L. L. Owens
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BooksPlease note that while orders may not be placed through this Web site, all of L. L. Owens's books are available from her publishers. Be sure to ask for her books at your local school and public libraries! Abraham Lincoln: A Great American Life
Biography of one of the most beloved figures in American history. (Nonfiction) American Justice: Seven Famous Trials of the 20th Century
Exploration of some of the most important trials of the 20th century. (Nonfiction) American Justice II: Six Trials That Captivated a Nation
Second look at intriguing 20th-century trials. (Nonfiction) America's Civil War
Overview of some of the Civil War's most notable events. (Nonfiction) Ankylosaurus
All about Ankylosaurus, one of the last-known living dinosaurs. (Nonfiction) Bigfoot: The Legend Lives On
Eleven-year-old Ben tries to discover the truth about Bigfoot. (Fiction) Black Beauty
Retelling of Anna Sewell's classic story in an exciting graphic novel format. (Fiction) Brothers at War
Two brothers fight on opposing sides during the Civil War. (Fiction) The Code of the Drum
A young boy joins the Union forces during the Civil War. (Fiction) Coming to Ellis Island
Brief look at the 12 million immigrants who landed at Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954. (Nonfiction) Different Now
Manny tries to talk his friends out of doing something really stupid—like vandalizing a gas station. (Fiction) Eye on Ancient Egypt
Life and culture in ancient Egypt. (Nonfiction) Friday Night at Gabby's
Gabby's movie night with Ana is ruined by her brother's new friend. (Fiction) The Great Aztecs
Life and culture of the ancient Aztecs. (Nonfiction) The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Retelling of Victor Hugo's classic story in an exciting graphic novel format. (Fiction) "If You Want My Advice . . . "
Keoki's friends try to help him deal with his parents' divorce. (Fiction) The Inca Empire
Life and culture of the ancient Incas. (Nonfiction) Inside Ancient Rome
Life and culture in ancient Rome. (Nonfiction) Kendra's Big Decision
Kendra doesn't know how to react when her friend's older cousin offers everyone some alcohol. (Fiction) Ladeisha's Harvest
Ladeisha balances making new friends with keeping old ones. (Fiction) The Longest Car Ride Ever
Rick must choose between helping a friend and making it to an important family event. (Fiction) Looking Back at Ancient Greece
Life and culture in ancient Greece. (Nonfiction) "Mr. Biggins's Garden"
Mr. Biggins takes ten-year-old Liz and Malcolm on a spirited tour of his amazing garden. (Fiction) The Mysterious Ancient Maya
Life and culture of the ancient Maya. (Nonfiction) The New Girl
Brooke isn't quite sure she's chosen the right group of friends at her new school. (Fiction) Olga's New Mobile
Olga and her dad work on a fun project. (Fiction) Pilgrims in America
Examination of the Pilgrims' early days at Plymouth. (Nonfiction) A Pirate Tale
Ten-year-old Mary Read poses as a boy for her adventure on a pirate ship. (Fiction) The Power of Gandhi
Biography of the great Indian activist-leader Mohandas Gandhi. (Nonfiction) Saving the Meadowbrook Bug Queen
Fifth-grader Stacey Hollins tries to figure out how to save her best friend from being bullied at school. (Fiction) The Secret Life of Mike Cirone
Fifth-grader Mike Cirone DID NOT cheat on his math test—but try telling that to his teacher! (Fiction) The Spirit of the Wild West
Nine-year-old Emma meets her idol Annie Oakley at the Chicago World's Fair of 1893. (Fiction) Tales of Beauty
Retellings of fairy tales that explore the meaning of beauty. Four stories and one read-aloud play. (Fiction) Tales of Charles Dickens
Retellings of some of Dickens's classic stories. Five stories and one read-aloud play. (Fiction) Tales of Courage
Retellings of fairy tales that feature acts of courage. Four stories and one read-aloud play. (Fiction) Tales of Edgar Allan Poe
Retellings of some of Poe's most suspenseful tales. Six stories and one read-aloud play. (Fiction) Tales of Greek Mythology
Retellings of several classic Greek myths. Five stories and one read-aloud play. (Fiction) Tales of Greek Mythology II
More retellings of classic Greek myths. Four stories and one read-aloud play. (Fiction) Tales of Louisa May Alcott
Retellings of several charming works by Louisa May Alcott. Four stories and one read-aloud play. (Fiction) Tales of Mystery
Retellings of several classic mysteries. Five stories and one read-aloud play. (Fiction) Tales of Sherlock Holmes
Retellings of four intriguing Sherlock Holmes mysteries. Three stories and one read-aloud play. (Fiction) Tales of William Shakespeare
Retellings of some of Shakespeare's most popular plays. Three stories and one read-aloud play. (Fiction) Tuckers' Gold
Twelve-year-old Penelope Tucker and her family travel West to start a new life during the California Gold Rush. (Fiction) Uniquely Missouri
Fun facts about the state of Missouri. (Nonfiction) World Safari
Bird's-eye views of the different biomes of the world. (Nonfiction) All rights reserved. |
