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La vuelta al mundo en 80 días
by Julio Verne Shia Green¡Recorre el mundo de punta a punta con las mejores aventuras de Julio Verne! Nadie cree a Phileas Fogg cuando asegura que dará la vuelta al mundo… ¡en solo ochenta días! Parece una misión imposible, sobre todo con la policía pisándole los talones y con todo tipo de obstáculos en el camino. Desde trenes averiados hasta peligrosas travesías acuáticas, ¡e incluso estampidas de bisontes! Las grandes novelas de Julio Verne, adaptadas por Shia Green e ilustradas por Fran H-T
Lab 6 (Watchers #6)
by Peter LerangisSomething is wrong in Lab 6—what are Sam&’s parents hiding?Sam Hughes has always been too smart for his own good. It&’s in his genes—both his parents are scientists who specialize in artificial intelligence—and sometimes it gets him into trouble. Sick of the bully who always steals his computer homework, Sam gives him a disk laced with a virus as a prank. To escape the bully&’s wrath, Sam runs and hides in his parents&’ lab. Inside, Sam hears a voice calling to him from behind a locked door labeled &“Lab 6.&” His parents are in there, and though he can hear them, he doesn&’t understand what they&’re talking about. Are his parents hiding a body in their lab? Something strange is going on, and Sam knows the answers lie somewhere in Lab 6. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Peter Lerangis including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
Labor Legislation: The Struggle To Gain Rights For America's Workforce (Primary Sources Of The Progressive Movement Series)
by Katherine LawrenceThis book provides a look at the hardships of American labor and how immigrants working for low pay and in hazardous conditions reaped few benefits. The labor movement found a champion in President Roosevelt, who paved the way for significant government regulation of American industry. Through manageable text enhanced by period illustrations, Labor Legislation documents the moments that led to labor laws and the implementation of major reforms for workers.
Labra-cadabra-dor's Revenge
by Walker Styles Ben WhitehouseThe tricky magician Labra-cadabra-dor puts Rider under a spell in this seventh Rider Woofson adventure.When the tricky Labra-cadrabra-dor breaks out of prison, Rider gears up to face his old nemesis. But this time Labra-cadabra-dor is one step ahead and zaps Rider under an evil spell. Will Rora and the PI Pack be able to uncover the secret behind the magic trick before the act is over? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Rider Woofson chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Labracadabra
by Hopkins Jessie Nelson Karen LeighZach isn't impressed with his new dog, Larry, at first. He'd hoped for a chocolate lab or a spaniel, not this funny looking mish-mash of a dog with a great long tail. And who names a dog "Larry," anyway? But Zach discovers that when Larry twirls that ridiculously long tail - Labracadabra! - amazing things happen. It's not very long before Zach knows that he and Larry will be Best Friends Forever! .
Labradoodle: Labrador Retrievers Meet Poodles! (Top Hybrid Dogs Ser.)
by Sue Bradford EdwardsLabradoodles are smart and affectionate dogs. Read this book to learn more about why labradoodles make good pets!
Labrador Retriever: Most Popular (Big Dogs Rule!)
by Jessica RudolphDiscusses Labrador retrievers as search and rescue dogs, their history and appearance, training these dogs, and Labrador retrievers as pets.
Labrador Retrievers Are the Best! (The Best Dogs Ever)
by Elaine LandauWhat's that dog with the short thick coat, energetic nature, and peppy personality? It's the Labrador retriever! Labs love to play, and they are always eager to please. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever--and it's easy to see why. If you're a Lab fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its waterproof fur and webbed feet that help it swim to its history as a fishing dog in Newfoundland, Canada. You'll also want to find out how to care for the Lab. So check out this go-to guide Lab lovers--and learn all about why Labs are the best breed there is!
Labyrinth (Level Up Ser.)
by Israel KeatsSuprSolvr has the opportunity to test a game set in a mechanical labyrinth by playing inside of it, which she's thrilled about. The guy she's partnered with? Not so much. But as they soon face robotic bugs, word puzzles, and obstacles, they realize that they must work together to reach the center of the labyrinth or risk being trapped in virtual reality forever.
Lacey the Little Mermaid Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book (The Fairy Tale Fairies #7)
by Daisy MeadowsJoin the Fairy Tale Fairies as they make sure everyone's favorite fairy tale characters get their happily ever after! Happily Ever After? Once upon a time, Rachel and Kirsty were excited to attend the special Fairy Tale Festival at TipTop Castle. But when Jack Frost steals the Fairy Tale Fairies' magic items, stories everywhere get all jumbled up. Even worse, characters from inside the books are coming to life and finding their way into the human world! The girls only have one more magic item left to find. When Lacey's magic conch shell is returned to her, the Little Mermaid will be safely back where she belongs! Find the special fairy object in each book and help save the Fairy Tale Magic!
Lacrosse Face-Off
by Matt ChristopherEleven-year-old Garry, embarrassed when his unathletic brother joins his lacrosse team, faces a bigger problem when the team bully turns on both of them.
Lacrosse Firestorm
by Matthew F ChristopherIt's early summer, and things are really heating up between Garry Wallis, star of Lacrosse Face-Off, and his nemesis, Michael Donofrio. At the end of last season, Garry sabotaged Michael's chances of becoming the league's top scorer. Now Michael is taking his revenge. He's got plenty of opportunity, too, for the Rockets are taking part in a week-long lacrosse tournament held at an overnight camp. Garry tries to ignore Michael, but the bullying finally gets to him-and what happens next sets off a string of near-disasters that finds Garry in the heart of a firestorm . . . This latest installment in Matt Christopher's bestselling series combines all the lacrosse action and mystery his fans crave.
Lad of Sunnybank (Perennial Bestsellers Ser.)
by Albert Payson TerhuneThese are the adventures of the most famous and best-loved dog in American fiction. For decades readers of all ages have thrilled to the tales of the wonder collie, Lad, as he roams the Terhune country home at Sunnybank. While Lad plays the lead, he is given able support by a most engaging cast, which includes Rameses the raccoon and Zat the crow. Albert Terhune's keen appreciation of canine instinct, intelligence, and sixth sense helps evoke from every reader the special sympathy that has existed between dog and man since the world's beginning. Coming from the pen of a master storyteller, Lad of Sunnybank has earned a permanent place on the shelves and in the hearts of dog fanciers and adventure lovers everywhere.
Lad: A Dog
by Albert Payson Terhune Sam SavittLad, a courageous and dignified 80-pound collie, lived in The Place. The Place was thick with woods, abounding with squirrels to chase, and a cool lake in which to plunge -- a beautiful kingdom -- and Lad was its undisputed king. Lad's loyalty to his chosen Master and Mistress knew no bounds. The stories in this book are all about Lad. Some will make you laugh out loud, some will make you cry. And when the book comes to its conclusion, you will know one thing for sure -- that Lad was a dog with a soul . . .
Ladies and Gentlemen...
by Jeremy M. JohnstonLearn about Buffalo Bill Cody's life and how his traveling Wild West show introduced a generation of people to the American West.
Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation
by Cokie Roberts“This collection succeeds in emphasizing that many unsung women left their mark well before the suffrage movement.” —Publishers WeeklyFans of #1 New York Times bestselling author Cokie Roberts, who was also a celebrated journalist for ABC and NPR, will love this stunning nonfiction picture book, as will parents and educators looking for a more in-depth book beyond the Rosie Revere and Rad Women series.Highlighting the female explorers, educators, writers, and political and social activists that shaped our nation’s early history, this is the stunning follow-up to the acclaimed children’s book Founding Mothers.Beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor–winning artist Diane Goode, Ladies of Liberty pays homage to a diverse selection of ten remarkable women who have shaped the United States, covering the period 1776 to 1824.Drawing on personal correspondence and private journals, Cokie Roberts brings to life the extraordinary accomplishments of these women who created the framework for our current society, a generation of reformers and visionaries. Roberts features a cast of courageous heroines that includes African American poet Lucy Terry Prince, Native American explorer Sacagawea, first lady Louisa Catherine Adams, Judith Sargent Murray, Isabella Graham, Martha Jefferson Randolph, Elizabeth Bayley Seton, Louise D’Avezac Livingston, Rebecca Gratz, and Elizabeth Kortright Monroe.This compelling book offers a rich timeline, biographies, and an author note, bringing these dynamic ladies to life.
Ladies' Choice (The He-Man Women Haters Club #4)
by Chris LynchThe He-Men must stay strong when one of their members starts talking to the enemy: a girl!One of the He-Man Women Haters blatantly violates the main rule of the club: consorting with the enemy. And this enemy&’s not just any girl; she&’s someone&’s sister—Ling&’s sister! When Wolfgang is put on trial for his misdeed, the boys discover it&’s getting tougher to be feared and respected in their neighborhood, especially with dissent in the ranks.
Lady Icarus: Balloonmania and the Brief, Bold Life of Sophie Blanchard
by Deborah NoyesA riveting middle-grade biography about Sophie Blanchard, the first woman to work as a professional aeronaut in France in the late 1700s, set against the thrilling backdrop of early flight.Before Amelia Earhart, there was Sophie Blanchard, the first woman to earn her living in the air. While no one knows the fate of Earhart, a terrified crowd of thousands looked on as French aeronaut Sophie Blanchard met her end in a tragic blaze of glory over the streets of Paris in 1819.But first, Blanchard made nearly 70 spectacular flights, survived a revolution, and become a court favorite of the emperor Napoleon (who gave her the title, "Aeronaut of the Official Festivals") and later of the King of France. Set against the backdrop of the history of flight, watch as Balloonmania-- a phenomenon that riveted all of Europe-- took hold and inspired a great many artists authors, and dreamers. This lively scrapbook-style biography with more than fifty black-and-white photos throughout, introduces a frightened, nervous girl who became a fearless legend in the skies.
Lady Windermere's Fan
by Oscar WildeOscar Wilde's satiric comedy was first staged in London in 1892. Lady Windermere grows suspicious of her husband's interest in Mrs. Erlynne but the truth of the matter is not as it appears.
Lady Windermere's Fan
by Oscar WildeOscar Wilde's satiric comedy was first staged in London in 1892. Lady Windermere grows suspicious of her husband's interest in Mrs. Erlynne but the truth of the matter is not as it appears.
Lady Windermere's Fan: A Play About a Good Woman
by Oscar WildeThe classic satirical play of gossip gone horribly and hilariously wrong from a master dramatist. &“My own business always bores me to death; I prefer other people&’s.&” Lady Windermere has a happy marriage—or she believes she does, until one of London society&’s gossips, the Duchess of Berwick, arrives with her daughter to voice her suspicions about an affair Lord Windermere appears to be having. And the duchess&’s testimony is not the only evidence either. Lord Windermere&’s private bank book shows that he has been giving large—and frequent—sums of money to a &“Mrs. Erlynne,&” and he even admits to seeing much of the woman. To add insult to injury, Lord Windermere insists that Mrs. Erlynne be invited to the ball being held for Lady Windermere&’s birthday. Employing the witty dialogue, social satire, and outrageous paradox for which he is still remembered today, Oscar Wilde&’s classic play shines a light on the destructiveness of gossip and superficial judgment. Lady Windermere&’s Fan examines the ambiguous sexual morality and gender politics at the heart of the British ruling class, while simultaneously challenging our perceptions of what constitutes a &“good woman.&” This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Lady and the Tramp Live Action Junior Novel
by Elizabeth RudnickThe classic, beloved characters of Lady and the Tramp come to life in an all-new way through a humorous and sweet novelization that retells and expands upon the story Disney fans everywhere know and love. Includes 8 pages of full-color photos!
Lady of the Lines: How Maria Reiche Saved the Nazca Lines by Sweeping the Desert
by Michaela MaccollWhen scientist and explorer Maria Reiche visited Peru&’s Nazca Lines in 1941, she was immediately captivated by the larger-than-life animal carvings. But what were they, and why were they there? This STEAM nonfiction picture book for young readers reveals the story behind one of the greatest indigenous artworks in the Americas, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Maria Reiche wanted to put her curious mind to the test. When visiting Peru in 1941, she trekked across the land and discovered hidden lines covered in centuries of clay and sand. Fasciated, she picked up a broom from her tools and began sweeping for miles and miles to uncover more details, taking time to track her movement and sketch out the precise shapes she followed. Her first discovery was a spider-shaped carving spanning hundreds of feet of desert! Sweeping her way across the land, other shapes followed—a monkey, a condor, and a whale. But in the midst of these discoveries, she found out the land was going to be used for farming. She got to work again, this time demanding a press conference to announce her discoveries and stop the destruction of these ancient works of art—and it worked! Her efforts protected the land, which was later named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 thanks to Maria&’s tireless efforts.Author Michaela MacColl&’s lyrical writing and extensive research showcase Maria&’s triumphant tale, accompanied by art from Peruvian illustrator Elisa Chavarri, a past recipient of the Pura Belpré Honor.
Laggan Lard Butts (Orca Currents)
by Eric WaltersSam Campbell's school team, the Laggan Lairds, always loses. When someone suggests that their name be the Laggan Lard Butts, Sam thinks the team should change its name. What is a Laird anyway? The basketball coach agrees, and soon the whole school is involved in an election for a new team name. Sam and his friends nominate the name Lard Butts. When the basketball team starts winning games after a warm-up cheer of "Go Lard Butts!" it seems the Lard Butt campaign might actually win the election. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
Lailah's Lunchbox
by Lea Lyon Reem FaruqiLailah is in a new school in a new country, thousands of miles from her old home, and missing her old friends. When Ramadan begins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participate in the fasting but worried that her classmates won't understand why she doesn't join them in the lunchroom. Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs. This gentle, moving story from first-time author Reem Faruqi comes to life in Lea Lyon's vibrant illustrations. Lyon uses decorative arabesque borders on intermittent spreads to contrast the ordered patterns of Islamic observances with the unbounded rhythms of American school days.