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We're all friends here

Richards, Nancy Wilcox, 1958-


Sonny and Arthur couldn't be more different, but when Arthur is not on the school bus one day, Sonny realizes it's pretty boring without his usual seatmate.
Date Published:2014

O.K., K.O., O.K.


Description based on volume 1, issue 1, June 2022. O.K., K.O., O.K. is a magazine of work by writers and artists from secondary schools in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). The young people who contributed to this magazine were asked to submit work that is personally authentic; that challenges and disrupts past and present colonial narratives; and that inspires increasingly responsible relationships between Métis, Inuit, and First Nations Peoples and non-Indigenous communities now and into the future.
Date Published:2022

Description based on volume 1, issue 1, June 2022. O.K., K.O., O.K. is a magazine of work by writers and artists from secondary schools in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). The young people who contributed to this magazine were asked to submit work that is personally authentic; that challenges and disrupts past and present colonial narratives; and that inspires increasingly responsible relationships between Métis, Inuit, and First Nations Peoples and non-Indigenous communities now and into the future.

Date Published:2022

Ryan and Jimmy : and the well in Africa that brought them together

Shoveller, Herb.


A story of one little boy's dream to provide clean drinking water to the people of Africa.
Date Published:2006

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

"Meegwitch, hi hi!": The Awakeners Series, Ep. 6.


"Meegwitch" in Ojibway means "Creator", and "hi hi" is, "thank you". In this episode Laura begins to rejoice and is thankful in how fortunate she and all artists are to have their artistic gifts. She meets JR Bjornson, a blind and anxious stand-up guy, who is also an up-and-coming stand-up comedian! She also visits the farm of a ground-breaking visual artist, Candace Lipischak, who brings a fresh application of the saying, "one man's trash is another man's treasure". Laura also has an opportunity to visit the museum of an Indigenous hero she's always wanted to know more about, Louis Riel. The season ends with a grand musical finale with a very thankful multicultural choir!
Date Published:2021

"Meegwitch" in Ojibway means "Creator", and "hi hi" is, "thank you". In this episode Laura begins to rejoice and is thankful in how fortunate she and all artists are to have their artistic gifts. She meets JR Bjornson, a blind and anxious stand-up guy, who is also an up-and-coming stand-up comedian! She also visits the farm of a ground-breaking visual artist, Candace Lipischak, who brings a fresh application of the saying, "one man's trash is another man's treasure". Laura also has an opportunity to visit the museum of an Indigenous hero she's always wanted to know more about, Louis Riel. The season ends with a grand musical finale with a very thankful multicultural choir!

Date Published:2021

Captain Underpants and the invasion of the incredibly naughty cafeteria ladies from outer space (and the subsequent assault of the equally evil lunchroom zombie nerds)

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


"Bonus: includes another new original comic by George and Harold!" Only Captain Underpants can stop the three evil space aliens who have invaded Jerome Horwitz Elementary School and turned everyone into lunchroom zombie nerds.
Date Published:2015

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

Scarcity


Explore the concept of scarcity in economics and its profound effects on our daily lives. Learn how businesses, consumers, and governments navigate the challenge of limited resources and unlimited wants. Scarcity forces consumers to make choices.
Date Published:2024

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

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

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

Mucus mayhem

Sylvester, Kevin,


Each book in the series begins with a 7 page comic strip that explains the characters' common origin story. Jessica Flem has spent most of her life reacting allergically to everything — even when she’s acing her favourite video game. She’s used to a nose that never stops running, but is not at all prepared for the mysterious power that shows up around her thirteenth birthday — the ability to transform her mucus-filled tissues into slimy magical helpers! And just in time, too. It turns out there are forces both good and evil who have had their eyes on her and three other “special” kids since their exposure at birth to a mysterious element called reidium. Jess must draw on her full video game knowledge to face the evil Boss’s quest for world domination. The stakes mount higher and higher, but with her best friend Cliff at her side and her arsenal of mighty... um, tissues, Jess is determined to make Dimly a safe place once again.
Date Published:2018

Each book in the series begins with a 7 page comic strip that explains the characters' common origin story. Jessica Flem has spent most of her life reacting allergically to everything — even when she’s acing her favourite video game. She’s used to a nose that never stops running, but is not at all prepared for the mysterious power that shows up around her thirteenth birthday — the ability to transform her mucus-filled tissues into slimy magical helpers! And just in time, too. It turns out there are forces both good and evil who have had their eyes on her and three other “special” kids since their exposure at birth to a mysterious element called reidium. Jess must draw on her full video game knowledge to face the evil Boss’s quest for world domination. The stakes mount higher and higher, but with her best friend Cliff at her side and her arsenal of mighty... um, tissues, Jess is determined to make Dimly a safe place once again.

Date Published:2018

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

Where do babies come from? : our first talk about birth

Roberts, Jillian, 1971-


"Difficult topics made easy." Talks about the topic of where babies come from in an easy to follow format.
Date Published:2015

Costs and benefits


Making decisions involves weighing what you gain against what you give up, from the benefits of homework to the costs of tasty treats.
Date Published:2024

Tariffs and tensions : Decoding Trump's trade war with Canada. April 2025


From the Curio channel: News in Review. As U.S. President Donald Trump escalates his trade war with Canada, the stakes are higher than ever. With tariffs and counter-tariffs flying, both nations are bracing for economic fallout. This video delves into Trump's shifting demands and the underlying issues driving this high-stakes conflict.
Date Published:2025

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

It's fall!

Kurilla, Renée,


Colors bursting, shadows tall. There's lots to celebrate -- it's fall! Break out your fuzzy socks and cozy scarves! Bring on the doughnuts, cider, and pies! It's time for corn mazes, trick-or-treating, and all the Thanksgiving food you can eat... It's fall! With playful rhymes and lively illustrations, this celebratory book shows the many ways we welcome and enjoy a special season.
Date Published:2023

Addicted to your phone?


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Are you addicted to your smartphone? Companies are using science and artificial intelligence to keep you hooked, but tech insiders reveal to the Marketplace team how you can curb the urge to constantly stay connected. Plus they track a family's device usage over several months and reveal the staggering results - from the eight-year-old son, the teenage daughters to the parents. And reporter David Common tests how his cognitive efficiency changes when he hears that familiar "ping" on his cellphone.
Date Published:2017

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Are you addicted to your smartphone? Companies are using science and artificial intelligence to keep you hooked, but tech insiders reveal to the Marketplace team how you can curb the urge to constantly stay connected. Plus they track a family's device usage over several months and reveal the staggering results - from the eight-year-old son, the teenage daughters to the parents. And reporter David Common tests how his cognitive efficiency changes when he hears that familiar "ping" on his cellphone.

Date Published:2017