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All aboard! : Elijah McCoy's steam engine

Kulling, Monica, 1952-


There were few opportunities for the son of slaves, but Elijah McCoy's dreams led him to study mechanical engineering in Scotland. He learned everything there was to know about engines - how to design them and how to build them.
Date Published:2013

Drama

Telgemeier, Raina


Callie rides an emotional roller coaster while serving on the stage crew for a middle school production of Moon over Mississippi as various relationships start and end, and others never quite get going.
Date Published:2012

Feathers and fools

Fox, Mem, 1946-


A modern fable about some peacocks and swans who allow the fear of their differences to become so great that they end up destroying each other.
Date Published:1996

Shark lady : the true story of how Eugenie Clark became the ocean's most fearless scientist

Keating, Jess.


A beautifully illustrated biography of Eugenie Clark, a scientist as impressive as the sharks she studied At nine years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, including trying to break into the scientific field as a woman, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie's wide scientific contributions led to the well-earned nickname "Shark Lady," as she become a fixture in the world of ocean conservation and shark research.
Date Published:2017

A beautifully illustrated biography of Eugenie Clark, a scientist as impressive as the sharks she studied At nine years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, including trying to break into the scientific field as a woman, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie's wide scientific contributions led to the well-earned nickname "Shark Lady," as she become a fixture in the world of ocean conservation and shark research.

Date Published:2017

Ultimate shark rumble

Pallotta, Jerry,


Contains facts about sixteen different types of sharks, comparing such aspects as their sizes and abilities, and what the outcome would be if they were to fight each other.
Date Published:2020

Black Canadians in sports

D'Souza, Brian, 1981-


Learn about the lives and accomplishments of Black Canadian athletes from Canada's earliest days to the present.
Date Published:2023

Tough Boris

Fox, Mem, 1946-


Although he is a very tough pirate, Boris von der Borch cries when his parrots dies.
Date Published:1998

Restart

Korman, Gordon,


Chase does not remember falling off the roof, in fact he does not remember anything about himself, and when he gets back to middle school he begins to learn who he was through the reactions of the other kids--trouble is, he really is not sure he likes the Chase that is being revealed, but can he take the opportunity amnesia has provided and restart his life? Intermediate.
Date Published:2017

Super Chien. 7, Pour qui volent ces balles

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Traduction de: Dog Man, for whom the ball rolls. Les Super Copains font leur possible pour que Super Chien surmonte ses mauvaises habitudes. Mais quand ses obsessions se transforment en phobies, Super Chien devient la cible d'un nouveau super méchant! Entre-temps, Pistache a été libéré de prison et commence une nouvelle vie avec Petit Pistache. Toutefois, quand le père de Pistache débarque à l'improviste, ce dernier doit affronter son passé pour comprendre la différence entre être bon et faire le bien.
Date Published:2019

Traduction de: Dog Man, for whom the ball rolls. Les Super Copains font leur possible pour que Super Chien surmonte ses mauvaises habitudes. Mais quand ses obsessions se transforment en phobies, Super Chien devient la cible d'un nouveau super méchant! Entre-temps, Pistache a été libéré de prison et commence une nouvelle vie avec Petit Pistache. Toutefois, quand le père de Pistache débarque à l'improviste, ce dernier doit affronter son passé pour comprendre la différence entre être bon et faire le bien.

Date Published:2019

On the news : our first talk about tragedy

Roberts, Jillian, 1971-,


Introduces young children to the realities of natural disasters, terrorism and other forms of tragedy. Explains what tragedy is, the feelings it may create and how to manage those feelings. Emphasizes the good that can come out of tragedy, looking at how people help one another in caring, compassionate and heroic ways. "On the News gently introduces young children to the realities of natural disasters, terrorism and other forms of tragedy. In age-appropriate language and tone, Dr. Roberts explains what tragedy is, the feelings it may create and how to manage those feelings. She also emphasizes the good that can come out of tragedy, looking at how people help one another in caring, compassionate and heroic ways. The book's question-and-answer format will help parents have a meaningful conversation about these difficult topics with their children and equip them to better handle questions that arise when children are exposed to the news."--Goodreads.
Date Published:2018

Introduces young children to the realities of natural disasters, terrorism and other forms of tragedy. Explains what tragedy is, the feelings it may create and how to manage those feelings. Emphasizes the good that can come out of tragedy, looking at how people help one another in caring, compassionate and heroic ways. "On the News gently introduces young children to the realities of natural disasters, terrorism and other forms of tragedy. In age-appropriate language and tone, Dr. Roberts explains what tragedy is, the feelings it may create and how to manage those feelings. She also emphasizes the good that can come out of tragedy, looking at how people help one another in caring, compassionate and heroic ways. The book's question-and-answer format will help parents have a meaningful conversation about these difficult topics with their children and equip them to better handle questions that arise when children are exposed to the news."--Goodreads.

Date Published:2018

On the playground : our first talk about prejudice

Roberts, Jillian, 1971-,


Gives a comprehensive introduction to the topic of prejudice.
Date Published:2019

Whoever you are

Fox, Mem, 1946-


Despite the differences between people around the world, there are similarities that join us together, such as pain, joy, and love.
Date Published:1997

Under our clothes : our first talk about our bodies

Roberts, Jillian, 1971-,


"In this illustrated nonfiction picture book, child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces young readers to the ideas of body safety and body image." -- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2019

The case of the rigged race

Hutchinson, Michael, 1971-


Windy Lake First Nation is hosting the annual Trappers Festival, and the four Mighty Muskrats are excited about the sled-dog races and the chance to visit with family and friends from far and wide. But during the Teen Sled Race, the lead dog is the victim of a frightening accident that may be more than it seems.
Date Published:2022

Baby-sitters little sister. 1, Karen's witch /

Farina, Katy.


Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin. Karen Brewer lives next door to Mrs. Porter, who wears long robes and has wild gray hair. Mrs. Porter has a black cat named Midnight and always seems to be working in her garden. Karen isn't supposed to spy on her neighbor, but she's determined to prove that Mrs. Porter is a witch named Morbidda Destiny! Mrs. Porter is getting ready to have a special meeting at her house, and Karen is sure the meeting is for witches. Are they going to cast a spell on Karen? Or will she be brave enough to send them away -- once and for all?
Date Published:2020

Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin. Karen Brewer lives next door to Mrs. Porter, who wears long robes and has wild gray hair. Mrs. Porter has a black cat named Midnight and always seems to be working in her garden. Karen isn't supposed to spy on her neighbor, but she's determined to prove that Mrs. Porter is a witch named Morbidda Destiny! Mrs. Porter is getting ready to have a special meeting at her house, and Karen is sure the meeting is for witches. Are they going to cast a spell on Karen? Or will she be brave enough to send them away -- once and for all?

Date Published:2020

Hope springs

Walters, Eric, 1957-


Based on the true story of an orphaned boy in Kenya trying to bring clean water to his village.
Date Published:2014

Tales from a not-so-dorky drama queen

Russell, Rachel Renée.


Nikki's diary is up to the month of April, and springtime is sure to bring more wacky adventures with Nikki and her friends Chloe, Zoey, and Brandon!
Date Published:2015

Dog driven

Johnson, Terry Lynn.


McKenna, fourteen, is losing her vision to Stargardt's disease, but that will not stop her from competing in a rigorous new sled dog race through the Canadian wilderness.
Date Published:2019

There was an old lady who built a snowman!

Colandro, Lucille,


The old lady has a plan. Friends can build a big snowman.
Date Published:2024

Amazing Grace

Hoffman, Mary, 1945-,


Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do.
Date Published:2015