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The Last Universe
by William SleatorFrom the author of "The Boy Who Couldn't Die" comes his most diabolical novel in a decade. Two siblings venture daily into the tangled, sprawling garden planted by their late uncle, which holds at its heart a hedge maze that hides a quantum secret.
The Last Voyage of the Misty Day
by Jackie French KollerHaving reluctantly moved to Maine after her father's death in Manhattan, fourteen-year-old Denise forges a healing friendship with a boat owner surrounded by considerable mystery.
The Last Weave
by Andrew ZurcherThe epic conclusion to Twelve Nights, where Kay and Ell's magical quest of imagination, adventure, and the power of storytelling comes to a thrilling, twisty close. Perfect for fans of The Golden Compass and A Wrinkle in Time.Kay's father is still missing--and worse, now nine-year-old Ell is too. More determined than ever, and with time running out as the twelve nights come to an end, Kay must puzzle out the riddles laid before her in this new land of Bithynia--and help restore the world to order--before her dad and sister are gone forever. Andrew Zurcher concludes his sweeping and magical tale of imagination, adventure, and the transportive power of storytelling in a world as captivating as Lyra's Oxford and Alice's Wonderland. A sprawling quest of a novel complete with black-and-white illustrations.
Last Week
by Bill RichardsonA child cherishes every second of their grandmother's last week of life in this sensitive portrayal of medical assistance in dying (MAiD). “In this last week, there are seven days.” That's one hundred and sixty-eight hours. Or ten thousand and eighty minutes. Or six hundred four thousand and eight hundred seconds. A child counts every second because this is their grandmother’s last week of life. As friends and family come to call on Flippa—as Gran is fondly known—the child observes the strange mix of grief, humor, awkwardness, anger and nostalgia that attends these farewell visits. Especially precious are the times they have alone, just the two of them. Flippa, the child sees, has made up her mind. Like time, she is unstoppable. So as Sunday approaches, the child must find a way to come to terms with Flippa’s decision. What is the best way to say goodbye? Beautifully illustrated in black and white—with one unexpectedly joyful splash of color—Last Week is a nuanced look at what death with dignity can mean to a whole family, with an afterword and additional resources by MAiD expert Dr. Stefanie Green. Key Text Features illustrations afterword explanation resources Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents a Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo
by Marlon BundoHBO's Emmy-winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver presents a children's book about a Very Special boy bunny who falls in love with another boy bunny.Meet Marlon Bundo, a lonely bunny who lives with his Grampa Mike Pence, the former Vice President of the United States. But on this Very Special Day, Marlon's life is about to change forever ...With its message of tolerance and advocacy, this charming bunny book for kids explores issues of same sex marriage and democracy. Sweet, funny, and beautifully illustrated, this better Bundo book is dedicated to every bunny who has ever felt different.#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND #1 AMAZON BESTSELLER: A runaway hit that hopped to the top of the charts nationwide! As John Oliver explained on the Ellen DeGeneres talk show, his book’s gay Marlon Bundo gets married to his bunny boyfriend “because that’s the world we want to live in.”A PETER RABBIT BOOK FOR MODERN FAMILIES: Love is love in one of the few picture books that is equally a satisfying bedtime story and a timely and vital LGBTQ book for children (and their grownups).POPULAR AUDIOBOOK: The audiobook version is read by Jim Parsons and special guests Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jeff Garlin, Ellie Kemper, John Lithgow, Jack McBrayer, and RuPaul.Perfect for:Fans of John Oliver, Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, and Samantha BeeGo-to gift for children's birthdays, same-sex couples welcoming a new baby, and friends who love parody humorParents seeking the best books about love and marriage to share with their kidsAdding to the shelf with books like And Tango Makes Three, Julián Is a Mermaid, Whose Boat Is This Boat?, and Go the F**k to Sleep
The Last Wild: Book 1 (The Last Wild Trilogy #1)
by Piers TordayFrom the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction PrizeThis is a story about a boy named Kester. He is extraordinary, but he doesn't know that yet. All he knows, at this very moment, is this: 1. There is a flock of excited pigeons in his bedroom. 2. They are talking to him. 3. His life will never be quite the same again... Kester lives in a land in quarantine. A deadly virus has killed all the animals except pests and it's expected to be equally dangerous to humans. But when Kester realises he can talk to the pests, he finds they have great hope invested in him.A captivating animal adventure destined to be loved by readers of all ages.
The Last Wild: Book 1 (The Last Wild Trilogy #1)
by Piers TordayThis is a story about a boy named Kester. He is extraordinary, but he doesn't know that yet. All he knows, at this very moment, is this: 1. There is a flock of excited pigeons in his bedroom. 2. They are talking to him. 3. His life will never be quite the same again...(P)2013 WF Howes Ltd
The Last Wild
by Piers TordayIn a world where animals no longer exist, twelve-year-old Kester Jaynes sometimes feels like he hardly exists either. Locked away in a home for troubled children, he's told there's something wrong with him. So when he meets a flock of talking pigeons and a bossy cockroach, Kester thinks he's finally gone crazy. <P><P> But the animals have something to say. And they need him. The pigeons fly Kester to a wild place where the last creatures in the land have survived. A wise stag needs Kester's help, and together they must embark on a great journey, joined along the way by an overenthusiastic wolf cub, a military-trained cockroach, a mouse with a ritual for everything, and a stubborn girl named Polly. The animals saved Kester Jaynes. But can Kester save the animals?
The Last Wild Horses (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Jacqueline AdamsNIMAC-sourced textbook. Disappearing Horses. The last wild horses disappeared from the wild in 1969. But there was still hope to save what seemed lost.
The Last Wild Place
by Rosa Jordan<P>Chip Martin's life is going well-his biggest problem so far this year has been deciding whether he'll try out for soccer or baseball in seventh grade. But now everything is beginning to fragment, and he's not sure how the pieces will fit back together. <P>His brother Justin's away at college and his sister Kate is busy with her high school activities. His single mom's lifelong friendship with Booker Wilson has suddenly taken a romantic turn, and now his best friend Luther, who may have to move away, won't speak to him. <P>Even worse, Chip has to face the possibility of being uprooted himself. Chip's feelings of dislocation are compounded by the problems of the kids he meets at the community center, refugees left homeless in the aftermath of a recent hurricane along the Florida Panhandle. <P>Feeling friendless and alone, Chip explores the marshy woods behind an abandoned farm, where he discovers something unbelievable-a family of Florida panthers that has been driven out of their home in the Everglades and is now dangerously close to human settlement. <P>Chip is alarmed when he hears that the last few acres of the woods are to be cleared to make way for a meat-packing plant. When he tries to protect the panthers, he learns that he has more friends than he thought, and they all want the same thing-to find a safe home for the wild animals. And if they're lucky, a safe place for themselves, too.
The Last Wild Place
by Rosa JordanA complex story about small town life and displacement—both of humans and of wildlife.Chip Martin's life is going well, but now everything is beginning to fragment. His brother Justin's away at college and his sister Kate is busy with her high school activities. His single mom's lifelong friendship with Booker Wilson has suddenly taken a romantic turn, and now his best friend Luther won't speak to him. Even worse, Chip has to face the possibility of being uprooted. Chip's feelings of dislocation are compounded when he meets kids at his community center who are refugees, left homeless in the aftermath of a recent hurricane along the Florida Panhandle. But then Chip discovers something unbelievable—a family of Florida panthers that have been driven out of their home in the Everglades. Chip is alarmed when he hears that the last few acres of the woods are to be cleared to make way for a meat-packing plant. When he tries to protect the panthers, he learns that he has more friends than he thought.Author Rosa Jordan's memorable, well-drawn characters are woven together into a web of complex relationships marked by the challenges of displacement.
The Last Wilderness (Seekers #4)
by Erin HunterThe bears' journey continues in this fourth book in the "New York Times"-bestselling series from the author of "Warriors."
The Last Wilderness (Seekers #4)
by Erin HunterIs this journey's end . . . or just the beginning? Toklo, Kallik, Lusa, and Ujurak have finally reached the Last Great Wilderness, the legendary bear paradise they've been searching for. But while his companions think they've come to the end of their long journey, Ujurak feels a deep unrest. Is this truly where they're meant to be? In the Last Great Wilderness, one by one the bears begin to remember their true natures. Toklo feels the urge to hunt caribou and mark his territory as a brown bear should, and Kallik feels the pull of the ice within her. It's only Lusa, happy just to be in the wild, who fears the day when her friends will leave her to follow their own paths. As the bears adjust to this new life, disaster strikes. The friends are forced to venture into the world of the flat-faces to save the life of one of their own. Once there, the end of their journey seems farther away than ever, as a new path spreads out before them.
The Last Windwitch
by Jennifer AdamFans of Shannon Hale and Kelly Barnhill will delight in this charming and richly imagined middle grade fantasy debut, featuring a wicked queen, magical animals, a henchman with a golden heart, and a small girl with a great destiny.Many years ago, in the kingdom of Fenwood Reach, there was a powerful Windwitch who wove the seasons, keeping the land bountiful and the people happy. But then a dark magic drove her from the realm, and the world fell into chaos. Brida is content in her small village of Oak Hollow. There, she’s plenty occupied trying to convince her fickle magic to actually do what it’s meant to in her work as a hedgewitch’s apprentice—until she accidentally catches the attention of the wicked queen. On the run from the queen’s huntsman and her all-seeing Crow spies, Brida discovers the truth about her family, her magic, and who she is destined to be—and that she may hold the power to defeating the wicked queen and setting the kingdom right again.
Last Wish (Sweet Valley High #144)
by Francine PascalIs it over? Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield are turning seventeen, and you're invited to the biggest party in Sweet Valley history! But when tragedy strikes, be prepared. One of your favorite characters may be lost forever, and the Sweet Valley High you know and love will never be the same again. Join the twins and all their friends for Sweet Valley High's final celebration. Yet while SVH may be over, a whole new senior year is about to begin....
The Last Wolf
by Michael MorpurgoMichael Morpurgo has created a sweeping and dramatic story in the time of Bonnie Prince Charlie. This spellbinding tale is complemented perfectly by Michael Foreman's illustrations.Robbie McLeod and a wolf cub, both orphaned, venture far from their birthplace, a land of rebellious fighters and vicious redcoats. There is little constancy in Robbie's adventurous life, save for the companionship of his wolf. But when at last Robbie finds a place where he can peacefully make his home, he knows in his heart that the wolf must find his own natural home too . . .
The Last Words of Albion
by Joshua FerdinandBeneath Hadrian’s Wall’s ancient shadow, The Last Words of Albion weaves a captivating journey through Britain’s history with the elegance of haiku. More than poetry, it’s a portal to a past filled with valour and strife, illustrating our evolution. From lush forests to the industrial revolution’s grime, it merges historical gravitas with the ethereal dreams that define us, bridging from Moreland to Metropolis. This narrative isn’t just read; it’s an exploration of Britain’s rich history, urging readers to connect with the island’s soulful legacy. Its blend of striking watercolours and resonant verses offers a unique engagement with history, appealing to both youngsters and adults alike, and transforming heritage into an interactive saga. At its core, the book voices a crucial ecological message, spotlighting our bond with the planet amid the spectre of climate change. Highlighting pivotal moments like the Great Fire and World War II, it challenges readers to ponder our collective future. The Last Words of Albion invites you to not only witness Britain’s splendour but also to contribute to the narrative of our shared home, urging a conscious stride towards safeguarding our environment for posterity.
The Last Words of Will Wolfkin
by Steven KnightIt's funny. If you're born a certain way, you don't really understand how it is to be any other way. So it has been for Toby Walsgrove-paralyzed since birth, unable to move or talk, with no known family, he has spent his entire life at a Carmelite convent in London. That is, until the day that his cat, Shipley, starts talking to him. Shipley has been watching over Toby his whole life and tells him they must go to Langjoskull, a city of exiles buried deep below the surface of Iceland. Because Toby is no ordinary boy-he's a descendant of the great king Will Wolfkin, and his kingdom needs him. Toby has never wielded a sword that can stop time. He has never shifted into his kin creature. He has never even walked on his own two legs before. Ready or not, though, he has a destiny, a responsibility, even a family-and not all of them are happy to meet him. . . .
Last Year's Mistake
by Gina CioccaIs there anything that electric chemistry can't overcome? The past may be gone, but love has a way of holding on in this romantic debut novel told in alternating Before and After chapters.The summer before freshman year, Kelsey and David became inseparable best friends--until the night a misunderstanding turned Kelsey into the school joke and everything around her crumbled, including her friendship with David. So when Kelsey's parents decide to move away, she can't wait to start over and leave the past behind. But David's not quite ready to be left.Now it's senior year and Kelsey has a new group of friends, genuine popularity, and a hot boyfriend. Her life is perfect. That is, until David's family moves to town. Old feelings bubble to the surface and threaten to destroy Kelsey's second chance at happiness. The more time she spends with David, the more she realizes she never let him go. And maybe she never wants to...
Lasting Echoes: An Oral History of Native American People
by Joseph BruchacUsing the compelling testimony of more that one hundred Native Americans, American Book Award Winner Joseph Bruchac tell the histories of seven generations of Native American people.From Lakota to Apache to Abenaki, from Geronimo to Sitting Bull to lesser-known voices, "Lasting Echoes" is the moving story of the American Indian peoples as seen through their own eyes. Starting with the arrival of the Europeans and moving forward to the present, this is the epic tale of men and women who never forgot their connection to the land, or that their own lives and the lives of their people were one.
Lasting Love
by Caroline WrightThis gorgeous picture-book meditation on loss and family love is a useful tool for children navigating a first experience with death.When a family member or another loved one becomes ill, one of the scariest aspects of their sickness is the way they may change, both physically and in spirit. The feeling of loss can come so early as the person becomes more difficult to recognize. It's a hard thing for anyone to understand, and especially so for a child. This book offers a helpful visualization of a sick person's essence as a friendly creature who remains strong and warm, even as the illness progresses. The creature is always around and never tries to cheer the child up, but only serves to keep them company.Caroline Wright and Willow Heath clearly understand that, like the creature, a book cannot "fix" a painful situation or even make it a little better. Instead they simply reflect the pain of loss back to the reader and help them understand that they are not alone.
The Lastling
by Philip GrossHaving traveled to a war-torn area of the Himalayas with her uncle to hunt exotic game, fourteen-year-old Paris befriends a lost twelve-year-old Buddhist monk and a young yeti, from whom she learns about humanity and friendship.
L'astronomie créative pour les écoliers. Lisez et coloriez !
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaCe livre traite d'astronomie. Vous vous demandez ce qu'est l'astronomie ? L'astronomie est la science des objets cosmiques et des phénomènes célestes, l'étude de l'univers dans lequel nous vivons et de sa nature. Les astronomes font leurs recherches avec des télescopes dans d'immenses observatoires et avec des satellites en orbite autour de la terre. Les télescopes peuvent être lancés sur des fusées pour étudier la haute atmosphère et sur des aérostats non habités. Et certains véhicules et instruments peuvent même être lancés à bord de vaisseaux spatiaux pour explorer l'espace lointain. L'astronomie peut être professionnelle ou amateur. Les astronomes professionnels explorent le Soleil et le système solaire, la Voie lactée (où se trouve notre système solaire) et l'Univers en dehors de notre galaxie. Les astronomes professionnels forment également des étudiants dans l'enseignement supérieur et travaillent dans des observatoires. Les astronomes amateurs sont passionnés par l'astronomie en tant que passe-temps. Parfois, les astronomes amateurs peuvent se réunir dans des clubs où ils tiennent des réunions thématiques. Et ils observent différentes constellations, des éclipses solaires, etc. Dans ce livre, vous découvrirez notre planète Terre et son satellite, la Lune, d'autres planètes du système solaire et un certain nombre de constellations. Vous pourrez non seulement obtenir des informations utiles, accessibles et intéressantes, mais aussi colorier des illustrations en noir et blanc de l'image mythologique de telle ou telle planète, ou constellation. Ce livre est écrit dans un langage simple et accessible et s'adresse aux écoliers et collégiens. Il peut être utilisé comme matériel pédagogique supplémentaire dans le cadre scolaire.
L'astuce, c'est le bec
by A. P. HernándezÀ partir de huit ans. Livre ingénieux et amusant pour apprendre du vocabulaire, la conscience de soi et réfléchir sur la valeur des choses matérielles Albert est un moineau très particulier. Tous les jours il passe des heures à lisser et astiquer méticuleusement ses plumes pour être resplandissant. Pour Albert, le plus important est d'avoir un aspect toujours parfait. Sa réputation est telle que tous les oiseaux de toutes les espèces et de tous les coins de la planète assistent à sa sequoya-académie pour prendre des cours de toilettage. Mais quelque chose perturbe sa tranquillité. Un matin, au réveil, Albert découvre qu'il a été victime du terrible vol… Un livre amusant pour les enfants et un recours didactique pour les parents, pédagogues, instituteurs et psychologues pour travailler l'estime de soi et des valeurs comme l'amitié et l'altruisme.
The Latchkey Kids
by Carol StanleyLatchkey kids of the world, unite! Tory's baby-sitter is moving to California. At eleven years old, Tory thinks she's old enough to stay by herself until her mother comes home from work. But her mom disagrees. So they try Plan A: the Happy Hours after-school program. Then, Plan B: a meditation group at Crystal's Peaceful Garden. And, then, Plan C: a grueling survival-training program called KidSkills. Tory hates all three, and, finally, her mom agrees to try out Tory's plan: being a latchkey kid. But Tory soon learns that being on her own in the afternoons can get awfully lonely. That's when she decides to form a club: The Latchkey Kids Society International!