Luana K. Mitten is the founding editor and CEO of Bea Lu Books, which she established in July 2015 as a way to bring the joy of quality children”s book publishing to young authors and readers. Having personally written 58 books and edited hundreds more, Luana brings a wealth of experience to her role. Prior to founding Bea Lu Books, she served in a host of editorial roles and worked as an educator, teaching creative writing and reading to elementary school students. As the founding editor of a small but mighty independent book press, she works with authors to take their writing from manuscript to book and coordinates with her talented team of in-house illustrators and designs to produce titles that support development and challenge young readers. She lives with her very supportive husband, son, and canine companions, Mr. Beans and Lucy, in Tampa, Florida.
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82 Ebooks by Precious McKenzie
Precious McKenzie: Whooping Cranes
Beautiful photos and text examine the issues endangered whooping cranes face and how they can be saved. …
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€14.18
Precious McKenzie: Oceans
Beautiful photos and text examine the issues surrounding ocean habitats and how they can be saved. …
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€14.42
Precious McKenzie: Coral Reefs
Beautiful photos and text examine the challenges affecting coral reef habitats and how they can be saved. …
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€14.18
Precious McKenzie: Manatees
Beautiful photos and text examine the issues endangered manatees face and how they can be saved. …
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€14.26
Precious McKenzie: Cleaning Up the Earth
Young readers explore various forms of pollution and how people are cleaning up the environment. …
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€12.82
Precious McKenzie: Our Organic Garden
Young readers explore the basic needs of plants and organic gardening. …
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€12.89
Precious McKenzie: Helping a Friend with a Drug Problem
Even more so than family, friends are able to influence each other’s recovery from drug addiction, but to do so requires a thorough understanding of the situation. Readers will learn the signs of abu …
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€46.40
Precious McKenzie: Ayudar a un amigo con un problema de drogas (Helping a Friend With a Drug Problem)
Even more so than family, friends are able to influence each other’s recovery from drug addiction, but to do so requires a thorough understanding of the situation. Readers will learn the signs of abu …
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€46.48
Mckenzie: Our Organic Garden
Young Readers Explore The Basic Needs Of Plants And Organic Gardening. …
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€25.31
Mckenzie: Water World
Young Readers Focus On The Importance And Issues Of Clean Water. …
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€25.53
Mckenzie: Glaciers
Beautiful Photos And Text Examines The Issues Faced By Glacier Habitats And How They Can Be Saved. …
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€25.71
Mckenzie: Rainforests
Beautiful Photos And Text Examines The Issues Faced By Rainforest Habitats And How They Can Be Saved. …
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€25.36
Mckenzie: Savannahs
Beautiful Photos And Text Examines The Issues Faced By Savannah Habitats And How They Can Be Saved. …
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€25.68
Mckenzie: Presidents Encyclopedia Yearbook
An Update To The Presidents Encyclopedia Set. Features Detailed Sections On The Economy, The White House, And The 2012 Race To The White House. …
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€25.62
Mike Byrne: At Bat
The Campers Play Baseball Until A Ball Flies Over The Fence. Leveled Phonics Picture Book Reader. …
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€25.43
Mckenzie: Condoleezza Rice
Meet Condoleezza Rice And Learn About The Obstacles And Successes She Has Had On The Way To Becoming One Of The Leading Political Advisors Of The Century. …
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€25.66
Welsh: Where Is It?
Teaches Concepts Of Spacial Relationships And Distance With A Marching Band. …
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€25.71
Mckenzie: Limpiando la tierra
Young Readers Explore Various Forms Of Pollution And How People Are Cleaning Up The Environment. …
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€25.57
Mckenzie: Los océanos
Beautiful Photos And Text Examines The Issues Faced By Ocean Habitats And How They Can Be Saved. …
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€25.73
Mckenzie: El agua en nuestro mundo
Young Readers Focus On The Importance And Issues Of Clean Water. …
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€25.67
Mckenzie: Los bosques tropicales
Beautiful Photos And Text Examines The Issues Faced By Rainforest Habitats And How They Can Be Saved. …
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€25.68
Mckenzie: Los glaciares
Beautiful Photos And Text Examines The Issues Faced By Glacier Habitats And How They Can Be Saved. …
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€25.62
Mckenzie: Nubes
A scientific look at how clouds are formed, why there are different types, and what you can tell about a cloud by looking at it. …
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€25.65
Mckenzie: Caídas de agua
A scientific look at the natural processes that create waterfalls, and where they are likely to form. …
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€25.67
Mckenzie: Árboles
A scientific look at how trees grow, why they are important, and how they make other trees. …
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€25.62
Mckenzie: Arco iris
A scientific look at how rainbows are formed, why we can only see part of them, and how your location determines if you see one or not. …
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€25.48
Mckenzie: Vacation in Ruins
A Vacation in Ruins features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each …
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€24.27
Mckenzie: Grand Theft Safari
Grand Theft Safari features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each …
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€24.32
Mckenzie: Isle of Enchantment
Isle of Enchantment features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each …
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€24.37
Mckenzie: Peace, Love, and K-Pop
Peace, Love, and K-Pop features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. E …
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€24.30
Mckenzie: Thousand Miles
When the Indian Removal Act is enforced, Dustu is forced to leave his Georgia home. But he learns courage can be found in the most unexpected places. Includes historical background information. Paire …
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€25.54
Mckenzie: Mayflower Girl
Read about life on the Mayflower and meet real-life historical figures in the children’s chapter book Mayflower Girl.What was life like for the Pilgrims while they were aboard the Mayflower? Follow a …
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€25.66
Mckenzie: Wave Pools
Are those huge waves in a swimming pool? What causes the waves? Learn the answers to these questions and others as you read about what puts the waves in wave pools. This title supports NGSS standards …
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€25.66
Mckenzie: Roller Coasters
Do you like the feel of wind in your face as you plunge down a steep hill? In this title, learn about roller coasters and the science that makes it all possible. This title supports NGSS standards fo …
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€25.62
Mckenzie: Pit Bulls
The Pit Bull is a strong, athletic dog and with proper training it can become a loving family member. Find out more about their history and what it takes to be a responsible pit bull owner. This titl …
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€25.62
Mckenzie: Australian Shepherds
The Australian Shepherd is an energetic, hardworking dog. Learn all about this friendly breed, loved by ranchers worldwide. This title allows students to ask and answer questions to demonstrate under …
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€25.36
Mckenzie: Clouds
A scientific look at how clouds are formed, why there are different types, and what you can tell about a cloud by looking at it. …
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€25.68
Mckenzie: Waterfalls
A scientific look at the natural processes that create waterfalls, and where they are likely to form. …
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€25.67
Mckenzie: Trees
A scientific look at how trees grow, why they are important, and how they make other trees. …
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€25.67
Mckenzie: Rainbows
A scientific look at how rainbows are formed, why we can only see part of them, and how your location determines if you see one or not. …
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€25.73
Mckenzie: Cleaning Up The Earth
Young Readers Explore Various Forms Of Pollution And How People Are Cleaning Up The Environment. …
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€25.61
Mckenzie: Coral Reefs
Beautiful Photos And Text Examines The Issues Faced By Coral Reef Habitats And How They Can Be Saved. …
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€25.54
Mckenzie: Oceans
Beautiful Photos And Text Examines The Issues Faced By Ocean Habitats And How They Can Be Saved. …
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€25.68
Precious Mckenzie: Who Stole the Veggies from the Veggie Patch?
Featuring 24 pages of colorful illustrations with a fictional story and supporting vocabulary, Who Stole the Veggies from the Veggie Patch? introduces young readers to punctuation, sight words, and r …
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€25.35
John Reasoner: Buff Ducks
Beautifully Illustrated, This Book Teaches Students The Importance Of How Staying Active Keeps Them Healthy. Teaching Focus, Words To Know Before You Read, Comprehension And Extension Activities. Ins …
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€25.62
Precious Mckenzie: Now or Later Alligator
Featuring 24 pages of colorful illustrations with a fictional story and supporting vocabulary, Now or Later Alligator introduces young readers to punctuation, sight words, and reading comprehension s …
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€25.68
Mckenzie: Disaster Day
Disaster Day encourages young learners to build reading comprehension skills with grade-appropriate vocabulary, extension activities, and an engaging story. Featuring reading activities and a Compreh …
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€25.73
Mckenzie: Bus Troubles
The Field Trip Gets Put On Hold When The Bus Breaks Down. Leveled Phonics Picture Book Reader. …
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€25.31
Mckenzie: Fish Mission
Join The Campers As They Learn How To Fish. Leveled Phonics Picture Book Reader. …
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€25.35
Mckenzie: Surfing Safari
Surfing Is Fun Until The Campers Get A Surprise Visitor. Leveled Phonics Picture Book Reader. …
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€25.57
Mckenzie: Lake Mistake
The Campers Spend A Lovely Day At The Lake Until A Lynx Shows Up. Leveled Phonics Picture Book Reader. …
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€25.53
Mckenzie: Get The Prize
The Campers Win Awesome Prizes. Leveled Phonics Picture Book Reader. …
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€25.56
Mckenzie: Lost In The Corn Maze
The Campers Venture Into The Corn Maze And Try To Get Out. Leveled Phonics Picture Book Reader. …
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€25.71
Mckenzie: Off To The Yogurt Factory
The Campers Learn Where Yummy Yogurt Comes From. Leveled Phonics Picture Book Reader. …
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€25.43
Mike Byrne: Pitch The Tent
The Campers Learn Important Lessons When Camping. Leveled Phonics Picture Book Reader. …
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€25.53
Mike Byrne: Duck Doctor
Meet Doctor Sue As She Takes Care Of A Special Patient. Leveled Phonics Picture Book Reader. …
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€25.71
Mckenzie: Library Skills and Internet Research
What is one of the first things you think of when your teacher assigns a big project? It’s probably how you will gather all the information you need to get a good grade! The first two places to look …
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€25.57
Mckenzie: Group Projects
When it comes to a group project, the key word is teamwork! When each member of your team is assigned a different job, it allows you to learn from others and develop skills that will benefit you in t …
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€25.43
Mckenzie: Writing an Informational Essay
Essays are a big part of schoolwork. They can be found in newspapers, books, and magazines. There are several types of essays but when you write to give information and facts about a specific topic, …
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€25.73
Mckenzie: Search and Rescue Animals
In Search and Rescue Animals, students will learn all about the animal heroes that are used in dangerous situations all around the world. Young readers will love turning the pages as they gain valuab …
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€25.65
Mckenzie: People Who Care for Animals
People Who Care for Animals highlights a few of the careers dedicated to helping animals. From exploring the duties of veterinarians to zookeepers, and more, young readers will love turning the pages …
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€25.43
Mckenzie: Isle of Enchantment
Isle of Enchantment features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each …
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€25.62
Mckenzie: Grand Theft Safari
Grand Theft Safari features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each …
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English
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€25.35
Mckenzie: Peace, Love, and K-Pop
Peace, Love, and K-Pop features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. E …
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€25.65
Mckenzie: Vacation in Ruins
A Vacation in Ruins features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each …
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€25.78
Precious McKenzie Stearns: Right Sort of Woman
The rhetoric surrounding Empire, freedom, and adventure are nowhere more striking than in nineteenth-century British women’s travel writing. The Right Sort of Woman charts the progression of British …
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€65.48
Mckenzie: Rainbows
A scientific look at how rainbows are formed, why we can only see part of them, and how your location determines if you see one or not. …
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€24.48
Mckenzie: Trees
A scientific look at how trees grow, why they are important, and how they make other trees. …
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€24.28
Mckenzie: Arco iris
A scientific look at how rainbows are formed, why we can only see part of them, and how your location determines if you see one or not. …
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€24.20
Mckenzie: Nubes
A scientific look at how clouds are formed, why there are different types, and what you can tell about a cloud by looking at it. …
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€24.26
Mckenzie: Pit Bulls
When you hear the word "pit bull, " do you imagine a fierce fighting dog? In the 1800s, people in Great Britain bred terriers, mastiffs, and bulldogs together. These early breeders wanted t …
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€24.20
Mckenzie: Our Organic Garden
Young Readers Explore The Basic Needs Of Plants And Organic Gardening. …
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€24.26
Mckenzie: Clouds
A scientific look at how clouds are formed, why there are different types, and what you can tell about a cloud by looking at it. …
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€24.39
Mckenzie: Waterfalls
A scientific look at the natural processes that create waterfalls, and where they are likely to form. …
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€24.33
Mckenzie: Árboles
A scientific look at how trees grow, why they are important, and how they make other trees. …
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€24.27
Mckenzie: Caídas de agua
A scientific look at the natural processes that create waterfalls, and where they are likely to form. …
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€24.03
Mckenzie: Australian Shepherds
The modern Australian Shepherd is a versatile, joyful dog that loves to be around people. Nothing makes this dog more content than being with its people and doing work for them. Ranchers love Aussies …
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€24.40
McKenzie: Stellar Sea Lions
Beautiful Photos And Text Examines The Issues Endangered Stellar Sea Lions Face And How They Can Be Saved. …
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€25.43
Precious McKenzie: Ruffian
Known as the Greatest Thoroughbred Filly, Ruffian was born at Claiborne Farm near Paris, Kentucky, on April 17, 1972, and died at Belmont Park, New York, on July 7, 1975. Ruffian captured the hearts …
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€9.49
Precious McKenzie: Infestation
It was supposed to be a year to remember for seniors Sofia Schultz and Carmen Hernandez. But when weird things start happening around Foggy Creek, they quickly realize that it will be a memorable yea …
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€56.40
Precious McKenzie: Infestation
It was supposed to be a year to remember for seniors Sofia Schultz and Carmen Hernandez. But when weird things start happening around Foggy Creek, they quickly realize that it will be a memorable yea …
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€12.70
Precious McKenzie: Women Rewriting Boundaries
Women Rewriting Boundaries expands the work of gender and literary scholars by offering fresh insights on how to read travel writing by women. It analyzes the connections between class, gender, physi …
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€86.12