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The Lewis and Clark Expedition (Cornerstones of Freedom, 2nd Series)
by Christine WebsterDiscusses the early nineteenth-century journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark through the Louisiana Purchase and beyond, for the purpose of exploring the land and establishing friendly relations with native peoples.
The Liar Society
by Laura Roecker Lisa RoeckerBest friends don't send emails once they're dead. Kate Lowry may wear fake pearls and shorts so tiny that Nancy Drew would blush, but she's on the trail to prove that Grace's death was no accident. Along for the ride are a couple of knights in (not so) shining armor: the dangerously attractive bad boy, Liam, and her love-struck neighbor, Seth. Together they discover a secret lurking in the halls of their elite private school that threatens to destroy them all.
The Liars Society
by Alyson GerberA USA Today bestseller! The Inheritance Games and One of Us is Lying for middle grade -- beloved author Alyson Gerber's new series is an unforgettable mystery featuring a secret society, a mysterious island, and dangerous family secrets.Weatherby is a fish out of water. When she lands a scholarship to the prestigious Boston School, she's excited to be in the same world as her dad, whom she's never met, and make real friends. But Weatherby has a secret she'll risk everything to protect, one that could destroy her new life.Every member of Jack's wealthy and privileged family has made their mark at the Boston School. Everyone, that is, except for Jack, who is entirely mediocre. He's desperate to prove his worth to his influential father. But Jack has a secret of his own . . . one with the power to ruin everything.When the money for their school trip to a private island-exclusive to Boston students-is stolen, Jack and Weatherby are invited to play a high-stakes game and solve the mystery of the missing money. If they win, they'll be selected to join the oldest, most powerful secret society in the world-and they'll be Boston royalty forever. If they lose . . . well, they better not lose.Beloved author Alyson Gerber crafts an unforgettable mystery that asks-are some secrets and lies impossible to overcome?
The Liars: Their Truth Will Tear Them Apart
by Jennifer MathieuFrom the author of Moxie, soon to be a major Netflix production The highly anticipated new novel from Jennifer Mathieu. Two siblings wrestle with the secrets and lies that threaten to destroy their future. Perfect for fans of We Were Liars.How can one family have so many secrets?Every year, summer begins when the Callahans arrive on Mariposa Island. That's when Elena Finney gets to escape her unstable, controlling mother by babysitting for their two children. And the summer of 1986 promises to be extra special when she meets J.C., the new boy in town, whose kisses make Elena feel like she's been transported to a new world.Joaquin Finney can't imagine why anyone would want to come to Mariposa Island. He just graduated from high school and dreams about going to California to find his father and escape his mother's manipulation.As both teenagers struggle to figure out who they are and want to be, they are caught in a web of family dysfunction and secrets from their mother's past. Can fierce love save them, or will their truth tear them apart?
The Liberation of Gabriel King
by K. L. GoingSet in 1976 Georgia, this is the poignant story of a white boy, who is afraid of everything, and his best friend, who's the only black girl in school, and the summer they learn to face down their fears.
The Liberation of Gabriel King
by K. L. GoingGabriel King was a born chicken. He's afraid of spiders, corpses, loose cows, and just about everything related to the fifth grade. <P><P>Gabe's best friend, Frita Wilson, thinks Gabe needs some liberating from his fears. Frita knows something about being brave-- she's the only black kid in school in a town with an active Ku Klux Klan. <P>Together Gabe and Frita are going to spend the summer of 1976 facing down the fears on Gabe's list. <P>But it turns out that Frita has her own list, and while she's helping Gabe confront his fears, she's avoiding the thing that scares her the most.
The Liberators (World War II #4)
by Chris Lynch"All the sizzle, chaos, noise and scariness of war is clay in the hands of ace storyteller Lynch." -- Kirkus ReviewsChris Lynch concludes his gritty, thoughtful, and critically acclaimed WWII fiction series -- providing entirely new insight into "The Good War."The US Marines Corps is home to some of the roughest, toughest combatants in World War II. Their courage and daring are legendary. And the best of the best -- the boldest among them -- are joining the Corps' elite new paratrooper combat unit. As Paramarines, they'll be expected to do everything a typical Marine does... and do it while skydiving.Nick Nardini knows that he's destined to become a Paramarine. He also knows that he has to convince his best friend, Zachary Klecko, to sign up too. Nardini and Klecko used to be inseparable, ever since they met in kindergarten, but recently they've been drifting apart. Fighting in the same battalion -- and jumping out of the same planes -- seems to Nardini like a surefire way to restore their bond and come out of the war stronger than ever.The Axis powers, however, may have other ideas...
The Liberty Bell
by Tristan Boyer Binns* Why doesn't the Liberty Bell ring? * When did the Liberty Bell have to be hidden away? * How did the Liberty Bell get its name? Find the answers to these questions and more when you read The Liberty Bell The books in the Symbols of Freedom series explore places and things that are important to all Americans. You'll learn about the people behind each symbol, how the symbol came to be, and where you can find the symbol in everyday life.
The Liberty Bell (Cornerstones of Freedom)
by Gail SakuraiChildren can imagine being witnesses to history-in-the-making in this series that explores important events in United States history. This book discusses the history and significance of the Liberty Bell.
The Librarian Of Basra: A True Story From Iraq
by Jeanette Winter"In the Koran, the first thing God said to Muhammad was 'Read. '"* --Alia Muhammad Baker Alia Muhammad Baker is a librarian in Basra, Iraq. For fourteen years, her library has been a meeting place for those who love books. Until now. Now war has come, and Alia fears that the library--along with the thirty thousand books within it--will be destroyed forever. In a war-stricken country where civilians--especially women--have little power, this true story about a librarian's struggle to save her community's priceless collection of books reminds us all how, throughout the world, the love of literature and the respect for knowledge know no boundaries. Includes an author's note. *From the New York Times, July 27, 2003
The Librarian Who Measured the Earth
by Kathryn LaskyA biography of the Greek philosopher and scientist Eratosthenes, who compiled the first geography book and accurately measured the globe's circumference.
The Librarian from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures)
by Mike ThalerIt's another scary day at the Black Lagoon. . . .Join Hubie once again as he faces his comically horrific fears during his first trip to the school library. Mrs. Beamster may be the school librarian, but to the kids at school, she's the "Laminator." If she catches you whispering, you're laminated! How will Hubie ever survive his first library trip?
The Librarian of Auschwitz: The Graphic Novel
by Antonio IturbeBased on the experience of real-life Auschwitz prisoner Dita Kraus, this graphic novel tells the incredible story of a girl who risked her life to keep the magic of books alive during the Holocaust.Fourteen-year-old Dita is one of the many imprisoned by the Nazis at Auschwitz. Taken, along with her mother and father, from the Terezín ghetto in Prague, Dita is adjusting to the constant terror that is life in the camp. When Jewish leader Freddy Hirsch asks Dita to take charge of the eight precious volumes the prisoners have managed to sneak past the guards, she agrees. And so Dita becomes the librarian of Auschwitz.Out of one of the darkest chapters of human history comes this extraordinary story of courage and hope.
The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq
by Jeanette Winter Jeanette Winter*ALA Notable Children&’s book 2006 *Celebrated author-illustrator Jeanette Winter weaves a hopeful tale of one woman&’s courageous book rescue. In the Spring of 2003, Alia Muhammad Baker was the city of Basra&’s real-life librarian. She was the keeper of cherished books and her library was a haven for community gatherings. But with war imminent in Basra, Iraq, what could this lone woman do to save her precious books? With lyrical, spare text and beautiful acrylic illustrations, Jeanette Winter shows how well she understands her young audience. This true story of one librarian&’s remarkable bravery reminds us all how, throughout the world, the love of literature and the respect for knowledge knows no boundaries.
The Library
by David Small Sarah Stewart<p>Meet an unforgettable bibliophile <p>Elizabeth Brown doesn't like to play with dolls and she doesnt like to skate. What she does like to do is read books. Lots of books. The only problem is that her library has gotten so big she can't even use her front door anymore. What should Elizabeth Brown do? Start her own public library, of course! With charming verse and watercolors Sarah Stewart and David Small celebrate one of America's oldest and finest institutions. <p>The Library is a 1995 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year.</p>
The Library (I Like To Visit Series)
by Jacqueline Laks GormanThis series is the ticket to places both familiar and exciting to young children. From the library to the zoo, each title explores a different place that kids like to visit and describes what a visitor can see and do there. <P><P>Beginning readers will enjoy the lively, full-color photographs, which enhance the simple, easy-to-read text.
The Library Card
by Jerry SpinelliTeens struggle with troubled, even dangerous lives, until a mysterious blue card appears as if by fate and begins to change each of their lives. None of them guesses it at first, but that strange blue card will be their ticket to the past-and to a future they never imagined. In stories that range from humorous to heartbreaking, Newbery-award-winner Jerry Spinelli reveals the amazing possibilities lurking behind library doors." Some would say there is a hint of magic in these stories. Some will say the kids are touched by miracles. All will agree that the library is portrayed as a welcoming safe haven and source of inspiration without bounds. Clearly Spinelli is a lover of libraries. This book will appeal to mature upper elementary students to adults who fondly remember their first library cards and youthful associations with libraries.
The Library Cat (The Nine Lives of Furry Purry Beancat #3)
by Philip ArdaghA funny and charming NEW young fiction series from Philip Ardagh, bestselling author of The Grunts series and Eddie Dickens adventures, and illustrated by Rob Biddulph, award-winning creator of Draw With Rob. Puuurfect for fans of Alex T. Smith, Pamela Butchart and Laura James. Meet Furry Purry Beancat – one extraordinary cat with nine extraordinary lives! Just like every other cat, Furry Purry Beancat loves a catnap. But unlike other cats, when Beancat wakes she finds herself about to embark on a whole new adventure! Shhh! Our furry (and purry!) heroine has woken up in a LIBRARY, and there&’s trouble afoot. There are plans to close it down, but with the help of two grumpy SPIDERS, can BEANCAT do what she does best and SAVE THE DAY? 'Exciting and comic, these are purr-fect first adventures' - LoveReading4KidsLOOK OUT for more Furry Purry adventures: The Pirate Captain's Cat and The Railway Cat!
The Library Machine: (the Extraordinary Journeys Of Clockwork Charlie (Extraordinary Journeys of Clockwork Charlie #3)
by Dave ButlerThe final installment in the rip-roaring middle-grade action-adventure trilogy that's part steampunk Pinocchio, part fantasy, and all fun!The third and last book in the Extraordinary Journeys of Clockwork Charlie trilogy wraps up Charlie's adventures with a rousing ending!Charlie's life used to be quiet, but now it's full of adventure and surprises--none more surprising than the discovery that he is not a regular boy but one of his father's inventions--a living clockwork boy!Charlie's weeks have been filled with dwarves, kobolds, pixies, and humans, as he's sought to avenge his father's death and stop the dastardly Iron Cog from their plans to sow chaos throughout the world. Now his journey takes him to Marburg, Germany, where he and his friends must uncover the secrets of a hidden kobold library in order to save civilization--and their own skins.This dramatic conclusion to the trilogy will have readers cheering on its unlikely hero to the very last page!
The Library of Alexandria
by Kelly Trumble"a stirring account...performs a worthy task in bringing a fabled institution of learning up from the footnotes." KIRKUS REVIEWS Kirkus Reviews"It's hard to find an untouched topic in children's nonfiction, but this comes close...a useful support for curriculum" BOOKLIST Booklist, ALA"a dramatic tableau...antiquity hounds will find a bundle of information, acessibly packaged." THE BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"well-organized and thorough resource...a unique and timely celebration of age-old passion for and preservation of ideas." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL School Library Journal —
The Library of Congress (Cornerstones of Freedom)
by Gail SakuraiDescribes the history of the Library of Congress, the largest library in the world, and discusses its current collections and challenges.
The Library of Congress (Know Your Government)
by Andrew L. SimpsonFrom the Book Jacket: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS was founded in 1800 to aid members of Congress in the drafting of legislation. From a collection of just 152 books, the Library's holdings, as well as the number of people the Library assists, have increased through the years. Today it is the largest library in the world, with more than 85 million items: Its collections include books, maps, manuscripts, prints, photographs, sound recordings, motion pictures, and musical works. Through the Congressional Research Service and the Law Library, it still provides research assistance to members of Congress. But it also offers a wide variety of services to the public: It loans books and provides cataloging and bibliographic assistance to other libraries, distributes braille and talking books to the blind, and administers the Copyright Office. The Library of Congress also serves as a cultural center by presenting exhibits, concerts, and poetry readings. Today the Library of Congress is actively exploring new technologies, including paper deacidification and optical disk storage, to preserve its collections for future generations. THE KNOW YOUR GOVERNMENT series is an introduction to the history and functions of the various departments and agencies that make up our national government. The series is designed to present an overview that is comprehensive and yet accessible for young readers and others who require a broad, straightforward introduction to the workings of the federal government. Each volume in the series focuses on the history, purpose, and scope of a different government department or agency. The books are generously illustrated and are written by experts in the fields of history, politics, law, and government. The introduction, "Government: Crises of Confidence," by the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., places the federal government in historical context and explains the purpose of the series. "Without an understanding of government, we cannot have the informed criticism that makes government do the job right. It is the duty of every American citizen to know our government, which is what this series is all about."
The Library of Ever (The\library Of Ever Ser. #1)
by Zeno AlexanderNamed a best book of the year by Kirkus Reviews, The Library of Ever is an instant classic for middle grade readers and booklovers everywhere—an adventure across time and space, as a young girl becomes a warrior for the forces of knowledge.With her parents off traveling the globe, Lenora is bored, bored, bored—until she discovers a secret doorway into the ultimate library. Mazelike and reality-bending, the library contains all the universe’s wisdom. Every book ever written, and every fact ever known, can be found within its walls. And Lenora becomes its newly appointed Fourth Assistant Apprentice Librarian. She rockets to the stars, travels to a future filled with robots, and faces down a dark nothingness that wants to destroy all knowledge. To save the library, Lenora will have to test her limits and uncover secrets hidden among its shelves. An Imprint BookAn Amazon Best Book of the MonthOne of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of the Year“Unusually clever.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Zeno Alexander's The Library of Ever reads like someone mixed Neil Gaiman with Chris Grabenstein, then threw in an extra dash of charm. Reading it is like getting lost in an entire library full of books, and never wanting to leave!”—James Riley, New York Times bestselling author of the Story Thieves series“Full of whimsy and pluck, The Library of Ever is a total delight!”—Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author
The Lie Detector (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Red #Level P)
by Matt Bridger"More than $200 is missing. Some people think Ty took it. Can Daniel find the truth?"