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Lucas y una torta de tortuga
by Silvia SchujerDescubrí la serie que ya es un clásico: Lucas tiene 20 años en librerías y más de 70.000 lectores. ¡Lucas no deja de sorprender y divertir a los más chiquitos! En la vida de Lucas hay tres grandes novedades. Una, que se le cayó un diente. Dos, que además de la tortuga ahora Lucas tiene perro. Tres, que su hermano Simón ya cumplió un año. En la fiesta de cumpleaños hubo globos, papel picado, sombreritos para todos y una torta con cuatro patas. ¿Que si era rica? No es lo importante. Lo importante es que CA-MI-NA-BA...
Lucciola
by Jen Minkman Rossella CristantielliBreve storia distopica sullo spirito del Natale. Come decretato dallo Stato, i cittadini di Ebrus non sono autorizzati a: Visitare l'oceano che circonda la città murata, Ignorare il coprifuoco e restare fuori dopo le sette, Mettersi in malattia più di tre volte l'anno, Cantare.
Lucero
by Yuyi MoralesDe la creadora de Soñadores, éxito de ventas de The New York Times, nos llega una historia conmovedoramente hermosa acerca de crecer, empoderarse y encontrar la propia voz.Contado con la combinación de lenguaje sobrio y poderoso y las metáforas suntuosas y complejas típica de la obra de Yuyi Morales, esta es la historia de una cervatilla que se abre paso a través del paisaje de la frontera, repleto de la flora y la fauna nativas de la región. Una voz dulce, pero que la estimula y le otorga fuerza, anima a la cervatilla a enfrentar sus temores cuando encuentra un obstáculo en forma de una barrera infranqueable. ¡Estás despierta, mi amor! ¡Estás viva! Eres un lucero en nuestros corazones. Este es el primer libro de Yuyi Morales después de Soñadores, éxito de ventas de The New York Times, y está dirigido a lectores muy jóvenes que buscan su lugar en un mundo lleno de incertidumbre. Es un libro que resuena en todos los niños y niñas, especialmente en aquellos cuya seguridad está bajo amenaza debido a la crisis de inmigración en Estados Unidos. Una selección del Junior Library Guild A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year Named to the Tejas Star Reading List
Luces Radioactivas Parte 2
by W. J. May Gisela Rodríguez RamírezTodos necesitan ser un héroe en un punto de su vida. La pequeña ciudad de Lago Elliot no volverá a ser la misma después de que Zoe, alumna de la secundaria de Lago Elliot, y cinco de sus amigos se refugiaron en la abandonada mina de uranio durante una violenta tormenta. Durante los próximos días, la audición de Zoe se agudizó drásticamente...a niveles supernaturales. Le cuenta a sus amigos sólo para descubrir que los otros cuatro también tuvieron una alteración en sus sentidos. Zoe está determinada a utilizar su poder para el bien, mientras trata de mantener sus crecientes sentimientos por Kieran, el nuevo chico escocés del grupo, bajo control. Convirtiéndose en súper héroes, el grupo trata de detener los extraños sucesos que están ocurriendo en su pequeña ciudad. Asaltos, allanamientos, desapariciones y homicidios comienzan a suceder muy cerca de casa. Esto deja al grupo pensando en que alguien sabe su secreto...alguien que quiere verlos a todos muertos. Un incrédulo grupo de súper héroes. Un traidor en el medio. Algunos sueños están escritos con sangre.
Luces en el mar (Serie Elena Sirena #Volumen 4)
by Ona CarbonellLLega el cuarto volumen de la saga de Ona Carbonell, ¡sumérgete en su mundo! Elena tiene muy claro su objetivo: ¡competir y llegar a lo más alto como nadadora de sincronizada! Y lo más sorprendente de todo es que... ¡puede convertirse en sirena! Pero últimamente está un poco preocupada: en casa hay tensión porque no puede ser sincera con su padre, no termina de encajar con su nueva compañera de dúo y además parece que su amiga Eva quiere seguir su propio camino, sin las E-girls... Todo está del revés y tener a Lucas lejos lo hace aún más difícil. ¿Podrá hacer que todo vuelva a la normalidad?
Luces radioactivas
by W. J. May Gisela Rodríguez RamírezLa pequeña ciudad de Lago Elliot nunca volverá a ser la misma. Atrapados en una repentina tormenta, Zoe, una estudiante de último año de la secundaria de Lago Elliot y sus cinco amigos se refugiaron en la abandonada mina de uranio. En los próximos días, la audición de Zoe se agudiza drásticamente, más allá de lo que cualquier ser humano normal puede detectar. Le cuenta a sus amigos, sólo para descubrir que los otros cuatro también han sufrido de cambios en sus sentidos. Sólo Kieran, el chico nuevo de Escocia, no fue afectado. Convirtiéndose en súper héroes, el grupo trata de detener los extraños sucesos que se están desarrollando en su pequeña ciudad. Asaltos, robos, desapariciones y asesinatos empiezan a suceder muy cerca de casa. Eso deja pensar el equipo que alguien conoce su secreto--alguien que los quiere a todos muertos. Un incrédulo grupo de héroes. Un traidor entre ellos. Algunos sueños están escritos con sangre.
Lucha Libre: The Man in the Silver Mask
by Xavier GarzaXavier Garza brings another action-packed bilingual picture book about traditional Mexican wrestling--lucha libre! Xavier Garza presenta otro libro ilustrado lleno de acción sobre un deporte tradicional de Mexico: ¡la lucha libre!Young Carlitos attends a lucha libre match in Mexico City for the first time with his Papá Lupe, but his Tío Vicente is nowhere to be found, though he's supposed to join. At ringside, Carlitos sees the greatest luchador of all time--the Man in the Silver Mask. His eyes look familiar, and he even flashes Carlitos a mysterious smile... The young boy is mesmerized as The Man in the Silver Mask is pitted against the terrible rudos, the bad guys of lucha libre. Can Carlitos's newest hero defeat the fearsome masked villains? Acclaimed author and lifelong lucha libre fanatic Xavier Garza introduces children to the thrilling world of this beloved Mexican sport: favorite heroes and much-feared villains, dressed in dazzling and outrageous costumes, strut and prance across the mat and bounce against the ropes, daring anyone to take them to the floor! In an afterword, Garza provides helpful context, discussing the history and cultural significance of lucha libre. Carlitos asiste su primer pelea de lucha libre en la Ciudad de México con su Papá Lupe, pero no aparece su Tío Vicente, que debería acompañarlos. En el ringside, Carlitos ve al más grandioso luchador en la historia de lucha libre, El Hombre de la Máscara de Plata. Sus ojos le parecen familiares, y hasta le sonríe misteriosamente a Carlitos... El niño está hipnotizado cuando El Hombre de la Máscara de Plata se enfrenta a los rudos, los malos de la lucha libre. ¿Podra el nuevo héroe de Carlitos vencer a los terroríficos villanos? El galardonado autor, y fanatico de lucha libre de por vida, Xavier Garza le presenta a lectores pequeños el mundo emocionante del adorado deporte mexicano. En Lucha libre, los jóvenes fanáticos verán este mundo fascinante ven a la vida: héroes favoritos y villanos muy temidos, vestidos con trajes deslumbrantes e indignantes, pavoneándose y brincando sobre el tapete y rebotando contra las cuerdas, ¡desafiando a cualquiera a llevarlos al piso! En una útil nota de autor, Garza provee contexto para el cuento, platicando un poco sobre la historia y significado cultural de la lucha libre.
Lucharon por la justicia (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level V #74)
by Jill McDougallNIMAC-sourced textbook. A lo largo de la historia, muchas personas han luchado por la justicia y la igualdad. Las seis personas que aparecen en este libro son ejemplos notables de lucha por lo que es justo. Gracias a su valor, liderazgo y sacrificio, mejoraron la vida de millones de personas. Hoy sus historias siguen inspirando a otros a luchar por un mundo más justo.
Luchcho Mitra
by Chandrakant Induઆ પુસ્તક દુનિયાના મુખ્ય મુખ્ય ધર્મોની બોધકથાઓ તોમ જ ધર્મગુરુઓ અને પયગંબરોનાં જીવનની સાચી ઘટનાઓને રજૂ કરતી સચિત્ર પુસ્તિકાઓ પ્રસિદ્ધ કરવાની યોજનાના ભાગ રૂપે હિંદુસ્તાની સાહિત્ય સભા અને નવજીવન ટ્રસ્ટે પ્રસિદ્ધ કરેલ ‘સહુને માટે સાહિત્ય’નો એક ભાગ છે. નવું વાંચતા સીખેલા આબાલવૃદ્ધ સહુ કોઈને આ પુસ્તિકાઓ વાંચવી ગમશે એવી અમને આશા છે. મુખ્ય હેતુ બાળકોમાં વિશ્વના પ્રાચીન વારસા અને જીવન મૂલ્યો સ્થાપિત થાય તે છે.આ વાતો ની રજૂઆતની ખૂબી એ છે કે તેમાં સીધો ઉપદેશ ક્યાંય નથી. જીવનના વ્યવહાર અને અનુભવોને વણી લેતી આ વાતો સહુ કોઈને સરળતાથી સમજાય અને યાદ રહી જાય તેવી છે. એટલે જ આ શ્રેણીને ‘સહુને માટે સાહિત્ય’નું નામ આપ્યુ છે.
Luci Soars
by Lulu DelacreFrom the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Turning Pages by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor comes an emotionally resonant picture book about learning that what sets you apart is often what makes you great. Luci was born without a shadow. Mamá says no one notices. But Luci does. And sometimes others do too. Sometimes they stare, sometimes they tease Luci, and sometimes they make her cry. But when Luci learns to look at what makes her different as a strength, she realizes she has more power than she ever thought. And that her differences can even be a superpower.From three-time Pura Belpré Award honoree Lulu Delacre comes a heartfelt and uplifting story with a timeless message: what sets you apart is often what makes you great.Praise for Luci Soars:"This urban fable encourages readers to claim their space"--Kirkus Reviews*"Simple and powerful . . . a great read-aloud for educators to discuss emotions, bullying, acceptance of differences, self-esteem and empowerment." --Youth Services Book Review, starred review
Luciana: Braving The Deep (girl Of The Year 2018, Bk. 2) (American Girl: Girl of the Year 2018 #2)
by Lucy Truman Erin TeaganIn her second novel, Luciana is off to youth astronaut training camp! She hopes to be chosen to dive to an underwater habitat where real astronauts train for life in space. But when Luci accuses her diving partner of sabotage, no one believes her and her chances of making the diving team sink fast. Things hit rock bottom when Luci has an underwater crisis. Suddenly, making the dive team isn’t her biggest worry. She’ll have to conquer her fears if she ever wants to make it to Mars. If she can’t, will she have to kiss her dreams of becoming an astronaut good-bye?
Luciana: Out Of This World ( American Girl #1 Spanish Edition)
by Lucy Truman Erin TeaganIntroducing the Spanish edition of American Girl's 2018 Girl of the Year! Find out how the girl's story began in her first novel!¡Te presentamos la edición en español de American Girl's 2018 Girl of the Year! Lee la historia de esta chica desde el comienzo.
Luciana: Out Of This World (American Girl: Girl of the Year 2018 #1)
by Lucy Truman Erin TeaganGet to know American Girl's 2018 Girl of the Year, Luciana, in this first book in her series! Luciana is over the moon—she's going to Space Camp! But when she's picked to lead her team in a robot challenge, instead of rocketing her crew to success she steers them straight into trouble. After that, her teammates don't trust her. In fact, Luci's pretty sure they don't even like her. It's great to be good at science—but Luci learns that it's not enough. If she's ever going to make it to Mars, she's got to be someone her crew can depend on, no matter what.
Luciana: Out Of This World (American Girl: Girl of the Year 2018 #3)
by Erin TeaganIn her third story, Luciana and her family are headed to Chile for winter break. Luci can't wait to see her cousins - but the reunion doesn't go as planned, and Luci feels like an outsider in her own family. Just then she receives a surprise invite from Claire Jacobs, her frenemy from astronaut training camp, to join her at the Mars habitat in the desert and watch NASA scientists at work. It's an offer too good to refuse, so Luci decides to leave her cousins and give her friendship with Claire a second chance. But what if Luci has made the wrong decision? What if she still can't trust Claire? When disaster strikes in the desert, Luci finds out the truth.
Lucid
by Ron Bass Adrienne StoltzWhat if you could dream your way into a different life? What if you could choose to live that life forever? Sloane and Maggie have never met. Sloane is a straight-A student with a big and loving family. Maggie lives a glamorously independent life as an up-and-coming actress in New York. The two girls couldn't be more different--except for one thing. They share a secret that they can't tell a soul. At night, they dream that they're each other. The deeper they're pulled into the promise of their own lives, the more their worlds begin to blur dangerously together. Before long, Sloane and Maggie can no longer tell which life is real and which is just a dream. They realize that eventually they will have to choose one life to wake up to, or risk spiraling into insanity. But that means giving up one world, one love, and one self, forever. This is a dazzling debut that will steal readers' hearts.
Lucie Goose
by Danny BakerA magnificently funny first picture book by Danny Baker, the popular comedy writer, journalist, radio DJ and screenwriter. Illustrated by rising star Pippa Curnick.Lucie Goose lives all alone in a house at the edge of the woods. She has never met or spoken to another animal of any sort until... a wolf, bear and lion turn up on her doorstep and go Rraaaarrrrrr! She should start screaming. She should run away. But Lucie Goose isn't very good at being scared. What will she do?Introducing a wonderfully charming and funny new picture book from two remarkable talents.
Lucille Ball Had No Eyebrows? (Wait! What? #0)
by Dan GutmanFrom the best-selling author of My Weird School: a new entry in the cheerful and engaging biography series centered on high-interest historic figures. Did you know that Lucille Ball could pick up radio signals through her teeth? Or that her career was almost destroyed because she was a registered Communist? Bet you didn’t know that, as a studio executive, she green-lit both Star Trek and Mission: Impossible! Siblings Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about the beloved actress, from her impoverished childhood and her first forays into the film industry to her marriage with Desi Arnaz and her rise to become both the most prominent actress in television and one of its most successful executives. Narrated by the two spirited siblings and animated by Allison Steinfeld’s upbeat illustrations, Wait! What? Lucille Ball Had No Eyebrows? is an authoritative, accessible, and one-of-a-kind biography infused with Dan Gutman’s signature zany sense of humor.
Lucille Ball: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Wendy LoggiaHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Lucille Ball--and find out why everyone loves Lucy! It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers.This Little Golden Book about Lucille Ball--television star, comedian, producer, and the first woman to own a major studio--is a celebration of a true trailblazer! It's a great read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents who grew up watching and loving I Love Lucy.Look for Little Golden Book biographies about these other inspiring people:Dwayne JohnsonQueen Elizabeth II Barack ObamaSonia Sotomayor Dr. FauciJoe BidenDolly PartonKamala HarrisMisty CopelandBetty WhiteFrida KahloRuth Bader GinsburgJackie RobinsonMartin Luther King Jr.
Lucinda's Secret (Spiderwick Chronicles Book #3)
by Holly Black Tony DiterlizziAn angry Thimbletack is out to get Jared, knotting his shoelaces together so he falls down and making the tap water burn like fire. It's dangerous to keep Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide, but Jared is afraid they'll need it to know how to deal with the magical creatures who live in and about their house. They've never met their old Aunt Lucinda who lives in a nursing home, but since it was her father who wrote the Field Guide and drew its pictures the 3 children decide their aunt is the only one who can help them. Aunt Lucinda has some sad secrets and the children are shocked to find her life depends on magic and tiny flying beings. They also learn she knows how it feels for a father to suddenly leave his family. In hopes of discovering why Arthur Spiderwick disappeared long ago, Mallory, Simon, and Jared meet more magical creatures including a unicorn. Then one of the twins is captured by elves. Will he be trapped in their realm forever? This is the third exciting Spiderwick fantasy.
Luciérnaga
by Jen Minkman Anacris F. ManzanoPor un decreto del Estado, los Ciudadanos de Ebrus no tienen permiso para: Visitar el océano que rodea a la Ciudad Amurallada Ignorar el toque de queda y estar fuera después de las siete. Avisar de que se está enfermo más de tres veces al año. Cantar. Un corto relato distópico sobre el espíritu de la Navidad.
Luck of the Loch Ness Monster
by Alice Weaver Flaherty Scott MagoonOnce upon a time, on a long, slow trip to Scotland, a little girl named Katerina-Elizabeth tossed her oatmeal overboard-again, and again, and again. She was a picky eater, and oatmeal was her least favorite food.And once upon a time, a small worm, no bigger than a piece of thread, swam alongside an ocean liner bound for Scotland and ate bowl after bowl of tossed oatmeal. He had never tasted anything as wonderful as oatmeal in his whole life. A. W. Flaherty and Scott Magoon unravel the Loch Ness legend in this whimsical picture book for the picky (and not-so-picky) eater in all of us.
Lucky
by Chris HillA classic animal adventure story featuring dueling squirrel clans, peace-keeping dogs, interspecies friendships, and unlikely heroes.Lucky, a lost little squirrel, finds himself in Albion Park surrounded by native squirrels that are very big, very tough, and VERY different than him. He needs lots of luck to fit in, and even more to pass the Squirrel Trial that will give him a permanent place in the park. But when he discovers a plot that threatens his new home, he'll need more than just good fortune to set things right.
Lucky
by Jessica MarsMiss Sunshine has faced an unlucky streak throughout her life. Growing up alone, impoverished, and under constant attack from the school bully, her childhood was challenging. However, her fortunes begin to change when she meets a not-so-lucky duck, sparking an adventure that spans the globe, filled with endless opportunities under the sun. Set in the jungles of South Africa, the duo battles a dangerous King Cobra. Narrowly escaping death, they embark on many adventures together. It’s said that you’re either born with luck or without it, but Sunshine and her duck live a life brimming with infinite possibilities, proving that happiness is within reach. Despite the myriad of challenges she faces while growing up, Sunshine chooses bravery. Her unusual source of courage makes all the difference, shaping a joyful life for them both. Firmly believing that the sun will always shine, Sunshine’s optimism leads them on unforgettable adventures. They refuse to be defined by hardship, choosing instead to craft a beautiful story of their own. This book is perfect for adventurous boys and girls who possess a bit of bravery, lots of optimism, and believe that with a duck named Lucky, anything is possible.
Lucky
by Rachel VailIt's all good . . . and lucky Phoebe Avery plans to celebrate by throwing an end-of-the-year bash with her four closest friends. Everything will be perfect--from the guest list to the fashion photographer to the engraved invitations. The only thing left to do is find the perfect dress . . . until Phoebe goes from having it all to hiding all she's lost. Phoebe's older sisters warn her to keep the family's crisis totally secret. Unfortunately, her alpha-girl best friend looks increasingly suspicious, and Phoebe's crush starts sending seriously mixed signals. Phoebe tries hard to keep smiling, but when her mother is humiliated in Neiman Marcus while buying Phoebe that perfect dress and her father decides to cancel her party, she panics. How far will she go to keep up her image as a lucky girl? With lucky, Rachel Vail begins a powerful sisterhood trilogy, comprised of one book for each of the three fascinating Avery sisters, with all their secrets laid bare during the year that completely changes their lives. Phoebe is the youngest; her story combines first love and flip-flops, friendship and sisterhood, humor and tears. Breezy, witty, and poignant, lucky is Rachel Vail at her breathtaking best.
Lucky
by Wes TookeLouis isn't very good at playing baseball, but he knows and loves the game more than anybody. He loves the purity of the sport, the sound of the crack of a bat, and the smell of freshly cut grass in the stadium. And more than anything, he loves the New York Yankees. So when he becomes a bat boy for the team during the summer of 1961, it is a dream come true. Lucky gives readers baseline box seats to one of the most memorable seasons in sports history, and as Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris compete in their legendary home-run race, Louis learns that the heroes he looks up to can teach him life lessons that will change him forever.