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Layla, the Last Black Unicorn

by Jerdine Nolen Tiffany Haddish

From beloved comedian, actress, and New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Haddish comes Layla, the Last Black Unicorn, a hilarious, original picture book tale about a lovable but awkward unicorn who learns why her uniqueness is her biggest strength.It’s not easy to fit in when you stand out. When Layla arrives for her first day of school at Unicornia, the school for unicorns, she realizes that she’s not like the other kids there. They’re all pastel colors and know the rules to Horn Ball and none of them come from the Woods like Layla does. Try as she might to make friends, Layla’s just . . . different. But when her class gets lost during a field trip to the Fiddle Dee Deep Forest, it’s up to Layla to step up and save the day.Layla, the Last Black Unicorn is a hilariously heartwarming picture book about self-acceptance, self-esteem, and standing up for standing out by New York Times bestselling author, Grammy Award-winning comedian, and actress Tiffany Haddish and Jerdine Nolen, author of the Coretta Scott King Honor Book Thunder Rose.

Lazy Lions, Lucky Lambs

by Patricia Reilly Giff

The children in Ms. Rooney's room are supposed to be writing about real people, but writing is Beast's worst subject.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Le loup de Noël

by Claude Aubry

MaÎtre Griboux, un vieux loup des Laurentides, maussade et solitaire, n'a plus rien À manger. AffamÉ, il descend au village la veille de NoËl oÙ il est attirÉ par la chaleur et les lumiÈres de l'Église. Il entre durant la messe de minuit et voit un enfant, tout potelÉ, couchÉ dans une crÈche. Perdant toute prudence, il se prÉcipite pour le dÉvorer devant une assemblÉe paralysÉe d'Étonnement. Heureusement, le curÉ intervient pour Épargner l'animal qui deviendra l'ami des enfants.

LeBron James, 4th Edition (Amazing Athletes Ser.)

by Jeff Savage

LeBron James has been a National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar since he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers as a teenager in 2003. In 2010, after turning Cleveland into a winning team, LeBron left his hometown to play with the Miami Heat. In Miami, LeBron and his teammates won the NBA Finals in 2012 and 2013. In 2014, LeBron returned to Cleveland to try to bring a championship to the city. Read all about LeBron's remarkable journey.

LeBron James: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)

by Shasta Clinch

Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history, LeBron James! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about LeBron James—philanthropist, basketball superstar, and all-time leading scorer in the NBA—is an inspiring read-aloud for young sports fans and their parents! Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:• Simone Biles • Lionel Messi• Tom Brady• Muhammad Ali• Katie Ledecky

Lea 3-Book Collection: Girl of the Year 2016) (American Girl: Girl of the Year 2016 #3)

by Lisa Yee Sarah Davis Kellen Hertz

Girls will love hiking through the rainforest and visiting beautiful Brazilian beaches with the 2016 Girl of the Year! This inspiring series of adventure stories includes: Lea Dives In, Lea Leads the Way, and Lea and Camila.

Lea Dives In: Girl of the Year 2016, Book 1) (American Girl: Girl of the Year 2016 #1)

by Lisa Yee Sarah Davis

Lea Clark is ten years old and ready to explore the whole world, just like her grandmother! But first she'll start with a family trip to Brazil, where her big brother, Zac, is studying the rainforest. Lea is really excited to see the ocean and when she does, she realizes she'd rather take picture of it than swim in it. Can she overcome her fear and dive in? Then she meets a fun new friend who inspires her to embrace the thrills and beauty of Brazil. But when the fun turns to danger, Lea must find the courage to face adventure head on! Where will the next adventure take her?

Lea Leads the Way: Girl of the Year 2016, Book 2) (American Girl: Girl of the Year 2016 #2)

by Lisa Yee Sarah Davis

Lea Clark is all set for an animal-discovery adventure! She's never been to a rainforest before, and her mind is filled with exciting thoughts about the animals she'll get to see and the pictures she'll get to take deep in the jungle. During a hike with her brother through the Amazon rainforest, they discover a baby sloth that is badly injured. Lea quickly decides she must do all she can to help the little sloth survive. But as she learns more, she wonders? Is that the right thing to do?

Lea and Camila: Girl of the Year 2016, Book 3) (American Girl: Girl of the Year 2016 #3)

by Lisa Yee Sarah Davis Kellen Hertz

For spring break, Lea has invited her friend Camila to St. Louis for a stateside adventure. They find a stray kitten and make a mysterious discovery while visiting a grand but crumbling mansion. Lea is determined to uncover the secrets of her discovery, but in her search for clues she forgets to be a good host to Camila. And when Lea's best friend, Abby, becomes fast friends with Camila, Lea feels a little left out. Can she find a way to reconnect with her friends and solve the mystery, too?

Leader of the Pack (Step into Reading)

by Jason Gots Ethen Beavers

Based on the exciting new animated series Generator Rex on Cartoon Network, this Step into Reading introduces boys 5-8 to Rex, a teenager with the ability to turn his body into all kinds of amazing machines that he uses to battle mutated monsters called Evos. Like any other kid, Rex would rather be playing basketball and video games, but somebody has to save the world . . . right?

Leadership for Students

by Frances Karnes Suzanne Bean

The second edition of Leadership for Students: A Guide for Young Leaders explodes with positive ideas that will help students discover their leadership abilities. The activities throughout this book stimulate the exploration of ideas and encourage critical thinking about leadership. Students will find advice that emphasizes leadership skills in a variety of settings, including leadership in the classroom, school activities, and the community. Including real-life stories on how students took on leadership positions, this book is a must-read for anyone wanting to make a difference. The book includes a Leadership Action Journal that allows students to record their thoughts and actions as they develop their leadership skills. With exciting learning activities like conducting a survey on the characteristics of being a good leader, organizing a debate on leadership, interviewing community leaders, and developing and implementing a plan for becoming a leader, this is the essential leadership book for the 21st century.

Leading Ladies

by Marlee Matlin Doug Cooney

Megan's fourth-grade class is putting on their own original musical based on the book The Wizard of Oz, and Megan wants to be the star of the show and play Dorothy. Since she's deaf, she will sign the songs for her audition. However, a problem develops when Lizzie, her best friend from camp, transfers from her all-deaf school to Megan's class - and signs the same two songs that Megan was going to do! Luckily, Megan has some other ideas up her sleeve...

Leading Ladies

by Marlee Matlin Doug Cooney

"It doesn't make sense to me...in the book, Dorothy is a girl who can hear and talk - and Toto is a little dog. So I'm sorry - but I just don't see a Dorothy who's deaf and talks with her hands and has a great big dog for Toto!" Megan's fourth-grade class is putting on their own original musical based on the book The Wizard of Oz, and Megan wants to be the star of the show and play Dorothy. Since she's deaf, she will sign the songs for her audition. However, a problem develops when Lizzie, her best friend from camp, transfers from her all-deaf school to Megan's class - and signs the same two songs that Megan was going to do! Luckily, Megan has some other ideas up her sleeve... Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin and Doug Cooney follow Deaf Child Crossing and Nobody's Perfect with this winning story that perfectly captures the humor, joys, and frustration of childhood friendships.

Leaf Litter Critters

by Leslie Bulion

Take a poetic tour through the duff and get the dirt on the tiny, fascinating critters that live there.For all the kids who can't resist turning over a rock, science poetry maven Leslie Bulion presents nineteen lively ecological poems in a variety of verse forms about the "brown food web" and the creatures that live there—from bacteria and rove beetles to mushrooms and millipedes, and all of the other busy recyclers in between. Illustrator Robert Meganck adds to the fun with humorous and vivid, yet scientifically detailed, artwork. Science notes run throughout for added context, and thorough back matter includes a glossary, poetry notes, hands-on investigations, and other resources for cross-curricular learning.

Leafpool's Wish (Warriors)

by Erin Hunter

In this seventy-page digital novella from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, discover the thrilling story behind Leafpool's greatest secret.Leafpool always knew medicine cats weren't meant for love . . . until she fell for the WindClan warrior Crowfeather. Now she's determined to keep their kits a secret. But to fool all of ThunderClan, she'll need help--from her sister Squirrelflight, and perhaps even from StarClan. . . . Warriors: Leafpool's Wish also includes teaser chapters of Warriors: Dovewing's Silence and Dawn of the Clans #1: The Sun Trail.

League of Beastly Dreadfuls #3: The Witch's Glass (League of Beastly Dreadfuls #3)

by Holly Grant

“Wonderfully witty.” —Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and coauthor with James Patterson of the House of Robots and Treasure Hunters series Take one part Roald Dahl, a pinch of the Mysterious Benedict Society, and a dash of Lemony Snicket, then add a league of adventurous children, a little magic, and a centuries-old feud with witches, and you get this quirky and darkly hilarious middle-grade series! Long ago, the evil wizard Calixto Swift committed a terrible crime against twelve-year-old Anastasia’s family, a crime that began the Perpetual War between witches and the people of Nowhere Special. The witches have long since been banished, but deep in the darkest, most forbidden back alleys of Nowhere Special lies Calixto’s mysterious, unbreakable glass cabinet. And that cabinet holds the key to Anastasia’s missing grandfather . . . if Anastasia, Ollie, Quentin, and Gus (aka the League of Beastly Dreadfuls) can decipher the clues and figure out how to open it. Steel yourselves, dear Readers! As the feud between the witches and Anastasia’s family heats up in book 3 of the League of Beastly Dreadfuls series, our heroes’ wild sleuthing will put them far closer to WITCH MAGIC than proper children should ever be! Prepare for SHOCKING revelations about who Anastasia really is! It is safe to say that this may be the League’s Most Dangerous and Important Puzzle yet!

Leah vs. Art (Team Awkward)

by Joy McCullough Veeda Bybee

Leah&’s ambitious extracurricular plans cause trouble in this second book in the Team Awkward middle grade series that&’s The Baby-Sitters Club meets Dork Diaries.How organized, driven Leah was born into her family, she&’ll never know. They&’re as different as can be. For example, while she&’s trying to finish unpacking boxes from their move and get to bed at a decent time, her parents are listening to indie rock records and eating ice cream sundaes. Sometimes it feels like she&’s the only responsible one in the house! So when her parents sign her up for art club—to &“loosen her up&” and &“get her creative juices flowing&”—Leah decides to ditch in favor of Quiz Bowl, which meets at the same time. But as she secretly attends Quiz Bowl and lies to her parents, her competitive spirit begins to take over, threatening her scheme and her friendships.

Lean on Me: ` (LyricPop #0)

by Bill Withers

Bill Withers's classic anthem to friendship lives on in this moving children's picture book adaptation."Lean on me When you’re not strong And I’ll be your friend I’ll help you carry on . . ." Lean on Me is an endearing children's picture book that beautifully demonstrates the power of friendship, based on Bill Withers's classic song of the same name. “Lean on Me” appeared on Withers's 1972 album Still Bill. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and ranked #208 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list. With Withers's lyrics and illustrations by Rachel Moss, this picture book follows four close friends through the stages of their childhood, from elementary school until their high school graduation. Withers’s classic and loving refrain serenades them as they lean arm-in-arm into adulthood.

Leapin' Lizards (National Geographic Science)

by Rebecca L. Johnson

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Leaping Beauty: And Other Animal Fairy Tales

by Gregory Maguire

Once upon a time . . . nothing was as it seemed.What if Sleeping Beauty were actually a frog princess, cursed forever to weep, sleep . . . and leap? Or the Three Chickens had to outwit Goldifox? What if Cinder-Elephant had the chance to attend the ball of her dreams—can she bake her way to meeting a dashing prince?Zany animals of all species get their own fairy tale endings in these laugh-out-loud twists on the classics from Gregory Maguire, bestselling author of Wicked.

Learn Spanish with Pictures: Easy, Visual Lessons to Master Basic Grammar and Vocabulary

by Melanie Stuart-Campbell

Start speaking Spanish today—the visual wayPicture yourself conversing casually in Spanish. Learn Spanish with Pictures makes it possible! Supported by fun illustrations, these quick lessons teach you Spanish grammar and vocabulary. The pictorial aids are a helpful tool for all types of learning styles—perfect for kids as well as adults.Going beyond a simple phrasebook, this guide will help you learn Spanish intuitively. You'll begin with simple phrases and fluidly build on key concepts as you progress. The lessons integrate cultural, historical, and geographical content to round out your education. When you need extra reference, check the pronunciation guide, basic vocabulary list, and at-a-glance verb conjugation charts.In Learn Spanish with Pictures, you'll find:101 visual lessons—Bite-sized illustrated exercises help you learn Spanish for every occasion—from greetings to celebrations to emergencies.Quick quizzes—Test your newfound knowledge after each section with a variety of questions, complete with a full answer key in the back.Real-life situations—Learn a wide variety of practical terms and phrases for all your travel needs—as well as everyday conversations.Ready to get started with Learn Spanish with Pictures? Vámonos—let's go!

Learn to Read with Tug the Pup and Friends! Set 1: Books 1-5 (My Very First I Can Read)

by Dr. Julie Wood

Build your child's beginning reading success with this set of 5 simple and fun storybooks plus a separate parent guide!Written by educator and reading specialist Dr. Julie M. Wood, with lively illustrations by Sebastien Braun, this set of books stars Tug the Pup and an endearing group of characters who will lead beginners through the proven steps for successful reading.The Learn to Read with Tug the Pup books features sight word vocabulary, simple text, strong picture support, and character and plot development. The parent guide lists ideas for building early literacy skills through shared reading, games, and art activities. The 5 stories in this set are Guided Reading Levels A–B, which means it's the perfect entry point for new readers, with simple and predictable stories. Enter into the world of reading with My Very First I Can Read! This comprehensive emergent reading program addresses all the components of reading mastery based on the latest early literacy research.

Learn to Read with Tug the Pup and Friends! Set 1: Books 6-10 (My Very First I Can Read)

by Dr. Julie Wood

Build your child's beginning reading success with this set of 5 simple and fun storybooks plus a separate parent guide!Written by educator and reading specialist Dr. Julie M. Wood, with lively illustrations by Sebastien Braun, this set of books stars Tug the Pup and an endearing group of characters who will lead beginners through the proven steps for successful reading.The Learn to Read with Tug the Pup books features sight word vocabulary, simple text, strong picture support, and character and plot development. The parent guide lists ideas for building early literacy skills through shared reading, games, and art activities. The 5 stories in this set are Guided Reading Levels B-C, which means it's the perfect entry point for new readers, with simple and predictable stories.Enter into the world of reading with My Very First I Can Read! This comprehensive emergent reading program addresses all the components of reading mastery based on the latest early literacy research.

Learn to Read with Tug the Pup and Friends! Set 2: Books 1-5 (My Very First I Can Read)

by Dr. Julie Wood

Build your child's beginning reading success with this set of 5 simple and fun storybooks plus a separate parent guide!Written by educator and reading specialist Dr. Julie M. Wood, with lively illustrations by Sebastien Braun, this set of books stars Tug the Pup and an endearing group of characters who will lead beginners through the proven steps for successful reading.The Learn to Read with Tug the Pup books features sight word vocabulary, simple text, strong picture support, and character and plot development. The parent guide lists ideas for building early literacy skills through shared reading, games, and art activities. The 5 stories in this set are Guided Reading Levels C–D, which means the stories are still very simple but include dialogue and are slightly more advanced than the A and B level stories.Enter into the world of reading with My Very First I Can Read! This comprehensive emergent reading program addresses all the components of reading mastery based on the latest early literacy research.

Learn to Read with Tug the Pup and Friends! Set 2: Books 6-10 (My Very First I Can Read)

by Dr. Julie Wood

Build your child's beginning reading success with this set of 5 simple and fun storybooks plus a separate parent guide!Written by educator and reading specialist Dr. Julie M. Wood, with lively illustrations by Sebastien Braun, this set of books stars Tug the Pup and an endearing group of characters who will lead beginners through the proven steps for successful reading.The Learn to Read with Tug the Pup books features sight word vocabulary, simple text, strong picture support, and character and plot development. The parent guide lists ideas for building early literacy skills through shared reading, games, and art activities. The 5 stories in this set are Guided Reading Levels C–E, which means the stories are still very simple but include dialogue and are slightly more advanced than the A and B level stories.Enter into the world of reading with My Very First I Can Read! This comprehensive emergent reading program addresses all the components of reading mastery based on the latest early literacy research.

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