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The Long Way Westward
by Joan SandinAmerica, at last! This classic early reader tells an exciting story and is also a good launching pad for classroom and home discussions.The Long Way Westward relates the experiences of two young brothers and their family, immigrants from Sweden, from their arrival in New York through the journey to their new home in Minnesota.This lively sequel to The Long Way to a New Land follows the fortunes of Carl Erik’s family from New York City to the farmlands of Minnesota. "Historically accurate; will attract competent primary-grade readers and will be equally suitable for less able readers in intermediate grades." (School Library Journal)As a fan of this book and its companion, The Long Way to a New Land, put it: "The books describe the difficulty and dangers of the journey in a way that is non-complaining and full of optimism for a new life in America. Teachers, these books are wonderful for integrating with other subjects and topics, such as immigration, westward expansion, steamships, trains, geography, and American life in the 1860s."Author-artist Joan Sandin's grandfather was born in Sweden and immigrated to Wisconsin with his parents in 1882, when he was only two. Joan herself spent time in Sweden and did extensive research to create her well-loved classic books about the immigrant experience.
The Longest Night
by Jacqueline Guest Alan MarksWind Runner must complete his Vision Quest if he is to fulfill his dream of becoming a great warrior. He will need to learn the true value of trust and loyalty - how else will he survive for three long nights, alone on the mountain?
The Longman Anthology Of British Literature: The Early Modern Period (Damrosch British Series)
by David Damrosch Kevin J. H. Dettmar Clare Carroll Constance Jordan Andrew David HadfieldThe Fourth Edition of The Longman Anthology of British Literature continues its tradition of presenting works in the historical context in which they were written. This fresh approach includes writers from the British Isles, underrepresented female authors, “Perspectives” sectionsthatshed light on the period as a whole and link with immediately surrounding works to help illuminate a theme, “And Its Time” clusters that illuminate a specific cultural moment or a debate to which an author is responding, and “Responses” in which later authors respond to one or more texts from earlier works.
The Longman Anthology of British Literature: The Romantics and Their Contemporaries (Volume 2A)
by David Damrosch Kevin J. H. DettmarResponding to major shifts in literary studies, this was the first collection to pay attention to the contexts within which literature is produced, even as it broadened the scope of that literature to embrace the full diversity of the British Isles.
The Longman Anthology of British Literature: Volume 2B, The Victorian Age
by David Damrosch Heather Henderson William Chapman SharpeThis anthology comprises one third of a trio of textbooks for use in British literature courses. Poetry, prose, and drama are presented in a way intended to bring out the works' cultural contexts and aesthetic power. A significant number of political and philosophical essays are included alongside works standardly defined as literature. Believing visual context to be important as well, the editors have added color plates and black-and-white color illustrations of artistic and cultural images from the same period. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The Longman Anthology of British Literature: Volume 2C, The Twentieth Century
by David Damrosch Kevin J. H. DettmarFor use in British lit classes, this volume explores writers such as Bernard Shaw, Joseph Conrad, Rebecca West, William Butler Yeats, E. M. Forster, James Joyce, T. S. Eliot, Salman Rushdie, and many more.
The Longman Anthology of Drama and Theater: A Global Perspective, Compact Edition
by Roger Schultz Michael Greenwald Roberto PomoThe Longman Anthology of Drama and Theater, Compact Edition, is a fully-integrated text/anthology of drama with a global emphasis for the Introduction to Drama course. <p><p> The Compact Edition is divided into three parts. Part One examines the roots of theater and the theoretical and critical foundations of theater and drama. Part Two, an anthology of Western Theater, and Part Three, an anthology of non-western theater, are divided into historical and geographical sections, each preceded by a brief overview of the cultural and historical context that shaped the plays. A map and timeline of key historical, cultural, and artistic events precedes each section in Parts II and III. <p><p> Preceding each section of plays is a brief overview of the history of the theater from its origins in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas to the present. The ideas that inspired the dramas are considered, as well as the particulars of each performance. In the interest of creating a clean, uncluttered text, selected bibliographies are at the end of the book. <p><p> Questions for Discussion and Writing are included in the accompanying Instructor's Manual, as well as more thorough bibliographies and a comprehensive list of films and videos that illustrate the ideas in the text.
The Longman Anthology of World Literature, Volume A: The Ancient World (2nd edition)
by David Damrosch David L. PikeContents of this book include: The ancient world; The medieval era; The early modern period; The seventeenth and eighteenth centuries; The nineteenth century; The twentieth century, etc.
The Longman Masters of Short Fiction
by Dana Gioia R. S. GwynnProviding a survey of the short story in-depth, the anthology encompasses a rich global and historical mix of the masterpieces of short fiction and presents them in a way readers find accessible, engaging, and relevant. "Author Perspectives" -- short lively statements from 52 authors that discuss the writing process and refer to specific stories in the anthology. This unique feature provides readers with critical reflections and insight into the stories they are reading. "Critical Approaches to Fiction" -- introduces readers to 10 leading schools of critical theory in an accessible way. The Glossary of Literary Terms is the most complete glossary in a short fiction book on the market. For those interested in the short fiction genre.
The Longman Reader (Eleventh Edition)
by John Langan Judith Nadell Eliza A. Comodromos Deborah Coxwell-TeagueFor courses in English Composition. The acclaimed rhetorical modes reader, with remarkably detailed writing guidance Best-seller The Longman Reader includes its abundant and highly praised pedagogy as well as a wealth of readings organized by patterns of development (an alternative table of contents organizes them thematically). The opening chapters focus on reading critically and the writing process. The subsequent chapters begin with detailed writing instruction, including an annotated student paper and revision and peer review checklists, and end with professional essays. These new and beloved professional essays range widely in subject matter and approach - from the humorous to the informative, from personal meditation to argument - and capture students' interest while demonstrating specific patterns of development. The Longman Reader shares the same readings and other core material with The Longman Writer.
The Longman Writer: Rhetoric, Reader, Research Guide, and Handbook (7th edition)
by John Langan Judith Nadell Eliza A. ComodromosClear, step-by-step writing instruction, ample annotated student essays, and extensive practice opportunities for writing have made The Longman Writer one of the most successful methods-of-development guides for college writing. Created by the authors of the best-selling Longman Reader, the text draws on decades of teaching experience to integrate the best of the "product" and "process" approaches to writing. Its particular strengths include an emphasis on the reading-writing connection, a focus on invention and revision, attention to the fact that patterns blend in actual writing, and an abundance of class-tested activities and assignments--more than 350 in all.
The Loom of Time: A Selection of His Plays and Poems
by Chandra Rajan Kalidasa KâlidâsaKalidasa is the major poet and dramatist of classical Sanskrit literature - a many-sided talent of extraordinary scope and exquisite language. His great poem, Meghadutam (The Cloud Messenger), tells of a divine being, punished for failing in his sacred duties with a years' separation from his beloved. A work of subtle emotional nuances, it is a haunting depiction of longing and separation. The play Sakuntala describes the troubled love between a Lady of Nature and King Duhsanta. This beautiful blend of romance and comedy, transports its audience into an enchanted world in which mortals mingle with gods. And Kalidasa's poem Rtusamharam (The Gathering of the Seasons) is an exuberant observation of the sheer variety of the natural world, as it teems with the energies of the great god Siva.
The Loopy Coop Hens (The Loopy Coop Hens)
by Janet Morgan StoekeMidge, Pip, and Dot are the silly hens of Loopy Coop Farm. Resting under the shade of a big apple tree, they are suddenly bombarded by falling apples--who could possibly be throwing apples at them? The three hens investigate, only to find an unexpected explanation. With its surprise ending, short and punchy text, and Stoeke's hilariously expressive pictures, this is a story kids will want to return to again and again. From the author of the hit Minerva Louise series, this new rowdy reader about the Loopy Coop Farm hens is also a perfect lesson in reading.
The Loopycoop Hens
by Janet Morgan StoekeMidge, Pip, and Dot are the hens of Loopy Coop Farm. They want to fly like Rooster Sam, but they just can't seem to do it, even though they try and try. With its surprise ending, short and punchy text, and Stoeke's hilariously expressive pictures, this is a story kids will want to return to again and again. From the author of the hit Minerva Louise series, this boisterous first book about the Loopy Coop Farm hens is also a perfect first lesson in reading.
The Lost Amber Room (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Ella SchwartzNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Lost Autobot (Transformers )
by Katharine TurnerIn this Level 2 reader based on Transformers: Dark of The Moon, the Autobots discover a lost friend in an unlikely place. Can they bring him back to life in time to fight the evil Decepticons?
The Lost Bear: Independent Reading Blue 4 (Reading Champion #452)
by Jackie WalterThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Imagine Jem's worry, when he realises he's lost his precious Bear at the playground! Everywhere Dad and Jem look, there's no Bear, They nearly give up hope. You won't believe what fun Bear gets up to in this sweet tale of sharing and determination!Reading 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.
The Lost Egg (Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom)
by Eone<P>In this Level 1 reader, Ben and Holly are playing in the meadow when they find a lost bird egg. They build a nest and then the egg hatches -- but where is the mommy bird? It's up to Ben and Holly to find her! <P>Ben and Holly live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise above even the tallest towers. Holly is a young fairy princess who is still learning to fly and control her magic -- which sometimes gets her in some sticky situations! Her best friend, Ben the elf, doesn't have magical powers, but he's great at making toys and always ready for adventure. This reader is based on the TV show as seen on Nick Jr., from the creators of Peppa Pig!
The Lost Fairy class 2 - MIE
by Helina Hookoomsing-Dookhee"The Lost Fairy," penned by Hélina Hookoomsing Dookhee, spins a tale about two playful fairies, Shaylee and Shayla, frolicking in the woods until they doze off in an empty bird's nest. When Shaylee awakens, she finds herself alone and sets off on a quest to find her missing sister, encountering various woodland creatures along the way. Shaylee's search involves questioning a butterfly, a rabbit, a gnome, and even a little witch, all yielding no success until a perceptive little boy helps reunite the sisters. It turns out Shayla was hiding and following Shaylee all along. The story culminates in a heartfelt moment of reconciliation as Shayla apologizes for causing worry, promising not to hide again. Through enchanting illustrations and engaging narrative, this big book not only captures the adventure of the two fairies but also imparts lessons about companionship, honesty, and the joy of reunion, making it an ideal literary tool for Grade 2 English sessions, fostering comprehension and storytelling skills among young readers.
The Lost Frost Girl
by Amy WilsonA modern-day fairy tale full of frosty magic, Amy Wilson’s stunning debut about a girl who discovers that she is Jack Frost’s daughter will enchant fans of the Emily Windsnap series and Frozen.“As magical as frost itself, The Lost Frost Girl is a truly special tale, told with gorgeous prose and filled with compelling characters. I absolutely loved it!” —Sarah Beth Durst, author of Journey Across the Hidden IslandsWith a name like hers, Owl never expected her life to be normal, at home or at school. But when Owl finds out that she is Jack Frost’s daughter, her world shifts beyond what she could ever imagine.Determined to meet him, Owl delves into Jack’s wonderful world of winter and magic—the kind of place she thought only existed in fairy tales. And as she notices frost patterns appearing on her skin and her tears turning to ice, Owl starts to wonder if being Jack Frost’s daughter means that she has powers of her very own.At once breathtaking and brimming with heart, The Lost Frost Girl is a story of family, friendship, and the magic of embracing who you are meant to be.
