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Legalizing Marijuana: Promises and Pitfalls

Medical use of marijuana is currently legal in 23 states and the District of Columbia, with another 11 states likely to legalize soon. Recreational use of marijuana is currently legal in four states and in the District of Columbia. Learn more about the movement to legalize and what it means for patients, state economies, and the legal system.

Legend of the Beaver's Tail, The

Long ago Beaver did not look like he does now. Yes, he had two very large front teeth, but his tail was not wide and flat. It was thick with silky fur. Vain Beaver is inordinately proud of his glorious tail. When he's not bragging about his tail, Beaver spends his time grooming it, while the other woodland creatures go about their business of finding food and shelter for their families. Eventually Beaver's boasting drives away his friends and he is left on his own. But when his tail is flattened in an accident (of his own making), Beaver learns to value its new shape and seeks to make amends with his friends. Based on an Ojibwe legend.

Legend of the Coquí, The

Long ago, in Puerto Rico, the animals ate, slept, and snacked all day-every day. The queen of the forest, the parrot, knew this wasn't good so she challenged them to a race. They each had great skills-the snake slithered, the pelican cawed, and the turtle just yawned-but they were excited and got ready to run. Everyone strutted their stuff except the frogs. No one paid attention them. They were too tiny. Could this be their chance to get noticed?

Legend of the Jersey Devil, The

The Pine Barrens region in New Jersey has long been a place of mystery, with its dark pine groves, black swamps, and dank bogs, oftentimes shrouded in mist and fog. Reputed to be haunted by spirits, it's an unsettling place to be sure. But of all the mysterious happenings and sights to be found in the Pine Barrens, there is none so intriguing as the Jersey Devil. Since its first reported sighting in 1735, local lore has it that a "devil-like" creature with the head of a horse, the wings of a bat, and the hooves of a goat has menaced townspeople, frightened livestock, and caused all manner of trouble over the years. Is the Jersey Devil real? Award-winning author Trinka Hakes Noble weaves a spellbinding tale about the origins of the legend of the Jersey Devil. Atmospheric illustrations by artist Gerald Kelley bring the tale to spooky life.

Legend of the Spirit Serpent, The

This modern retelling of a traditional Kalinago legend from the Caribbean island of Dominica recounts the story of a huge serpent who once guarded the indigenous people. This book is the winner of the 1st Annual Caribbean Writer's Contest sponsored by Reycraft Books and the Ducreay Foundation.

Legendary Beasts

This series highlights legends about eight magical creatures, revealing both what the legends say and how these stories likely began. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plenty of colourful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

Legendary Landforms (Pogo Books)

Our world is full of majestic landforms, from echoing caverns to lava-spewing volcanoes. This dynamic series teaches young readers about the processes that transform the earth and introduces them to some legendary sites. Explore the Grand Canyon, the Amazon River, and more through vibrant photographs and labelled diagrams. Infographics, an activity, and a glossary reinforce new vocabulary.

Legendary Lives (Blastoff! Missions)

Throughout history, many notable people have stood out for their talents, courage, and hard work. Their achievements have defined them as legendary. Each title in this series walks readers through the life of one of the worldECOs most legendary people. Narrative text tells the personECOs story, while bonus facts share additional information. colourful illustrations help readers imagine each personECOs experiences. Thought-provoking questions, a profile, and a timeline add even more to each legendary title!

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Legends and Fairy Tales

The Legends and Fairy Tales series explores the physical features, behaviors, and histories of the world’s most popular legendary creatures. Young readers will love the stunning visuals and fun facts in Legends and Fairy Tales. Legends and Fairy Tales is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.