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Abuelita and me

Carranza, Leonarda,


"In this poignant, empowering picture book debut, a girl and her beloved abuelita lean on each other as they contend with racism while running errands in the city. Spending time at home with Abuelita means pancakes, puddle-jumping, and nail-painting. Warm, expressive illustrations by Rafael Mayani highlight the tenderness in Abuelita."--
Date Published:2022

The meltdown

Kinney, Jeff


When snow closes Greg Heffley's middle school, he and his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, face a fight for survival as warring gangs turn the neighborhood into a wintry battlefield.
Date Published:2018

When I get older : the story behind "Wavin' flag"

K'Naan


Includes lyrics of the song Wavin' flag. A biography of K'Naan, the Somali-Canadian rapper whose song, "Wavin' flag" became the anthem of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Date Published:2012

Apartment 713 : a novel

Sylvester, Kevin,


Jake Simmons hates his new home, a rundown old apartment building called the Regency. Loneliness (and a trail of kittens) leads Jake to the apartment of an elderly lady, then to the bowels of the building and then to a part-time job assisting Larry the custodian. With each passing day, the building reveals more of its mysteries to Jake. The occupants grow on him too. Unfortunately, Jake’s feeling of belonging is short-lived: the city plans to demolish the Regency. Jake feels powerless, until he’s summoned to the previously off-limits apartment 713. When he opens the door... he travels to the past! This journey provides Jake with a second chance to save both the Regency's future, and his own.
Date Published:2022

Jake Simmons hates his new home, a rundown old apartment building called the Regency. Loneliness (and a trail of kittens) leads Jake to the apartment of an elderly lady, then to the bowels of the building and then to a part-time job assisting Larry the custodian. With each passing day, the building reveals more of its mysteries to Jake. The occupants grow on him too. Unfortunately, Jake’s feeling of belonging is short-lived: the city plans to demolish the Regency. Jake feels powerless, until he’s summoned to the previously off-limits apartment 713. When he opens the door... he travels to the past! This journey provides Jake with a second chance to save both the Regency's future, and his own.

Date Published:2022

Trésor

Messier, Mireille, 1971-


Traduction de: Treasure. Un frère et une sœur partent à la chasse au trésor sans savoir exactement quel type de trésor ils désirent découvrir. Mais ce dont ils sont sûrs, c'est qu'un trésor c'est brillant, mystérieux et précieux—et que les meilleurs trésors sont difficiles à trouver!
Date Published:2019

Ghost girl

Carter, Brooke, 1977-


Ten-year-old nonbinary Sly works to solve riddles and locate the spell that can save them, their grandmother and a ghost girl from being stuck forever in an enchanted mirror.
Date Published:2023

Talking walls : the stories continue

Knight, Margy Burns


Sequel to: Talking walls. 1992. Introduces different cultures around the world by telling the stories of walls, from the Maya murals in Bonampak, Mexico, to dikes in the Netherlands.
Date Published:1996

Who was Bob Marley?

Ellison, Katie


"Bob Marley was a reggae superstar who is considered to be one of the most influential musicians of all time. Born in rural Jamaica, this musician and songwriter began his career with his band, The Wailing Wailers, in 1963. The Wailers went on to spread the gospel of reggae music around the globe. Bob's distinctive style and dedication to his Rastafari beliefs became a rallying cry for the poor and disenfranchised the world over and led to a hugely successful solo career. After his death in 1981, Bob Marley became a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity. His greatest-hits album, Legend, remains the best-selling reggae album of all time. Who Was Bob Marley? tells the story of how a man with humble roots became an international icon." --Amazon.com.
Date Published:2017

"Bob Marley was a reggae superstar who is considered to be one of the most influential musicians of all time. Born in rural Jamaica, this musician and songwriter began his career with his band, The Wailing Wailers, in 1963. The Wailers went on to spread the gospel of reggae music around the globe. Bob's distinctive style and dedication to his Rastafari beliefs became a rallying cry for the poor and disenfranchised the world over and led to a hugely successful solo career. After his death in 1981, Bob Marley became a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity. His greatest-hits album, Legend, remains the best-selling reggae album of all time. Who Was Bob Marley? tells the story of how a man with humble roots became an international icon." --Amazon.com.

Date Published:2017

Dragon Pearl

Lee, Yoon Ha, 1979-,


"Rick Riordan Presents." Min, a thirteen-year-old girl with fox-magic, stows away on a battle cruiser and impersonates a cadet in order to solve the mystery of what happened to her older brother in the Thousand World Space Forces.
Date Published:2019

Examining water power

Garcia, Anne



Date Published:2015

Creature

Doman, Mary Kate, 1979-


Neither one noticed the large creature in the woods. It quietly ran alongside them. Its red eyes stared at them. Lilia thought she heard a scream. She stopped and listened. Then she heard it again.
Date Published:2013

Tsunami

Doman, Mary Kate.


While on vacation in Vanuatu, Rafael Silva and his family find themselves in danger from a tsunami and a volcano. "Low-Level Gentle Reads"
Date Published:2012

What do they have in common? (sorting by categories)


Ava’s class is deciding on a new pet! It has to be small, furry, and an animal that doesn’t need to be walked. To find a pet that fits all three categories, Ava makes a Venn diagram to sort out the different options.
Date Published:2021

Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets

Rowling, J. K.


Harry can't wait for his holidays with the dire Dursleys to end. But a small, self-punishing house-elf warns Harry of mortal danger awaiting him at Hogwarts School. Returning to the castle nevertheless, Harry hears a rumour about a chamber of secrets, holding unknown horrors to wizards of Muggle parentage. Now someone is casting spells that turn people to stone, and a terrible warning is found painted on the wall. The chief suspect - always in the wrong place - is Harry. But something much darker has yet to be unleashed.
Date Published:2014

Harry can't wait for his holidays with the dire Dursleys to end. But a small, self-punishing house-elf warns Harry of mortal danger awaiting him at Hogwarts School. Returning to the castle nevertheless, Harry hears a rumour about a chamber of secrets, holding unknown horrors to wizards of Muggle parentage. Now someone is casting spells that turn people to stone, and a terrible warning is found painted on the wall. The chief suspect - always in the wrong place - is Harry. But something much darker has yet to be unleashed.

Date Published:2014

Harry Potter and the goblet of fire

Rowling, J. K.


When the Quidditch World Cup is disrupted by Voldemort's rampaging supporters and the terrifying Dark Mark appears against the night sky, it is obvious to Harry Potter that, far from weakening, Voldemort is getting stronger. Back at Hogwarts for the fourth year Harry is astonished to be chosen to represent the school in the Triwizard Tournament. The competition is dangerous, the tasks terrifying, and true courage is no guarantee of survival - especially with the Dark Lord's forces on the rise.
Date Published:2018

When the Quidditch World Cup is disrupted by Voldemort's rampaging supporters and the terrifying Dark Mark appears against the night sky, it is obvious to Harry Potter that, far from weakening, Voldemort is getting stronger. Back at Hogwarts for the fourth year Harry is astonished to be chosen to represent the school in the Triwizard Tournament. The competition is dangerous, the tasks terrifying, and true courage is no guarantee of survival - especially with the Dark Lord's forces on the rise.

Date Published:2018

Citizen science


Leo learns how to be a citizen scientist with some help from Tim, the Fort Farley Habitat Recovery Program Manager. Citizen scientists work on behalf of the Fort Folly First Nation to protect Inner Bay of Fundy Atlantic Salmon, an important and endangered species.
Date Published:2020

Ransom

Doman, Mary Kate, 1979-


The bus should have arrived at the Heights at five o'clock. Two hours later, there was no sign of it. Everyone was scared and confused. A bus full of students had vanished.
Date Published:2013

Viola Desmond won't be budged!

Warner, Jody Nyasha, 1969-,


Tells the story of Viola Desmond, an African Canadian woman who, in 1946, challenged a Nova Scotia movie theater's segregation policy by refusing to move from her seat to an upstairs section designated for use by blacks.
Date Published:2017

Mars or bust : Orion and the mission to deep space

Collins, Ailynn, 1964-


A Capstone Interactive eBook. How far we've come -- Orion and the SLS -- Living in space -- Next stop, Mars -- The red planet -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Index. Discusses the challenges that scientists, engineers, and astronauts must overcome to make their dream of traveling to Mars a reality.
Date Published:2020

Neil Flambé and the crusader's curse

Sylvester, Kevin,


World-class chef--and royal pain in the neck--Neil Flambe is used to serving his dishes to resounding applause and overwhelming approval. And Neil's super-sensitive nose does more than enable him to cook sophisticated meals and run his own restaurant; it also allows him to help local police solve mysteries in his spare time. Then things start going wrong. His plates are returned. A group of critics visit the restaurant and leave completely dissatisfied. Worse yet, Chez Flambe is closed by an order of the Department of Health! Suddenly, Neil finds himself amid the cook-off of his life--and his entire reputation is at stake. Then he discovers the root of all his problems: a dark curse that has plagued Flambe chefs for centuries. Has Neil finally met a mess he can't smell his way out of?
Date Published:2014

World-class chef--and royal pain in the neck--Neil Flambe is used to serving his dishes to resounding applause and overwhelming approval. And Neil's super-sensitive nose does more than enable him to cook sophisticated meals and run his own restaurant; it also allows him to help local police solve mysteries in his spare time. Then things start going wrong. His plates are returned. A group of critics visit the restaurant and leave completely dissatisfied. Worse yet, Chez Flambe is closed by an order of the Department of Health! Suddenly, Neil finds himself amid the cook-off of his life--and his entire reputation is at stake. Then he discovers the root of all his problems: a dark curse that has plagued Flambe chefs for centuries. Has Neil finally met a mess he can't smell his way out of?

Date Published:2014