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The Baby-sitters club. 1, Kristy's great idea

Telgemeier, Raina


"Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Cover. Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding members of The Baby-sitters Club. Whatever comes up -- cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, prank calls -- you can count on them to save the day. Baby-sitting isn't always easy, and neither is dealing with strict parents, new families, fashion emergencies, and mysterious secrets. But no matter what, the BSC have what they need most: friendship.
Date Published:2023

"Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Cover. Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding members of The Baby-sitters Club. Whatever comes up -- cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, prank calls -- you can count on them to save the day. Baby-sitting isn't always easy, and neither is dealing with strict parents, new families, fashion emergencies, and mysterious secrets. But no matter what, the BSC have what they need most: friendship.

Date Published:2023

Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws. 2, The voyageurs /

Solomon, Chad.


"Based on the Seven Grandfathers." Rabbit and Bear Paws is set in 18th century colonized North America. We follow the story of two mischievous Ojibwa brothers as they play pranks and have amazing adventures using a traditional Ojibwa medicine that transforms them into animals for a short time. Looking for excitement and adventure, Rabbit and Bear Paws decide to help the voyageurs to take their furs from Lake of the Woods to Montreal and experience all the trials and tribulations of what life is like as a voyageur. Our young heroes face the life of a voyageur with bravery, as they are confronted by thieves and dangers around every river bend.
Date Published:2008

"Based on the Seven Grandfathers." Rabbit and Bear Paws is set in 18th century colonized North America. We follow the story of two mischievous Ojibwa brothers as they play pranks and have amazing adventures using a traditional Ojibwa medicine that transforms them into animals for a short time. Looking for excitement and adventure, Rabbit and Bear Paws decide to help the voyageurs to take their furs from Lake of the Woods to Montreal and experience all the trials and tribulations of what life is like as a voyageur. Our young heroes face the life of a voyageur with bravery, as they are confronted by thieves and dangers around every river bend.

Date Published:2008

Old school

Kinney, Jeff


Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive?
Date Published:2015

Dog Man. 5, Lord of the fleas /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


When a new bunch of baddies arrive in town, Dog Man and his friends are called into action, but in order to save the day they need to join forces with Petey, the world's most evil cat.
Date Published:2018

Guts

Telgemeier, Raina,


Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on?
Date Published:2019

Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on?

Date Published:2019

The Baby-sitters club. 2, The truth about Stacey /

Telgemeier, Raina


Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin. Coping with diabetes and facing countless baby-sitting dilemmas, Stacey makes three friends who welcome her to her new town with open arms. But do they have what it takes to beat another baby-sitting club at its own game?
Date Published:2015

Fasting and dates : a Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr story.

Zucker, Jonny.


Here is a simple and delightful introduction to the Islamic festival of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr-- suitable for even the youngest child.--Amazon ed. rev.
Date Published:2004

The Baby-sitters club. 3, Mary Anne saves the day

Telgemeier, Raina,


When a fight breaks out among the members of the Baby-sitters Club, timid Mary Anne finds herself becoming more assertive as a babysitter and in her relationships with her father and friends.
Date Published:2015

Sea of Life.


The ocean produces most of the oxygen in the air that we breathe. It's home to 80% of all life on earth. And it's in big trouble. 50% of the worlds coral reefs are gone. 90% of the fish have been taken from the ocean. 40% of the plankton that produce the oxygen we breathe have disappeared. Who will be the heroes the world needs to save its oceans? Are committed activists and scientists enough? Winner of the Best Film in the Ontario150 Film Challenge for Emerging Ontario Filmmakers, Sea of Life follows filmmaker Julia Barnes on an underwater adventure to discover the truth about the biggest threats facing the ocean and ultimately ourselves. Inspired by the late Rob Stewart's film Revolution, the young filmmaker finds herself on an epic journey around the world to save the water ecosystems we depend on for survival, as we come closer to causing "a mass extinction in the oceans." Sea of Life leads audiences through the beautiful world of coral reefs into the heart of the environmental movement, meeting passionate scientists, activists and explorers, who reveal an opportunity rise in the face of this challenge, to become the heroes the world needs.
Date Published:2016

The ocean produces most of the oxygen in the air that we breathe. It's home to 80% of all life on earth. And it's in big trouble. 50% of the worlds coral reefs are gone. 90% of the fish have been taken from the ocean. 40% of the plankton that produce the oxygen we breathe have disappeared. Who will be the heroes the world needs to save its oceans? Are committed activists and scientists enough? Winner of the Best Film in the Ontario150 Film Challenge for Emerging Ontario Filmmakers, Sea of Life follows filmmaker Julia Barnes on an underwater adventure to discover the truth about the biggest threats facing the ocean and ultimately ourselves. Inspired by the late Rob Stewart's film Revolution, the young filmmaker finds herself on an epic journey around the world to save the water ecosystems we depend on for survival, as we come closer to causing "a mass extinction in the oceans." Sea of Life leads audiences through the beautiful world of coral reefs into the heart of the environmental movement, meeting passionate scientists, activists and explorers, who reveal an opportunity rise in the face of this challenge, to become the heroes the world needs.

Date Published:2016

Rodrick rules

Kinney, Jeff


Greg Heffley tells about his summer vacation and his attempts to steer clear of trouble when he returns to middle school and tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling everyone about Greg's most humiliating experience of the summer.
Date Published:2008

Dairy herdsperson


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Rights expire on October 15, 2030. Akeylah visits a farm to meet with Jored, a passionate dairy herdsperson who loves his trade and is excited to show what it’s all about. Jored and Akeylah hop into his tractor to feed his hungry cows before he puts her on barn chore duty to get things cleaned up. Then it’s time to milk the cows and Akeylah learns all about the process and the cool technology used. Akeylah gets to feed some calves that are only a week old.
Date Published:2024

From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Rights expire on October 15, 2030. Akeylah visits a farm to meet with Jored, a passionate dairy herdsperson who loves his trade and is excited to show what it’s all about. Jored and Akeylah hop into his tractor to feed his hungry cows before he puts her on barn chore duty to get things cleaned up. Then it’s time to milk the cows and Akeylah learns all about the process and the cool technology used. Akeylah gets to feed some calves that are only a week old.

Date Published:2024

Sunny the yellow fairy

Meadows, Daisy


Fairyland is home to seven colorful sisters. Together, they are the rainbow fairies! They keep Fairyland dazzling and bright!
Date Published:2023

Russell's Christmas magic

Scotton, Rob


Russell the sheep tries to help Santa fix his broken sleigh.
Date Published:2007

Every human has rights : a photographic declaration for kids


"Based on the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights." "With poetry from the ePals community." Includes index. This photographic essay offers kids an accessibly written list of the thirty rights set down in 1948 by the United Nations with commentary by other kids and richly evocative photographs illustrating each right.
Date Published:2009

Diving for Clues to Canadian History. March 2010


From the Curio channel: News in Review. The fur trade played a large role in the early history of Canada. It opened up the country, created new communities and led to the further exploration of North America. Archaeologists have retrieved many artifacts from places like old trading posts. In this News in Review story we'll join a team looking for them at the bottom of rapids.
Date Published:2010

Grasslands : A Hidden Wilderness


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Today the wild prairie is a shadow of its former self. Temperate grasslands, as a whole, are now considered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature to be the most endangered - and least protected - habitat type in the world. Prior to European settlement, North America's Great Plains were home to enormous, thundering herds of bison. Wolves and grizzly bears thrived at the top of the diverse food chain in this vast, unobstructed landscape. It truly was, as the region is often called, the Serengeti of North America. Though much has been lost, there is still enough wildness that exists in these flatlands to inspire some optimism. And there are people across the Canadian prairies working to help keep them wild.
Date Published:2019

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Today the wild prairie is a shadow of its former self. Temperate grasslands, as a whole, are now considered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature to be the most endangered - and least protected - habitat type in the world. Prior to European settlement, North America's Great Plains were home to enormous, thundering herds of bison. Wolves and grizzly bears thrived at the top of the diverse food chain in this vast, unobstructed landscape. It truly was, as the region is often called, the Serengeti of North America. Though much has been lost, there is still enough wildness that exists in these flatlands to inspire some optimism. And there are people across the Canadian prairies working to help keep them wild.

Date Published:2019

Minecraft : combat handbook

Milton, Stephanie


"Mojang" Includes webography. This comprehensive handbook will teach readers everything they need to know about defense from hostile monsters and enemy players in the elaborate world of Minecraft. Learn how to build a fort, craft armour and weapons, set mob traps, defeat enemies in combat, as well as how to battle your way out of "the Nether" and "the End."
Date Published:2014

Dog Man. 6, Brawl of the wild /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The heroic hound is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. Being a part of both worlds, will he ever fully fit in with one?
Date Published:2019

How fast can the International Space Station travel?


The ISIS is the fastest space station moving at 17,500 miles per hour. This is about 12 times faster than a fighter jet. If you were to break this down into seconds, this would be roughly five miles per second.
Date Published:2022

The Baby-sitters club. 7, Boy-crazy Stacey

Galligan, Gale,


Stacey and Mary Anne are baby-sitting for the Pike family for two weeks at the New Jersey shore. Things are great in Sea City: There's a gorgeous house right on the beach, a boardwalk, plenty of sun and sand... and the cutest boy Stacey has ever seen! Mary Anne thinks that Stacey should leave Scott alone and focus on the Pike kids, but Stacey's in love. Looking for reasons to hang around his lifeguard stand takes up all of her time, which means Mary Anne has to do the job of two baby-sitters. Mary Anne doesn't like it one bit! How can she tell Stacey that Scott just isn't interested without ruining their friendship and breaking Stacey's heart?
Date Published:2019

Stacey and Mary Anne are baby-sitting for the Pike family for two weeks at the New Jersey shore. Things are great in Sea City: There's a gorgeous house right on the beach, a boardwalk, plenty of sun and sand... and the cutest boy Stacey has ever seen! Mary Anne thinks that Stacey should leave Scott alone and focus on the Pike kids, but Stacey's in love. Looking for reasons to hang around his lifeguard stand takes up all of her time, which means Mary Anne has to do the job of two baby-sitters. Mary Anne doesn't like it one bit! How can she tell Stacey that Scott just isn't interested without ruining their friendship and breaking Stacey's heart?

Date Published:2019