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The Lord's Prayer: Words of Hope and Happiness
by Rick Warren Richard Jesse Watson“Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.” The Lord’s Prayer pulses with new life through the exquisite illustrations of award-winning artist Richard Jesse Watson, and simple, yet insightful commentary by bestselling author Rick Warren. Watson’s use of vibrant color and detailed imagery beautifully captures the essence of Jesus’ words to his disciples, and Warren’s thoughtful words help make the King James Version of this prayer come alive for readers young and old.
Los Exploradores Secretos y la caída del cometa (The Secret Explorers)
by SJ KingEste libro bellamente ilustrado destaca a animales de todas las épocas de la historia: animales perdidos por la extinción, animales que pensamos que habíamos perdido pero que hemos recuperado, y animales que son el foco de los esfuerzos de conservación en todo el mundo.'El libro de los animales insólitos' proporciona información sobre eventos de extinción y las diferentes posibles causas (tanto naturales como provocadas por la presencia humana), y analiza cómo puede relacionarse con el mundo de hoy de una manera fácilmente entendida. El libro también incluye información sobre todo el increíble trabajo que se está haciendo en todo el mundo para evitar una pérdida adicional de especies (tanto de flora como de fauna), especies que se han salvado de la extinción, historias increíbles de especies descubiertas que se pensó durante mucho tiempo que estaban perdidas, historias positivas de reintroducción y lo que nosotros como humanos estamos haciendo y podemos seguir haciendo.This beautifully illustrated book will shine a spotlight on animals throughout history and in the present—animals lost to extinction, animals we thought we&’d lost but have found, and animals that are the focus of conservation efforts all over the world.'El libro de los animales insólitos' gives information about extinction events and the different possible causes of extinction (natural as well as human-made), and discusses how it may relate to the world today in an easily understood way. The book also includes information on all the incredible work that is happening around the world to prevent any further loss of species (both flora and fauna), species that have been saved from extinction, incredible stories of uncovering species long thought to have been extinct, positive stories of reintroduction, and what we as humans are doing and can continue to do.
Los Exploradores Secretos y las ballenas perdidas (The Secret Explorers)
by SJ KingSumérgete en el mundo de los exploradores secretos y aprende sobre la vida oceánica en esta trepidante primera entrega de una nueva serie de ficción.¡Conoce a los exploradores secretos! Son un grupo de niños brillantes de alrededor del mundo dispuestos a solucionar problemas, resolver misterios y reunir conocimiento por todo el planeta... y más allá. Siempre que se necesite su ayuda, aparecerá un letrero especial en una puerta. Atraviesan la estación de exploración y reciben su misión...En Los Exploradores Secretos y las ballenas perdidas el experto en la vida marina, Connor, necesita usar su experiencia submarina para ayudar a salvar una manada de ballenas jorobadas que han perdido su rumbo. Junto con el experto en espacios Roshni, se aventuran en un submarino para encontrar un modo de ayudar a las ballenas a volver a su senda, pero por el camino se encuentra con obstáculos inesperados, como unas ballenas bebé que se han perdido o una flota de barcos. ¿Lograrán los Exploradores Secretos llevar a cabo su misión?Repleto de divertidas ilustraciones e información sobre las ballenas jorobadas, la vida marina y el impacto del cambio climático en los océanos, esta emocionante aventura es perfecta para primeros lectores. La narracción, llena de acción, atrapa la atención de los niños y les ayuda a aprender sobre lo divertido que es el mundo natural.Dive into the world of Los Exploradores Secretos and learn about ocean life in this action-packed first installment in a brand-new fiction series.Meet Los Exploradores Secretos! This group of brilliant kids comes together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries, and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station and receive their mission...Los Exploradores Secretos y las ballenas perdidas, marine life expert Connor needs to use his underwater expertise to help save a pod of humpback whales that have lost their way. Along with space expert Roshni, he sets out in a submarine to search for a way to steer the whales back on track, but encounters unexpected problems along the way, including lost baby whales and a fleet of boats. Will The Secret Explorers manage to succeed in their mission?Packed with fun illustrations and facts about humpback whales, marine life, and how climate change is affecting the oceans, this thrilling adventure is perfect for emerging readers. The action-packed narrative keeps kids engaged and makes learning about the natural world fun.
Lost! (Survivor Diaries)
by Terry Lynn Johnson Jani OrbanA high-stakes survival series perfect for fans of the I Survived series and Hatchet. Stay calm. Stay smart. Survive. An ancient myth about a statue leads eleven-year-old Carter and twelve-year-old Anna down a trail deep into the Costa Rican jungle. They get turned around, then chased by howler monkeys. Carter and Anna try to find their way back to the familiar path, but the tangle of vines and trees all look the same. They are . . . lost! With seventeen years of hands-on experience and training in remote areas, survival expert Terry Lynn Johnson(Ice Dogs; Sled Dog School) creates on-the-edge-of-your-seat storytelling featuring real skills to prepare kids for surviving a disaster. This book includes tips from the Canadian Red Cross on how to make your own survival kit. After reading this book, you'll be better prepared for surviving a real-life disaster.
Lost Again, Found Again (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Nancy White Eva VagretiNIMAC-sourced textbook
Lost and Found
by Kate BanksA story of woodland creatures discovering a lost doll is transformed into the perfect parable of love in this sweet, timeless picture book for fans of Corduroy and The Velveteen Rabbit.The wood mouse and the rabbit find a rag doll in the woods. Nothing about it is familiar: it doesn't smell like the fresh air of spring or feel like the rough bark of a tree. As the group of animals grows and searches for a clue to where the doll came from, they encounter more mysteries—and discover the one thing their hearts know to be true. Whether between parent and child, siblings, or friends, this beautifully illustrated story is about the way we show one other how much we care.
Lost and Found
by Bill HarleyCourage yields unexpected surprises when Justin visits his school's dreaded lost and found. A witty, award-winning story about childhood fears from Bill Harley and Adam Gustavson.When Justin loses the special hat his grandmother made for him, he looks everywhere for it. Everywhere, that is, except the lost and found. Mr. Rumkowsky, the old school custodian, is the keeper of all the lost and found items, and everyone is afraid of him—including Justin. When he finally musters the courage to enter Mr. Rumkowsky's domain, he discovers a whole world of treasures. But things keep getting weirder and weirder, until way down at the bottom of Rumkowsky's giant box, Justin unearths something completely unexpected...
Lost and Found
by Oliver JeffersFrom the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day The Crayons Quit comes a humorously warm tale of friendship. Now also an animated TV special!What is a boy to do when a lost penguin shows up at his door? Find out where it comes from, of course, and return it. But the journey to the South Pole is long and difficult in the boy’s rowboat. There are storms to brave and deep, dark nights.To pass the time, the boy tells the penguin stories. Finally, they arrive. Yet instead of being happy, both are sad. That’s when the boy realizes: The penguin hadn’t been lost, it had merely been lonely.A poignant, funny, and child-friendly story about friendship lost . . . and then found again.
Lost and Found: Geeger the Robot (QUIX)
by Jarrett LernerDan Gutman&’s My Weird School meets James Patterson&’s House of Robots in the adventures of Geeger, a robot who loses his class pet, in the second story in a fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that&’s perfect for emerging readers!Geeger the Robot gets along great with the class pet, Fudge the Hamster—they both spend a lot of their time eating and share a love for mushy bananas. But when Fudge goes missing, some of the kids in Ms. Bork&’s class think Geeger might be to blame! Could Geeger have eaten Fudge?! He certainly wouldn&’t have done so on purpose. But Geeger has been known to eat things by accident before. With the help of his best friend Tillie, Geeger puts his strengths to use to find Fudge and clear his name!
Lost and Found (Cutiecorns)
by Shannon PenneySparkle, Glitter, Twinkle, and Flash are going on a field trip to Hopalong Haven, home of the bunnies! What kind of adventures will they have there?
Lost and Found #2 (Arnold and Louise #2)
by Erica S. Perl Chris ChattertonUnlikely best friends Arnold and Louise--a big bear and a chatty chipmunk--are back in this easy-to-read chapter book series!When Louise borrows Arnold's newly found treasure, he's sure he'll never see it again. After all, she loses just about everything he lends her. Louise swears she hasn't lost it, but to get it back, she sends Arnold on a treasure hunt of her own--or is it a wild goose chase?
Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush's Incredible Journey
by Doug Kuntz Amy ShrodesThis heartwarming true story of one lost cat's journey to be reunited with his refugee family gently introduces children to a difficult topic and shows how ordinary people can help with compassion and hope. When an Iraqi family is forced to flee their home, they can&’t bear to leave their beloved cat, Kunkush, behind. So they carry him with them from Iraq to Greece, keeping their secret passenger hidden away. But during the crowded boat crossing to Greece, his carrier breaks and the frightened cat runs from the chaos, disappearing. After an unsuccessful search, his family has to continue their journey, leaving brokenhearted. A few days later, aid workers in Greece find the lost cat. Knowing how much his family has sacrificed already, they are desperate to reunite them. A worldwide community comes together to spread the word on the Internet and in the news media, and after several months the impossible happens—Kunkush&’s family is found, and they finally get their happy ending in their new home. This remarkable true story is told by the real people involved, with the full cooperation of Kunkush&’s family.&“Bound to be a hit with cats and kids alike.&” —People.com
The Lost and Found Weekend (Makers Make It Work)
by Kiki ThorpeTying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make it Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. With bright, eye-catching art and explanatory sidebars with additional information on the topic, these books show kids how to use their hands, their heads, their creativity, and their problem-solving skills to overcome every challenge facing them. Gia's dad is always losing things. His glasses. His phone. It almost ruins their camping trip. Gia needs to figure out a way to fix her dad! With the Makers Make It Work series, any kid can be a Maker! Each book also includes an activity for young makers to try themselves. (Topic: Sewing)
The Lost Celt
by A. E. ConranWritten in the voice of Mikey, a fourth-grader who believes that eating crunchy things will get your neurons to fire, The Lost Celt follows Mikey's adventures after a chance encounter with what he thinks is a time-traveling Celtic warrior. With the help of his best friend Kyler, and clues from his military history book, Mikey tracks down the stranger, and in the process learns about the power and obligations of friendship. Full of heart, The Lost Celt throws a gentle light on some of the issues facing our veterans and their families, but it's the humor and infectious camaraderie throughout this book that makes it so memorable.
The Lost Christmas
by B. B. CroninA Christmas confection from the brilliant creator of The Lost House and The Lost Picnic!It's time to decorate the tree for Christmas--but Grandad can't find any of his ornaments! The hunt for the missing decorations takes the children up and down in Grandad's bric-a-brac-filled house and out into a winter wonderland. And when every ornament is on the tree at last, Grandad has a wonderful holiday surprise in store. This seek-and-find book from the award-winning author of The Lost House and The Lost Picnic will delight readers of any age and belongs under a Christmas tree.
Lost City: The Discovery of Machu Picchu
by Ted LewinCaldecott Honor-winner Ted Lewin takes readers on a thrilling journey to the wilds of Peru in this story of Hiram Bingham, who, in 1911, carved a treacherous path through snake-filled jungles and across perilous mountains in search of Vilcapampa, the lost city of the Incas. Guided the last steps by a young Quechua boy, however, he discovered not the rumored lost city, but the ruins of Machu Picchu, a city totally unknown to the outside world, and one of the wonders of the world.
The Lost Coin: Luke 15:8-10, for Children
by Nicole E. DreyerWhen a poor woman looses a coin, she searches her house in order to find it. When she does find her coin, she rejoices and invites her neighbors to celebrate her good fortune. Other Arch books are available in this library.
The Lost Cousins
by B. B. CroninFrom the wildly original creator of The Lost House comes an around-the-world seek-and-find adventure!Grandad and his grandchildren are looking at an old photo album when Grandad realizes the children have never met their cousins who are scattered across the globe. It's time to head off on an adventure to go visit them--but finding the long-lost cousins is harder than it sounds! From icy landscapes to bustling cities to vivid jungles, it seems Grandad's got relatives everywhere, and these dazzling spreads are full of both cousins and objects for readers to find. With a dizzying array of dazzling spreads, this is the most global and adventurous LOST book yet and will keep kids (and their adults) entertained for hours on end!
Lost Dog (I Like to Read)
by Michael GarlandWhen Pete sets off for Grandma's house, he runs into bad traffic. He tries a different route, and soon finds himself lost on a woodsy road. "Where is Mutt Street?" he asks a bear. "That way," the bear replies. As Pete follows directions from different animals he meets, he finds himself in the desert, the jungle and even the arctic! In this story of an accidental journey turned epic adventure, early readers will delight in all of Pete's stops along the way to Mutt Street, where Grandma is there to greet him. An I Like to Read® book for emerging readers. Guided Reading Level C.
Lost Dog: An Acorn Book (The Adventure Friends)
by Brandon ToddAdventure Friends Miguel and Clarke search for a lost dog in this full-color book perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Miguel and Clarke help a neighbor find their lost dog, Spider. They grab their walking sticks and map. Then they set out to search the woods. Across four short stories, their adventure leads them to Spider -- and to the perfect spot for a secret fort!With easy-to-read text and full-color artwork throughout, this adventure-filled early reader series is sure to be a hit with beginning readers!
The Lost Frost Girl
by Amy WilsonA modern-day fairy tale full of frosty magic, Amy Wilson’s stunning debut about a girl who discovers that she is Jack Frost’s daughter will enchant fans of the Emily Windsnap series and Frozen.“As magical as frost itself, The Lost Frost Girl is a truly special tale, told with gorgeous prose and filled with compelling characters. I absolutely loved it!” —Sarah Beth Durst, author of Journey Across the Hidden IslandsWith a name like hers, Owl never expected her life to be normal, at home or at school. But when Owl finds out that she is Jack Frost’s daughter, her world shifts beyond what she could ever imagine.Determined to meet him, Owl delves into Jack’s wonderful world of winter and magic—the kind of place she thought only existed in fairy tales. And as she notices frost patterns appearing on her skin and her tears turning to ice, Owl starts to wonder if being Jack Frost’s daughter means that she has powers of her very own.At once breathtaking and brimming with heart, The Lost Frost Girl is a story of family, friendship, and the magic of embracing who you are meant to be.
The Lost Gift: A Christmas Story
by Kallie GeorgeThis Christmas-themed picture book about four animals delivering a lost package for Santa already feels like a classic, and makes the perfect gift this holiday season! It&’s Christmas Eve, and Bird, Rabbit, Deer, and Squirrel are eagerly waiting for Santa to fly overhead. When he does, a gift tumbles out of his sleigh, landing in the woods. The friends find the gift and read the tag: &“For the new baby at the farm. Love, Santa.&” And so, in spite of Squirrel&’s grumbling—&“It&’s not our baby&”—they set off on a long journey to deliver it. Sweet, poignant, and starring a cast of truly adorable characters, this is a story sure to be shared year after year at Christmastime.