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Lair of the Fire Lizard: Special Bumper Book 1 (Team Hero Ser. #1)
by Adam BladeAn epic new adventure series from bestselling author Adam Blade!Ordinary kids with extraordinary powers gather in a secret school to be trained to fight the forces of darkness.Hero Academy teacher Ms Steel is missing and Jack, Ruby and Danny are determined to find her. Their quest takes them to an underground swamp: the lair of the dreaded Tartania!
Lair of the White Worm: Large Print
by Bram StokerIn a tale of ancient evil, Bram Stoker creates a world of lurking horrors and bizarre denizens: a demented mesmerist, hellbent on mentally crushing the girl he loves; a gigantic kite raised to rid the land of an unnatural infestation of birds, and which receives strange commands along its string; and all the while, the great white worm slithers below, seeking its next victim...Lair of the White Worm was Bram Stoker's twelfth and final novel.
Lakeland Folk Tales for Children
by Taffy ThomasDid you know that if you look closely around Scafell Pike in the winter you might find a great dragon? Or that hidden in the forest around Egremont you might catch a glimpse of the fabled fairy folk? What, you don’t believe me? Read these tales then take a look for yourself. This collection is full of stories that Taffy has told over the years, and that children love to hear time and again. Including a gang of smugglers and an ugly-face pulling competition, not only will children love to read them, or listen to them being read, the tales will also stimulate an interest in the area, and help children engage with their own surroundings.
Lalani of the Distant Sea
by Erin Kelly<P><P>Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly’s debut fantasy novel is a gorgeous, literary adventure about bravery, friendship, self-reliance, and the choice between accepting fate or forging your own path. <P><P>When Lalani Sarita’s mother falls ill with an incurable disease, Lalani embarks on a dangerous journey across the sea in the hope of safeguarding her own future. Inspired by Filipino folklore, this engrossing fantasy is for readers who loved Grace Lin’s Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Disney’s Moana. <P><P>Life is difficult on the island of Sanlagita. To the west looms a vengeful mountain, one that threatens to collapse and bury the village at any moment. To the north, a dangerous fog swallows sailors who dare to venture out, looking for a more hospitable land. And what does the future hold for young girls? Chores and more chores. <P><P>When Lalani Sarita’s mother falls gravely ill, twelve-year-old Lalani faces an impossible task—she must leave Sanlagita and find the riches of the legendary Mount Isa, which towers on an island to the north. But generations of men and boys have died on the same quest—how can an ordinary girl survive the epic tests of the archipelago? And how will she manage without Veyda, her best friend? <P><P>Newbery Medalist and New York Times–bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly’s debut fantasy novel is inspired by Filipino folklore and is an unforgettable coming-of-age story about friendship, courage, and identity. Perfect for fans of Lauren Wolk’s Beyond the Bright Sea and Kelly Barnhill’s The Girl Who Drank the Moon.
Lana Swims North (Mermaids to the Rescue #2)
by Lisa Ann ScottFans of Rainbow Magic and Mermaid Tales will love this new series full of adventures under the sea!Be brave and keep the seas safe!Princess Lana loves attending the Royal Mermaid Rescue Crew School, but she has a hard time speaking up in class, even when she knows the answer. Maybe she's too timid to be a Rescue Mermaid? Then Lana meets another misfit -- a funny horned creature named Spike. Lana helps Spike learn that he's a narwhal, and when he asks for help finding his way back to the Arctic, she's happy to swim along. A trip will help her forget her school worries for a while.The Northern Seas are full of new adventures -- but also an emergency! Can Lana finally find her voice and save the day, or will she freeze up?
Lana's World: Let's Go to the Moon (Green Light Readers Level 2)
by Erica SilvermanThe story of a little girl who wants to fly high, from the author of the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series!When little Lana suggests a family adventure to the moon, Papa, Mama, Jay, Ray, and even Furry the dog have excuses not to go. But that&’s not enough to stop the imaginative and resourceful Lana from rocketing into space and ultimately getting her whole family to blast off with her… Vroom! Zoom! Whoosh! Welcome to Lana&’s World!
Land And Water
by National Science Resources CenterThe land and the water are always changing. Water flows over the land, carving valleys and wearing down the landscape. Forces inside Earth move continents, build mountains, and cause volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. If no rain falls, our water supplies dry up, and the land becomes cracked and parched.
Land Under the Sea
by Joan Lowery Nixon Hershell H. NixonDescribes the exploration of the land beneath the sea and what it has revealed about the topography of this vast hidden area. Also discusses how these discoveries help us better understand the earth upon which we live.
Land and Water Student Activity Book
by The Editors at the The National Science Resources CenterThe book talks about land, water, their importance, and ways of preserving these natural resources along with related activities for students.
Land of Broken Promises
by Jane KuoTaiwanese immigrant Anna and her family make a shocking discovery that puts their American dreams at risk in this searing companion to In the Beautiful Country. <P><P> After a rocky first year, Anna’s family has settled into life in California—their small restaurant is even turning a profit. Then her parents make a shattering discovery: Their visas have expired. <P><P> Anna’s world is quickly overwhelmed by unfamiliar words like “undocumented” and “inequality.” She longs to share with a friend the towering secret that looms over every aspect of her life, but her parents strictly forbid her from telling anyone. <P><P> As Anna grapples with the complexities of being undocumented, the strain that it places on her family, and the loneliness of keeping it all to herself, she has to wonder—if America is the promised land, why does everything she’s hoped for feel like a lie?
Land of Dragons (Secret of the Storm #2)
by Beth McMullenSeekers of the Wild Realm meets My Diary from the Edge of the World in this second book in the heartwarming and witty middle grade Secret of the Storm series from author of Mrs. Smith&’s Spy School for Girls, Beth McMullen!When twelve-year-old Cassie found a small, abandoned kitten by a dumpster, she never dreamed that taking little Albert home would change her life forever. And she certainly never imagined that Albert would turn out to be a dragon in disguise. All she wants now is to keep Albert safe, but in trying to protect him from ill-intentioned humans, she&’s accidentally just sent him back to Vayne, the dragon king who is hunting him. With the help of Joe, her mom, and Miss Asher, Cassie sets off on a quest: find Albert, and find somewhere he&’ll be safe. But in the process, she learns more about the prophecy that&’s put him in danger—Albert, with the help of a second dragon, will overthrow Vayne and bring peace to the dragon world. Who is this second dragon? And how exactly can Albert save anyone when he&’s being hunted in two different dimensions? Braving new enemies, unlikely allies, and strange new powers, Cassie is determined to help her kitten—even if it takes her into the Land of Dragons itself.
Land of the Cranes
by Aida SalazarNine-year-old Betita knows she is a crane. Papi has told her the story, even before her family fled to Los Angeles to seek refuge from cartel wars in Mexico. The Aztecs came from a place called Aztlan, what is now the Southwest US, called the land of the cranes. They left Aztlan to establish their great city in the center of the universe-Tenochtitlan, modern-day Mexico City. It was prophesized that their people would one day return to live among the cranes in their promised land. Papi tells Betita that they are cranes that have come home.Then one day, Betita's beloved father is arrested by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) and deported to Mexico. Betita and her pregnant mother are left behind on their own, but soon they too are detained and must learn to survive in a family detention camp outside of Los Angeles. Even in cruel and inhumane conditions, Betita finds heart in her own poetry and in the community she and her mother find in the camp. The voices of her fellow asylum seekers fly above the hatred keeping them caged, but each day threatens to tear them down lower than they ever thought they could be. Will Betita and her family ever be whole again?
Landforms
by Andrew NofsingerThis book talks about different landforms in our earth like grasslands, glaciers, deserts etc.
Landmark Hip Hop Hits (Hip-Hop Hitmakers)
by Carol EllisHip-hop music began in the neighborhoods of the Bronx, New York, during the 1970s and grew to become a major cultural influence all over the world. Hip-hop has evolved through both individual innovation and technological breakthroughs. Landmark Hip-Hop Hits traces the development of this musical genre through discussion of its biggest hits and most important stars, from early songs like "Rapper's Delight" and "The Message" to contemporary hits by performers like Jay-Z, Drake, Eminem, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne. The songs discussed in this book had an important part to play in shaping the history of the hip-hop movement over the past five decades.
Langston Hughes
by Montrew DunhamFocuses on the early years of the well-known poet, Langston Hughes, whose writings reflect the everyday experiences of African Americans.
Language 3: Grammar, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills Work-Text (Fourth Edition)
by Beverly Yarusinsky Darrell HolleyThe book is a writing and grammar work text that helps students to improve their grammar,creative writing and vocabulary.
Language Skills: Writing in Action
by Loyola PressLearn to write better and feel more confident about your communication.
Language! The Comprehensive Literacy Curriculum - Assessment: Content Mastery [Book A]
by Jane Fell GreeneContent Mastery (formative assessment) and fluency tasks in each unit of the LANGUAGE! curriculum assess students' mastery of the content, concepts, and skills taught in the curriculum.
Language! The Comprehensive Literacy Curriculum - Assessment: Content Mastery [Book B]
by Jane Fell GreeneContent Mastery (formative assessment) and fluency tasks in each unit of the LANGUAGE! curriculum assess students' mastery of the content, concepts, and skills taught in the curriculum.
Language! The Comprehensive Literacy Curriculum - Assessment: Content Mastery [Book C]
by Jane Fell GreeneContent Mastery (formative assessment) and fluency tasks in each unit of the LANGUAGE! curriculum assess students' mastery of the content, concepts, and skills taught in the curriculum.
Language! The Comprehensive Literacy Curriculum - Assessment: Content Mastery [Book D]
by Jane Fell GreeneContent Mastery (formative assessment) and fluency tasks in each unit of the LANGUAGE! curriculum assess students' mastery of the content, concepts, and skills taught in the curriculum.
Language! The Comprehensive Literacy Curriculum - Assessment: Summative Tests and Progress Indicators [Book A]
by Jane Fell GreeneGiven at the end of each book, Summative Tests provide each student's overall mastery of curriculum content. Progress Indicators monitor growth in the critical skills of literacy.
Language! The Comprehensive Literacy Curriculum - Assessment: Summative Tests and Progress Indicators [Book B]
by Jane Fell GreeneGiven at the end of each book, Summative Tests provide each student's overall mastery of curriculum content. Progress Indicators monitor growth in the critical skills of literacy.
Language! The Comprehensive Literacy Curriculum - Book A
by Jane Fell GreeneThe nonconsumable, hardcover Student Text provides students with a map of content, concepts, and skills for each unit, which is the foundational information for each step in the unit.