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Leyendas de Bécquer contadas a los niños (Clásicos contados a los niños)
by Rosa Navarro DuránGustavo Adolfo Domínguez Bastida, que más tarde adoptaría el apellido Bécquer; perteneciente a sus antepasados nobles oriundos de Flandes, nació en Sevilla el 17 de febrero de 1836. Quedó huérfano en la niñez, lo que marcó su sensibilidad de por vida. Es el poeta romántico que ha dejado una huella más honda en la poesía española. Enfermo de tuberculosis murió en Madrid el 25 de diciembre de 1870. Sus Rimas son poemas llenos de amor y dolor. Sus Leyendas son narraciones breves cargadas de musicalidad y pasión, a veces nos dice dónde las oyó o cómo las imaginó.
Leyendas de ecosistemas de todo el mundo (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level Q #85)
by Claire Daniel Red Hansen Marilee Heyer Dennis HockermanLos cuentos populares son historias que se vienen contando desde hace muchos años. ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de salvar a unos pichones de avestruz de una leona vieja y gruñona? ¿Adónde van los osos polares cuando se roban el calor del verano? Descubre esto y mucho más en estos cuentos populares de todo el mundo. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Leyla: The Black Tulip (Girls Of Many Lands)
by Alev Lytle CroutierTrying to help her financially destitute family, twelve-year-old Leyla ends up on a slave ship bound for Istanbul, then in the beautiful Topkapi Palace, where she discovers that life in the sheltered world of the palace harem follows its rigid rules.
Li Lun, Lad of Courage
by Carolyn TreffingerBanished to a mountaintop to learn to grow rice, Li Lun proves his courage as he fights the elements and his own loneliness to make his rice seedlings flourish where no one else has for generations.<P><P> A Newbery Honor book.
Li on Angel Island (Smithsonian Historical Fiction)
by Veeda BybeeLi, her mother, and her brother journey from China to America to join their father in San Francisco. But they are detained at the Angel Island immigration center, where Chinese Americans are subject to harsh treatment and questioning. Will Li be able to answer the detailed questions about her former home, and why she wants to come to America? Or will she fail the tests and be deported?
Lia & Luis: Puzzled! (Storytelling Math)
by Ana CrespoCelebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!Twins Lia and Luís have received a secret puzzle from their grandma! Can they put it together to read the hidden message? A playful exploration of geometry and sorting featuring Brazilian American characters and a glossary of Brazilian Portuguese words.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.
Lia & Luis: Who Has More? (Storytelling Math #1)
by Ana CrespoCelebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!Twins Lia and Luís argue over who has more of their favorite snacks. Can the siblings use math--and a little sharing--to pick the winner? A playful exploration of measurement, counting, and estimation, featuring Brazilian American characters and a glossary of Brazilian Portuguese words.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.
Lia Park and the Heavenly Heirlooms (Lia Park #2)
by Jenna YoonPerfect for fans of the Gifted Clans and Aru Shah series, this thrilling second book of the middle grade fantasy Lia Park series sees Lia and Joon on a mission to protect important magical objects—and themselves—from a mysterious enemy.Twelve-year-old Lia Park and her best friend, Joon, are now full-time students at International Magic Academy after defeating corrupt diviner Gaya, and their first assignment is an ambitious one. The evil nine-headed monster and King of Darkness, Jihaedaegukjeok, wants to destroy the three Heavenly Heirlooms that create fire and light to plunge the world into darkness and destroy humanity. The heirlooms can only be destroyed if they are all together, so over time, they have been hidden carefully with magic. Except now, one of them is missing. Lia, Joon, and their classmates have been tasked with recovering the lost heirloom and bringing it to IMA for safekeeping. They expected the task to be difficult, but the number of obstacles the magic trainees run into makes Lia start to wonder if the sabotage could be coming from someone inside the school.
Lia Park and the Missing Jewel (Lia Park #1)
by Jenna YoonPerfect for fans of the Storm Runner and Aru Shah series, this thrilling middle grade fantasy follows a young girl who must venture to the undersea kingdom of the Dragon King in Korea to save her parents from an evil diviner spirit.Twelve-year old Lia Park just wants to fit in. Her parents work with a mysterious organization that makes them ridiculously overprotective. Lia&’s every move has been scrutinized since she was born, and she&’d love to have the option of doing something exciting for once. So when she gets invited to the biggest birthday party of the year—and her parents say she can&’t go—Lia sneaks out. But her first act of rebellion not only breaks her parents&’ rules, but also an ancient protection spell, allowing an evil diviner spirit to kidnap and ransom her parents for a powerful jewel that her family has guarded for years. With just the clothes on her back and some very rusty magical skills, Lia finds herself chasing mysterious clues that take her to her grandmother&’s home in Korea. From there, she has to make their way to the undersea kingdom of the Dragon King, the only person who knows where the powerful jewel might be. Along with her friend, Joon, Lia must dig deep and find courage to stand up for those who are weak—and become the hero her parents need.
Lia y Luís: ¡Desconcertados! / Lia & Luís: Puzzled! (Storytelling Math)
by Ana Crespo¡Celebra la diversidad, las matemáticas y el poder de contar historias con esta edición bilingüe (español e inglés)!Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling with this bilingual (Spanish and English) edition!Los mellizos Lia y Luís han recibido de su abuela un rompecabezas con un código secreto. ¿Podrán armarlo para leer el mensaje oculto? Una divertida exploración de la geometría y la clasificación con personajes brasileño-estadounidenses y un glosario de palabras de portugués brasileño.Los libros de la serie Cuentos matemáticos celebran que los niños usen las matemáticas en sus aventuras diarias mientras juegan, construyen y descubren el mundo que los rodea. Historias divertidas y actividades prácticas facilitan que los niños y los adultos exploren juntos las matemáticas de la vida diaria. Han sido desarrolladas en colaboración con expertos en matemáticas para las áreas de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas de la organización sin fines de lucro TERC, con una beca de la Heising-Simons Foundation.Twins Lia and Luís have received a secret puzzle from their grandma! Can they put it together to read the hidden message? A playful exploration of geometry and sorting featuring Brazilian American characters and a glossary of Brazilian Portuguese words.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.
Lia y Luís: ¿Quién Tiene Más? / Lia & Luis: Who Has More? (Storytelling Math)
by Ana Crespo¡Celebremos la diversidad, las matemáticas y el poder del cuento! Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!¡Ahora en edición bilingüe inglés-español! Los mellizos Lía y Luis siempre discuten para ver quién tiene más de su merienda favorita. ¿Podrán estos hermanos usar las matemáticas y compartir un poco para saber quién tiene razón? Una exploración divertida sobre la medición, el conteo y la estimación, con personajes brasileño-estadounidenses y un glosario de palabras en portugués. Los libros de la serie Cuentos matemáticos celebran las aventuras diarias de niños que usan las matemáticas mientras juegan, construyen y descubren el mundo que los rodea. Historias divertidas y actividades prácticas facilitan que tanto los niños como los adultos exploren juntos las matemáticas de la vida diaria. Fue desarrollada junto a expertos en el currículum STEM, pertenecientes a TERC Inc., organización sin fines de lucro, bajo una subvención otorgada por Heising-Simons Foundation. Now in a Spanish bilingual edition! Twins Lia and Luís argue over who has more of their favorite snacks. Can the siblings use math--and a little sharing--to pick the winner? A playful exploration of measurement, counting, and estimation, featuring Brazilian American characters and a glossary of Brazilian Portuguese words.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education non-profit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.
Lia's Journey
by Modern PressReflecting the most widely tested comprehension skills, Comprehension Power Readers provides successful reading experiences for students who may be having difficulty with comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency.
Liam Goes Poo in the Toilet: A Story about Trouble with Toilet Training
by Jane Whelen-Banks'This is Liam. Every day Liam eats lots of good food. Each time Liam eats, his tummy gets fuller and fuller... and fuller... until Liam's tummy starts to stretch' Successful toilet training is a time of celebration for both parents and child. It marks the end of dirty diapers and a forward step in the development of a child. Fraught with both stress and triumph, the period of toilet training can take from days to months. For a typical child, learning to gain control over the body's internal stimuli can be at best challenging. For many children, however, these internal cues can be overwhelming and confusing, leading to both a frustrating and traumatic toileting experience. Liam Goes Poo in the Toilet illustrates the relationship between eating and excreting. It provides visual instructions on how to 'relax and push'. After much fanfare, Liam finally masters going `poo' in the toilet, and both he and Mum bask in the glory of a job well done.
Liam Knows What To Do When Kids Act Snitty: Coping When Friends are Tactless
by Jane Whelen-BanksLiam is a very talented boy. He can do lots of neat things, like tricks, tumbles and freaky faces. One day, Liam decided to impress his friend Sarah with a super-duper somersault on the couch. Sara said: 'So?' In Liam Knows What to do When Kids Act Snitty, lovable Liam finds out why his amazing feats of greatness are sometimes met with snide or snitty responses. He learns that when kids are snitty, it does not mean they don't like you, or that your tricks are boring, but that they haven't yet learnt how to be gracious and polite. Vibrant, colourful and lively, this book's positive messages and advice are ideal for young children wanting to understand social situations or how friendships work.
Liam Says "Hi": Learning to Greet a Friend
by Jane Whelen-BanksThis is Liam. Liam has lots of friends who love him and want to play with him. When we get together with friends, we greet them by looking at their face and saying, 'Hi'. We don't look down or look away and say nothing. We don't run off when friends arrive. They will think they don't want to play with us! Introductions can be awkward for many children. For some, however, making eye contact, and acknowledging another person by simply saying "hi" can be a constant challenge. In Liam Says "Hi" Liam manages to overcome his shyness and greet his friend at the door leading to an excellent play date. Vibrant, colourful and lively, this is a lovely, friendly storybook for explaining friendships to young children aged 4+.
Liam Says "Sorry": Repairing an Encounter Gone Sour
by Jane Whelen-BanksLiam has a wonderful big brother called Jamie. Liam and Jamie play lots of fun things together, like computer battle games, sword fighting and pillow boffing. Liam's favourite game though is wrestling. One day when they were wrestling, Jamie had Liam pinned on the ground. Liam got frustrated and whacked Jamie on the nose... Making mistakes goes hand in hand with learning. It is a fact of life to which none of us are immune. Yet it is not our mistakes but how we deal with them that truly defines who we are. In Liam Says "Sorry" Liam impulsively whacks his brother on the nose and ruins an otherwise joyful round of wrestling. Wanting desperately to resume the game and win favour with his brother, Liam accepts responsibility for his blunder and apologises. His brother forgives him, and apologises too - and the wrestling at last can be resumed. Good job Liam! Vibrant, colourful and lively, this book's positive messages and advice are ideal for young children wanting to understand social situations or how friendships work.
Liam Wins the Game, Sometimes: A Story about Losing with Grace
by Jane Whelen-BanksLiam loves playing games. His favourite game is 'Woof Woof' which he loves to play with Daddy. When Liam collects all the bones and Daddy loses, he says 'Good game Liam'. When Daddy wins, he gets to shout 'Woof Woof - I win!'. Liam does not like it when he doesn't win. In Liam Wins the Game, Sometimes, lovable Liam learns that it is ok to feel disappointed if you don't win, but that it's not ok to moan or cry or throw things: sometimes you win and sometimes you don't. He learns how to become a good sport, and that makes him a real champ! Vibrant, colourful and lively, this book's positive messages and advice are ideal for young children wanting to understand social situations or how friendships work.
Liam and the Dream Job (Liam Kingbird's Kingdom)
by Andrew StarkEight-year-old Liam struggles with his school’s Career Day project in this installment from the Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom series. It’s Career Day in Mrs. Dakota’s third-grade class on the Ojibwa reservation. Unfortunately, young Liam can’t decide what he wants to be when he grows up! Can Liam figure out his future, or will his class project be an epic failure? Find out in this installment of the popular Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom series by Ojibwa author Andrew Stark. With achievable text and colorful illustrations, all books in the Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom chapter book series are perfect for early readers, grades K–3. Other Books in This Series: Liam and the Forest Friends Liam and the Lion Liam and the Lockdown Liam and the Pigeon Liam at the Powwow Liam and the Surprise Gift Liam and the Worst Dog in the World
Liam and the Forest Friends (Liam Kingbird's Kingdom)
by Andrew StarkWhen Liam hears his parents having an argument, he escapes into an imaginary world with animal friends he has drawn. His new friends help Liam understand that even when things feel out of his control, he is always safe, always loved, and a brighter day is just ahead. K–3 readers will find a friend in this series featuring quiet but strong Indigenous third-grader Liam Kingbird.
Liam and the Lockdown (Liam Kingbird's Kingdom)
by Andrew StarkDuring a school lockdown, eight-year-old Liam finds a way to calm his fears in this installment from the Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom series. Liam’s school on an Ojibwa reservation is practicing a lockdown. During the drill, the shy third grader is worried until he finds a new friend: a wooly caterpillar. Can the caterpillar help calm Liam’s nerves during the scary situation? Find out in this installment of the popular Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom series by Ojibwa author Andrew Stark. With achievable text and colorful illustrations, all books in the Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom chapter book series are perfect for early readers, grades K–3. Other Books in This Series: Liam and the Dream Job Liam and the Forest Friends Liam and the Lion Liam and the Pigeon Liam at the Powwow Liam and the Surprise Gift Liam and the Worst Dog in the World
Liam and the Pigeon (Liam Kingbird's Kingdom)
by Andrew StarkLiam and his mother find an injured pigeon, but Liam isn’t sure what to do. Aren’t pigeons kind of pests? His mother suggests they take the bird to a nature center, and Liam begins to realize that every animal, no matter what kind, deserves care, respect, and a place in our world. K–3 readers will find a friend in this series featuring quiet but strong Indigenous third-grader Liam Kingbird.
Liam and the Worst Dog in the World (Liam Kingbird's Kingdom)
by Andrew StarkLiam and his mom want to adopt a dog from the shelter. While there are many well-behaved pups to choose from, Liam notices one that’s kept away from the others—with a sign that reads "behavior issues." But Liam knows there is no such thing as a bad dog. Can some extra love and training turn the worst dog into the best? K–3 readers will find a friend in this series featuring quiet but strong Indigenous third-grader Liam Kingbird.
Liam at the Powwow (Liam Kingbird's Kingdom)
by Andrew StarkEight-year-old Liam attends a local powwow despite his anxieties in this installment from Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom. Young Liam Kingbird, a shy boy from an Ojibwa reservation, is nervous about attending a nearby powwow with his best friend, Zach. However, Liam soon discovers that the crowded venue is full of magic too—from delicious Indian Tacos to lively drum circles. Can Liam overcome his anxiety and enjoy this celebration of his culture? Find out in this installment of the popular Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom chapter book series by Ojibwa author Andrew Stark. With achievable text and colorful illustrations, all books in the Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom series are perfect for early readers, grades K–3. Other Books in This Series: Liam and the Dream Job Liam and the Forest Friends Liam and the Lion Liam and the Lockdown Liam and the Pigeon Liam and the Surprise Gift Liam and the Worst Dog in the World
Liam the Lion (Liam Kingbird's Kingdom)
by Andrew StarkLiam is starting at a new school, and he is worried about making new friends. When a classmate asks about Liam’s cleft lip, Liam is afraid the boy is making fun of him. But in class that afternoon, Liam discovers that what makes him different also makes him special, and that is a reason to be proud. K–3 readers will find a friend in this series featuring quiet but strong Indigenous third-grader Liam Kingbird.
Liar
by Francine PascalPeople like me don't have friends. So if Heather wants Ed, she can have him. I don't care. Really.