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Lost! (Survivor Diaries)
by Terry Lynn Johnson Jani OrbanA high-stakes survival series perfect for fans of the I Survived series and Hatchet. Stay calm. Stay smart. Survive. An ancient myth about a statue leads eleven-year-old Carter and twelve-year-old Anna down a trail deep into the Costa Rican jungle. They get turned around, then chased by howler monkeys. Carter and Anna try to find their way back to the familiar path, but the tangle of vines and trees all look the same. They are . . . lost! With seventeen years of hands-on experience and training in remote areas, survival expert Terry Lynn Johnson(Ice Dogs; Sled Dog School) creates on-the-edge-of-your-seat storytelling featuring real skills to prepare kids for surviving a disaster. This book includes tips from the Canadian Red Cross on how to make your own survival kit. After reading this book, you'll be better prepared for surviving a real-life disaster.
Lost! A Dog Called Bear (Rainbow Street Shelter #1)
by Wendy OrrLogan is moving from the farm to the city. He'll miss all the things he's leaving behind, but at least he has Bear. He loves Bear more than anything else in the world—because Bear is his dog. Hannah lives in the city. What she wants, more than anything else in the world, is a dog of her own. At the Rainbow Street Shelter, Logan and Hannah find a talking parrot, an old black Labrador, a three-legged goat, a puppy that looks like a peanut—and a Surprise that just might be the best thing in the world.
Lost! Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle
by Emily CostelloInteresting book about the reasons that there have been so many disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle.
Lost!: Independent Reading White 10 (Reading Champion #226)
by Sue GravesReading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
Lost: Books V And Vi (Orca Currents)
by John WilsonSam and Annabel are pleased when they are selected to take a cruise to the Arctic. They are thrilled when they learn that the cruise will take them past a site connected to the most famous mystery in Arctic history: the Franklin Expedition. But things on the cruise are not what they seem. When Sam and Annabel make a startling discovery on a small island close to where archaeologists are diving on the wreck of the Erebus, one of the Franklin’s ships, they are confronted by an old enemy. Isolated and outnumbered, how can they possibly save the priceless artifact that may hold the answer to the Franklin mystery? This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Lost: Discover disappearing wonders
by Jess McGeachinA book that explores what it means to be lost, in all sorts of ways. The story of our world is one of constant change. At times it's been slow, as animals evolved and continents drifted apart. But it's also been rapid - like the giant asteroid that ended the reign of the dinosaurs. Lost asks readers what it means to be here and gone on our tiny planet. They'll find lost cities like Machu Picchu and Pompeii, meet amazing megafauna that once roamed the earth and learn about contemporary species under threat. They'll discover that sometimes being lost the safest place to be - just ask the cleverly camouflaged animals hiding in plain sight.
Lost: The powerful story of two siblings trying to survive extreme poverty
by Ele FountainTHE POWERFUL STORY OF TWO SIBLINGS TRYING TO SURVIVE EXTREME POVERTY BY THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF REFUGEE 87LOLA'S LIFE IS ABOUT TO BECOME UNRECOGNISABLE. SO IS LOLA.Everything used to be comfortable. Lola lived in a big house with her family, where her biggest problems were arguing with her little brother or being told she couldn't have a new phone. But as one disaster follows another, the threads of her home and family begin to unravel.Cut off from everything she has known before, Lola must find a new way to survive.Now, an ordinary girl must become extraordinary.
Lostman's River
by Cynthia DefeliceDanger Stalks the Swampland. "Lostman's River" is home to Tyler MacCauley and his family, just as it is to thousands of birds and other wildlife that share Nature's piece of the Earth. But greed and profit have brought great danger into the swampland. And when Tyler and his family dare to trust a stranger, they find out, to their horror, that they have jeopardized not only the land and all who live there, but their own future as well.
Lotería
by Karla Arenas ValentiThe turn of a card could change your destiny in this captivating middle grade adventure based on the Lotería card game and perfect for fans of Coco. While searching for her missing cousin, a young girl is transported to a mythical kingdom, becoming entangled in a perilous game of chance.&“A magical, philosophical tale rooted in Mexican lore.&” —School Library Journal, starred reviewIn the hottest hour of the hottest day of the year, a fateful wind blows into Oaxaca City. It whistles down cobbled streets and rustles the jacaranda trees before slipping into the window of an eleven-year-old girl named Clara. Unbeknownst to her, Clara has been marked for la Lotería. Life and Death deal the Lotería cards but once a year, and the stakes could not be higher. Every card reveals a new twist in Clara&’s fate—a scorpion, an arrow, a blood-red rose. If Life wins, Clara will live to a ripe old age. If Death prevails, she&’ll flicker out like a candle. But Clara knows none of this. All she knows is that her young cousin Esteban has vanished, and she&’ll do whatever it takes to save him, traveling to the mythical Kingdom of Las Pozas, where every action has a price, and every choice has consequences. And though it seems her fate is sealed, Clara just might have what it takes to shatter the game and choose a new path. Karla Arenas Valenti weaves an adventure steeped in magic and mythology—gorgeously illustrated by Dana Sanmar—exploring the notion of free will in a world where fate holds all the cards.
Lots and Lots of Zebra Stripes
by Stephen R. SwinburneWith a simple text and vivid full-color photographs, Stephen R. Swinburne shows children a wide range of nature's exquisite designs. He invites children to open their eyes and look for patterns in water and on land, in the air and on the ground, and in their own neighborhoods. They will see the world as they've never seen it before.
Lots and Lots of Zebra Stripes: Patterns In Nature
by Stephen R. SwinburneA book about patterns that appear in nature, from animal colorings to physical phenomena.
Lots of Animal Jokes for Kids
by ZondervanGet ready to laugh like a hyena with more than 250 knock-knock jokes, Q&A jokes, riddles, and tongue twisters about wildlife, zoos, pets, and the animals that creep, crawl, bark, and meow in your own backyard. It&’s great, on-the-go size means you can take Lots of Animal Jokes for Kids to the beach, in the car, on vacation, to camp, and everywhere else you and your backpack go. And its high fun factor at a great low price makes this a go-to gift from parents and grandparents that will have kids busting a gut without breaking the bank.What do you call a sleeping bull? A bull-dozer.Lots of Animal Jokes for Kids:Is a popular joke book for kids ages 6 to 10Features a collection of over 250 animal related knock-knock jokes, Q&A jokes, tongue twisters, and moreIs offered at a low price point, making it the perfect gift for birthdays and holidaysIs a perfect boredom buster for summer vacation and rainy daysProvides kids with hours of clean and hilarious entertainment
Lots of Bots
by Goro Fujita C. J. RichardsHaving defeated the rampaging robots in The Junkyard Bot, George is thrilled to score his dream internship at Tinker Tech. But he and his best pal, Jackbot, realize that something does not compute when a dangerous new invention threatens Terabyte Heights. As he and his friends search for answers, they uncover secrets about George's past that may change his life . . . forever. Robots, engineering, and buddy stories have never been this cool, or this much fun. Perfect for restless readers who crave gizmos, gadgets, and mystery by the megabyte! Visit www.robotsrulebooks.com to learn more.
Lots of Christmas Jokes for Kids
by Whee WinnChristmastime just got a whole lot merrier with Lots of Christmas Jokes for Kids. Over 250 hilarious, kid-friendly jokes and riddles will make the whole family laugh out loud!Q: Why is it always cold at Christmastime?A: Because Christmas is in Decembrrrr.Q: Who delivers Christmas presents to cats?A: Santa Claws!
Lots of Dots
by Craig FrazierIn this exuberant book, acclaimed graphic designer Craig Frazier does more than simply showcase a vast variety of dots, he encourages young readers to look closely at the world around them. Through his energetic images, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Buttons are dots. Wheels are dots. Ladybugs have dots. And so do the fried eggs on your plate. Lots of Dots is lots of fun!
Lots of Frogs
by Howard CalvertTommy Fox has a box - a box full of frogs. And when they all jump out at school, that's when the fun begins! There is chaos in the classroom and high jinks in the hall. Can Tommy get the frogs back in the box?You'll want to hop along with this fun, rhyming text by debut author Howard Calvert with deliciously bright and bold illustrations from Claudia Boldt!
Lots of Jokes for Kids
by ZondervanQ: What do you get when you cross a parrot and a centipede? A: A walkie-talkie! Q: What kind of light did Noah install on the ark? A: Floodlights Introducing a collection of jokes that’s hilarious, clean, and kid-friendly and includes everything from knock-knock jokes, to Q&A jokes, tongue twisters, and a whole lot more. Lots of Jokes for Kids is certain to have every kid you know laughing out loud, snorting riotously, and generally gasping for air.
Lots of Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids
by ZondervanKnock, knock. Who’s there? Woo. Woo who? Don’t get so excited, it’s just a joke.Knock, knock. Who’s there? Anita. Anita who? Anita to borrow a pencil.New from Zonderkidz, here’s a collection of knock-knock jokes that’s both hilarious and wholesome. Lots of Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids is sure to send every kid you know to his knees in a breath-stealing, side-splitting, uncontrollable fit of giggles—it’s that funny. And with more than 350 jokes, the laughs are sure to never quit.This collection provides fun for the whole family and includes bonus Q&A jokes and riddles too!
Lots of Love
by Kim WashburnThe perfect book to share with the young children in your life, to show them just how loved and special they are.Lots of Love celebrates all the ways we show love—from hugs and kisses to sharing with and helping others. The sweet rhymes and whimsical artwork in this board book illustrate the special bonds of love between families and friends. Perfect for young children, this book will make you want to snuggle up with your little one as you explore the greatest blessing of all—love!Lots of Love:Children will love the die-cut board bookPerfect for young children and their parents as a rhyming read aloudHelps celebrate Valentine&’s Day and every dayShines with foil accents on the cover
Lots of Tongue Twisters for Kids
by Whee WinnGet ready to laugh out loud with Lots of Tongue Twisters for Kids, a collection of hilarious, kid-friendly fun. Over 250 tongue twisters will send kids and grown-ups alike into a fit of giggles! <P><P>How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? <P><P>If two witches watch two watches, which witch would watch which watch?
Lotsa Luck (Sabrina The Teenage Witch #10)
by Diana G. GallagherSabrina's down on her luck, just when she needs it most--until she finds a magic spell that promises to change her old rabbit's foot into a real lucky charm. Suddenly everything's going her way! But Sabrina forgot to read the fine print in the spell book--and now she'll have to pay the price before her luck runs out.
Lotte's Locket
by Virginia Sorensen Fermin RockerTo eleven-year-old Lotte, the eighth by that name to have lived in the old Danish farmhouse, it was unthinkable that her beloved mother should marry an American and plan to take Lotte to live in New York! How could they leave Lotte’s wise and loving grandmother, the old house with its special “Lotte Room,” the village so rich in history where her father was buried—all that was dearest to them? Through the months that followed the wedding, Lotte struggled with her unhappiness, determined—when the summer holiday began—to run away instead of sailing for New York, so that she might stay in Denmark. With understanding and compassion, intimate knowledge of Denmark’s history and people, and the skill of a master storyteller, Virginia Sorensen resolves Lotte’s conflict in a deeply moving story, richly evocative of the past and vividly portraying the present, that is a welcome successor to Miracles on Maple Hill, winner of the Newbery Medal.
Lottery Rose
by Irene HuntA boy learns what it means to give and receive love in this beautifully refreshed edition of Lottery Rose from Newbery Award–winning author Irene Hunt.Georgie Burgess doesn&’t talk about the abuse that he receives from his mother and her boyfriend. Even though he&’s constantly getting into trouble at school, he continues to hide his hurt, refusing to tell anyone what life is like at home. Instead, he finds escape between the pages of books depicting beautiful gardens and flowers. When Georgie wins a small rosebush in a supermarket lottery, he gives it all the love and caring he&’s never had. Soon after, his life begins to change when child services remove him from his mother&’s care and look for a new, safe home for him. But all the while, Georgie still needs to find a home for his rosebush, and through the people he meets, he slowly learns what it means to be loved and accepted.
Lottie & Walter
by Anna WalkerAn original, compelling, and visually stunning treatment of a common childhood predicament: overcoming a fear of the water. Lottie goes to swim lessons every Saturday, but she never gets in the water. That&’s because she is convinced there is a shark in the pool, a shark that wants to eat her and only her. But then Walter appears. Walter likes singing and reading books and bubble baths, and his favorite food is fish sticks, just like Lottie. When Saturday rolls around again, Lottie is no more ready to jump in the pool than she was before. Or is she? Sometimes it just takes a special friend to find the courage that was inside you all along.