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Let's Celebrate Earth Day (Holidays & Heros)
by Barbara deRubertisFocusing more on solutions than problems, this book celebrates the Earth heroes who created this important April holiday and explores the ways we can make our planet a safer and healthier place to live.
Let's Celebrate Emancipation Day & Juneteenth (Holidays & Heros)
by Barbara deRubertisHOLIDAYS & HEROES brings to life the people whose holidays we celebrate. Enriched with colorful illustrations, photographs, and other historical images, this series will engage and involve children in the stories behind our holidays and the people they honor.In the 1800s, abolitionists like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Sojourner Truth fought for freedom from slavery for all African Americans. They fought with speeches, songs, newspapers, and even with daring rescue missions! Every year on both Emancipation Day and Juneteenth we honor and continue their fight for freedom and equality.
Let's Celebrate Independence Day (Holidays & Heros)
by Barbara deRubertisHOLIDAYS & HEROES brings to life the people whose holidays we celebrate. Enriched with colorful illustrations, photographs, and other historical images, this series will engage and involve children in the stories behind our holidays and the people they honor.Every 4th of July, we celebrate the United States of America, the &“land of the free.&” Learn the story of our country&’s beginnings and how our courageous Founding Fathers broke away from royal rule with the Declaration of Independence.
Let's Celebrate Labor Day (Holidays & Heros)
by Barbara deRubertisHOLIDAYS & HEROES brings to life the people whose holidays we celebrate. Enriched with colorful illustrations, photographs, and other historical images, this series will engage and involve children in the stories behind our holidays and the people they honor.Everyone loves celebrating Labor Day weekend—it&’s the &“last hurrah&” of summer, with parades and picnics and fun. But on the first Monday of September, we remember the true meaning of the holiday: to celebrate and honor all the workers in our American labor force, especially those who fight for safe work places and fair pay.
Let's Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Holidays & Heros)
by Barbara deRubertisThe familiar story of this American hero is told for children. From Dr. King's birth to the end of his short life, the values that he stood for so powerfully and the changes that he helped to bring about are presented here in terms that children can understand and personally relate to.
Let's Celebrate Memorial Day (Holidays & Heros)
by Barbara deRubertisHOLIDAYS & HEROES brings to life the people whose holidays we celebrate. Enriched with colorful illustrations, photographs, and other historical images, this series will engage and involve children in the stories behind our holidays and the people they honor.On the last Monday of May, when spring flowers are in bloom and summer is just around the corner, we pause to remember all the people in our Armed Forces who died while protecting our country, our freedoms, and us.
Let's Celebrate New Year's Day (Holidays & Heros)
by Barbara deRubertisHOLIDAYS & HEROES brings to life the people whose holidays we celebrate. Enriched with colorful illustrations, photographs, and other historical images, this series will engage and involve children in the stories behind our holidays and the people they honor.When the calendar changes from one year to the next, people like to celebrate! But there&’s more to New Year&’s than a ten-second countdown. Learn about how our calendar came to be what it is today, and find out how people all through history and all over the world have celebrated the start of a brand-new year!
Let's Celebrate Presidents' Day (Holidays & Heros)
by Barbara deRubertisThe stories of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are told in a single book not only to celebrate the important February holiday, but also to compare and contrast the lives of these two towering Americans. Though they lived at different times, they shared similar problems, triumphs, and traits of leadership.
Let's Celebrate Thanksgiving Day (Holidays & Heros)
by Barbara deRubertisThe passing seasons are used as a vehicle to tell the parallel stories of the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims, from the European settlers' landing in 1620 through the first Thanksgiving feast in November of 1621.
Let's Celebrate Veterans Day (Holidays & Heros)
by Barbara deRubertisWho is a veteran? By exploring the kinds of work that men and women do as they serve in the five branches of the military, we can better appreciate our veterans. And we discover some of the many reasons we honor and celebrate them each year on November 11.
Let's Celebrate Women's Equality Day (Holidays & Heros)
by Barbara deRubertisHOLIDAYS & HEROES brings to life the people whose holidays we celebrate. Enriched with colorful illustrations, photographs, and other historical images, this series will engage and involve children in the stories behind our holidays and the people they honor.Women in the United States fought for over a hundred years to win the right to vote. From Susan B. Anthony to Sojourner Truth, many powerful American heroes lent their voices to this movement. Every year on August 26 we celebrate the hard-won victories of the past and work toward a more equal future. We also celebrate women's achievements on March 8, International Women's Day.
Let's Clap, Jump, Sing & Shout; Dance, Spin & Turn It Out!: Games, Songs, and Stories from an African American Childhood
by Brian Pinkney Patricia C. Mckissack"Part songbook, part research text, this work is perfect for families to share together or for young scholars who seek to discover an important piece of cultural history."— School Library Journal, starred reviewFrom Newbery Honor winner Patricia C. McKissack and two-time Caldecott Honor winner Brian Pinkney comes an extraordinary must-have collection of classic playtime favorites. This very special book is sure to become a treasured keepsake for African American families and will inspire joy in all who read it. Parents and grandparents will delight in sharing this exuberant book with the children in their lives. Here is a songbook, a storybook, a poetry collection, and much more, all rolled into one. Find a partner for hand claps such as “Eenie, Meenie, Sassafreeny,” or form a circle for games like “Little Sally Walker.” Gather as a family to sing well-loved songs like “Amazing Grace” and “Oh, Freedom,” or to read aloud the poetry of such African American luminaries as Langston Hughes, James Weldon Johnson, and Paul Laurence Dunbar. And snuggle down to enjoy classic stories retold by the author, including Aesop’s fables and tales featuring Br’er Rabbit and Anansi the Spider. "A rich compilation to stand beside Rollins’s Christmas Gif’ and Hamilton’s The People Could Fly." —The Horn Book "An ebullient collection.... There is an undeniable warmth and sense of belonging to these tales." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred
Let's Classify Organisms
by Kelli Hicks'Let's Classify Organisms' classifies living organisms into six kingdoms with great detail along with interesting facts for students.
Let's Dance
by David BowieFor David Bowie fans young and old comes a very special picture book celebrating dancing and being joyful while paying homage to an iconic musical figure."Let's dance. Put on your red shoes and dance the blues..." Embrace the spirit and mood of iconic musician David Bowie in this must-have book for any Bowie fan, especially those wanting to introduce a new generation to a favorite musical artist. Lightly adapting the lyrics to "Let's Dance" for a younger audience, kids and parents will soon be tapping their shoes to this lively book with bright, fun, whimsical artwork.
Let's Do a Thing!: Victor Shmud, Total Expert #1 (Victor Shmud, Total Expert #1)
by Jim BentonA new series from the bestselling author of Dear Dumb Diary and Franny K. Stein!MEET VICTOR, TOTAL EXPERT IN EVERYTHING(except Guy Who Cleans Up Bedrooms) With his confidence, imagination, and trusty sidekick Dumpylumps (who happens to be a duck), there's no telling what trouble he'll get into. Lucky for him, he has a knack for getting himself out of trouble, too. So when he finds himself at the center of an intergalactic conflict, he's pretty sure the only way out is his top-secret kitchen concoction; his teacher, the extraordinary Mrs. Nozzleburp; and the help of his friend Patti. Will he be able to save the day and find his way back to class? And just what is he going to do next?
Let's Eat: Sustainable Food for a Hungry Planet (Orca Footprints #10)
by Kimberley VenessAll the food you eat, whether it's an apple or a steak or a chocolate-coated cricket, has a story. Let's Eat uncovers the secret lives of our groceries, exploring alternative—and sometimes bizarre—farm technology and touring gardens up high on corporate rooftops and down low in military-style bunkers beneath city streets. Packed with interesting and sometimes startling facts on agriculture around the world, Let's Eat reveals everything from the size of the biggest farm in the world to how many pesticides are in a single grape to which insect people prefer to eat.
Let's Estimate: A Book About Estimating and Rounding Numbers
by David A. AdlerPartying dinos explain estimation in this entertaining introduction by a tried-and-true team of fun math book creators. How much pizza do you need for a dinosaur party? If you don't know exactly, you have to estimate! This lively introduction to the mathematical concept of estimation is straightforward and fun. With brilliant clarity, David A. Adler explains what an estimate is and the difference between estimating and rounding. Edward Miller's colorful and energetic artwork offers the perfect accompaniment to concise, engaging text. Filled with graspable examples and simple explanations, Let's Estimate will have kids estimating like pros!
Let's Get Gardening
by DKIn this colorful guide featuring 30 easy gardening projects, kids will learn to grow their own fruits and vegetables, attract wildlife such as butterflies and bees, and recycle household items into animal habitats and fun decorations. Whether they've got a big backyard or just a windowsill, kids can grow all sorts of plants with this beginner's gardening book.Packed with step-by-step activities, this book teaches children ages 5-8 how to grow garden staples like tomatoes, pumpkins, and zucchini with photographic examples. Each project includes a complete materials list, planting guide, and tips on harvesting your fruits and vegetables, providing plenty of support for kids from start to finish. The book also offers advice on creating creature-friendly spaces within your garden, such as a bee hotel, a ladybug sanctuary, and a home for frogs and toads. By caring for the wildlife around them, kids can grow to better understand the relationship between humans and nature, and how we can support local habitats wherever we happen to live. Beyond the gardening basics, Let's Get Gardening also helps kids learn about conservation, recycling, and sustainability through simple, hands-on projects. From making mini greenhouses out of leftover glass jars, to growing strawberries in an old pair of rain boots, to repurposing an empty milk carton as a hanging bird feeder, there are so many practical ways for kids to help cut waste and reduce pollution. So grab your potting soil and let's get gardening!
Let's Get Invisible! (Classic Goosebumps #24)
by R.L. Stine“Out of sight, out of mind” takes on a twisted new meaning in this horrific adventure in one of the–bestselling children’s series of all time.On Max’s birthday, he finds a kind of magic mirror in the attic. It can make him invisible. So Max and his friends start playing “now you see me, now you don’t.” Until Max realizes that he’s losing control. Staying invisible a little too long. Having a harder and harder time coming back.Getting invisible is turning into a very dangerous game. The next time Max gets invisible, will it be . . . forever?
Let's Get Quizzical (Ultimate Quick Quizzes)
by Rachel McMahonAn exciting new series of kid-friendly quiz books written by BuzzFeed quiz creator and pop-culture expert Rachel McMahon!What do your favorite snacks, games, pets, colors, sports, and holidays reveal about you? Get ready to find out in Let's Get Quizzical! There are over twenty fun quizzes here to share with friends, family, or answer on your own, complete with colorful illustrations throughout.The queen of BuzzFeed quizzes, Rachel McMahon, has created a fun new series that is perfect for young readers. From quizzes that are focused on general topics like sports and fashion, to ones that get you pumped for holidays like Halloween and Christmas, this series has a quiz book for everyone!
Let's Get This Party Haunted!
by R. L. StineIt's October, and you know what that means . . . well, sure, Halloween, but it's also Max's birthday! Now that a bunch of ghosts have entered Max's life, no birthday celebration will ever be the same! All Max wants for his birthday is a great party-but will he live to see another new year?From the Hardcover edition.
Let's Get This Straight: The Ultimate Handbook for Youth with LGBTQ Parents
by Colage Tina Fakhrid-DeenLet's Get This Straight reaches out to young people with one or more gay, lesbian, bi, or trans parents to provide them with the tools to combat homophobia, take pride in their alternative family structures, and speak out against injustice. This short but thorough book profiles forty-five diverse youth and young adults, all of whom voice their opinions and provide advice for other youth living in LGBTQ households. Let's Get This Straight also includes probing questions, fun activities, engaging quizzes, and reflective journal sections for youth to share their feelings and experiences about having a gay parent. By reading this book, readers will learn how to: identify and overcome barriers to having a gay parent; address discrimination and heterosexism; build a strong self-esteem and sense of belonging; communicate effectively with their parents and individuals outside of the LGBTQ community; access resources and support for their families; respond effectively when challenged about being in a sexual minority family; and reduce the isolation, fear, shame, and confusion that can be associated with having gay parents. As the media brings ever-increasing exposure to gay-headed households, this book is more important than ever. Let's Get This Straight is the perfect blend of wit, sharing of experiences, and "expert" advice that children with LGBTQ parents need to become more self-aware and affirming, and to maintain healthy relationships with their parents.
Let's Go! (I Like to Read Comics)
by Michael EmberleyA little creature and five friends find creative ways to get to a party in this easy reader kindergarteners and first graders can read on their own.Let&’s go!A little creature and five friends want to go to the party, but it&’s too far. With the simple text, even the youngest readers can follow along with their creative solutions--building cars, skis, and boats out of the very paper they&’re drawn on! Comics-lovers can now share the fun with their kids, students, siblings, and younger friends who are learning to read!I Like to Read® Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds.I Like to Read® Comics, like their award-winning I Like to Read® counterpart, are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers.We hope that all new readers will say, &“I like to read comics!&”
Let's Go for a Drive! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
by Mo WillemsMeet Elephant Gerald and Piggie, winners of two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals and recipients of two Geisel Honors!<P><P> Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.<P> Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.<P> Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.<P> Gerald and Piggie are best friends.<P> In Let's Go for a Drive! Gerald and Piggie want to hit the road! But the best-laid plans of pigs and elephants often go awry.<P> Winner of the Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor
Let’s Go For a Walk Outside (Super Simple Storybooks)
by ScholasticGo for a joyful walk with the Rhymington Square monsters in this storybook based on the hit YouTube channel Super Simple’s popular music video “Let’s Go For a Walk Outside.” Includes a scavenger hunt checklist!Let’s go for a walk outside and see what we can see! Let’s go for a walk outside, underneath the trees!Stroll through the neighborhood with the Rhymington Square monsters in this charming storybook based on Super Simple’s catchy music video “Let’s Go For a Walk Outside.” Along the way, see how many things from the list you can spot! Can you find the unicorn? What about the cat-shaped cloud?Includes a scavenger hunt list for you to take along when you go for your own walk around the block!Super Simple has more than 30 million subscribers on YouTube. Now families can enjoy their favorite characters, songs, and stories from the screen with Super Simple board books, storybooks, and activity books!