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Lillian's Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
by Jonah Winter Shane W. EvansAn elderly African American woman, en route to vote, remembers her family's tumultuous voting history in this picture book publishing in time for the fiftieth anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. As Lillian, a one-hundred-year-old African American woman, makes a "long haul up a steep hill" to her polling place, she sees more than trees and sky--she sees her family's history. She sees the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment and her great-grandfather voting for the first time. She sees her parents trying to register to vote. And she sees herself marching in a protest from Selma to Montgomery. Veteran bestselling picture-book author Jonah Winter and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Shane W. Evans vividly recall America's battle for civil rights in this lyrical, poignant account of one woman's fierce determination to make it up the hill and make her voice heard.<P><P> Jane Addams Children’s Book Honors Winner
Lilly and Fin: A Mermaid's Tale
by Cornelia Funke Inc. LatschlitThe beloved and bestselling author of Inkheart returns with a chapter book full of mischief, heart, and kid mermaids! These mermaid friends are fishing for trouble! Lilly and Fin are merpups—mermaid kids—who love to play and explore the caves outside the mermaid city. They aren’t really supposed to leave the city, but that’s what makes it so much fun! Surely all those stories about Two-Legs (you know, humans) and sea monsters are just made up to scare young merpups. Little do they know, a real live human couple is on the hunt for a mermaid to add to their collection of rare sea creatures. If Two-Legs exist, what about sea monsters? With fun full-color illustrations by the author herself, this adventure is sure to capture all two-legged chapter-book readers! “Cornelia Funke . . . has written her way into the hearts and imaginations of audiences worldwide.”—Clive Barker, Time magazine
Lilly Traps the Bullies (Formac First Novels)
by Brenda BellinghamLilly and Theresa run into bullies at the pool, Spider and Bugsy, who tease Theresa but take an interest in Lilly. Lilly faces tough decisions about being a good friend versus trying to fit in. Brenda Bellingham'’s story emphasizes the importance of problem-solving and teamwork in standing up to bullying.
LillyBelle: A Damsel NOT in Distress
by Joana PastroWhen faced with the danger of giants, ogres, and witches, other damsels might quake with fear . . . but not LillyBelle!At the School for Damsels, LillyBelle enjoys many damsel-in-training classes, like cake baking and vocal training, but the rule that a damsel must be in distress . . . not so much. When she's captured by one villain after another, LillyBelle will need to use her charm and her wit to save herself and prove once and for all that damsels don't have to be in distress--all in time for tea!
Lily (The Puppy Place)
by Ellen MilesWelcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home.Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.The Petersons are headed to the beach! On their vacation at the Fair Harbor Inn, Charles meets Lily, an untrained English cream golden retriever puppy. Charles will need all the help he can get with this rambunctious pup. Will he be able to find her a perfect permanent new home?
Lily and Nico: Social Skills Stories about Friendship, Feelings, and Facing Challenges
by Peyton CurleyEmpower kids to strengthen their social skills and emotional resilience with this engaging and interactive "You Choose" early chapter book for kids ages 6 to 9.What do you do if someone bullies your friend? What about when you hurt a friend&’s feelings? Explore these questions and more in Lily & Nico, a collection of short stories about two kids who face conflict, navigate social and emotional growth, and learn about the true essence of friendship. Written by an educator and expert on social-emotional learning, these stories include an interactive &“You Choose&” element that allows kids to step into Lily&’s and Nico&’s shoes and decide what they do next. Share in Lily and Nico&’s fun and engaging adventures with your child—and support their journey to stronger social skills, greater emotional intelligence, better problem-solving, and healthier friendships.Highlights of Lily & Nico: &“You Choose&” interactive book empowers kids. Making choices for the characters helps kids better understand consequences and develop their critical-thinking skills.Fun, educational stories tailored for young readers. These stories seamlessly blend fiction and social-emotional learning, helping kids learn to navigate social situations and manage their emotions.Relatable characters and realistic scenarios. From basketball practice and science fairs to bullies at a block party, these stories about two best friends will keep kids engaged and reading.End-of-the-book reflection questions and activities. Discuss these questions with your child to help deepen their understanding of each story and reinforce the social skills lessons taught.
Lily and the Mixed-Up Letters
by Deborah HodgeWhen Lily was in kindergarten she enjoyed school and she was happy. Now, she’s in grade 2 and she doesn’t feel like she’s good at anything. The trouble is reading. Whenever she tries, the letters jump around and get all mixed up — and so does she. When Lily’s teacher announces that the children will read in front of their parents, Lily finally finds the courage to tell her mother about her problem. By working together, Lily’s mom, teacher, and friend Grace find a way to help Lily understand that she has very important strengths and talents. With hard work and new confidence, Lily surprises everyone — even herself — by the time the parents come to hear the kids read. Gentle illustrations by France Brassard realistically portray the fear, isolation, and low self-esteem that children with dyslexia can experience. Deborah Hodge’s Lily and the Mixed-up Letters is a reassuring read for any child in need of a boost in confidence.
Lily & Kosmo in Outer Outer Space
by Jonathan AshleyExplore outer outer space where dastardly villains await in this hilarious and inventive illustrated middle grade novel.Brooklyn, Earth. 1949. Lily Lupino is going to be an astronaut when she grows up. For now, she’ll have to settle for listening to science fiction programs on the radio. But when certified Spacetronaut Kosmo Kidd crash lands his wind-up rocket ship in Lily’s kitchen, it’s a chance Lily can’t pass up! Mistaking Lily for a boy, Kosmo agrees to take her back to his floating treehouse in the stars, but it doesn’t take long for the other Spacetronauts to figure out that Lily is a girl. Kosmo has accidentally broken Spacetronaut Rule #1: NO WIMMEN ALOWD! Banished to the far reaches of Outer Outer Space, Lily and Kosmo explore exotic alien worlds, meet a menagerie of colorful creatures, and tangle with the vilest villain in space, The Mean-Man of Morgo. But Lily’s greatest challenge is proving to her new Spacetronaut peers that a girl from Brooklyn can hold her own among the galaxy’s unruliest rascals.
Lily to the Rescue: Foxes in a Fix (Lily to the Rescue! #7)
by W. Bruce CameronNew York Times bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose is back with another charming installment in the irresistible chapter book series Puppy Tales, featuring Lily, a rescue dog who rescues other animals! Lily to the Rescue: Foxes in a Fix by W. Bruce Cameron.Lily lives with her girl, Maggie Rose. Once a stray, Lily was rescued by the kind people at the animal shelter run by Maggie Rose’s mom. Now she has a very important purpose: to rescue other animals in trouble.When a litter of arctic foxes escape from the zoo and must be found before they get into a fix, it’s Lily to the rescue!At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Limit Screen Time (Health and My Body)
by Martha E. RustadWe watch videos on our smartphones and tablets. We read books on E-readers. Devices with screens are part of our everyday lives. But too much time on these devices can be unhealthy. Engaging text and colorful photos explain how to cut the screen time. Limit Screen Time includes a glossary, read more section, kid-friendly internet sites, and an index.
Lincoln: A Photobiography (Journeys 2014)
by Russell FreedmanThe Newbery Medal–winning book for young readers presents &“a human portrait of a politician honorably confronting the most vexing issues of his era&” (The New York Times Book Review). Abraham Lincoln stood out in a crowd as much for his wit and rollicking humor as for his height. This Newbery Medal-winning biography of our Civil War president is warm, appealing, and illustrated with dozens of carefully chosen photographs and prints. Russell Freedman begins with a lively account of Abraham Lincoln's boyhood, his career as a country lawyer, and his courtship and marriage to Mary Todd. Then the author focuses on Lincoln&’s presidency, skillfully explaining the many complex issues he grappled with as he led a deeply divided nation through the Civil War. The book's final chapter is a moving account of his tragic death at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865. The volume concludes with a sampling of Lincoln writings and a detailed list of Lincoln historical sites. "Few, if any, of the many books written for children about Lincoln can compare with Freedman's contribution…This is an outstanding example of what (juvenile) biography can be. Like Lincoln himself, it stands head and shoulders above its competition." —School Library Journal
Lincoln and Douglass: An American Friendship
by Nikki Giovanni Bryan CollierOur 16th president is known for many things: He delivered the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address.He was tall and skinny and notoriously stern-looking. And he also had some very strong ideas about abolishing slavery, ideas which brought him into close contact with another very visible public figure: Frederick Douglass. Douglass was born a slave but escaped in 1838 and became one of the central figures in the American abolitionist movement. <P><P>This book offers a glimpse into the unusual friendship between two great American leaders. At a time when racial tensions were high and racial equality was not yet established, Lincoln and Douglass formed a strong bond over shared ideals and worked alongside each other for a common goal. <P><P>The acclaimed team behind Rosa, winner of the Coretta Scott King Award and a Caldecott Honor book, join forces once more to portray this historic friendship at a unique moment in time. Lexile Measure: AD970L
Lincoln and Grace: Why Abraham Lincoln Grew a Beard
by Steve Metzger Ann KronheimerA fresh and heartwarming story about Abraham Lincoln and the young girl who inspired his signature beard.Abraham Lincoln is one of the most recognizable people, let alone presidents, in the history of the United States. Perhaps it's because his face can be seen everywhere from the $5 bill in your wallet and the penny in your pocket to national monuments across the country. Or maybe it's simply because of his signature beard. Could you ever picture Lincoln without it? I bet you would never guess that there is one little girl in particular to thank for Lincoln's beard.LINCOLN AND GRACE is the story of Grace Bedell--the eleven-year-old who got a President to listen to her advice. In addition to learning the fascinating true story behind Lincoln's beard, children will love it because it shows that one voice--even one as small as their own--can matter.
Lincoln Clears a Path: Abraham Lincoln's Agricultural Legacy
by Peggy ThomasThroughout his life, Abraham Lincoln tried to make life easier for others. Then during the darkest days of the Civil War, when everyone needed hope, President Lincoln cleared a path for all Americans to a better future.As a boy, Abraham Lincoln helped his family break through the wilderness and struggle on a frontier farm. When Lincoln was a young man, friends made it easier for him to get a better education and become a lawyer, so as a politician he paved the way for better schools and roads. President Lincoln cleared a path to better farming, improved transportation, accessible education, and most importantly, freedom. Author Peggy Thomas uncovers Abraham Lincoln's passion for agriculture and his country while illustrator Stacy Innerst cleverly provides a clear look as President Lincoln strives for positive change.
The Lincoln Memorial
by Kristin L. NelsonHow big is the statue of President Abraham Lincoln inside the Lincoln Memorial? Whose idea was the Lincoln Memorial? and how did workers build the amazing statue? Read this book to find out.
Lincoln's Legacy (Blast to the Past #1)
by David Wenzel Rhody Cohon Stacia DeutschThird graders travel through time to keep history on track. Abigail loves Mondays, and so does the rest of class 305. That's the day Mr. Caruthers asks them cool questions about history. Today Mr. C. asks, "What if Abraham Lincoln never freed the slaves?" Abigail and her friends are ready to put their thinking caps on. But this time Mr. C. wants them to do more than put their heads together-he wants them to travel back in time. Turns out the "What If?" questions are real, and Mr. C. has just come back from a visit to the past. He needs their help because it looks like President Lincoln might quit and never free the slaves. With a time-travel gadget and only two hours to spare, Abigail and her friends are going back to the past. But even though time traveling isn't hard, convincing Abraham Lincoln not to give up isn't going to be easy... With a dollop of "The Magic Tree House," a dash of "Back to the Future," and pinch of "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure," "Blast to the Past" is a recipe for fun.
Ling & Ting
by Grace LinLing and Ting are twins. They have the same brown eyes. They have the same pink cheeks. They have the same happy smiles.Ling and Ting are two adorable identical twins, and they stick together, whether they are making dumplings, getting their hair cut, or practicing magic tricks. But looks are deceiving--people can be very different, even if they look exactly the same.
Ling & Ting: Together in All Weather
by Grace LinLing and Ting have fun, rain or shine, in the fourth book of this irresistible early reader series.The adorable twins Ling and Ting from the Geisel Honor early reader series are back to have fun in Winter, Spring, Fall, and Summer, giving parents and educators the perfect opportunity to teach young readers about every season of the year. This beloved series has received five starred reviews. Kirkus writes about the series, "These twins make learning to read double the fun."
Ling & Ting: Twice as Silly
by Grace LinThe beloved twins from the Geisel Honor book Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same! and Ling & Ting Share a Birthday are back to share their favorite funny stories with beginning readers. Features Read-Aloud/Read-to-Me functionality where available. This Level 3 reader also contains a Sight Words list.Ling & Ting are twins. They like to be silly. They like to tell jokes. Most of all, they like to laugh together. Laugh with Ling & Ting! This collection of six laugh-out-loud stories is sure to tickle the funny bone of fans and new readers alike.
Ling & Ting Reader Collection
by Grace LinFrom award-winning and bestselling author/illustrator Grace Lin comes– for the first time ever– three of her beloved Ling & Ting books in one!Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same Ling and Ting are two adorable identical twins, and they stick together, whether they are making dumplings, getting their hair cut, or practicing magic tricks. But looks are deceiving– people can be very different, even if they look exactly the same! Ling & Ting: Twice as Silly Ling and Ting like to be silly. They like to tell jokes. Most of all, they like to laugh together! Come laugh with Ling & Ting! Ling & Ting: Together in All Weather Ling and Ting have fun, rain or shine! Cycling through Winter, Spring, Fall, and Summer– Together in All Weather gives parents and educators the perfect opportunity to teach young readers about every season of the year. Come double the fun with Ling & Ting in this laugh-out-loud early reader series! And don't miss Ling & Ting Share a Birthday– available now!
Ling & Ting Share a Birthday
by Grace LinLing & Ting are twins. They share a birthday. They bake cakes, and they make birthday wishes. They tell stories and wrap gifts. They also share a birthday secret!Have fun with Ling and Ting! They stick together and look alike. But they are not exactly the same.
Linh's Rooftop Garden (Where In the Garden? #4)
by JaNay Brown-WoodLinh searches for blueberries in her rooftop garden in this vibrant exploration of gardening and healthy eating, from the Where in the Garden? series.Linh is having a picnic in her rooftop garden for all of her friends, and she needs help searching for blueberries to finish preparing her dishes. What do we know about blueberries? They&’re small, blue, and grow on bushes—and, just a second, is that a blueberry? No, that&’s a gooseberry. Where, oh, where could those blueberries be? Can you help Linh find them in time for her picnic?The fourth title in the Where in the Garden? picture book series stars a young Asian girl who tours her rooftop garden with her mom to explore the fruits and vegetables growing there. Playful text guides young readers to hunt for visual clues and compare and contrast the unique characteristics of blueberries against peaches, strawberries, tomatoes and other produce that grows in Linh's rooftop garden.Artist Samara Hardy brings this multi-layered story to life with vivid, cheerful illustrations created from layers of hand painted ink and watercolor texture. Back matter includes a tasty blueberry and banana pancake recipe for little chefs and their adult helpers to try together.
Lint Boy
by Aileen LeijtenLint Boy and Lint Bear live in their cozy dryer home, carefree and happy—until the day Lint Bear is snatched away by a cruel woman with a vendetta against dolls! Can Lint Boy unite a group of lost dolls to vanquish the villain and save his brother?This magical story is showcased in the stunning full-color art of this young graphic novel. A gently gothic, age-appropriate blend of Roald Dahl and Tim Burton, Lint Boy is a compelling tale of good vs. evil that will leave readers spellbound. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
The Lion and the Mice
by Rebecca EmberleyIn this color-drenched interpretation of Aesop's fable, a mouse, in colorful attire suitable for a night on the town, finds herself trapped by a caged lion in the city zoo. The mouse begs to be released and promises to help the lion one day. The lion is skeptical but releases her nonetheless. Later that night, the mouse returns with mouse friends—as spiffily attired as she herself—and together they unlock the lion's cage and prove that "little mice can be big friends." An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level E.
The Lion and the Mouse: An Aesop’s Fable
by Cynthia Swain Wilson Williams Laura StromThis is a fable about kindness and mercy. Mouse is feeling playful and wakes up Lion. At first Lion is angry. But Lion show mercy on the Mouse. And that kindness is returned one day.