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Element of Surprise : Zinc (Zn)


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Zinc is the most abundant metal in our bodies after iron. It helps our bodies maintain a neutral pH. The fourth most widely consumed metal, zinc is used in sunscreens, solar cells, nuclear reactors, car tires and galvanizing metals like iron and steel to prevent rusting. This Element of Surprise segment features the following experts: Josh Roberts, Biochemist, Mass Spectrometry Centre, Carleton University, and Anna Ampaw, PhD candidate, Chemistry, University of Ottawa.
Date Published:2019

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Zinc is the most abundant metal in our bodies after iron. It helps our bodies maintain a neutral pH. The fourth most widely consumed metal, zinc is used in sunscreens, solar cells, nuclear reactors, car tires and galvanizing metals like iron and steel to prevent rusting. This Element of Surprise segment features the following experts: Josh Roberts, Biochemist, Mass Spectrometry Centre, Carleton University, and Anna Ampaw, PhD candidate, Chemistry, University of Ottawa.

Date Published:2019

Urban Voices = L'écho de la ville.


Original poetry by students in Elementary and Secondary Schools of the Toronto District School Board. Includes some text in French.
Date Published:2000

The fire station

Munsch, Robert N., 1945-


This story starts out with a familiar premise; Micael and Sheila visit a fire station. But then the Munsch flair for imaginative insight and humor takes over. While the two kids are exploring a fire truck, an alarm goes off and away go Michael and Sheila to a large fire.
Date Published:1991

Big Nate : no worries!

Peirce, Lincoln,


"A special collection featuring comics from Big Nate: Revenge of the Cream Puffs and Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends?"--Title page. This volume of Big Nate adventures includes all of the comics from Revenge of the Cream Puffs and What's a Little Noogie Between Friends? Two books in one!
Date Published:2023

The Thief Lord

Funke, Cornelia Caroline


"The Chicken House." Two brothers, having run away from the aunt who plans to adopt the younger one, are sought by a detective hired by their aunt, but they have found shelter with--and protection from--Venice's "Thief Lord."
Date Published:2003

Tales from a not-so-glam TV star

Russell, Rachel Renée


"This diary belongs to Nikki J. Maxwell -- Private & Confidential -- No snooping allowed!!!"--Inside cover. Nikki is in the spotlight. A reality TV crew will follow her and her friends for the whole month of March as they record their hit song together. But will the excitement also cause unexpected problems, now that cameras are everywhere that Nikki and her friends go? Everyone's been rooting for Nikki Maxwell and her crush, Brandon -- and fans will finally learn if they had their first kiss in this seventh book of the Dork Diaries series!
Date Published:2014

"This diary belongs to Nikki J. Maxwell -- Private & Confidential -- No snooping allowed!!!"--Inside cover. Nikki is in the spotlight. A reality TV crew will follow her and her friends for the whole month of March as they record their hit song together. But will the excitement also cause unexpected problems, now that cameras are everywhere that Nikki and her friends go? Everyone's been rooting for Nikki Maxwell and her crush, Brandon -- and fans will finally learn if they had their first kiss in this seventh book of the Dork Diaries series!

Date Published:2014

Diper överlöde

Kinney, Jeff,


Tagging along with his brother Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, Greg gets more than he bargained for when he gets a backstage pass to the rock 'n' roll lifestyle and wonders if he can help them become the legends they think they are.
Date Published:2022

Losing Joe's place

Korman, Gordon


Jason and his two friends move into Jason's brother's apartment and manage to wreak havoc in it during one funny and memorable summer.
Date Published:1990

Grumpy Bird

Tankard, Jeremy


Feeling too grumpy to fly, Bird begins to walk and finds that his mood changes as other animals join him.
Date Published:2007

One green apple

Bunting, Eve, 1928-


While on a school field trip to an orchard to make cider, a young immigrant named Farah gains self-confidence when the green apple she picks perfectly complements the other students' red apples. Useful for teaching the Questioning strategy.
Date Published:2006

Join the no-plastic challenge! : a first book of reducing waste

Ritchie, Scot,


In the seventh book in the Exploring Our Community series, the five friends learn all about how to reduce plastic pollution. It's Nick's birthday, and he wants to celebrate by challenging his friends to a No Plastics Day. While going a whole day without using single-use plastic, the five friends learn about how much plastic surrounds us in our daily lives; the garbage patch gyres in the oceans; plastic in our food chain; what plastic is made of (science page); changes we can make to use less plastic; and alternatives to single-use plastics. The book concludes with fun ideas for a No Plastic Challenge.
Date Published:2019

In the seventh book in the Exploring Our Community series, the five friends learn all about how to reduce plastic pollution. It's Nick's birthday, and he wants to celebrate by challenging his friends to a No Plastics Day. While going a whole day without using single-use plastic, the five friends learn about how much plastic surrounds us in our daily lives; the garbage patch gyres in the oceans; plastic in our food chain; what plastic is made of (science page); changes we can make to use less plastic; and alternatives to single-use plastics. The book concludes with fun ideas for a No Plastic Challenge.

Date Published:2019

Whoosh : Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions

Barton, Chris,


Electronic reproduction. You know the Super Soaker. It's one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy. A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson's life. Growing up in a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a passion for problem solving became the cornerstone for a career as an engineer and his work with NASA. But it is his invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made his most memorable splash with kids and adults.
Date Published:2016

Electronic reproduction. You know the Super Soaker. It's one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy. A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson's life. Growing up in a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a passion for problem solving became the cornerstone for a career as an engineer and his work with NASA. But it is his invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made his most memorable splash with kids and adults.

Date Published:2016

La lune est un étang d'argent

Cassidy, Sara.


Traduction de: The moon is a silver pond. Pendant qu'un enfant vaque à ses occupations quotidiennes, toutes sortes de choses lui font penser à la lune, là-haut dans le ciel. La lune est comme un étang gelé la nuit dans le bois. La lune est comme le lait dans le seau après la traite des vaches.
Date Published:2020

A plan for Pops

Smith, Heather, 1968-


Lou spends every Saturday with Grandad and Pops. They walk to the library hand in hand, like a chain of paper dolls. Grandad reads books about science and design, Pops listens to rock and roll, and Lou bounces from lap to lap. But everything changes one Saturday. Pops has a fall. That night there is terrible news: Pops will be confined to a wheelchair, not just for now, but for always. Unable to cope with his new circumstances, he becomes withdrawn and shuts himself in his room. Hearing Grandad trying to cheer up Pops inspires Lou to make a plan. Using skills learned from Grandad, and with a little help from their neighbors, Lou comes up with a plan for Pops.
Date Published:2019

Lou spends every Saturday with Grandad and Pops. They walk to the library hand in hand, like a chain of paper dolls. Grandad reads books about science and design, Pops listens to rock and roll, and Lou bounces from lap to lap. But everything changes one Saturday. Pops has a fall. That night there is terrible news: Pops will be confined to a wheelchair, not just for now, but for always. Unable to cope with his new circumstances, he becomes withdrawn and shuts himself in his room. Hearing Grandad trying to cheer up Pops inspires Lou to make a plan. Using skills learned from Grandad, and with a little help from their neighbors, Lou comes up with a plan for Pops.

Date Published:2019

Yasmin the zookeeper

Faruqi, Saadia.


A Capstone Interactive eBook. Field trip -- Meet the animals -- Hungry monkeys. Yasmin's class is going on a field trip to the zoo, and Yasmin is thrilled when she is chosen to help feed the monkeys; but when she trips and spills their food both she and the monkeys are upset--until she remembers that she has fruit in her lunch bag to share with her new "friends."
Date Published:2019

Your turn, Adrian

Öberg, Helena, 1966.


Translation of: Din tur, Adrian. "Almost every day, Adrian goes to school with knots in his stomach. He feels different from the other children, and alone. Whenever the teacher calls on him, his heart starts to pound and time stops ..."--Back cover.
Date Published:2019

A friend for Dragon

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Originally published in 1991 by Orchard Books. Dragon is lonely so he goes looking for a friend and when an apple falls on his head he is convinced that he has found one; but at home Apple is quiet and unresponsive, and when a visit to the doctor only makes things worse, Dragon mourns the loss of his friend--until an apple tree grows where Apple is buried.
Date Published:2019

Spies and their gadgets

Walker, Kate, 1950 Jan. 10-


Includes index.
Date Published:2008

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

Lost & found

Tan, Shaun.


Three stories explore how we lose and find what matters most to us, as a girl finds a bright spot in a dark world, a boy leads a strange, lost being home, and a group of peaceful creatures loses its home to cruel invaders.
Date Published:2011