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Introduction to fresh waters

Howell, Izzi,


This book looks at Earth's fresh water systems with this decodable title introducing key geography standards around rivers, lakes, and other waterways.
Date Published:2025

Robot dance battle


In the future, there is no more fossil fuel and power is generated by people on stationary bikes. Keeping the lights on is -GASP!- hard work! The team goes back in time to find Doc Crock sabotaging renewable energy sources. How to fix this one? With a robot dance battle, of course!
Date Published:2023

Freedom : a mixtape


An artistic response to recent and historical violence on Black bodies, presented through a collection of songs, stories, poems, anecdotes, and spoken-word pieces
Date Published:2024

Out of my dreams

Draper, Sharon M. (Sharon Mills),


When Melody saves an elderly back-in-the-day actress's life, the woman is so grateful--and impressed by Melody--that she nominates Melody to be a US spokesperson at an international symposium for kids with different abilities. To Melody's utter shock and delight, she and two friends of her choice are chosen to participate--and this year's symposium is in England! Melody finally gets to fly on an airplane, and even the airline's somewhat clumsy handling of her wheelchair can't dampen her excitement to be in London. There, Melody meets kids from all over the world who are rallying for greater accessibility and more thoughtful planning on how to make the world more equal for every kid, no matter the unusual challenges they face. As Melody's time to speak approaches, she hopes she can find a way to make every word count and make an impact.
Date Published:2024

When Melody saves an elderly back-in-the-day actress's life, the woman is so grateful--and impressed by Melody--that she nominates Melody to be a US spokesperson at an international symposium for kids with different abilities. To Melody's utter shock and delight, she and two friends of her choice are chosen to participate--and this year's symposium is in England! Melody finally gets to fly on an airplane, and even the airline's somewhat clumsy handling of her wheelchair can't dampen her excitement to be in London. There, Melody meets kids from all over the world who are rallying for greater accessibility and more thoughtful planning on how to make the world more equal for every kid, no matter the unusual challenges they face. As Melody's time to speak approaches, she hopes she can find a way to make every word count and make an impact.

Date Published:2024

Kajsa - Haida Gwaii Nation, BC


Kajsa is a 9-year-old girl from the Haida Gwaii nation. She lives in Skidegate, British Columbia. Kajsa shows us some of the sights around her community, takes us to the Haida Museum and shows us how to weave a traditional cedar bark basket.
Date Published:2018

The Zero effect


Ava gets a visit from Zero the Hero and learns how powerful the number zero can really be! Need to multiply a number by 10? By 100? Zero the Hero is at your service!
Date Published:2021

I play outside

Chartrand, Tanisha,


Translation of: Agwajiing nindodamin. Also previously published in Cree (Ininimowin) under title: Wanawitimik niwetawan. Little Ocean likes to play outside. In this picture book, Ocean shows us how she has fun outside in all types of weather. Outside is where new discoveries are made and adventures happen!
Date Published:2022

And Tango makes three

Richardson, Justin, 1963-


May include CD. At New York City's Central Park Zoo, two male penguins fall in love and start a family by taking turns sitting on an abandoned egg until it hatches.
Date Published:2005

Marissa - Curve Lake, Ontario


Marissa is an 11-year-old girl from Curve Lake, Ontario. She's a member of the Ojibwe nation. She goes out in a canoe to harvest wild rice, a traditional food for her people and introduces us to her role model, her Grandmother, who is Chief of Curve Lake. Marissa loves to play hockey and to ride bikes with her best friend April.
Date Published:2020

Étrangère chez moi : une histoire vraie

Jordan-Fenton, Christy


Traduction de: A stranger at home. Suite de: Les bas du pensionnat. Margaret a dix ans et elle se réjouit à l'idée de rentrer à la maison après avoir passé deux ans dans un pensionnat. Mais quand elle retrouve enfin sa famille, sa mère ne la reconnaît pas et crie : "Pas ma fille!" Cet accueil n'est pas celui que Margaret espérait. Elle a oublié la langue de son peuple et a du mal à avaler la nourriture de sa mère. Margaret n'a même pas le droit de jouer avec son amie Agnès parce que les gens trouvent qu'elle ressemble trop aux étrangers détestés. Elle est devenue une étrangère parmi les siens.
Date Published:2024

Traduction de: A stranger at home. Suite de: Les bas du pensionnat. Margaret a dix ans et elle se réjouit à l'idée de rentrer à la maison après avoir passé deux ans dans un pensionnat. Mais quand elle retrouve enfin sa famille, sa mère ne la reconnaît pas et crie : "Pas ma fille!" Cet accueil n'est pas celui que Margaret espérait. Elle a oublié la langue de son peuple et a du mal à avaler la nourriture de sa mère. Margaret n'a même pas le droit de jouer avec son amie Agnès parce que les gens trouvent qu'elle ressemble trop aux étrangers détestés. Elle est devenue une étrangère parmi les siens.

Date Published:2024

Can buses run on poop? : questions and answers about vehicles

Schwartz, Heather E.,


Cars, buses, bicycles, and monster trucks-our highways and byways are teeming with vehicles! How do they work, and how do they help us travel?
Date Published:2025

Arthur jumps into fall

Brown, Marc Tolon


Arthur's enjoyment of fall is ruined by the fact that he has to rake the leaves in his yard, but later the situation improves.
Date Published:2006

Except when they don't

Gehl, Laura,


Illustrations and simple, rhyming text challenge the idea that boys and girls should each wear only certain colors or play with certain toys, and encourages them to be true to themselves.
Date Published:2019

Yasmin the friend

Faruqi, Saadia,


After carefully planning a visit with Aly and Emma, Yasmin is disappointed to see that they want to play on their own, but a creative compromise may make everyone happy.
Date Published:2020

I walk proud

Chartrand, Tanisha,


Translation of: Maminaadendan bimoseyan. Little Ocean is learning about her identity. Each lesson has meaning for her Ojibwe and Cree heritage. In this picture book, Ocean’s Mom teaches her about her culture and how to walk proud.
Date Published:2022

Awâsis et la délicieuse bannique

Hunt, Dallas, 1987-


Dans cet album éducatif et charmant, découvrez une délicieuse histoire canadienne de l'auteur membre des Première Nations Dallas Hunt. Oh non! Awsis perd les délicieuses banniques toutes fraîches de Kôhkum. Ne sachant que faire, elle décide de demander de l'aide à ses amis les animaux. Quelles aventures s'apprête-t-elle à vivre? Cette histoire merveilleuse célèbre le renouveau des dialectes du cri et des méthodes traditionnelles de narration orale autochtone.
Date Published:2020

Dans cet album éducatif et charmant, découvrez une délicieuse histoire canadienne de l'auteur membre des Première Nations Dallas Hunt. Oh non! Awsis perd les délicieuses banniques toutes fraîches de Kôhkum. Ne sachant que faire, elle décide de demander de l'aide à ses amis les animaux. Quelles aventures s'apprête-t-elle à vivre? Cette histoire merveilleuse célèbre le renouveau des dialectes du cri et des méthodes traditionnelles de narration orale autochtone.

Date Published:2020

Out of my heart

Draper, Sharon M. (Sharon Mills)


Title proper from title frame. "A Caitlyn Dlouhy book." Because she loves horses but is scared of them, Melody wants to conquer her fears, so she hopes a summer camp will be the place to welcome someone with cerebral palsy who wants to learn to ride.
Date Published:2021

Roxie loves adventure

Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta,


Roxie the pug lives a life of luxury, but after getting accidentally locked outside, she finds her grit and figures out how to get back in, soon dreaming of further adventures with her newly found confidence.
Date Published:2022

How are policies and regulations impacting the environment?


Government policies and regulations can positively and negatively impact the environment, on a local level and globally. Enforcing the laws costs time and money, something that governments and businesses often don't have. Nepal is bringing tigers back from the brink of extinction but transport emissions in Australia have increased despite regulations. How has government policy impacted your local environment?
Date Published:2021

Government policies and regulations can positively and negatively impact the environment, on a local level and globally. Enforcing the laws costs time and money, something that governments and businesses often don't have. Nepal is bringing tigers back from the brink of extinction but transport emissions in Australia have increased despite regulations. How has government policy impacted your local environment?

Date Published:2021

The Good Canadian


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Myth, truth and national identity. This documentary takes you behind the curtain and into the corridors of power to reveal the true face of a nation.
Date Published:2025