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Life Story of a Ladybug (Animal Life Stories Ser.)
by Charlotte GuillainThis book tells the life story of a ladybug, using simple, concise text and stunning photographs. Read it to discover the unique life cycle and metamorphosis undergone by this fascinating insect as it changes from an egg to a larva to a colorful ladybug.
Life at Home
by Vicki YatesCompares what life is like in today's homes to what it was like in older times, discussing how people stay warm, cook, get water, wash clothes, and provide light.
Life in Hot Water: Wildlife at the Bottom of the Ocean
by Mary BattenA dramatic overview of the deep-sea extremophiles that thrive in scalding water and permanent darkness at the bottom of the oceanThe scalding-hot water gushing from vents at the bottom of the ocean is one of the most extreme environments on Earth. Yet over millions of years, many organisms—from chemical-eating bacteria to eyeless crabs and iron-shelled snails—have evolved in amazing ways that enable them to thrive in this unlikely habitat. Scientists are hard at work to learn more about the complex ecosystems of the ocean depths.Award-winning science writer Mary Batten and New York Times best-selling illustrator Thomas Gonzalez, the masterful duo that created Life in a Frozen World, team up again in this impressive overview of hydrothermal ocean vents. Her clear, informative text coupled with his unique and eerily realistic paintings of sights never seen on land—gushing "black smokers," ghostly blind shrimp, red-plumed tube worms—will entice readers to learn more about this once-hidden world at the bottom of the sea.
Life in a Longhouse Village
by Bobbie KalmanLearn about life in a longhouse village. Topics include how a longhouse was built, clan life, gifts from the land, and the roles of men, women, children and elders.
Life in a Plains Camp
by Bobbie KalmanThis book talks about the life of native Americans who lived in the Great Plains region -- their clothing, food, shelter and other interesting facts about their lifestyle.
Life in the City
by Tammy Jones Margie Burton Cathy FrenchThis book is about the daily life of a boy who lives in New York City. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guide and Comprehension Question Card)
Life in the Rain Forest
by Christine A. CaputoLearn more about rain forests, and the unique plants and animals that live in them.
Life in the Swamp (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Jordan BrownNIMAC-sourced textbook
Life is Better with Friends (The Official Friends Picture book eBook)
by Micol OstowFriends fans of all ages will love this all-new picture book with adorable art, based on the blockbuster TV show!For when it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year . . . your friends will be there for you! Rediscover many of the amazing and heart-warming moments that Ross, Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Chandler, and Joey experienced in the hit TV show Friends. You'll get to see Central Perk, Rachel and Monica's apartment, Marcel the monkey, and a whole lot more. With an adorable art style and a focus on key moments, this is the picture book you've been waiting for!
Life of Fred: Apples
by Stanley F. SchmidtThis book covers beginning mathematics including: Numbers that Add to 7, Circles, Ellipses, Reading a Clock, 5 + ? = 7, Days of the Week, Leap Years, Spelling February, 15 Degrees Below Zero (-15º), Counting by Fives, 3x + 4x = 7x, ante meridiem (a.m.), One Million Squares, The "There Are Zero . . ." Game Sets, the Popularity of Zero Triangles, (not equal), x + 4 = 7, One Thousand, Counting by Hundreds, Rectangles, and much more . . .
Life on Mars
by Jon AgeeIn this sneaky, silly picture book for fans of Oliver Jeffers and Jon Klassen, an intrepid—but not so clever—space explorer is certain he&’s found the only living thing on Mars A young astronaut is absolutely sure there is life to be found on Mars. He sets off on a solitary mission, determined to prove the naysayers wrong. But when he arrives, equipped with a package of cupcakes as a gift, he sees nothing but a nearly barren planet. Finally, he spies a single flower and packs it away to take back to Earth as proof that there is indeed life on Mars. But as he settles in for the journey home, he cracks open his cupcakes—only to discover that someone has eaten them all! Readers will love being in on the secret: Unbeknownst to the explorer, a Martian has been wandering through the illustrations the whole time—and he got himself a delicious snack along the way.
Life on Mars (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by Mary Kay CarsonDiscover the truth about life on Mars in this level 2 reader!Mars is a cold, desert planet with no water. But it wasn't always like this. Could there once have been living things there? Find out in this new level 2 reader all about life on Mars. Includes the most stunning and up-to-date photographs from NASA.
Life with My Family
by Karl Jones Renee Hooker"Cute and familiar." - KirkusFrom New York Times Best-Selling illustrator, Kathryn Durst, and Penguin Workshop editors and authors, Renee Hooker and Karl Jones, comes a tale of a young girl who imagines her family as a pandemonium of parrots, a swarm of bees, a smack of jellyfish, a wisdom of wombats, and more!When a young girl gets frustrated with her chaotic life at home, she imagines what things would be like if her family were animals instead. Would life be better as a pod of pelicans, a pride of lions, or a herd of buffalo? Or is it ultimately a family of humans that she needs? In this beautifully illustrated book, young readers learn the names for groups of animals through a sweet, whimsical narrative that focuses on the importance of family.
Life, Literacy, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Supporting Our Immigrant and Refugee Children Through the Power of Reading
by Don Vu'Life, Literacy, and the Pursuit of Happiness' is the first professional title dedicated to addressing a school’s reading culture with a focus on the needs of immigrant and refugee students and families―including learning their target language, English. Dr. Vu presents the six conditions of culture that are informed by the research―Commitment, collection, clock, conversation, connection, and celebration―that create a school environment where immigrant and refugee students can thrive. Additionally, Dr. Vu provides practical strategies that most effectively support students who are new to this country.
Lifecycles From Caterpillar to Butterfly (Life Cycles Ser.lifecycles Series)
by Gerald LeggLarge illustrations and simple text describe how caterpillars become butterflies.
Lifetime: The Amazing Numbers in Animal Lives
by Lola M. Schaefer Christopher Silas NealIn one lifetime, a caribou will shed 10 sets of antlers, a woodpecker will drill 30 roosting holes, a giraffe will wear 200 spots, a seahorse will birth 1,000 babies.Count each one and many more while learning about the wondrous things that can happen in just one lifetime. This extraordinary book collects animal information not available anywhere else--and shows all 30 roosting holes, all 200 spots, and, yes!, all 1,000 baby seahorses in eye-catching illustrations. A book about picturing numbers and considering the endlessly fascinating lives all around us, Lifetime is sure to delight young nature lovers.
Lift
by Minh L¿From the award-winning and bestselling creators of Drawn Together comes the fantastic tale of a magical elevator that will lift your spirits--and press all the right buttons!Iris loves to push the elevator buttons in her apartment building, but when it's time to share the fun with a new member of the family, she's pretty put out. That is, until the sudden appearance of a mysterious new button opens up entire realms of possibility, places where she can escape and explore on her own. But when she's forced to choose between going at it alone or letting her little brother tag along, Iris finds that sharing a discovery with the people you love can be the most wonderful experience of all.Using their dynamic comics-inspired storytelling, acclaimed author Minh Lê and Caldecott Medal-winning artist Dan Santat carry readers on a journey of ups, downs, and twists and turns that will send hearts--and imaginations--soaring.*"Beautiful" ---School Library Journal, starred review*"Dazzling"---Publishers Weekly, starred review*"Delightful"---School Library Connection, starred review*"Immersive"---Booklist, starred review*"Inspired"---Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Light
by Tammy Jones Margie Burton Cathy FrenchThis book is about sources of light such as the sun, stars, and fire.
Light Bulb: Eureka! The Biography of an Idea (Eureka! The Biography of an Idea)
by Kathleen Weidner ZoehfeldElectric lights--without them, we'd be in the dark! Here is a "biography" of the light bulb, an essential invention that lights up our days and nights.From the first spark of Thomas Alva Edison's idea to the spread of electric lights around the world, Light Bulb is a fun and informative look at an invention that makes a huge difference in our lives. This STEAM nonfiction title is part of the new Eureka! series, each book covering one groundbreaking, world-changing discovery that millions of people use every single day.
Light Speaks
by Christine LaytonSpare, lovely text and gorgeous, color-saturated illustrations make a compelling presentation. An enchanting picture book about the joyful, mysterious, awe-inspiring messages of light, whether emanating from a firefly or the sun, fireworks or the Big Bang, boats at sea or a bolt of lightning, a movie projector or a rainbow. Luciana Navarro Powell’s illustrations follow a group of kids through a magical day and evening in a seacoast town, while Christine Layton’s lyrical text explores the natural history of light. Backmatter provides further adventures in the science of light.
Light Waves
by David A. AdlerFascinating physics facts a young scientist needs to know, from one of the most trusted teams in STEM for children!This kid-friendly introduction to the physics of light covers the basics of solar energy, the electromagnetic spectrum, photon particles, light scattering, and reflection and refraction. Readers will follow along as two children and a cow in a lab coat learn how light works in realistic and imaginative scenarios.With accessible language, grounded examples, and easy, hands-on experiments you can do with household items, David A. Adler explains the basics of how light travels and bends. Anna Raff's bright, humorous illustrations make an intimidating topic easy-- and fun!-- to understand. This colorful picture book is a perfect supplement to lessons on light waves, and a great way to explore the topic at home. Named a finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in the Children's category, Light Waves is a must-have book for all self-professed science nerds!