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Tales from a not-so-smart Miss Know-It-All

Russell, Rachel Renee


When Miss Know-It-All's inbox overflows with pleas for guidance, Nikki Maxwell, the school newspaper advice columnist, turns to her best friends for help.
Date Published:2012

The Chicken Squad

Cronin, Doreen


Dirt, Sweetie, Poppy, and Sugar might be chicks, but they sure aren't chicken. They're the Chicken Squad, and it's up to them to figure out what Tail, the not-so-brave squirrel, is so afraid of. When he describes it as BIG and Scary, that doesn't give much insight as to what is lurking beyond the coop. Can our fecklees, fluffy heroes defeat something that could very well be -- gulp -- from out of this world?
Date Published:2014

Dirt, Sweetie, Poppy, and Sugar might be chicks, but they sure aren't chicken. They're the Chicken Squad, and it's up to them to figure out what Tail, the not-so-brave squirrel, is so afraid of. When he describes it as BIG and Scary, that doesn't give much insight as to what is lurking beyond the coop. Can our fecklees, fluffy heroes defeat something that could very well be -- gulp -- from out of this world?

Date Published:2014

Just a mess

Mayer, Mercer, 1943-


A boy cleans up his messy room to try to find his baseball mitt.
Date Published:1987

Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone

Rowling, J. K.


Harry Potter thinks he is an ordinary boy - until he is rescued by an owl, taken to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, learns to play Quidditch and does battle in a deadly duel. The reason: Harry Potter is a Wizard.
Date Published:1997

Not my girl

Jordan-Fenton, Christy


Previously published as: A stranger at home. Two years ago, Margaret left her Arctic home for the outsiders' school. Now she has returned and can barely contain her excitement as she rushes towards her waiting family -- but her mother stands still as a stone. This strange, skinny child, with her hair cropped short, can't be her daughter. "Not my girl!" she says angrily. Margaret's years at school have changed her. Now ten years old, she has forgotten her language and the skills to hunt and fish. She can't even stomach her mother's food. Her only comfort is in the books she learned to read at school.
Date Published:2014

Previously published as: A stranger at home. Two years ago, Margaret left her Arctic home for the outsiders' school. Now she has returned and can barely contain her excitement as she rushes towards her waiting family -- but her mother stands still as a stone. This strange, skinny child, with her hair cropped short, can't be her daughter. "Not my girl!" she says angrily. Margaret's years at school have changed her. Now ten years old, she has forgotten her language and the skills to hunt and fish. She can't even stomach her mother's food. Her only comfort is in the books she learned to read at school.

Date Published:2014

The way I act

Metzger, Steve.


Rhyming text and color illustrations introduce young readers to ways in which children exemplify positive behaviors.
Date Published:2011

Autumn Peltier, water warrior

Lindstrom, Carole, 1964-,


Indigenous women have always worked tirelessly to protect our water -- keeping it pure and clean for the generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water. But then came Grandma Josephine and her great-niece, Autumn. Speak for the water. Sing for the water. Dance for the water.
Date Published:2023

Indigenous women have always worked tirelessly to protect our water -- keeping it pure and clean for the generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water. But then came Grandma Josephine and her great-niece, Autumn. Speak for the water. Sing for the water. Dance for the water.

Date Published:2023

A lost cause

Sala, Felicita.


"Pablo, a little pig who always misplaces his belongings, feels overwhelmed by the responsibility of keeping track of everything, especially with an upcoming show-and-tell, until, with a little help, he discovers the secret lives of his missing things"-- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

I am a rock

Qilavaq-Savard, Ashley,


"Pauloosie loves his pet rock, Miki Rock. Pauloosie's Anaana, his mother, tells him a bedtime story about what Miki Rock sees, hears, and feels in his Arctic home. As part of the land, Miki Rock sees char and beluga, listens to chirps and howls, and feels the snow and sun. Through lyrical text and ethereal landscape illustrations by Pelin Turgut, readers are taken on an Arctic journey from the point of view of a most unlikely object--a child's pet rock"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

"Pauloosie loves his pet rock, Miki Rock. Pauloosie's Anaana, his mother, tells him a bedtime story about what Miki Rock sees, hears, and feels in his Arctic home. As part of the land, Miki Rock sees char and beluga, listens to chirps and howls, and feels the snow and sun. Through lyrical text and ethereal landscape illustrations by Pelin Turgut, readers are taken on an Arctic journey from the point of view of a most unlikely object--a child's pet rock"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Carson crosses Canada

Bailey, Linda, 1948-,


When her sister becomes ill, Annie and her dog Carson set out on a trip across Canada to see her, visiting Saskatchewan, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island on the way.
Date Published:2017

Moose

Riggs, Kate,


A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of moose, Earths largest deer. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how moose interact with other animals.
Date Published:2021

Jellyfish

Bodden, Valerie,


"Meet the jellyfish! Learn about how this strange sea creature lives without blood or a brain. Elementary-aged readers will discover jellyfish that can glow in the dark. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating ocean animals. A Japanese folk tale explains why jellyfish have squishy bodies. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers."
Date Published:2023

"Meet the jellyfish! Learn about how this strange sea creature lives without blood or a brain. Elementary-aged readers will discover jellyfish that can glow in the dark. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating ocean animals. A Japanese folk tale explains why jellyfish have squishy bodies. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers."

Date Published:2023

Foxes

Riggs, Kate,


Wild dogs -- Fennec vs. red -- Fox kits -- At home in a range -- Screaming foxes -- A fox tale. This revised edition surveys key aspects of foxes, describing these members of the dog family's appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A fox tale explains how foxes can outsmart other animals.
Date Published:2022

Cougars

Riggs, Kate,


Cat of many names -- Adaptable felines -- Cougar cubs -- Solitary lives -- Sneaky cougars -- A cougar tale. This revised edition surveys key aspects of cougars, describing these American wild cats' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why cougars have long, thin bodies.
Date Published:2022

Brown bears

Riggs, Kate,


Great big bears -- Shades of brown -- Bear life -- Raising cubs -- Signs of bears -- A brown bear tale. Meet the amazing brown bear! This book explores the different habitats of brown bears, including Kodiak and grizzlies, what foods they forage for, how cub are raised, and much more. A folk talk retells the Greek myth about Ursa Major and Minor.
Date Published:2023

Beavers

Riggs, Kate,


Busy beavers -- Built foe swimming -- Family life -- Dam construction -- Making a comeback -- A beaver tale. Meet nature's greatest engineer! This book explores the appearance, behavior, and habitat of beavers, the second-largest rodent with teeth strong enough to cut through trees. A folk tale explains why beavers slap their tails.
Date Published:2023

Snakes

Bodden, Valerie,


This revised edition surveys key aspects of snakes, describing the slithering reptiles' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures do not have legs.
Date Published:2020

Freddie the flyer

Metcalfe-Chenail, Danielle,


A picture book following the life of Fred Carmichael, the first Northern Indigenous commercial pilot. Fred spent 60 years as a pilot, doing everything from supply runs to search and rescue to transporting dog teams to far-flung areas. This book celebrates Fred's early dreams of flying and the things he later accomplished.
Date Published:2023

The secret world of spider webs


A world of webs: why do spiders build webs? -- Orb web: elastic spiral -- Stabilimenta: web decorations -- Lace web: pretty deadly -- Water web: fishing lines -- Net web: meal snatcher -- Cobweb: tricky trip wires -- Funnel web: stage for an ambush -- Ladder web: a moth's worst nightmare -- Golden web: colorful camouflage -- Sheet web: deadly hammock - Trapdoor web: secret burrow under the sand -- Tent web: preying behind the barrier -- Colony web: supersized prey catcher -- Lampshade web: out of the spotlight -- Web builders: how does a spider build its web? -- Eight long legs: what makes a spider a spider? -- Spin doctors: how does a spider make its silk? -- Silk lines: different types of spider silk -- Spot that spider: a spider-spotter's guide. Despite their familiarity, spiderwebs are drastically underappreciated, and without them, the world as we know it would be overrun by insects. From classic orb webs and spectacular tent webs to hidden trapdoor webs and water webs that attach to the surface of a flowing river, The Secret World of Spiderwebs reveals the incredibly diverse ways spiders catch their prey.
Date Published:2025

A world of webs: why do spiders build webs? -- Orb web: elastic spiral -- Stabilimenta: web decorations -- Lace web: pretty deadly -- Water web: fishing lines -- Net web: meal snatcher -- Cobweb: tricky trip wires -- Funnel web: stage for an ambush -- Ladder web: a moth's worst nightmare -- Golden web: colorful camouflage -- Sheet web: deadly hammock - Trapdoor web: secret burrow under the sand -- Tent web: preying behind the barrier -- Colony web: supersized prey catcher -- Lampshade web: out of the spotlight -- Web builders: how does a spider build its web? -- Eight long legs: what makes a spider a spider? -- Spin doctors: how does a spider make its silk? -- Silk lines: different types of spider silk -- Spot that spider: a spider-spotter's guide. Despite their familiarity, spiderwebs are drastically underappreciated, and without them, the world as we know it would be overrun by insects. From classic orb webs and spectacular tent webs to hidden trapdoor webs and water webs that attach to the surface of a flowing river, The Secret World of Spiderwebs reveals the incredibly diverse ways spiders catch their prey.

Date Published:2025

Sisters

Telgemeier, Raina


In a semi-autobiographical graphic novel, Raina's disappointing bond with a cranky, independent younger sister is further challenged by the arrival of a baby brother and an estrangement in their parents' marriage.
Date Published:2014