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The Strangeworlds Travel Agency
by L.D. LapinskiPack your suitcase for a magical adventure! Perfect for fans of The Train to Impossible Places and The Polar Bear Explorers Club.At the Strangeworlds Travel Agency, each suitcase transports you to a different world. All you have to do is step inside . . .When 12-year-old Flick Hudson accidentally ends up in the Strangeworlds Travel Agency, she uncovers a fantastic secret: there are hundreds of other worlds just steps away from ours. All you have to do to visit them is jump into the right suitcase. Then Flick gets the invitation of a lifetime: join Strangeworlds' magical travel society and explore other worlds.But, unknown to Flick, the world at the very centre of it all, a city called Five Lights, is in danger. Buildings and even streets are mysteriously disappearing. Once Flick realizes what's happening she must race against time, travelling through unchartered worlds, seeking a way to fix Five Lights before it collapses into nothingness -- and takes our world with it.A magical adventure for 9+ readers that will take you to whole new worlds.
Across A War-Tossed Sea
by L.M. ElliottIt's 1943, and World War II is raging. To escape the terror of the Blitz, ten-year-old Wesley and fourteen-year-old Charles were evacuated from England to America. After a few near misses with German U-boats and a treacherous ocean crossing, the brothers arrived in Virginia. The culture shock is intense as the London boys adjust to rural farm life and have to learn new sports, customs, and spellings, plus contend with racial segregation and bullying. As time goes by, the brothers begin to adapt to their new reality and blaze their own trails, writing letters home, making new friends, and pitching in to the American war effort. But just when Wes and Charles think they are safe from the terror of the battles raging thousands of miles across the sea, they encounter the very brand of soldiers they were trying to escape: Nazis, from a POW camp right around the corner and U-boats torpedoing American ships off the nearby Atlantic coastline. Suddenly, Charles, Wesley, and their new Virginian family must face the dangers of a foreign war coming too close to home. Award-winning author L. M. Elliott brings a rarely told story of World War II on U.S. soil to light in this gripping and meticulously-researched novel, a companion to the beloved Under a War-Torn Sky.
Suspect Red
by L.M. ElliottIt's 1953, and the United States has just executed an American couple convicted of spying for the Soviet Union. Everyone is on edge as the Cold War standoff between communism and democracy leads to the rise of Senator Joe McCarthy and his zealous hunt for people he calls subversives or communist sympathizers. Suspicion, loyalty oaths, blacklists, political profiling, hostility to foreigners, and the assumption of guilt by association divide the nation. Richard and his family believe deeply in American values and love of country, especially since Richard's father works for the FBI. Yet when a family from Czechoslovakia moves in down the street with a son Richard's age named Vlad, their bold ideas about art and politics bring everything into question. Richard is quickly drawn to Vlad's confidence, musical sensibilities, and passion for literature, which Richard shares. But as the nation's paranoia spirals out of control, Richard longs to prove himself a patriot, and blurred lines between friend and foe could lead to a betrayal that destroys lives. Punctuated with photos, news headlines, ads, and quotes from the era, this suspenseful and relatable novel by award-winning New York Times best-selling author L.M. Elliott breathes new life into a troubling chapter of our history.
Under a War-Torn Sky (Under A War-torn Sky Ser. #2)
by L.M. ElliottWounded and alone behind enemy lines, a young pilot must find his way to freedom in this gripping, beloved novel When Henry Forester is shot down during a bombing run over France, the World War II pilot finds himself trapped behind enemy lines. In constant danger of discovery by German soldiers, Henry begins a remarkable journey to freedom. Relying on the kindness of strangers, Henry moves from town to town--traveling by moonlight, never asking questions, or even the names of the people who help him along the way. Each day brings him closer to home, yet every step in enemy territory invites new dangers.Even as Henry fights for his own life, he quickly grows to realize the peril that surrounds all of the French people, and to admire the courage of the freedom fighters who risk death to protect him. Suspenseful and achingly true, this critically-acclaimed and deeply beloved novel explores the heartbreak of war, the strength of human spirit, and one young man's struggle to protect the things he loves.
Amazing Animal Adventures Digital Sampler Pack
by LBYR Assorted AuthorsThe three book samplers inside Amazing Animal Adventures feature spectacular creatures. From a nanny who happens to be a pig to the illusive sasquatch to a brave pack of dogs, these animals are extraordinary creatures. Each book is the first in a series.
Diferans Nou Yo Rann Nou Pi Fò: Koman Nou Geri Ansanm
by La June Montgomery Tabron TeMika Grooms Serena CantaveYon istwa sou pataje idantite nou ak fÈ nouvo zanmi de La June Montgomery Tabron, Prezidan an ak DirektÈ Jeneral Fondasyon W.K. Kellogg La June ak bon zanmi li, Jenefer, renmen ale lekÒl nan Detroit. Yo nan menm klas la, epi yo toujou chita ansanm nan rekreyasyon. La June Nwa e Jenefer Blan, epi yo pa remake ke tout lÒt timoun yo chita ak zanmi ki sanble yo. Men, lÈ Jenefer demenaje, La June pa konnen ki kote pou li chita. Li santi l diferan. Yon nouvo tifi, Eva, demenaje nan ansyen kay Jenefer lan, e tout bagay de li diferan pou La June, tou. Nan lekÒl la, pwofesÈ La June an ap eseye yon eksperyans: chanje plas yo nan rekreyasyon midi. Apre sa, li rasanble klas la nan yon sÈk pou l pale sou rezon ki fÈ li te difisil pou yo chita ak moun diferan, sa yo te aprann sou youn ak lÒt, e ki jan yo ka pataje plis bagay toujou nan tan kap vini an. La June ak kondisip li yo kÒmanse konprann ke pafwa li konfÒtab pou nou antoure de moun ki tankou nou, men nou kÒmanse bati yon kominote selman lÈ nou aprann de moun ki diferan. Reflete ti sÈk gerizon rasyal pozitiv ke Fondasyon W. K. Kellogg ankouraje ak selebre toutotou peyi a, Diferans Nou Yo Rann Nou Pi FÓ montre lektÈ jÈn ki pataje istwa nou yo, koute lÒt moun, ak aprann sou diferans nou yo se premye etap yo bati yon kominote ki pi fÒ. A story about sharing our identities and making new friends from La June Montgomery Tabron, the President and CEO of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. La June and her best friend, Jenefer, love going to school in Detroit. They're in the same class, and they always sit together at lunch. La June is Black and Jenefer is White, and they don't notice that all the other kids are sitting with friends who look like them. But when Jenefer moves away, La June doesn't know where to sit. She feels different. A new girl, Eva, moves into Jenefer's old house, and everything about her feels different to La June, too. At school, La June's teacher tries something new: changing up the seats at lunch time. After, he gathers the class into a circle to talk about why it was hard to sit with different people, what they learned about each other, and how they can share more in the future. La June and her classmates start to understand that sometimes it's comfortable to be around people who are like us, but we begin to build a community when we learn about people who are different. Reflecting the transformative racial healing practices that the W. K. Kellogg Foundation promotes and celebrates around the world, Our Differences Make Us Stronger shows young readers that sharing our stories, listening to others, and learning about our differences are the first steps to building a stronger community.
Hair Like Mine (Kids Like Mine #1)
by LaTashia M. PerryMother tells a girl that she is unique and no one else has hair like her.
Calling the Water Drum
by LaTisha ReddingA moving story about a family's attempt to flee Haiti in a boat, and a young boy who bravely learns to navigate a new world through playing his drum.Henri and his parents leave their homeland, Haiti, after they receive an invitation from an uncle to come to New York City. Only able to afford a small, rickety boat, the family sets out in the middle of the night in search of a better life. Out at sea, Henri dreams of what life will be like "across the great waters." Then the small boat overturns, and Henri is placed on top of the boat as his parents drift further out at sea. Overcome with grief, Henri retreats into himself and is no longer able to speak once he reaches land. Encouraged by his uncle and neighbor, Henri takes a bucket and plays on it like a drum. The drumming becomes a link to his past and a conduit for his emotions. Slowly, through his drumming and the kindness of his uncle and friend, Henri learns to navigate this new and foreign world without his parents. Calling the Water Drum is a tender and beautiful tribute to the resiliency of children and the human spirit.
When The Beat Was Born: Dj Kool Herc And The Creation Of Hip Hop
by Theodore Taylor Laban Carrick Hill<P>Before there was hip hop, there was DJ Kool Herc. On a hot day at the end of summer in 1973 Cindy Campbell threw a back-to-school party at a park in the South Bronx. <P>Her brother, Clive Campbell, spun the records. He had a new way of playing the music to make the breaks--the musical interludes between verses--longer for dancing. He called himself DJ Kool Herc and this is When the Beat Was Born. <P>From his childhood in Jamaica to his youth in the Bronx, Laban Carrick Hill's book tells how Kool Herc came to be a DJ, how kids in gangs stopped fighting in order to breakdance, and how the music he invented went on to define a culture and transform the world. <b><P>A John Steptoe New Talent Award Winner <P> 2017 Texas Bluebonnet Award</b>
When The Beat Was Born: Dj Kool Herc And The Creation Of Hip Hop
by Theodore Taylor Laban Carrick Hill<P>Before there was hip hop, there was DJ Kool Herc. On a hot day at the end of summer in 1973 Cindy Campbell threw a back-to-school party at a park in the South Bronx. <P>Her brother, Clive Campbell, spun the records. He had a new way of playing the music to make the breaks--the musical interludes between verses--longer for dancing. He called himself DJ Kool Herc and this is When the Beat Was Born. <P>From his childhood in Jamaica to his youth in the Bronx, Laban Carrick Hill's book tells how Kool Herc came to be a DJ, how kids in gangs stopped fighting in order to breakdance, and how the music he invented went on to define a culture and transform the world. <b><P>A John Steptoe New Talent Award Winner <P> 2017 Texas Bluebonnet Award</b>
Lost Wake (Xtreme Mysteries #5)
by Laban HillWhen Jamil and his friends are invited to a mystery weekend at a resort hotel, they soon find themselves involved in a real mystery-- someone has stolen the plans to a revolutionary new wakeboard.
National Geographic Reach: Language, Literacy, Content (Grade 5)
by Lada Kratky Nonie K. Lesaux Nancy FreyNIMAC-sourced textbook
National Geographic Reach: Language, Literacy, Content [Grade 5]
by Lada Kratky Nonie K. Lesaux Nancy FreyNIMAC-sourced textbook
National Geographic Reach: Language, Literacy, Content [Grade 5]
by Lada Kratky Nonie K. Lesaux Nancy FreyNIMAC-sourced textbook
National Geographic Reach: Language, Literacy, Content [Level F, Grade 5]
by Lada Kratky Nonie K. Lesaux Nancy FreyReach Lvl F TX Student Anthology
Omega Morales and the Curse of El Cucuy (Omega Morales #2)
by Laekan Zea KempFans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon and Paola Santiago and the River of Tears will root for Omega Morales, in the second installment of the Omega Morales series, as she learns to trust her newfound powers when she comes face-to-face with the Mexican legend El Cucuy. After Omega discovers she has the unique ability to influence the emotions of supernatural creatures, she&’s certain she&’s strong enough to handle the feelings of others on Día de Muertos. But when darkness overwhelms her, it&’s a sign that she&’s still vulnerable—and even worse, there may be a new malicious presence in her hometown of Noche Buena. When a child goes missing at the cemetery, panic ensues, prompting the new sheriff to open an investigation. But then another child is taken. And another. Soon, with the help of Carlitos, Clau, and a magical emotional support animal, Omega uncovers that El Cucuy—the boogeyman—is responsible for the disappearances. And it doesn&’t take long for Omega to realize that, just like with La Lechuza, she may be the only one who can stop him. But at what cost? This goose bump–raising sequel to Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza is packed with magic, myth, and a brave heroine who must confront her own fears to save her family.…After all, what&’s scarier than El Cucuy?
Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza (Omega Morales #1)
by Laekan Zea KempFans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Paola Santiago and the River of Tears, and Disney's Encanto will be captivated by this fantastical novel about a girl who must learn to trust her ancestral powers when she comes face-to-face with the Mexican legend La Lechuza. Omega Morales&’s family has been practicing magic for centuries in Noche Buena. But over the years, the town's reputation for the supernatural is no longer one the people carry with pride. So Omega&’s family keeps to themselves, and in private, they&’re Empaths: diviners who can read and manipulate the emotions of people and objects around them. But Omega&’s powers don&’t quite work, and it leaves her feeling like an outsider in her own family. When a witch with the power to transform herself into an owl—known in Mexican folklore as La Lechuza—shows up unannounced, Omega, her best friend Clau (who happens to be a ghost), and her cousin Carlitos must conduct a séance under a full moon in order to unravel the mystery of the legend. Suddenly Omega&’s magic begins to change, and the key to understanding her powers is more complicated than she thought. Omega will have to decide what&’s more important—trusting the instincts of others or learning to trust in herself. This spooky middle-grade debut is full of magic, adventure, friendship, and a captivating heroine who isn&’t afraid of the monsters lurking around every corner—even the dangerous La Lechuza!
Getting Rid of Rhoda (Bee Theres #1)
by Lael Littke“How are we going to survive Sister Rhoda Jackson? Our Beehive class will be totally zip if we have to have her as our leader.” When prim and proper Rhoda Jackson replaces fun-loving Pamela as their Beehive leader, Carlie and her friends decide that something must be done. Meet the Bee Theres, five Beehive girls who pledge to always “be there” for one another. Their first project: getting rid of Rhoda. And if the girls succeed, it might help Carlie to erase her image as the sixth-grade’s Miss Wholesome. But Rhoda has tricks of her own, as you’ll discover in this delightful, surprising, often-hilarious story. Enjoy all of the books in the Bee Theres series including: #2. The Mystery of Ruby's Ghost, #3. Star of the Show, #4. There's A Snake At Girl's Camp, #5. The Bridesmaids' Dress Disaster, #6. Run, Ducky Run and #7 The Phantom Fair.
Run, Ducky, Run (Bee There #6)
by Lael LittkeDucky wants to be seventh-grade class president, but she fears that winning against another club member may cause her to lose her friends. When Paula “Powerhouse” Powell invites Ducky to run for seventh-grade class president, Ducky likes the idea. But the day after she agrees to let Paula be her campaign manager, she finds out that Marybeth is going to run! Will the Bee Theres--her new friends in her Beehive class--still want her to be one of them when they hear about her candidacy? It’s too late to back out of the race, but maybe, just maybe, she can do something to make sure she loses. With the help of Anton, her big brother; Dermott, her obnoxious little cousin; Jamahl, her handsome but shy friend; and Gruff the Goat, Ducky embarks on the craziest campaign ever! Read more about the adventures of a club of 12 and 13 year old girls in middle school who act allot like you as they cope with crushes, jealousy, wanting to belong, being teased, loyalty, and more. Look for these books in the Bee Theres series including #1. Getting Rid of Rhoda, #2. The Mystery of Ruby's ghost, #4. There's A Snake at Girl's Camp, #5. The Bridesmaids' Dress and #7. The Phantom Fair.
The Mystery of Ruby's Ghost (Bee There #2)
by Lael LittkeFive twelve-year-old friends from a Beehive church group in California go to work as hostesses on a historical farm in Utah and are caught up in the mystery of a young girl who disappeared in the 1920s. When the five Bee Theres, members of Becca’s Beehive class, spend two weeks at a historical farm in Utah, little do they realize they will encounter ghosts from the past. The suspense mounts as the girls try to discover why a young woman named Ruby vanished seventy years ago, without saying a word to anyone. Why did she hide the wooden box in the wall behind the baseboard? Who carved her initials in the barn? What does Eli, the old farmhand, know? Is Becca just dreaming that someone is crying for help in the storm outside? What is the ghost --if it is a ghost --trying to tell her? Join Becca, Carlie, Elena, Marybeth, and Sunshine as they try to solve The Mystery of Ruby’s Ghost. You'll find the whole Bee There's series in the Bookshare library including #1. Getting Rid of Rhoda, #3. Star of the Show, #4. There's A Snake At Girl's Camp, #5. The Bridesmaids' Dress, #6. Run, Ducky Run and #7 The Phantom Fair.
The Phantom Fair (The Bee Theres #7)
by Lael LittkeYou’re going to love Beehives,” Bonnie’s older sister tells her, but Bonnie isn’t so sure. How are those perfect, pretty girls going to feel about bringing someone new into their group--especially a clumsy, no-talent, Bigfoot like her? To make matters worse, Bonnie accidentally volunteers to represent the Beehive class on the planning committee for the ward Halloween carnival, the Phantom Fair. Now she has to come up with the best idea ever; maybe that will show the other girls that she’s worthy to join the Bee Theres, their special club. When Nazli, Bonnie’s friend at school, offers to conjure up a mummy for the Beehives’ spook-alley room, things quickly get out of hand--particularly when the mummy shows up in Bonnie’s backyard! Join the Bee Theres for a fun and mysterious Halloween adventure! Summary: Bonnie, a twelve-year-old Mormon girl, hopes that her ideas for the ward Halloween party will get her into the popular girls’ club the Bee Theres, but the situation is complicated by a mummy in her backyard. Ages 8-13
Blackbringer
by Laini TaylorWhen the ancient evil of the Blackbringer rises to unmake the world, only one determined faerie stands in its way. However, Magpie Windwitch, granddaughter of the West Wind, is not like other faeries. While her kind live in seclusion deep in the forests of Dreamdark, she's devoted her life to tracking down and recapturing devils escaped from their ancient bottles, just as her hero, the legendary Bellatrix, did 25,000 years ago. With her faithful gang of crows, she travels the world fighting where others would choose to flee. But when a devil escapes from a bottle sealed by the ancient Djinn King himself- the creator of the world- she may be in over her head. How can a single faerie, even with the help of her friends, hope to defeat the impenetrable darkness of the Blackbringer? At a time when fantasy readers have an embarrassment of riches in choosing new worlds to fall in love with, this first novel by a fresh, original voice is sure to stand out. .
Blackbringer
by Laini TaylorWhen the ancient evil of the Blackbringer rises to unmake the world, only one determined faerie stands in its way. However, Magpie Windwitch, granddaughter of the West Wind, is not like other faeries. While her kind live in seclusion deep in the forests of Dreamdark, she's devoted her life to tracking down and recapturing devils escaped from their ancient bottles, just as her hero, the legendary Bellatrix, did 25,000 years ago. With her faithful gang of crows, she travels the world fighting where others would choose to flee. But when a devil escapes from a bottle sealed by the ancient Djinn King himself- the creator of the world- she may be in over her head. How can a single faerie, even with the help of her friends, hope to defeat the impenetrable darkness of the Blackbringer? At a time when fantasy readers have an embarrassment of riches in choosing new worlds to fall in love with, this first novel by a fresh, original voice is sure to stand out.
Be Real, Macy Weaver
by Lakita WilsonA humorous, heartfelt, and fashion-filled contemporary novel about Macy Weaver, a young girl struggling with how to be her true self and make a best friend. Perfect for fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington and Stand Up, Yumi Chung.Eleven-year-old Macy Weaver knows relationships are complicated. Fresh off her latest friendship breakup, she&’s spent most of her summer break on her own. So when Macy&’s mother decides to go back to college three states away, Macy jumps on the chance to move—anything for a fresh start. But Macy&’s new home isn&’t exactly what she expected. Her mother&’s never around and her dad&’s always working. Lonelier than ever, Macy sets her sights on finding a new best friend. When she meets Brynn, who&’s smart and kind and already seems to have her whole life figured out—down to her future as a high fashion model—Macy knows she&’s it. The only problem is that Brynn already has a BFF and, as everyone knows, you can only have one. Resorting to old habits, Macy turns one small lie into a whole new life—full of fantastic fashion and haute couture—but it isn't long before everything really falls apart. Ultimately, Macy must determine how to make things right and be true to herself—rather than chasing after the person she thinks she&’s supposed to be.
Michelle Obama: Get to Know the Influential First Lady and Education Advocate (People You Should Know)
by Lakita WilsonThe first black First Lady in U.S. history (and one of the most beloved), Michelle Obama brought intelligence and passion to her role. Readers will learn how her years as a daughter, student, lawyer, wife, and mother shaped her into the influential education, healthy living, and women's rights advocate she is today.