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Literature Connections, The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Related Readings
by AviNIMAC-sourced textbook
Literature Connections: Animal Farm and Related Readings
by Mcdougal LittellThe contents of the book are: Animal Farm: novel by George Orwell: a powerful fable that uses animals to reflect human political failure; The Stalin Epigram: poem by Osip Mandelstam; The Rebellion of the Magical Rabbits: short story by Ariel Dorfman-A fable about tyranny and rebellion; Crow Song: poem by Margaret Atwood; Harrison Bergeron: short story by Kurt Vonnegut-Total equality--a dream or a nightmare?; The Birds: short story by Daphne du Maurier-Human terror caused by a revolution of birds.
Literature [Grade 7]
by Arthur N. Applebee Jim Burke Douglas Carnine Yvette Jackson Robert T. Jimnez Judith A. Langer Robert J. Marzano Mary Lou Mccloskey Donna M. Ogle Carol Booth Olson Lydia Stack Carol Ann Tomlinson Janet AllenTextbook.
Literature [Grade 7]
by Arthur N. Applebee Jim Burke Douglas Carnine Yvette Jackson Judith A. Langer Robert J. Marzano Mary Lou Mccloskey Donna M. Ogle Carol Booth Olson Lydia Stack Carol Ann Tomlinson Robert T. Jiménez Janet Allen et al.NIMAC-sourced textbook
Literature [Grade 7]
by Arthur N. Applebee Jim Burke Douglas Carnine Yvette Jackson Judith A. Langer Robert J. Marzano Mary Lou Mccloskey Donna M. Ogle Carol Booth Olson Lydia Stack Carol Ann Tomlinson Robert T. Jiménez Janet AllenNIMAC-sourced textbook
Literature [Grade 7]
by Arthur N. Applebee Jim Burke Douglas Carnine Yvette Jackson Judith A. Langer Robert J. Marzano Mary Lou Mccloskey Donna M. Ogle Carol Booth Olson Lydia Stack Carol Ann Tomlinson Robert T. Jiménez Janet AllenNIMAC-sourced textbook
Literature and Thought: Who Am I?
by Julie A. SchumacherThe author through four sections, makes readers think critically and develop a deeper understanding of who they are, with each section addressing a specific thinking skill.
Literature and the Language Arts: Exporing Literature
by EMC CorporationThis textbook contains great literature; both classic and contemporary, by a wide variety of authors, step-by-step study strategies for each selection, helpful background information, and activities that allow one to relate the literature to their own experiences and share their point of view.
Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (Bronze Level)
by Pearson EducationThe short stories in this book will take you to fictional worlds as far away as India and as close as the family next door. By introducing you to new people in a variety of situations, these stories will touch your heart, challenge your mind, and stretch your imagination.
Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (Bronze Level)
by Pearson EducationJust as there are different types of sports, like basketball or swimming, so there are different forms of literature. Each form, called a genre (zhän rə), has its own characteristics. In this introduction, you can learn about these genres. Keep these terms in mind.
Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (Bronze Level) (Adapted Reader's Companion)
by Prentice HallA book to learn about literature through short stories.
Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes, Bronze, California Edition
by Kate KinsellaPrentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes, was written to help build the pedagogical integrity of the program and to ensure its relevance for today's teachers and students.
Little Apocalypse
by Katherine SparrowMonsters aren’t real. Everyone knows that. Full of creepy-cool atmosphere and monstrous magic, this gripping middle grade debut will sink its claws into fans of supernatural adventures like Holly Black’s Doll Bones and Ellen Oh’s Spirit Hunters.When a sudden earthquake strands Celia’s parents out of town, she finds herself on her own in a shaken city. She tries to reach out to other kids around her apartment building. Some of them, like the sad boy named Demetri, seem wary of letting her too close. The others call themselves Hunters. They claim the earthquake was caused by monsters only kids can see. And they think Celia is destined to save the city.Celia doesn’t feel destined to save anything—but for the first time, she feels like maybe she’s seeing things as they really are….
Little Author in the Big Woods: A Biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder
by Yona Zeldis McDonoughMany girls in elementary and middle school fall in love with the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. What they don't always realize is that Wilder's books are autobiographical. This narrative biography describes more of the details of the young Laura's real life as a young pioneer homesteading with her family on many adventurous journeys. This biography, complete with charming illustrations, points out the differences between the fictional series as well as the many similarities.Yona Zeldis McDonough's Little Author in the Big Woods is a fascinating story of a much-celebrated writer.
Little Bigfoot, Big City (The Littlest Bigfoot #2)
by Jennifer WeinerFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes the second book in the “smartly crafted” (BCCB) and “heartwarming” (School Library Journal) trilogy about friendship, furry creatures, and finding the place where you belong.Twelve-year-old Alice Mayfair has a secret. She’s not human. But who—or what—is she? While Alice goes in search of her past, her best friend Millie Maximus, a tiny Bigfoot with a big voice, prepares for her future. Together they plan to sneak off to New York City, where Millie hopes to audition for The Next Stage, the TV show she’s sure will rocket her to stardom and free her from the suffocating expectations of her tribe. Meanwhile Jeremy Bigelow’s Bigfoot research has put him on the radar of a shadowy government organization led by a mysterious man named Trip Carruthers. The Bigfoots have something, a chemical so powerful and dangerous that the government will do anything to obtain it. And Jeremy is tasked with securing it once and for all. In an unexpected twist of fate, Jeremy, Alice, and Millie find themselves facing off at a crossroads. But in order to determine where they’re going, they have to first figure out where they come from—and draw the line between what is good, what is evil, and what it means to be a hero.
Little Bird
by Cynthia VoigtCelebrated Newbery Medalist Cynthia Voigt introduces Little Bird, a tiny crow with a big imagination and an even bigger heart, in this timeless read-alone and read-aloud just right for the young middle grade audience. Little Bird features black-and-white illustrations by Newbery Medalist Lynne Rae Perkins throughout. When a wild fisher cat attacks their nest, Little Bird and her flock are devastated. Not only does the fisher cat harm the fledglings, but it also makes off with the shiny pendant that the superstitious crows rely on for good luck. Little Bird believes that she can find the lucky pendant and return it to the nest before disaster strikes. The other crows aren’t so sure—after all, Little Bird is so little and undependable and meek.But with the help of some new friends—including a very funny goat—Little Bird journeys through forests and over lakes and fields, challenging her wits and survival skills along the way. The crow who returns home is wiser, braver, kinder, and ready—at last—to spread her wings. Newbery Medalist Cynthia Voigt’s gentle humor, sense of fun and adventure, and delightful main character sing off the page in this timely short novel about bravery and friendship, illustrated by Newbery Medalist Lynne Rae Perkins. A page-turning read-aloud for families and classrooms, and a terrific book for fans of Nuts to You, by Lynne Rae Perkins, and Avi’s Poppy books.
Little Bits of Sky
by S. E. Durrant Katie HarnettTwo foster-system-weary siblings find an unlikely family as they hope for a permanent home.Ira and Zac, veterans of the foster system, are being uprooted again. This time their destination isSkilly House, a London-based home for children. There, Ira, eleven, and Zac, nine, befriend the staffand other kids, all the while hoping to find their own family to belong to.When they’re invited to spend a holiday with Martha, a retiree, the visit opens the children’s eyesto what life in a permanent home might be like. But a tragic accident soon tests Ira, Zac, and Martha.Can they truly come together as a family? This gentle story explores the love and complexities behindthe ties that bind.
Little Black, A Pony, First Edition
by Walter Farley<P>Theme of this book is friendship and unwavering loyalty. <P>A little boy is in love with horses. <P>He takes Little Black, his very own pony, on rides all around his family's property.<P> However, one day the boy decides to ride Big Red, a horse that can do practically everything--run fast, jump over obstacles, and even swim across rushing rivers! <P>The boy begins spending more and more time with Big Red and less and less time with Little Black.<P> However, when a ride on Big Red ends in a frightening accident, the boy must rely on Little Black to save him.
Little Blue Lies
by Chris LynchTwo teens discover the true danger of love in this gripping novel from Printz Honor–winning author Chris Lynch. Oliver loves Junie Blue. That’s true. Pretty much everything else is a lie. Both known for their deceit, Junie and O’s relationship was the only honest thing they had. But now that’s over. Oliver’s been dumped, and he’s miserable. Junie says they’re done. Unless she’s lying? Junie’s father works for One Who Knows, the head of an organized crime family. He won’t tell O where Junie is, not even after O hears a rumor that Junie’s won the lottery—and that One Who Knows expects to be given her ticket. O fears Junie’s in danger, and he’s determined to come to her rescue. But is there honestly anything he can do?
Little Camp of Horrors
by R. L. StineThis summer Max is going to Camp Snake Lake--where he will have to swim in a lake filled with poisonous snakes . . . where a Headless Ghost roams the fields . . . where he and his mostly ghostly friends Nicky and Tara will continue the dangerous search for Nicky and Tara's parents. But first Max will have to face the evil spirit Phears again. Can Max learn the secret that will destroy this most terrifying ghoul for good?From the Hardcover edition.
Little Cat's Luck
by Marion Dane Bauer Jennifer A. BellFrom Newbery Honoree Marion Dane Bauer comes a heartwarming novel in verse that's a companion to the "wholly satisfying" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) Little Dog, Lost. <P><P>When an indoor calico cat named Patches spots a golden autumn leaf fluttering past her window, she can't help but venture outside to chase it. But soon, Patches feels something tugging at her, telling her to find a special place--one she won't know until she sees it. <P><P>Why must she go on this search? She doesn't know yet. <P><P>Along the way, Patches finds herself in dire circumstances, but with the help of the other neighborhood animals, she faces off against the scariest dog in town and continues on her journey to her special place. <P><P>Beautifully told in verse and accompanied by adorable illustrations by Jennifer A. Bell, this heartwarming novel from Newberry Honor-winner, Marion Dane Bauer, is a timeless, touching, and fulfilling story about finding your way home.
Little Comic Shop of Horrors (Give Yourself Goosebumps #17)
by R. L. StineReader beware--you choose the scare! GIVE YOURSELF GOOSEBUMPS!You're walking through a creepy part of town when you find a new comic shop--Milos Comics Dungeon. Dungeon is right. The place is dusty, dingy, and really dark. You can see the comics are awesome. But there’s something you can't see. Trouble. It’s waiting--for you.If you choose to go downstairs watch out for Milo the Mutant. He's got big, bad plans for you. What? You say you'd rather stay upstairs? Not such a great idea--unless you want to battle the worst villains in the history of comics! Do you have what it takes to be a superhero? The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings!