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Leon and the Spitting Image
by Allen KurzweilLeon, a fourth grader at the Classical School, tries to outwit the school bully and learn to sew for fanatical teacher Miss Hagmeyer, with unexpected help from his final project--a doll with magical powers.
Leon and the Spitting Image
by Allen KurzweilThis book is about a hotel full of animals. And an evil ice maker. And glass eyeballs -- oh, and really old panty hose and Possibly Fake Hair. But mostly, it's about Leon Zeisel and his epic quest to survive fourth grade, despite his teacher, Miss Hagmeyer, and his archenemy, Lumpkin the Pumpkin, a human tank with a deadly dodgeball throw. Luckily, Leon has friends who will stand by him even if his magical plans for rescue and revenge involve ... SPIT!
Leon the Extraordinary: A Graphic Novel (Leon The Extraordinary Ser.)
by Jamar NicholasLeon is an ordinary kid who becomes extraordinary when he fights a supervillain to save his school!In the city where Leon lives, superheroes -- and supervillains -- are commonplace. So how does an ordinary kid like Leon, who has no superpowers himself, become the superhero he wants to be? When all his classmates suddenly become obsessed with a new phone app that turns them into zombies, Leon gets his chance to prove that using his brain and following his heart can save the day.Equal parts New Kid and The Incredibles, the first graphic novel in this action-packed, heartfelt, and joyously funny series by Jamar Nicholas reminds readers that when it comes to being a hero, you just need to believe in yourself.
Leon: Worst Friends Forever: A Graphic Novel (Leon Ser.)
by Jamar NicholasLeon struggles with a super ego -- and a super secret! -- in the second graphic novel in Jamar Nicholas's action-packed, heartfelt, and joyously funny series.After saving his classmates from The Monocle, and now that he has access to tons of cool crime-fighting gadgets, Leon is the superhero his school needs. Or at least... he thinks he is. Leon's vigil-antics make Mom and Principal Principle angry, but even worse, they cause a conflict with his best friend, Carlos, who starts to draw mean comics about Leon. Meanwhile, Leon struggles to keep his mom's superhero identity a secret.Can Leon dig deep and rediscover his heart and common sense? Or will his bad behavior reach a point of no return?
Leonard & Loulou
by Esther BuerkiA friendship between a boy and a talking cat leads to a magical adventure—and reveals some important secrets. When Leonard wakes up one morning, a cat is sitting on his bed. Then the cat begins to talk—and Leonard soon confides in his new friend, Loulou, that he really doesn&’t want to go to school this morning. He&’s not very happy there. Thus begins the start of a wonderful friendship . . . Loulou will take Leonard to the world of cats and dogs and teach him how to be more self-confident—while Leonard teaches the cats and dogs how human beings express their feelings. Esther Buerki started writing this charming story when her own son didn&’t want to go to school and would have preferred to stay at home with his little cat. Leonard & Loulou helps young children and adults alike to speak about their emotions, even about difficult subjects like bullying and feelings of inadequacy, and encourages a message of self-esteem
Leonardo and the Time Travelers
by Marian Lye, Patty McGuigan, Illustrated by Rebekah ReifWHAT WOULD YOU DO... if a time traveler landed on your doorstep? In Leonardo and the Time Travelers, Jack and Nick are in Silicon Valley for a summer technology class, when they discover a secret time travel app. They bring back the world's first time traveler, Leonardo da Vinci, and adventure ensues! Joined by Jack's sister Poppy, they solve problems, meet other time travelers, and have a summer they will never forget.
Leonardo da Vinci
by Kathleen KrullLeonardo da Vinci's notebooks are mind-boggling evidence of a fifteenth-century scientific genius standing at the edge of the modern world, basing his ideas on observation and experimentation. This book will change children's ideas of who Leonardo was and what it means to be a scientist. .
Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Painter
by Brendan JanuaryKnown for his art, inventions, and ideas, Leonardo da Vinci is the definition of a "Renaissance Man," someone able to succeed in many different areas. Da Vinci's Mona Lisa and The Last Supper are two of the most famous paintings in history. His sketches of inventions and the human body have stayed in the minds of people for hundreds of years. Da Vinci's work and ideas have lived on long after he died, inspiring creative people in the modern world to reach new heights. Learn the story of one of the most important artists of all time in Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Painter.
Leonardo's Horse
by Jean FritzFritz (And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?) again calls upon her informal yet informative style to spotlight a scintillating sliver of history, recounted in two related tales. Her narrative opens as the ultimate Renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci, earns a commission from the duke of Milan to create a sculpture to honor the duke's father a bronze horse three times larger than life. Though this creative genius spent years on the project, he died without realizing his dream and, writes Fritz, "It was said that even on his deathbed, Leonardo wept for his horse." The author then fast-forwards to 1977: an American named Charles Dent vows to create the sculpture and make it a gift from the American people to the residents of Italy. How his goal was accomplished (alas, posthumously) makes for an intriguing tale that Fritz deftly relays. Talbott's (Forging Freedom) diverse multimedia artwork includes reproductions of da Vinci's notebooks, panoramas revealing the Renaissance in lavish detail and majestic renderings of the final equine sculpture. Talbott makes creative use of the book's format a rectangle topped by a semi-circle: the rounded space by turns becomes a window through which da Vinci views a cloud shaped like a flying horse; the domed building that was Dent's studio and gallery; and a globe depicting the route the bronze horse travels on its way from the U.S. to Italy. An inventive introduction to the Renaissance and one of its masters.
Leontyne Price: Voice of a Century
by Carole Boston Weatherford Raul ColonA stunning picture-book biography of iconic African American opera star Leontyne Price. Born in a small town in Mississippi in 1927, the daughter of a midwife and a sawmill worker, Leontyne Price might have grown up singing the blues. But Leontyne had big dreams--and plenty to be thankful for--as she surrounded herself with church hymns and hallelujahs, soaked up opera arias on the radio, and watched the great Marian Anderson grace the stage. While racism made it unlikely that a poor black girl from the South would pursue an opera career, Leontyne's wondrous voice and unconquerable spirit prevailed. Bursting through the door Marian had cracked open, Leontyne was soon recognized and celebrated for her leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera and around the world--most notably as the majestic Ethiopian princess in Aida, the part she felt she was born to sing.From award-winners Carole Boston Weatherford and Raul Colón comes the story of a little girl from Mississippi who became a beloved star--one whose song soared on the breath of her ancestors and paved the way for those who followed.
Leopard Seals
by Sandra MarkleAges 8-12 Weighing in at about 800 pounds (363 kilograms), the leopard seal has a hard time moving around on land. But in the water, few animals stand a chance against this amazing predator. The leopard seal hunts among the ice flows of the Antarctic, catching fish, krill, and penguins. Its speckled gray coat helps it blend in with the waves while it hunts. Its whiskers pick up vibrations in the water to help it find its prey. And its pointed, inch-long (2.5-centimeter) teeth make it a match for any animal that crosses its path. All of these features make the leopard seal one of the most effective predators of the Antarctic.
Leopards' Gold: Leopards' Gold (Chronicles of the Red King #3)
by Jenny NimmoThe final installment in the thrilling Chronicles of the Red King series, from NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author Jenny Nimmo!Many years have passed since the end of Book Two, and we now meet King Timoken's children, who, with their own magical endowments, stand divided between the forces of good and bad. Young Petrello and Tolomeo must fight to protect their siblings and their kingdom as an evil force invades the once-peaceful Red Castle. Readers will embark on one last adventure in the thrilling finale to Jenny Nimmo's extraordinary Chronicles of the Red King trilogy.
Leprechaun in Late Winter
by Mary Pope Osborne Sal MurdoccaThe #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie are on a mission to find (and inspire!) creative people. This time, Jack and Annie meet an Irish girl and go on a magical adventure that changes the girl’s life—she grows up to be Lady Gregory, who helped bring back the Irish legends, started a theater, and helped the Irish people regain both their heritage and their pride. <P><P>Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #43, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #15: Leprechaun in Late Winter. <P><P>Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesThe hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges -- now in e-book! Melody is certain that her new basketball coach, Mr. O'Grady, is a leprechaun. Bailey School Elementary's new gym teacher is short, and Irish, and carries a bag filled with special stones. Soon, Melody and the other children are keeping an eye on him. When they get lucky and catch a leprechaun?
Leprechauns and Irish Folklore: Leprechaun in Late Winter (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker #21)
by Mary Pope Osborne Sal Murdocca Natalie Pope BoyceThe #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! <P><P> When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #15: Leprechaun in Late Winter, they had lots of questions. What are leprechauns? How do we know many of the old Irish stories? How do fairies spend their time? Who speaks the Irish language? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. <P><P> Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? <P><P> Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books <P><P> Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader <P><P>Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure <P><P>Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures <P><P> Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
Leroy Ninker Saddles Up (Tales from Deckawoo Drive #1)
by Kate DiCamilloYippie-i-oh! Saddle up for the first in a spin-off series starring favorite characters from Kate DiCamillo's New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson books. Leroy Ninker has a hat, a lasso, and boots. What he doesn't have is a horse -- until he meets Maybelline, that is, and then it's love at first sight. Maybelline loves spaghetti and sweet nothings, and she loves Leroy, too. But when Leroy forgets the third and final rule of caring for Maybelline, disaster ensues. Can Leroy wrestle fate to the ground, rescue the horse of his heart, and lasso loneliness for good? Join Leroy, Maybelline, and a cast of familiar characters -- Stella, Frank, Mrs. Watson, and everyone's favorite porcine wonder, Mercy -- for some hilarious and heartfelt horsing around on Deckawoo Drive.
Les Casse-Cous: (Daredevil Club) (French Currents)
by Pam WithersKip's only friends are the members of the Daredevil Club, a club whose mission is to complete seven dangerous dares before their rivals, the Wildmen, complete their list of dares. Before the cliff diving accident in which he lost the use of his leg, Kip had been the leader of the Daredevil club. Now he has difficulty completing the dares and suspects that his membership is threatened. As the daredevils plan their final stunt, a dangerous climb along a narrow steel shelf beneath a bridge, they try to convince Kip that he may not be up to the task. Kip refuses to back down even though he suspects his friends might be right.
Les Miserables (Baker Street Readers)
by Victor HugoIt seems that poor Cosette will never escape from the wicked Monsieur and Madame Thenardier. She is only eight years old, but they force her to work hard every day. Jean Valjean has promised her mother that he will rescue the little girl - but Inspector Javert is on his trail. <p><p> Baker Street Readers are retellings of literary classics in 64 pages, with illustrations. These books make classic stories available to intelligent young readers as a bridge to the full texts and to language students wanting access to other cultures.
Les bas du pensionnat
by Christy Jordan-Fenton Margaret Pokiak-FentonSee below for English description.Margaret supplie son père de la laisser aller à l'école des étrangers. Il finit par accepter. Mais avant, il met sa fille en garde : comme l'eau façonne la pierre, les étrangers vont façonner son esprit et le rendront étroit. Au pensionnat, Margaret ne tarde pas à faire la connaissance du Corbeau, une religieuse au nez crochu et aux doigts longs et osseux comme des serres. Bien vite, le Corbeau se heurte à la fillette au tempérament fort. Pour lui montrer à quel point elle lui déplaît, le Corbeau distribue des bas gris à toutes les filles... sauf à Margaret qui en reçoit des rouge vif. La fillette devient aussitôt la risée de toute l'école.The moving memoir of an Inuit girl who emerges from a residential school with her spirit intact. Eight-year-old Margaret Pokiak has set her sights on learning to read, even though it means leaving her village in the high Arctic. Faced with unceasing pressure, her father finally agrees to let her make the five-day journey to attend school, but he warns Margaret of the terrors of residential schools. At school Margaret soon encounters the Raven, a black-cloaked nun with a hooked nose and bony fingers that resemble claws. She immediately dislikes the strong-willed young Margaret. Intending to humiliate her, the heartless Raven gives gray stockings to all the girls -- all except Margaret, who gets red ones. In an instant Margaret is the laughingstock of the entire school. In the face of such cruelty, Margaret refuses to be intimidated and bravely gets rid of the stockings. Although a sympathetic nun stands up for Margaret, in the end it is this brave young girl who gives the Raven a lesson in the power of human dignity. Complemented by archival photos from Margaret Pokiak-Fenton's collection and striking artwork from Liz Amini-Holmes, this inspiring first-person account of a plucky girl's determination to confront her tormentor will linger with young readers. Original title: Fatty Legs: A True Story
Les hauts et les bas de Fish (Orca Currents en Français)
by Joanne LevyFishel (Fish) Rosner, douze ans, n’aime pas les activités qui plaisent généralement aux garçons. Il déteste les sports et préfère lire ou faire du bricolage plutôt que de grimper aux arbres ou de faire du vélo de montagne avec ses amis. Il aime aussi danser. Tout ce qu’il aime est considéré comme des passe-temps de « filles », mais Fish ne comprend pas pourquoi ce serait une mauvaise chose. Il s’intéresse simplement à des activités différentes des autres garçons. Quand il demande à sa Bubby de lui enseigner le tricot, elle lui dit d’aller jouer dehors. Quand il insiste pour que sa mère l’amène au cours de zumba, elle l’inscrit plutôt au water-polo. Pourquoi tout le monde décide-t-il ce que Fish doit faire ou ne pas faire?
Les timbrés N° 6 : Le mystère du marais
by Kelly YangSee below for English description.Les mêmes timbrés, de nouvelles aventures! Retrouvez Tia et Léo dans de nouveaux épisodes remplis de retournements inattendus et de personnages intrigants. L’action est au rendez-vous! Les jeunes lecteurs sont-ils prêts?L’année scolaire est terminée! Léo a décidé de passer son été à tondre des pelouses pour gagner de l’argent. Parmi ses clients, il y a cette femme étrange, trop portée sur l’astrologie, qui lui prédit chaque jour son avenir. Tia, quant à elle, découvre une étrange créature dans les égouts en faisant du bénévolat. Pourrait-il y avoir un lien entre les mystères de Léo et ceux de Tia? Et que feront-ils lorsque l’on essaiera de contrôler leur esprit avec des cristaux magiques et qu’ils seront confrontés à des forces étrangères à ce monde? On ne s’ennuie jamais avec la bande des timbrés, et le sixième tome de la série de bandes dessinées hilarantes de Dom Pelletier ne fait pas exception!Meet Tia and Léo, the new members of a rather particular stamp club… or so they think…School's out for the summer! Léo has decided to spend his summer mowing lawns to make some cash. One of his customer's is an eerie lady who tells him his daily fortune and is way too into astrology. Meanwhile, Tia discovers a strange creature in the sewers while doing some volunteer work. Could Léo and Tia's summer mysteries be connected? And what will they do when faced with magical mind control and forces from out of this world? It's never a dull moment for the stamp club, and the sixth volume of Dominique Pelletier's hilarious graphic novel series is no exception!
Less Is More: Join the Low-Waste Movement (Orca Footprints #28)
by Leah PayneAll over the world, people are joining the low-waste movement and getting tough on their trash. Maybe you’ve heard the reports of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch swirling in the ocean. Maybe you’ve seen the photos of whales and sea birds with trash in their bellies. Or maybe you’ve heard that only 9 percent of our plastic waste actually gets recycled. We can all do our part for the planet by creating less garbage. In Less Is More young readers will discover how to avoid waste in the first place, reduce how much they use and reuse what they can, before they recycle and rot (compost) the rest. With small, simple actions we can become part of the circular economy. Find out how you can join the low-waste movement—and get your friends and family on board too!
Lesser Spotted Animals
by Martin BrownA hilarious, fact-tastic picture book about the coolest creatures you've never heard of, from the illustrator of the internationally bestselling Horrible Histories.Bison? They're banned! Tigers? Taboo! Say good-bye to the gnu, cheerio to the cheetah, and peace to the panda.The world of Lesser Spotted Animals STARTS HERE!Find out all about the amazing animals you need to know but never get to see, from the numbat to the zorilla, and everything in between. A non-fiction picture book with attitude, Martin Brown's Lesser Spotted Animals combines the humor and verve of books like Dragons Love Tacos and Please Mr. Panda with the informative breadth and gorgeous presentation of non-fiction from Steve Jenkins, Diana Aston, and Jenny Broom.
Lessons I Never Learned at Meadowbrook Academy
by Liz Maccie"Liz Maccie's debut novel is as tough, optimistic, and beautiful as her heroine, Roberta Romano. Roberta's voice is heartfelt and funny. Her story is exceptionally moving and honest. I love this book and the hope it has for young women everywhere." —Stephen Chbosky, New York Times bestselling author of The Perks of Being a WallflowerThe most important lessons aren't learned in the classroom. It&’s the first day of sophomore year for Roberta Romano, but instead of the comfort of her local high school, she's been thrust into the elitist embrace of the affluent Meadowbrook Academy. Surrounded by wealth, Roberta battles her own insecurities to prove her worth and maybe land the boy of her dreams. With the help of two unlikely allies—and an inflatable toy raft—Roberta embarks upon a journey of dark secrets and self-discovery to learn the true meaning of friendship and acceptance. "Roberta will charm and delight you with a voice that&’s candid, hilarious, and hopeful, as she narrates her first day at a new high school, reminding us of the epic nature of each hour in our adolescent lives. Lessons I Never Learned at Meadowbrook Academy will make you laugh, cringe, cry, and cheer for the power of friendships that can change us in a single day." —Ava Dellaira, author of Love Letters to the Dead "You wish your first day of prep school was this epic! Every single page of Lessons I Never Learned sparkles with heart and humor. Like a teenage Bridget Jones, Roberta Romano will make you laugh, cry, and cringe as she tries to navigate her first day at Meadowbrook Academy. She finds friends and enemies, earns detentions and serious respect, and makes memories that will last her a lifetime." —Siobhan Vivian, author of The List
Lessons in Science Safety with Max Axiom Super Scientist: 4d An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4d Ser.)
by Donald B. LemkeFollow along carefully as Max Axiom teaches the most important lesson in science: Safety! From hot tips for using hot plates to cool answers to burning questions, young readers will hone their super safety skills. Download the free Capstone 4D app for an augmented reality experience that goes beyond the printed page. Videos, writing prompts, discussion questions, and hands-on activities make this updated edition come alive and keep your collection current.