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Lizzy Legend
by Matthew Ross SmithA basketball-loving girl makes a wish to never miss a basket in this charming middle grade novel that pushes girl power to the max! <P><P>Lizzy Trudeaux loves basketball. She doesn’t have much by way of money, but she has access to the community court, a worn ball named Ginger, and she practices constantly. After fighting to join the boy’s team at her school, Lizzy is finally given the opportunity to show off her hard-earned skills. <P><P>When she answers what she believes is another bill collecting phone call, Lizzy receives a magical wish: the ability to sink every shot. Pure Swish. <P><P>Now eviscerating the competition in the boy’s league is small potatoes—she has the skills to dominate in the NBA. With the help of her BFF Toby and some viral video action, Lizzy goes all the way to the Philadelphia Bells’ starting lineup, making history and taking names. <P><P>Then, just as she’s about to go face to face with her hero, the best player on the planet, things begin to fall apart. But Lizzy isn’t a quitter and she’ll play her hardest for the love of the game.
LL Cool J (Superstars of Hip-Hop)
by Z. B. HillSince 1985, LL Cool J has been a major part of hip-hop. In the 1980s and '90s, LL sold millions of albums and had many hit songs. Today, many fans might know LL more for his acting, but music was LL's first love. LL Cool J tells the story of how LL made his name in rap when he was still just a teenager. Read about how LL became one of hip-hop's first superstars. Learn about how LL moved to making movies without giving up the music career he loved.
Llama
by Caroline ArnoldDescribes the characteristics and behavior of llamas and their usefulness to man, discusses other members of the lamoid family, and reports on the growing number of llamas now being bred in the United States.
A Llama Is Not an Alpaca: And Other Mistaken Animal Identities
by Karen JamesonCombining scientific facts with the art of poetry, this is a humorous and educational picture book about animals that look alike. How do you tell a llama from an alpaca, an alligator from a crocodile, or a dolphin from a porpoise? The animal kingdom is full of creatures that look so similar to others that they are often confused for each other. A Llama Is Not an Alpaca pairs rhyming animal riddles with factual responses to both teach and engage young readers as they compare and contrast features of commonly misidentified animals. How many will you get right?!
La llaman América
by Luis J. RodríguezUna niña de nueve años, América Soliz, vive con su familia en el Barrio Pilsen de Chicago. Echa de menos su hogar en México y se siente descontenta en la escuela, donde experimenta el prejuicio contra los inmigrantes mexicanos. América se siente en la fila de atrás del salón de clase y se la pasa soñando con su aldea en Oaxaca hasta que un día un poeta, el Sr. Aponte, visita la clase. "Todos llevamos le poesía por dentro," le dice el Sr. Aponte a la clase e inspira a América a escribir. "Escriban en español o en inglés," exhorta él. América escribe cuentos y poemas, aun cuando su padre dice que es una manera poco práctica de utilizar el tiempo. Tanto el tío como la madre de América disfrutan los cuentos de la chica, y ésta descubre para sí lo que el Sr. Aponte ha dicho en clase. "Cuando se usan las palabras para compartir los sentimientos con otra persona se es poeta y los poetas pertenecen a todo el mundo." A través de la escritura, América se siente "en casa" en el Barrio Pilsen.
Llamas (Wild Life LOL!)
by Mara GrunbaumMeet the lively llama - a pack animal with a lot of personality.Wild Life LOL! introduces young readers to some of the most amazing animals on the planet in a surprising and laugh-out-loud-funny way. Each book is brimming with colorful photos, bite-sized text, wacky facts, jokes, and riddles that will entertain every child who picks it up.
Llamas and the Andes: A nonfiction companion to Magic Tree House #34: Late Lunch with Llamas (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker #43)
by Mary Pope Osborne Natalie Pope BoyceTrack the facts about llamas and other animals of the Andes in this nonfiction companion to the bestselling Magic Tree House series!When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #34: Late Lunch with Llamas, they had lots of questions. Why do people raise llamas? What are llamas' closest relatives? How tall are the Andes mountains? What other animals live there? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts about llamas and the Andes.Filled with up-to-date information, photographs, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discover in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
¡Llámenme Roberto!: Roberto Clemente alza la voz por los latinos
by Nathalie AlonsoHere is the inspirational story of Major League Baseball player Roberto Clemente—not Bob—who endured years of racism and discrimination to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time.Roberto Clemente always loved baseball. Growing up in Carolina, Puerto Rico, he swung tree branches (since he didn&’t have a bat) and hit tin cans. He was always batting, pitching, running, sliding. His dedication paid off when, at the age of 19, he was tapped for a major league team. First stop: chilly Montreal . . . where he warmed the bench and himself, longing to play baseball. Months later, he finally got his chance with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Clemente had an instant impact on the field—hitting the ball and making it to first base and finally home. Many Pittsburgh fans loved his bold style on the field, but not everyone was quick to embrace a Black man from Puerto Rico who spoke español.This nonfiction picture book by MLB.com journalist Nathalie Alonso and award-winning illustrator Rudy Gutierrez shows the emotional highs and lows of Roberto Clemente&’s career as he fought racism—from fans, reporters, and other figures in the sport—to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time. With English and Spanish words intermingled in the text, this book will inspire young readers as they learn about Clemente&’s contributions to Black, Latino, and American history.
Lloyd: A Hero's Journey (The LEGO Ninjago Movie)
by Tracey WestAn early reader based on the LEGO(R) Ninjago(R) Movie(TM)! Includes full-color images!
Lloyd: A Hero's Journey (The LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE Reader #11)
by Tracey WestMeet Lloyd. He's the leader of the Secret Ninja Force, a high school student, and his dad just happens to be the most evil guy ever, Lord Garmadon. In this early reader narrated by Lloyd himself, see what happens when the leader of the secret ninja force has to take on his biggest fear yet: confronting his dad!
Loaves of Fun: A History of Bread with Activities and Recipes from Around the World
by Elizabeth M. Harbison John HarbisonFrom the pitas of ancient Mesopotamia to the white breads of the modern bakery, kids can explore the globe with more than 30 exciting recipes and activities about the history of bread.
Los Lobos (National Geographic Readers #2)
by Laura MarshCorren en manadas, cazan a sus presas y aúllan frente a la luna. Y no importa dónde estés—siempre están escondidos en algún lugar cerca. Gente de todo el mundo teme y ama a los lobos, los cachorritos depredadores del mundo salvaje. ¿Pero realmente los entendemos? <P><P> En este libro fascinante para niños de nivel 2 en español, aprenderás que la vida de un lobo es mucho más complicada de lo que nosotros creemos. ¿Sabías que cada manada tiene su jefe y sus seguidores? ¿O que los lobos“hablan” entre ellos usando sus cuerpos? ¿O que realmente no quieren atacar a los humanos, que nos prefieren dejar en paz? Lleno de fotografías increíbles e información interesante, NGR Lobos es divertido para todos los niños.
Lobos (Animals en espanol)
by Mari SchuhCon sus espeluznantes aullidos y su feroz habilidad para la caza, los lobos son criaturas fascinantes. Viven en manadas y son parientes cercanos del mejor amigo del hombre, el perro. Aprende ma´s sobre estos magni´ficos cazadores.
The Lobster Lady
by Alexandra S.D. HinrichsThis intriguing picture-book biography tells the true story of Virginia Oliver—the Lobster Lady—who at 102 years old is the oldest person lobstering in Maine.Still hauling lobsters at over 100 years old, Virginia Oliver is admired in the state of Maine and beyond. She has been lobstering on and off for over 93 years and is fondly known as the Lobster Lady among locals. Virginia is a native of Rockland, Maine. The Lobster Lady chronicles a day in Virginia's life while illuminating all that she remembers from growing up and starting a family on the mainland in Maine and on her family&’s island, called the Neck. Readers get a sense of Virginia&’s life and an idea of all that goes into lobster harvesting.Lyrically told and beautifully illustrated, The Lobster Lady is a tribute to the incredible life of a Maine icon and female pioneer.
Lobster vs. Crab (Who Would Win? #13)
by Jerry PallottaWhat if a lobster and a crab had a fight? Who do you think would win? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious sea creatures.Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.
The Lobsters' Night Before Christmas
by Christina LaurieA coastal Christmas tale sure to delight fans of Clement C. Moore's classic Christmas poemBeautiful watercolor illustrations and rhyming verse show Sea Santa visiting a family of lobstersFun lobster facts follow the poem, such as what they eat and how they molt
The Loch Mess Monster
by Helen Lester Lynn MunsingerEver since Angus was a wee baby monster, living below the surface of Loch Ness, his parents tried to teach him to be a proper monster. But as Angus grows bigger, he gets sloppy. Puggy-nit shells (peanuts) are piling up; his grottie (dirty) laundry is in a heap; tatties (potatoes) litter the floor. It’s a mountain of a mess! And as Angus’s trash heap grows, pushing him away from the comforts of home, a surprising Loch Ness sighting of his own awaits on the surface of the lake....Fans of Hooway for Wodney Wat and Tacky the Penguin will laugh-out-loud, as the hilarious team of Lester and Munsinger share a rollicking reminder of the virtues of a clean room!
The Loch Ness Lock-In: Strange Scout Tales #2 (Strange Scout Tales #2)
by Matthew Cody Steve LambeThe ragtag scout troop returns in a new adventure—this time, to solve a mystery surrounding the famed Loch Ness Monster. Some scouts spend their weekends weaving baskets, but if you’re a Strange Scout you spend them tagging Massachusetts Pukwudgies (harder than it sounds—Pukwudgies like to set things on fire). Troop Danger has come a long way from their Troop Dweeb days, but nothing can prepare them for what’s next: The Strange Scouts Annual Loch Ness Lock-In! Once a year, Strange Scout troops from around the world are invited to test their scouting skills in an old lighthouse on the shore of the infamous Loch Ness. But when the area surrounding Loch Ness suffers unusual damage, evidence points to a dastardly plot to frame Nessie herself! Can the Strange Scouts’ newest troop clear Nessie’s name and earn their badges before it’s too late?
Lock and Key: The Gadwall Incident
by Ridley PearsonThe New York Times bestselling author of the Peter and the Starcatcher and Kingdom Keepers series, Ridley Pearson, brings us the stirring digital prequel to the Lock and Key series, which reimagines the origins of the rivalry between Sherlock Holmes and James Moriarty.In The Gadwall Incident, readers get a glimpse into James's life a mere twenty-four hours before the tipping point--before life as he knows it changes irrevocably and his childhood slips into the shadows. Readers will come to know the dangers that surround the Moriartys before James and Moria are sent off to the hallowed halls of Baskerville Academy, where they first meet the insufferable, inexhaustible Sherlock Holmes. It's a tale full of intrigue and false starts and daring getaways, one that will leave readers desperate to know what's next.
Lock and Key: The Downward Spiral (Lock and Key Books #2)
by Ridley Pearson“Will leave you dying to know more.” —Rick Riordan, author of the #1 bestselling Percy Jackson seriesThe New York Times bestselling author of the Peter and the Starcatcher and Kingdom Keepers series, Ridley Pearson, brings us the second riveting tale in the Lock and Key trilogy.This bravely reimagined origin story of the rivalry of literature’s most famous enemies—Sherlock Holmes and James Moriarty—is told from the perspective of James’s observant little sister, Moira. At the thrilling conclusion to book one, we left off with James and Moira’s father dying horribly and unexpectedly. Now the search is on to find out whatreallyhappened to their father. Did he fall or was he pushed? Sherlock, James, and Moira reluctantly partner up, trusting no one, not even each other, as they uncover a secret sect, a rare jewel, and a sordid history. Blood is spilled, trusts broken, and friendships lost in this story of how one simple mistake cost Father his life and James his heart, and sent the Moriartys spiraling ever downward. It’s a highly original and satisfying take on the Sherlock Holmes series as only master of suspense Ridley Pearson could envision. As Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series, says, “This tale will change the way you see Sherlock Holmes and leave you dying to know more.”
Lock and Key: The Initiation (Lock and Key Books #1)
by Ridley Pearson“Will leave you dying to know more.”—Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson seriesThe New York Times bestselling author of the Peter and the Starcatchers and Kingdom Keepers series, Ridley Pearson, brings us the riveting first tale of the Lock and Key trilogy about the origins of the rivalry between literature’s most famous enemies—Sherlock Holmes and James Moriarty, told from the perspective of James’s observant little sister, Moria.Before James grew up to be a ruthless, remorseless villain, he was a curious boy from Boston, with a penchant for trouble and an acid tongue. Thrown into a boarding school against his wishes, James winds up rooming with a most unlikely companion: a lanky British know-it-all named Sherlock Holmes (“Lock” to his friends). An heirloom Bible, donated by the Moriarty family more than a hundred years ago, has gone missing, and it doesn’t take long for the two to find themselves embroiled in the school-wide scandal.The school is on lockdown until it’s found, strange clues keep finding their way to James, and a secret society lurks behind it all. It’s a brave new reimagining of the Sherlock Holmes series as only master of suspense Ridley Pearson could envision. As Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series, says, “This tale will change the way you see Sherlock Holmes and leave you dying to know more.”
Lock and Key: The Final Step (Lock and Key Books #3)
by Ridley Pearson“Will leave you dying to know more.” —Rick Riordan, author of the #1 bestselling Percy Jackson seriesThe New York Times bestselling author of the Peter and the Starcatchers and Kingdom Keepers series, Ridley Pearson, brings us the thrilling conclusion to the Lock and Key trilogy.Before James Moriarty and his sister Moria enrolled in Baskerville Academy, they were inseparable—as close to best friends as a brother and sister could be. But since setting foot on the boarding school’s campus, James has been different.At Baskerville, he’s become cunning, deceptive, ruthless, sometimes reckless. And now that his roommate Sherlock Holmes has been expelled, there’s no one left to help Moira figure out what’s going on with her brother or to uncover the connection between a recent string of deaths. To Moria, it seems obvious that someone has it out for the Moriarty family. First their father and then their family driver and now their legal guardian—clearly something is afoot. But to get the answers they need, they’ll first have to deal with an incriminating photograph, secret safe houses, and powerful enemies. It’s a highly original and satisfying take on the Sherlock Holmes series as only master of suspense Ridley Pearson could envision. As Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series, says, “This tale will change the way you see Sherlock Holmes and leave you dying to know more.”
Locked in Ice: Nansen's Daring Quest for the North Pole
by Peter LourieA spellbinding biography of Fridtjof Nansen, the pioneer of polar exploration, with a spotlight on his harrowing three-year journey to the top of the world.An explorer who many adventurers argue ranks alongside polar celebrity Ernest Shackleton, Fridtjof Nansen contributed tremendous amounts of new information to our knowledge about the Polar Arctic. At a time when the North Pole was still undiscovered territory, he attempted the journey in a way that most experts thought was mad: Nansen purposefully locked his ship in ice for two years in order to float northward along the currents. Richly illustrated with historic photographs, this riveting account of Nansen's Arctic expedition celebrates the legacy of an extraordinary adventurer who pushed the boundaries of human exploration to further science into the twentieth century.Christy Ottaviano Books
The Locker Ate Lucy!: A Branches Book (Eerie Elementary #2)
by Jack ChabertSam Graves's school is ALIVE!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the second book in the series, Sam Graves's friend Lucy disappears into her locker! Sam and his friend Antonio follow a trail of clues that leads them through the locker and deep inside the school. Will they find Lucy? Will they learn why the school is ALIVE? Sam and Antonio must rescue Lucy from this scary school before it's too late!
The Locker Ate Lucy! (Eerie Elementary)
by Jack Chabert Sam RicksSam Graves's school is ALIVE! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! In the second book in the series, Sam Graves's friend Lucy disappears into her locker! Sam and his friend Antonio follow a trail of clues that leads them through the locker and deep inside the school. Will they find Lucy? Will they learn why the school is ALIVE? Sam and Antonio must rescue Lucy from this scary school before it's too late!