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169 books match the query 'Juvenile Nonfiction' and 15 start with l
Lady Bird Johnson
A Biography for Beginning HistoriansLouann Atkins Temple
University of Texas Press, 2025
A brief biography of Lady Bird Johnson for young readers.
Louann Temple is a lifelong Texan with a personal passion for arts and education who believes that biography, with its emphasis on personalities, is ideal for introducing young people to history, with its focus on events. Temple is uniquely situated to write this biography for young readers, as she has been personally acquainted with many important people in presidential history, Lady Bird Johnson included, and she has mentored countless middle and high school students, preparing them for college admission.
Lady Bird Johnson highlights the key events in the life of the First Lady; explores the life lessons afforded by her legacy; and reflects on the broad historical issues during her time in the White House from 1963 to 1969. Married to the thirty-sixth president, Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson dedicated her time as First Lady to beautifying America and conserving natural spaces. Enhanced with a carefully curated selection of black and white photographs from three presidential libraries, this biography for beginning historians is poised to bring the best of biography and history to a new generation of readers.
Lao-Tzu, or the Way of The Dragon
Miriam Henke
Diaphanes, 2018
In Lao-Tzu, or the Way of The Dragon, we follow the ancient Chinese philosopher who founded Taoism, from the comet that announced his birth up to his inspired composition, more than fifty years later, of the Tao Te Ching, the Book of the Way. In body and mind an old sage from birth, Lao-Tzu devotes his life to deciphering the endless book of the world. But he soon becomes frustrated with the silliness of human order, impatient kings, and greedy people, and rides off on the back of a water buffalo in search of the Way. He encounters clouds that solidify under his feet, a cave guarded by a golden monkey, and the venerable Confucius himself, and ultimately finds the wisdom of the dragon already residing deep in his own heart.
Laura Bush
A Biography for Beginning HistoriansLouann Atkins Temple
University of Texas Press, 2025
A brief biography of Laura Bush for young readers.
Louann Temple is a lifelong Texan with a personal passion for arts and education who believes that biography, with its emphasis on personalities, is ideal for introducing young people to history, with its focus on events. Temple is uniquely situated to write this biography for young readers, as she has been personally acquainted with many important people in presidential history, First Lady Laura Bush included, and she has mentored countless middle and high school students, preparing them for college admission.
Laura Bush highlights the key events in the life of the First Lady; explores the life lessons afforded by her legacy; and reflects on the broad historical issues during her time in the White House from 2001 to 2009. Married to the forty-third president, George W. Bush, Laura Bush dedicated her time as First Lady to promoting education and literacy for Americans. Enhanced with a carefully curated selection of black and white photographs from three presidential libraries, this biography for beginning historians is poised to bring the best of biography and history to a new generation of readers.
Learn About . . . Texas Birds
By Mark W. Lockwood
University of Texas Press, 2007
Children from six to twelve are introduced to the most frequently seen and interesting Texas birds. Youngsters can color eye-catching line drawings of various birds in typical habitats, while an easy-to-read text gives important facts about the birds, and several fun games are instructive and challenging.
Learn About . . . Texas Indians
By Georg Zappler
University of Texas Press, 2007
Here is an entertaining and educational activity book for children from six to twelve on the always-popular topic of American Indians—except that the subject has been narrowed to only those Native Americans known to have lived in the Lone Star State.
Eye-catching line drawings invite children to color a wide assortment of scenes from the diverse lives of the many different groups of Indians native to Texas. The settings in the first part of the book range from the mammoth- and bison-hunting Paleo-Indians of over 11,000 years ago to the various nomadic and agricultural groups encountered by sixteenth-century Spanish explorers. Further drawings reflect changes over the centuries as Indian lifeways were forever altered and often destroyed due to contact with white newcomers who all claimed their land. In addition to the many drawings, a number of fun-filled and challenging games help build youngsters' Indian knowledge.
Learning from the Land, Teachers Guide and Student Materials, 2nd Edition
Bobbie Malone
Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2021
Learning from the Land
Wisconsin Land Use; 2nd EditionBobbie Malone
Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2011
How has the landscape of Wisconsin affected its history? How have people living here changed that landscape over time? What are the implications for the future? The second edition of Learning from the Land addresses these and other questions, asking elementary and middle school readers to think about land use issues throughout Wisconsin's history. This revised edition includes expanded chapters on logging and the lumber industry, land use and planning, and agriculture in the 20th century from farmers' markets to organic farming. New profiles of Gaylord Nelson, pioneer of Earth Day, and Will Allen, founder of Growing Power in Milwaukee, round out this history of land use in Wisconsin.
Les Paul
Guitar WizardBob Jacobson
Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2012
This addition to the Badger Biographies series for young readers tells the story of Les Paul, the legendary “Wizard of Waukesha,” who pioneered the solid body electric guitar, multi-track recording, and many other musical inventions. Fascinated since boyhood with musical technology, the young Les moved from experimenting with his mother’s player piano and phonograph to developing his own amplifier and tinkering with crystal radios.
After leaving his hometown of Waukesha at age 17 to pursue a musical career—a decision his mother supported—the budding jazz guitarist lived in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, in each city finding a new audience and new musical partnerships. A regular on the radio, Les became a fixture in early television, appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show, and later, a show of his own with partner Mary Ford. Along the way, he overcame numerous physical challenges, including recovery from electric shock and rehabilitation after a horrific car accident—both of which threatened his musical career. And yet, Les Paul pushed musical technology forward more than any other musician of the twentieth century. This Grammy Hall of Fame inductee died in 2009, making Les Paul: Guitar Wizard a timely addition to the series. This lively story is rounded out with sidebars on radio call letters and how an electric guitar works, a full discography, and over 60 historic photographs.
Let's Explore!
The Chang Family Series Board BookYoumee Lee
Gallaudet University Press, 2025
Let's Share!
The Chang Family Series Board BookYoumee Lee
Gallaudet University Press, 2025
Let's Sleep!
The Chang Family Series Board BookYoumee Lee
Gallaudet University Press, 2025
Let’s Be Boldly Bearcat
Kimberlee Dobbs
University of Minnesota Press, 2019
Little Whale
A Story of the Last Tlingit War CanoeRoy A. Peratrovich, Jr.
University of Alaska Press, 2016
And it’s mostly true. Roy Peratrovich here builds a wonderful children’s tale on the bones of a story his own grandfather passed down. His accompanying illustrations bring the people and landscapes of Alaska—to say nothing of the adventures!—to stunning life, drawing young readers into a long-gone time when the whims of nature and man could suddenly test a boy’s courage.
Lucius Fairchild
Civil War HeroStuart Stotts
Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2010
Lyndon B. Johnson
A Biography for Beginning HistoriansLouann Atkins Temple
University of Texas Press, 2025
A brief biography of Lyndon B. Johnson for young readers.
Louann Temple is a lifelong Texan with a personal passion for arts and education who believes that biography, with its emphasis on personalities, is ideal for introducing young people to history, with its focus on events. Temple is uniquely situated to write this biography for young readers, as she has been personally acquainted with many important people in presidential history, President Lyndon B. Johson included, and she has mentored countless middle and high school students, preparing them for college admission.
Lyndon B. Johnson highlights the key events in the life of the thirty-sixth president; explores the life lessons afforded by his legacy; and reflects on the broad historical issues during his time in the White House as president from 1963 to 1969. Lyndon B. Johnson’s legacy as president is memorable as he led America during a time of great cultural change and the Vietnam War. Enhanced with a carefully curated selection of black and white photographs from three presidential libraries, this biography for beginning historians is poised to bring the best of biography and history to a new generation of readers.