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Lena and the Burning of Greenwood: A Tulsa Race Massacre Survival Story (Girls Survive)
by Nikki Shannon SmithIn the early 1920s, the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the wealthiest Black community in the United States. But Tulsa is still a segregated city. “Black Wall Street” and white Tulsa are very much divided. Twelve-year-old Lena knows this, but she feels safe and sheltered from the racism in her successful, flourishing neighborhood. That all changes when Dick Rowland, a young Black man from Greenwood, is accused of assaulting a white woman. Racial tensions boil over. Mobs of white citizens attack Greenwood, terrorizing Black residents and businesses, and forcing many—including Lena and her family—to flee. Now Lena must help her family survive one of the worst incidents of racial violence in American history. Readers can learn the real story of the Tulsa Race Massacre from the nonfiction backmatter, including a glossary, discussion questions, writing prompts, and author's note, in this Girls Survive story.
The Lenape Of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, And Ontario (The Library Of Native Americans)
by Anne DaltonThe Lenape lived in harmony with nature in different parts of the northeastern United States for many years. <P><P>As European settlers established colonies in the 1600s, the Lenape were introduced to new ideas and new ways of life while facing the pressure of having to leave their homelands. <P><P>Many Lenape were forced out of their native lands into the western United States and Canada. Known today as the Delaware and Munsee tribes, the Lenape who survive today work to keep their rich cultural traditions alive.
The Lenape or Delaware Indians: The Original People of New Jersey, Southeastern New York State, Eastern Pennsylvania
by Herbert C. Kraft John T. Kraft Susan E. FinnThis authoritative and informative book is for 3rd and 4th grade students. Endorsed by teachers and Native Americans as the best source of its kind, it describes the Lenape culture as it was when European explorers and colonists first discovered it.
Lena's Sleep Sheep
by Anita LobelAfter a hug and kiss from Mama and Papa, Lena is cozy in her bed and ready for her sleep sheep to help her fall asleep. But the sheep refuse to line up and be counted!"We're sca-a-a-a-red!" the sheep baa together. "There's a round monster in the window, making faces at us. He looks hungry and ready for a sheep snack."Lena's sheep are afraid of the full moon shining through her window. Can clever Lena help these silly sheep overcome their fears so that she can get a good night's sleep?
Lend a Hand: Poems About Giving
by John FrankA collection of original poems centered on giving and spontaneous acts of kindness, which also incorporate larger themes of community, intergenerational relationships, young mentors, and care for the environment."The spread of warmthshould have no bounds." Making a difference in the world can be as simple as planting a tree, giving up your seat on a bus to a disabled person, or training a puppy to become a guide dog. These are just a few of the simple acts of kindness featured in this collection of fourteen original poems. Each poem emphasizes the compassion and the joy of giving. Representing diverse voices-different ages and backgrounds-the collection shows the bridging of boundaries between people who are often perceived as being different from one another. The first step in bridging those boundaries is to extend a hand. John Frank is an accomplished poet and the author of several children's books, including three highly-praised poetry collections. Coupled with London Ladd's emotive illustrations, Lend a Hand demonstrates that empathy and social awareness can start at an early age.
A Lenda Do Monstro Do Lago Ness Para Crianças
by Amber Richards Michelle Allison LeboweCrianças vão amar este ebook repleto de mitos, fábulas, lendas e estudos científicos sobre o Monstro do Lago Ness, também conhecido como "Nessie", para crianças. O livro foi criado tendo em mentes crianças de 7 a 12 anos, dependendo do seu nível enquanto leitora, e, interesses, Um livro cativante com fotografias e ilustrações que realçam alguns dos avistamentos mais antigos, assim como as mais recentes Os mitos, fábulas e lengas encorajam a imaginação dos leitores e os convida à participar com suas próprias teorias. Isso dá a eles a oportunidade de usar seu pensamento crítico com um tópico facinante. Os tópicos são apresentados como mito, não como fatos comprovados. Os fatos científicos são apresentados como tal, sendo bem definida a diferença entre fatos ou não. Faça o download da sua cópia agora e comece a diversão!
Lendas das Ilhas da Madeira e do Porto Santo
by José Viale MoutinhoO que é lenda? Esta pergunta formula-se sempre que se toca o assunto e a eterna resposta é que se trata de narrativa de transmissão oral através das gerações que integram factos reais, muitas vezes distorcendo-os levando-os até aos limites da fantasia. E lá nos aparece a fuga do Egito discretamente sugerida como transposta para a Ilha da Madeira, o Diabo fazendo as suas aparições belicosas em pleno Paul do Mar e um bando de velhas endinheiradas investindo, cada qual por sua banda, nas levadas madeirenses! Não falta ainda o rasto dos corsários e os sinais dos povos que se relacionaram com a Madeira - os escravos africanos, os mouros - ou como que uma extensão artúrica do mito sebastianista!Embora integradas numa coleção juvenil, estes textos dirigem-se a um público mais vasto, aspeto que foi tido em conta na redação do texto e no tratamento gráfico. As lendas pertencem à tradição popular e são de transmissão oral, no entanto, a Nova Delphi, consciente do provérbio latino verba volant, scripta manent pretende fixá-las para que possam continuar a ser transmitidas aos mais novos, ao mesmo tempo que podem ser recordadas pelos mais velhos.
Length (Math Counts: Updated Editions)
by Henry PluckroseAn introduction to capacity for the youngest readers!Math Counts series introduces young readers (grades K-3) to early math concepts. Real-world examples and corresponding photos make math concepts easy to grasp.We use the word length to describe the measurement of something from one end to the other.
The Length of a String
by Elissa Brent WeissmanImani is adopted, and she's ready to search for her birth parents. But when she discovers the diary her Jewish great-grandmother wrote chronicling her escape from Holocaust-era Europe, Imani begins to see family in a new way.Imani knows exactly what she wants as her big bat mitzvah gift: to find her birth parents. She loves her family and her Jewish community in Baltimore, but she has always wondered where she came from, especially since she's black and almost everyone she knows is white. Then her mom's grandmother--Imani's great-grandma Anna--passes away, and Imani discovers an old journal among her books. It's Anna's diary from 1941, the year she was twelve and fled Nazi-occupied Luxembourg alone, sent by her parents to seek refuge in Brooklyn, New York. Anna's diary records her journey to America and her new life with an adoptive family of her own. And as Imani reads the diary, she begins to see her family, and her place in it, in a whole new way.
Lenin Katha Bala Saahityam
by N. Manga DeviLenin Katha is the lifestory of the Russian communist revolutionary, politician leader Lenin.
Lenny Cyrus, School Virus
by Joe Schreiber Matt SmithIt seemed so logical at first. Fourteen-year-old Lenny Cyrus had loved Zooey Andrews since third grade. All the boy genius needed to do to win her heart, surely, was shrink down to the size of an amoeba, ooze into a gelatin capsule, and have his friend Harlan slip it (him!) into Zooey's Diet Coke. Told in three voices, this fantastical middle grade novel takes Lenny deep into Zooey's loud, splashing innards, where a talking astrovirus named Astro has a bad attitude about white blood cells ("self-righteous pus-bags") and aromatic hormones disco dance. The question is, will Lenny and Zooey survive his crazy experiment in nanotechnology? The worst part comes when Lenny inadvertently triggers an infection in Zooey's brain, and her whole body goes into lockdown. Can Lenny rescue Zooey before his time is up? Lenny Cyrus is determined to find his way into Zooey's heart. Literally.
Lenny Kandell, Smart Aleck
by Ellen ConfordAnything for a laugh--that’s Lenny Kandell’s motto. He’s going to be a comedian when he grows up, so he tries for all the practice he can get. Jokes, riddles, one-liners-Lenny’s got a million of them. But he’s also got about a million problems. First there’s the little hole he accidently put in his aunt’s fur stole. Then there’s this practical joke that went bad. Mousie Blatner, the school bully, has promised to kill him for it and his major crush Georgina is so mad she won’t even talk to him! What’s a struggling young comic to do? Put on a show! He’ll earn enough money to pay for the fur, Georgina will like him again, and the whole world will figure out how talented he is-as long as Mousie doesn’t show up! A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK
Lenny's Book of Everything
by Karen Foxlee"Holy Batman, this is a gorgeous, heartbreaking, heartwarming book." --R.J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of WonderPerfect for readers who love Liar and Spy, Counting by 7s, and Bridge to Terabithia, a heartwarming and transformative novel about family, loss, and never giving up from beloved author Karen Foxlee. Lenny Spink is the sister of a giant. Her little brother, Davey, suffers from a rare form of gigantism and is taunted by other kids and turned away from school because of his size. To escape their cruel reality, Lenny and Davey obsess over the entries in their monthly installment of Burrell's Build-It-at-Home Encyclopedia set. Lenny vows to become a beetle expert, while Davey decides he will run away to Canada and build a log cabin. But as Davey's disease progresses, the siblings' richly imagined world becomes harder to cling to in this deeply moving and original novel about grief, family, and wonder."An imaginative and surprisingly tender story of the unbreakable bond between siblings."--Booklist, starred review"Lyrical and emotionally complex."--Kirkus"The heart of this story--and the magic of it--is the devotion of these two siblings who together navigate the harsh realities of life and loss."--Publishers Weekly"Foxlee's writing is infused with a hint of magic, just as the animals and places that Lenny and Davey read about fill their lives with curiosity and joy."--SLJ
Lenobia's Vow: Number 2 in series (House of Night Novellas #2)
by P C Cast Kristin CastBefore becoming Zoey's favourite professor and the House of Night's powerful horse mistress, Lenobia was just a normal 16-year-old girl - but with enough problems to last a lifetime.In 1788, Lenobia's father places her on a ship bound for New Orleans. An evil bishop, skilled in Dark magic, makes the same journey. His appetite for beautiful young women forces Lenobia to remain hidden, but she secretly visits the ship's stables, where a handsome young man and his horses capture her attention.Can they make it to the New World before the bishop discovers her true identity and a powerful evil breaks loose? And will Lenobia follow her heart, even if it puts lives at risk?
Lens of the World (Lens of the World Trilogy #1)
by R. A. MacAvoyThis is the story of Nazhuret, an outcast, the dwarfish offspring of unknown parents. Yet his story is a great one, filled with surprising rewards and amazing adventures. By the hands of Powl, mentor, madman, and lens grinder, Nazhuret is put to extreme mental and physical tests and is blessed with knowledge. He embarks upon a journey to his destiny through war, darkness, and death. He is determined to emerge beyond the tiny status he was given at birth.
Lentil
by Robert MccloskeyLentil cannot sing or even whistle; longing to make music in some fashion, he provides himself with a harmonica and practices constantly wherever he is, especially in the bathtub, because there his tone is improved 100 percent. A book that, along with its fun, truly illustrates the American scene.
Lentil
by Robert McCloskeyYoung Lentil wants to learn to sing, but no matter how hard he tries he can&’t sing on key. He can&’t even pucker his lips to whistle! So Lentil learns to play the harmonica instead and beautifully carries his tune through the winding streets of Alto, Ohio. Lentil masters his craft just as the beloved Colonel Carter returns to town and the Alto residents decide to plan a special celebration. But Old Sneep, the grouchiest man in town, doesn&’t want anyone celebrating Colonel Carter&’s homecoming. When Old Sneep stops the welcoming parade in its tracks, Lentil&’s music turns out to be just what Alto needs.Robert McCloskey, the Caldecott-winning author and illustrator of Make Way for Ducklings, brings readers this delightful two color picture book.
Leo: A Ghost Story
by Mac Barnett Christian RobinsonYou would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight. That is how Leo and Jane become friends. And that is when their adventures begin. This charming tale of friendship—from two of the best young minds in picture books: the author of the Caldecott Honor–winning Extra Yarn and the illustrator of the Bologna Ragazzi Award–winning Josephine—is destined to become a modern classic that will delight readers for years to come. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
Leo: A Ghost Story
by Christian Robinson Mac BarnettYou would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight. That is how Leo and Jane become friends. And that is when their adventures begin. This charming tale of friendship--from two of the best young minds in picture books: the author of the Caldecott Honor-winning Extra Yarn and the illustrator of the Bologna Ragazzi Award-winning Josephine--is destined to become a modern classic that will delight readers for years to come.
Leo and the Lesser Lion
by Sandra ForresterA heartwarming family story set during the Depression that reads like a classic. Everyone's been down on their luck since the Depression hit. But as long as Mary Bayliss Pettigrew has her beloved older brother, Leo, to pull pranks with, even the hardest times can be fun. Then one day, there’s a terrible accident, and when Bayliss wakes up afterward, she must face the heartbreaking prospect of life without Leo. And that’s when her parents break the news: they’re going to be fostering two homeless little girls, and Bayliss can’t bear the thought of anyone taking Leo’s place. But opening her heart to these weary travelers might just be the key to rebuilding her grieving family. From the Hardcover edition.
Leo and the Pink Marker
by Mariyka FosterIt's fun to color outside the lines in this playful celebration of family, creativity, and the color pink!Leo LOVES doodling away with his pink marker! So when Mom and Mama aren&’t looking, he finds an opportunity to liven up the dusty, gray scrapyard. A splash of pink would look great on that crunched-up convertible, and that magnet crane...and the family cat. Uh-oh! Leo got carried away. Will his moms be upset?This playful ode to Harold and the Purple Crayon casually explores a LGTBQ+ family and is filled with vibrant illustrations that pop from the page. Pick this one up for any child that loves the color pink!
Leo El Magnifico (Ghostwriter)
by Pablo CartayaLeo is amazing at magic! Card tricks, levitating objects, making things disappear—he can do it all. Before he became a superstar magician, Leo performed with his best friend Amanda. But then he made a wish on a glowing green conch and now millions of people are watching him wave his wand on TV, and soon they'll be tuning in to see the epic trick he promised. Except . . . Leo doesn't have an epic trick. And Amanda won't even talk to him. And that glowing green conch that's been granting his wishes—well, it stopped working. Is fame going poof right before his eyes?
Léo et les presqu'îles
by Gilles VigneaultCette magnifique fable relate l'aventure de LÉo, le fils d'un pÊcheur disparu en mer. Parti explorer le monde des cinq presqu'Îles, LÉo fait la rencontre de personnages hauts en couleur qui ont bien connu son pÈre. Avec leur aide, il devient le plus petit capitaine d'un grand bateau. Un livre sur la transmission familiale, et la soif de dÉcouverte !
Leo@fergusrules.com
by Arne Tangherlini Pagan KennedyLeonora (Leo) is an Italian Asian American teen-ager with a rotten attitude and a genius I.Q. Thrown out of twelve schools and fluent in as many languages, she's sent to live with her grandmother in the Philippines, where she spends all her time in a computer environment called Apeiron - a parasitic virtual reality program which drove its mad creator to dive headlong into a gorge. Only in Apeiron can Leo shed the awkward body of an adolescent girl and emerge in the persona of Fergus, the warrior; only in Apeiron can she hobnob with Socrates and John Lennon. But one day the only boy she's ever liked disappears, and Leo, in a quest to rescue him, finds herself lured into the program's computer generated hell. A post-modern tilt at Alice in Wonderland, a computer-age Huckleberry Finn, leo@fergusrules.com is above all the story of a young woman's search for the lost world of her ancestors in a society in which technology has replaced community.Arne Tangherlini received his A.B. in History and Literature from Harvard and his M.A. from the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University. He was a teacher for many years both in the Philippines and the United States and the co-author of Smart Kids: How Academic Talents are Nurtured and Developed in America."Leo @ fergusrulesrules.com is a fantastical coming of age story about a brainy, racially mixed teenage girl...who spends much of her spare time in her bedroom, jacked into a cyber wonderland called Apeiron. This computer-generated 3-D world is a timeless landscape, home to a historical line-up of digitally re-created dignitaries, such as Confucius, Julius Caesar and Napoleon... She also encounters relatives and ancestors, including her great aunt, who as a young woman survives being shot by American soldiers in the Philippine American War. Other dangers include pterodactyls with giant Barbie-doll bodies that dump guano and screech, 'Nike, Guess, Benetton, Levi's! Tommy, Tommy, Tommy-boy!" and a child-steamrollering Zamboni that is operated by gnomelike people and has a control room guarded by a three-headed dog. Needless to say, Leo is a trip...a 21st century homage to the works of Argentine poet and author Jorge Luis Borges
LEO, Inventor Extraordinaire
by Luke Xavier CunninghamIn this middle-school adventure mystery perfect for puzzle solvers, a young orphan named Leo discovers clues to his past when he finds a series of tunnels below his school. But to unlock the answers, he&’ll need every skill and invention he has—even if his inventions don&’t always work.A &“lifer&” at the secluded Academy of Florence, Leo has never met his parents ... or anyone in his family for that matter. His current &“family&” is his mechanical monkey and robot lion, who along with his charming best friend and fellow lifer, Savvy, only get him into trouble. But after Leo&’s latest experiment goes catastrophically wrong, he finds a mysterious clue that opens an underground maze—one that seems to have been created for him to solve.Leo hopes the tunnels will help him discover the identities of his parents and the reason he&’s an orphan in the first place. Instead, he finds that his past and possibly even his future is somehow linked to the innovative Wynn Toys company, whose genius president mysteriously disappeared years before.Leo must use his creativity and scientific know-how to revive the toy company, oust its dastardly leader, and discover the fate of his real family.LEO, Inventor Extraordinaire:Is perfect for kids 8 to 12 who enjoy action, adventure, humor, and mysteryIs like The DaVinci Code for kids, with robots, wacky inventions, and puzzles to solveContains almost 60 pieces of original black and white artworkEncourages imagination and the development of STEAM skills&“In LEO, Inventor Extraordinaire, Luke Cunningham has created an utterly engaging and charismatic protagonist and an absorbing mystery filled with spectacular inventions, vivid action, an occasional life lesson, and a hearty dose of humor.&” —Clinton Kelly, TV personality and host