his origins. When he was a young man the advent of Google Earth led him to pore over satellite images of India for landmarks he recognized. And one day, after years of searching, he miraculously found what he was looking for and set off on a journey to find his mother.This edition features new material from Saroo about his childhood, including a new foreword and a Q&A about his experiences and the process of making the film."The emotional journey of Saroo Brierley (Patel) . . . will melt hearts around the globe."—People magazine"Amazing stuff."—The New York Post
Lionboy
by Zizou CorderWhen his parents are kidnapped, what?s ten-year-old Charlie Ashanti to do? Rescue them, that?s what! He doesn?t know who has taken his parents, or why. But he does know that one special talent will aid him on his journey?his amazing ability to speak Cat. Charlie calls on his clever feline friends?from stray city cats to magnificent caged lions?for help. With them by his side, Charlie uses wit and courage to try to find his parents before it?s too late. With its whirlwind action and suspense, Lionboy is a nonstop page-turner. Already being compared to J. K. Rowling, this mother-daughter writing team will fascinate readers of all ages with their Cat-speaking hero!
Lionclaw: A Tale of Rowan Hood
by Nancy SpringerLionel is seven feet of pure coward. Banished by his warrior father for refusing to learn to fight, Lionel found refuge in the woods of Sherwood Forest, where he joined the misfit band of teens led by Rowan Hood, daughter of Robin. Now, a year later, his father has been taken prisoner by Robin Hood, and Lionel is determined to make peace. But when "Lionclaw" spots his son among outlaws, he vows revenge. Suddenly Sherwood is crawling with danger and Lionel wants nothing more than to turn and run. But when a couple of bounty hunters capture Rowan and use her as bait, the lion in Lionel is awakened, along with the courage to stand up to his father.
Lionclaw: A Tale of Rowan Hood
by Nancy SpringerLionel is seven feet of pure coward. Banished by his warrior father for refusing to learn to fight, Lionel found refuge in the woods of Sherwood Forest, where he joined the misfit band of teens led by Rowan Hood, daughter of Robin. Now, a year later, his father has been taken prisoner by Robin Hood, and Lionel is determined to make peace. But when Lionclaw spots his son among outlaws, he vows revenge. Suddenly Sherwood is crawling with danger and Lionel wants nothing more than to turn and run. But when a couple of bounty hunters capture Rowan and use her as bait, the lion in Lionel is awakened, along with the courage to stand up to his father.