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Life In The Ancient Indus River Valley (Peoples of the Ancient World)
by Hazel Richardson5000 years ago, people built the Harappa city in the Indus valley with clay clad walls, sewage system and trade records! The book is a timeline from the Harappan civilization to Aryans to Mauryas and Guptas.
Life Magic
by Melrose CooperCrystal's older sister, Janelle, just won second place in a writing contest, and her younger sister, Roxann, was picked to sing a solo in the school play. It's difficult to be in the middle of two gifted sisters-especially when Crystal thinks she has no talents of her own.Then Uncle Joe comes to town and Crystal finds comfort in their friendship, and starts to feel special. But when she is told that Uncle Joe is dying of AIDS, she must come to grips with his illness. In the process, Crystal learns a lot about her strong family, about life, and most of all, about herself. Full of hope and optimism, this coming-of-age story explores life and death, and one family's struggle to stick together through hard times.
Life On A Plantation (Historic Communities Series)
by Bobbie KalmanBobbie Kalman's acclaimed Historic Communities Series provides a close-up view of how people lived more than two hundred years ago. Colorful photos, many taken by Bobbie Kalman herself at restored historic villages across the country, help support the fascinating information. Children will have fun learning about: -- early homes and the settler community -- what people wore and the crafts they made -- how settlers made their living -- how they spent their leisure time -- the values, customs, and traditions of the early settlers The era of the southern plantation was a time when many wealthy planters lived in grand style next door to their slaves who helped them achieve it. Life on a Plantation introduces children to the daily routine of a Plantation detailing: -- life in the Big House and in the slave quarters -- work in the cotton, rice, and tobacco fields -- customs and traditions of both black and white communities -- how the slaves helped support each other and pass along African American traditions <P><P>Lexile Measure: 920L
Life Riddles
by Melrose CooperAt twelve, Janelle wants nothing more than to be a writer. "Write what you know," advises her aunt Barbara. That seems like a riddle to Janelle: all she knows is her mama and her two little sisters, playing Pioneers when the electricity gets cut off, waiting and hoping for Daddy to find a job and come back home. Who'd want to read about a life like that?But as Janelle starts putting it all on paper, she finds she does have something to say-about friendship, about getting through, and most of all, about what makes a family rich.Melrose Cooper writes from the heart about a young girl who, step by step, makes her dream come true.
Life Skills: How to Cook, Clean, Manage Money, Fix Your Car, Perform CPR, and Everything in Between
by Julia LaflinA Book of Necessary Skills to Help You Function and Thrive in Everyday Life! Do you want to be an independent adult that knows how to live life to its full potential? Do you want to be the one that everyone comes to for advice? You&’ve picked up the right book! Full of useful advice and practical skills that everyone should know, this comprehensive how-to guide will provide you with the essential knowledge you need to tackle life&’s everyday challenges. From the little things, like how to boil an egg or treat a blister, right up to the big things, like speaking in public, this handy little book will arm you with all the skills you need to navigate life in the real world like a pro. This book provides positive answers to possibly embarrassing questions:Could you build a campfire?Are you able to sew on a button?Do you know how to negotiate a pay raise?Can you cook pasta?Do you know how to remove those stains?And more!If the answer to any of the above is no, then don&’t worry—you&’re not alone. Luckily, this book is here to give you a helping hand both inside and outside the home. Life Skills will provide you with all the vital skills necessary to living a functional and capable life!
Life Story
by Virginia Lee BurtonEarth takes center stage in this updated version of Virginia Lee Burton's 1962 classic Life Story. Told through five acts, Burton's art and text tell the history of earth from beginning to present day. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the planet's history and their leading roles in it today. The book has been updated with cutting-edge science, including up-to-the-minute information on fossil records and the geologic principles. We are thrilled to provide this updated artistic and visionary work in time for the anniversary of Virginia Lee Burton's 100th birthday.
Life Through Time: The 700-Million-Year Story of Life on Earth (DK Panorama)
by John WoodwardTravel back in time and watch the incredible story of life on Earth unfold.Life Through Time explores the origins of species that still exist today in early fish, amphibians, birds, reptiles, and mammals. It takes readers through the years of dinosaurs and megafauna up to the appearance of our first human ancestors around six million years ago, to the evolution of hunter-gathering Homo sapiens in the Ice Age and the first civilizations.Perfect for children and parents to read together and discover the incredible story of life on our planet. Open the book and let the 700-million-year journey begin!
Life Underground: Tunnel into a World of Wildlife (DK Panorama)
by DKGo on an illustrated journey through nature&’s unseen habitats in this kids&’ book about life under the earth.Teeming with animal life, this book shows how life on Earth is interconnected and thriving in more places than you might think! Children aged 7-11 will be fascinated by what goes on under their feet, learning about the incredible diversity of life on planet Earth.Life Underground takes children on an illustrated journey into the world&’s most amazing underground habitats, from warm Arctic warrens to sandy desert dens. Explore the different communities of animals and plants that live under the Earth, from the succulent soil of an Australian forest to the hard ground at the icy north. Find out how animals and plants are adapted to their environment and how they interact with their surroundings and each other.This nature book for children offers: - Material that supports the science curriculum in schools up to Grades 3-5 – perfect for nature-loving children aged 7–11, and reluctant readers.- A look at Earth&’s major underground habitats and shows the animals that live there. - Beautifully detailed panoramic artworks show each underground scene teeming with life, with burrowing animals placed around the edge of the page for readers to find in the illustration.This illustrated guide lets children tunnel into a world of wildlife and explore different habitats, whilst teaching about different animal species and where they live. Details are drawn out from the artwork so that each habitat is easy to follow, making this the ideal nature book to have on your shelf.
Life as a Ninja: An Interactive History Adventure (Warriors: The New Prophecy)
by Matt DoedenDescribes the lives of ninjas in feudal Japan. The reader's choices reveal historical details from the perspectives of a ninja taking part in the siege of Sawayama Castle, fighting the army of Oda Nobunaga, and serving as a member of the Band of Iga.
Life in Ancient Mesopotamia (Peoples of the Ancient World)
by Shilpa Mehta-JonesIntroduces the people, land, culture, religion, and legacy of ancient Mesopotamia, which is now known as the country of Iraq.
Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina Young Readers Edition
by Misty CopelandDetermination meets dance in this middle grade adaptation of the New York Times bestselling memoir by the first African-American principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre history, Misty Copeland.As the first African-American principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland has been breaking down all kinds of barriers in the world of dance. But when she first started dancing--at the late age of thirteen--no one would have guessed the shy, underprivileged girl would one day make history in her field. Her road to excellence was not easy--a chaotic home life, with several siblings and a single mother, was a stark contrast to the control and comfort she found on stage. And when her home life and incredible dance promise begin to clash, Misty had to learn to stand up for herself and navigate a complex relationship with her mother, while pursuing her ballet dreams. Life in Motion is a story for all the kids who dare to be different, dream bigger, and want to break stereotypes in whatever they do.
Life in a Bucket of Soil (Dover Children's Science Books)
by Alvin Silverstein Virginia SilversteinThe soil in forests, meadows, and fields — even in vacant city lots or your own backyard — swarms with countless tiny creatures, most of which are born, struggle for life, and die just beneath the earth’s surface. In fact, you can find a bountiful sampling of these underground inhabitants simply by filling a bucket with soil. The small animals you’re likely to find are vividly described in this fascinating, easy-to-read book, specially designed to acquaint you with a vast, living world beneath your feet.You’ll learn about tunnel-building earthworms; threadlike, wriggly roundworms; snails and slugs (the “slime gliders”); armored scavengers such as wood lice and centipedes; “flying tanks,” more commonly known as beetles; lurking hunters such as spiders; the busy underground colonies of ants; and numerous other inhabitants of the soil. You’ll find out how these diminutive animals live, breed, and interact; learn about their methods of locomotion, feeding, and defense; and even discover how they affect the soil in which they live. The authors also provide helpful suggestions for collecting specimens and explain how they can be preserved and studied.Illustrated with more than 70 detailed black-and-white drawings, this fact-filled book will introduce you to an amazing subterranean world most people never even think about. It is sure to appeal to young naturalists, junior biologist, insect lovers, and anyone curious about the natural world.
Life in a Frozen World: Wildlife of Antarctica
by Mary BattenAntarctica is one of the most extreme environments on Earth—the coldest, windiest, driest place on the planet. This frozen continent affects weather, ocean currents, and sea levels all over the Earth.From award-winning, experienced nature writer Mary Batten comes a remarkable nonfiction picture book that plumbs the mysteries of this hostile environment. With clear, engaging language, Batten explores fascinating questions that scientists the world over have been researching, such as how a wide variety of wildlife can survive in this frigid environment and how Antarctica might be the key to long-standing questions about the Earth and climate change.New York Times bestselling illustrator Thomas Gonzalez brings Batten's text to life with detailed, realistic paintings. An ideal resource for young science lovers and educators, this informative volume is perfect for classroom units on climate change, conservation, ecology, oceanography, and more.
Life in the Colonies (Primary Source Readers)
by Emily R. SmithYoung readers will be fascinated to learn what life was like for the colonists in early America. The detailed images and easy-to-read text explore such topics as Puritans, the Mayflower Compact, House of Burgesses, the Navigation Acts, and slavery. <p><p>Along with brief biographies on colonists and Indians like John Smith, William Penn, Pocahontas, and John Rolfe, this engaging reader explains the means of survival and living through farming, colonial crops, and plantations. A table of contents and glossary are provided to enhance readers' understanding of the content and vocabulary.
Life in the Great Ice Age
by Michael Oard Beverly Oard Earl Snellenberger Bonita SnellenbergerAfter Noah's Flood the earth and its climate were undergoing drastic changes. The stage has been set for the Great Ice Age. Noah's descendants had to learn how to survive in a strange often hostile land. In part one of Life in the Great Ice Age , we'll spend summer with Jabeth and his family as they survive a saber-toothed tiger attack, battler cave bear, and go on a woolly mammoth hunt. Part two explains the scientific reasons for the Ice Age: what caused it, and how long it lasted. It answers the question, "Will there be another Ice Age?" Archaeological and fossil finds are also discussed in detail in this exciting book that explains the Great Ice Age from a Biblical perspective.
Life of Fred: Cats
by Stanley F. SchmidtBook three in the series of books designed to make your child think and to learn on their own. Unlike other programs, the Life of Fred series focuses on reading comprehension and thinking, not rote spoon-fed learning that is soon forgotten. Upon completion students will understand how math works, why it works, and how to apply it.
Life of Zarf: Troll Overboard
by Rob HarrellLand of Stories meets Dork Diaries in the third book of the hilarious fractured fairy tale series about an unpopular troll and his underdog pals As a troll, Zarf is already at the bottom of the food chain when it comes to popularity at Cotswin Middle School. So when his Gramps shows up at career day, Zarf is sure his cool factor will hit an all-time low. What he doesn't expect is for the super-obnoxious Prince Roquefort to take an interest in Gramps's nautical know-how. Zarf is sure the prince is up to something . . . but why would he want Gramps to take him on a boat ride perilously close to the Berundi Rectangle? And why does he keep mumbling about magic beans? Award-winning comic creator Rob Harrell has cooked up another laugh-out-loud funny fairy-tale romp. Packed with witty one-liners and clever twists on fairy-tale tropes, this series is pure magic for fans of The Decedents.From the Hardcover edition.
Life of a Slave on a Southern Plantation
by Stephen CurrieThis book describes the lives of slaves on southern plantations, including information on family life, food and housing, work, play, punishment, and escape. Dozens of quotations from plantation owners and visitors, abolitionists, and especially the slaves themselves help bring the period to life for readers.
Life of a Star: Bridges Edition (Bridges Ser.)
by Stacia Deutsch Rhody Cohon Vicki RushworthNIMAC-sourced textbook
Life on Mars
by Jennifer BrownTwelve-year-old Arcturus Betelgeuse Chambers comes from a family of stargazers and his quest to find life on other planets is unstoppable. But when Arty's family announces they're moving to Las Vegas, the City of Lights threatens to put an end to his stargazing dreams forever-especially when he has to stay with his scary next door neighbor while his parents look for a house. As it turns out, “Mr. Death” isn't terrifying at all-he's actually Cash Maddox, a bonafide astronaut! But when Cash falls ill, will Arty find the courage to complete his mission by himself? And might he actually prove, once and for all, that there is life on Mars?