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Agent Angus

Denman, K. L., 1957-


Angus and his best buddy, Shahid, share a love of science and their robot, Gordon. But recently, the artistic Ella Eckles has had a peculiar effect on Angus. When a stink bomb at the school provides a chance for him to talk to her, he claims to share her interest in reading facial expressions and declares his ambition to become a crime-solving mentalist. He impresses Ella by identifying the stink bomber, but fails to mention he witnessed a scrawny kid setting off the bomb. When Ella's treasured sketchbook is stolen, she asks Angus to find the thief. Shahid thinks Angus should confess that he's not a mentalist, but Angus is certain he can learn to read people and recover Ella's sketchbook. He asks Shahid to help him investigate the suspects: Gaga Girl; the art teacher, Mr. Wilder; and finally, "scrawny kid." Equipped with rearview sunglasses and an informant who lurks in the washroom, the duo bungles their way through a series of encounters that alarm Shahid and provide Angus with some unfamiliar exercise.
Date Published:2012

Angus and his best buddy, Shahid, share a love of science and their robot, Gordon. But recently, the artistic Ella Eckles has had a peculiar effect on Angus. When a stink bomb at the school provides a chance for him to talk to her, he claims to share her interest in reading facial expressions and declares his ambition to become a crime-solving mentalist. He impresses Ella by identifying the stink bomber, but fails to mention he witnessed a scrawny kid setting off the bomb. When Ella's treasured sketchbook is stolen, she asks Angus to find the thief. Shahid thinks Angus should confess that he's not a mentalist, but Angus is certain he can learn to read people and recover Ella's sketchbook. He asks Shahid to help him investigate the suspects: Gaga Girl; the art teacher, Mr. Wilder; and finally, "scrawny kid." Equipped with rearview sunglasses and an informant who lurks in the washroom, the duo bungles their way through a series of encounters that alarm Shahid and provide Angus with some unfamiliar exercise.

Date Published:2012

The shade

Denman, K. L., 1957-


As if her sister's wedding wasn't enough now Safira has a ghost to worry about.
Date Published:2008

Thailand - Phuket: Boomtown Asia.


Thailand's world famous holiday destination Phuket is a city that thrives on tourism. From the crowded sands of Patong beach, to the serenity of Kamala's waterfronts, tourists are spoilt for choice when it comes to picking villas or resorts. But these establishments took a beating in 2004 when the Tsunami devastated their infrastructure. Phuket had to rebuild itself but saw this as an opportunity to practice sustainable methods of development with nature playing the major role. Some establishments are now harvesting water and energy from nature while others use nature itself as a key component of their architecture and construction. Will these sustainable developments restore Phuket's status as an exotic holiday Mecca but one that is now in harmony with nature?
Date Published:2018

Thailand's world famous holiday destination Phuket is a city that thrives on tourism. From the crowded sands of Patong beach, to the serenity of Kamala's waterfronts, tourists are spoilt for choice when it comes to picking villas or resorts. But these establishments took a beating in 2004 when the Tsunami devastated their infrastructure. Phuket had to rebuild itself but saw this as an opportunity to practice sustainable methods of development with nature playing the major role. Some establishments are now harvesting water and energy from nature while others use nature itself as a key component of their architecture and construction. Will these sustainable developments restore Phuket's status as an exotic holiday Mecca but one that is now in harmony with nature?

Date Published:2018

Brotherhood of skiing


Since 1973, the National Brotherhood of Skiers has overcome barriers by bringing soul and smiles to the mountain. Formed during the height of the Black Power movement, the organization is dedicated to creating a welcoming space for people of colour on the slopes and supporting Black youth in snowsports. Today, the NBS hosts the largest gathering of Black skiers in the United States and represents 53 ski clubs with over 3,000 members across the country.
Date Published:2019

Since 1973, the National Brotherhood of Skiers has overcome barriers by bringing soul and smiles to the mountain. Formed during the height of the Black Power movement, the organization is dedicated to creating a welcoming space for people of colour on the slopes and supporting Black youth in snowsports. Today, the NBS hosts the largest gathering of Black skiers in the United States and represents 53 ski clubs with over 3,000 members across the country.

Date Published:2019

How summer beach fun is being made accessible for the disabled


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. The National takes you to Inverness, N.S, for a look at how summer beach fun is being made more accessible for the physically disabled.
Date Published:2018

One team


pt. 1. Giants of Africa -- pt. 2. Giants of Africa: The Rwanda Genocide -- pt. 3. Giants of Africa: Reconciliation. TSN's Rick Westhead joins Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri in Rwanda as his Giants of Africa foundation works to inspire a generation. Kids of all ages and from every ethnic background play basketball together 23 years after their country was ravaged by genocide.
Date Published:2018

Cosplay culture


Featuring the work of talented cosplayers from around the world, this documentary will bring you from North America's ComicCon & Otakuthon to the mecca of cosplay: Japan. Travel with us from the PGL Cosplay championship in Romania to the World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, through New Orleans Krewe of Chewbacchus parade. Explore the workshop of world class cosplayers, discover Akihabara Otaku's culture and learn about the origin of cosplay.
Date Published:2017

Featuring the work of talented cosplayers from around the world, this documentary will bring you from North America's ComicCon & Otakuthon to the mecca of cosplay: Japan. Travel with us from the PGL Cosplay championship in Romania to the World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, through New Orleans Krewe of Chewbacchus parade. Explore the workshop of world class cosplayers, discover Akihabara Otaku's culture and learn about the origin of cosplay.

Date Published:2017

Winter sports and climate change


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Johanna Wagstaffe expects the Winter Olympics' outdoor sports will look very different in the future because of climate change. Original broadcast: February 5, 2023.
Date Published:2023

Les aventures de Frisson. 1, Frisson l'écureuil en bref

Watt, Mélanie, 1975-


Traduction de: Scaredy Squirrel in a nutshell. La sécurité avant tout! C’est la devise de Frisson l’écureuil. Après tout, il y a tant de créatures dangereuses qu’il n’aimerait pas rencontrer comme des mammouths, des chats, des pics-bois et bien d’autres! C’est pourquoi il doit protéger son arbre coûte que coûte. Lorsqu’un malheureux événement fait tomber toutes ses noix, il doit prendre une décision : rester caché ou s’aventurer dans des contrées inconnues.
Date Published:2021

Traduction de: Scaredy Squirrel in a nutshell. La sécurité avant tout! C’est la devise de Frisson l’écureuil. Après tout, il y a tant de créatures dangereuses qu’il n’aimerait pas rencontrer comme des mammouths, des chats, des pics-bois et bien d’autres! C’est pourquoi il doit protéger son arbre coûte que coûte. Lorsqu’un malheureux événement fait tomber toutes ses noix, il doit prendre une décision : rester caché ou s’aventurer dans des contrées inconnues.

Date Published:2021

Bein' with you this way

Nikola-Lisa, W.


Story/song teaches that we are all different but we are all the same.
Date Published:1994

À fond la planche

Walters, Eric, 1957-


Traduction de: Grind. Pour Phillip, le skate, c'est toute sa vie. L'école est simplement un intermède entre les séances de skate où il essaie des sauts difficiles et déjoue les gardiens de sécurité. Lorsque son meilleur ami Wally et lui rencontrent un skater professionnel qui fait des vidéos pour son site Web, Phillip pense qu'ils peuvent faire la même chose, et faire de l'argent en même temps. Lorsque leur site Web devient populaire, et leur rapporte de l'argent, ils se sentent obligés de faire des cascades de plus en plus dangereuses.
Date Published:2010

Traduction de: Grind. Pour Phillip, le skate, c'est toute sa vie. L'école est simplement un intermède entre les séances de skate où il essaie des sauts difficiles et déjoue les gardiens de sécurité. Lorsque son meilleur ami Wally et lui rencontrent un skater professionnel qui fait des vidéos pour son site Web, Phillip pense qu'ils peuvent faire la même chose, et faire de l'argent en même temps. Lorsque leur site Web devient populaire, et leur rapporte de l'argent, ils se sentent obligés de faire des cascades de plus en plus dangereuses.

Date Published:2010

Scaredy Squirrel

Watt, Mélanie, 1975-,


Meet Scaredy Squirrel, a squirrel who never leaves his nut tree because he's afraid of the unknown "out there". "But then, something unexpected happens that may just change his outlook.
Date Published:2006

Fort Chipewyan homecoming : a journey to native Canada

Mercredi, Morningstar.


Twelve-year-old Matthew Dunn learns about the traditional ways of his Chipewyan, Cree, and Métis ancestors on a trip to Fort Chipewyan, in Alberta, Canada.
Date Published:1997

The peacemaker : Thanadelthur

Robertson, David, 1977-


The story of the remarkable woman known as Thanadelthur -- peacemaker between the Cree and the Dene and interpreter for the governor of Fort York.
Date Published:2014

Whispers of war : the War of 1812 diary of Susanna Merritt

Pearson, Kit, 1947-


"Susanna's brother and father have gone to fight in the War of 1812. Will General Brock lead them to victory and bring them home" Cf. Our choice, 2003.
Date Published:2002

Breaking loneliness : Julie Kraychy's story


Breaking Loneliness is a documentary by Canadian filmmaker, Brandy Yanchyk, about people finding ways to escape loneliness and social isolation. Here is Julie's story. Julie Kraychy is a senior who teaches other seniors English as a Second Language in Edmonton, Alberta. Julie experienced depression, loneliness and social isolation after her husband died and she experienced financial problems. Julie decided to come out of isolation by working as an English as a Second Language teacher for other seniors who want to learn English so they can connect to their new homeland, Canada.
Date Published:2019

Breaking Loneliness is a documentary by Canadian filmmaker, Brandy Yanchyk, about people finding ways to escape loneliness and social isolation. Here is Julie's story. Julie Kraychy is a senior who teaches other seniors English as a Second Language in Edmonton, Alberta. Julie experienced depression, loneliness and social isolation after her husband died and she experienced financial problems. Julie decided to come out of isolation by working as an English as a Second Language teacher for other seniors who want to learn English so they can connect to their new homeland, Canada.

Date Published:2019

How do rockets launch into space?


This video goes through the different stages of a rocket launch and what happens during each stage.
Date Published:2022

Sleeper

Walters, Eric, 1957-


Fast cars and a gorgeous girl await DJ in England, where he tries to unearth the truth about his grandfather's role as a spy--or a traitor.
Date Published:2014

Moira's birthday

Munsch, Robert N., 1945-


Duration for read-aloud playback: 8 minutes. Moira's afraid her parents might get upset if they find out she invited the whole school to her birthday partyâî so she just doesn't tell them. The big day arrives, and grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, annnnd kindergarten all come knocking down her door. Before long, the house is a total disaster and Moira's parents are going crazy trying to figure out how to get enough pizzas and birthday cake to feed everyone. Just leave it to Moira-she'll figure it all out, and even get the house cleaned up in the process!
Date Published:

Duration for read-aloud playback: 8 minutes. Moira's afraid her parents might get upset if they find out she invited the whole school to her birthday partyâî so she just doesn't tell them. The big day arrives, and grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, annnnd kindergarten all come knocking down her door. Before long, the house is a total disaster and Moira's parents are going crazy trying to figure out how to get enough pizzas and birthday cake to feed everyone. Just leave it to Moira-she'll figure it all out, and even get the house cleaned up in the process!

Date Published:

Hockey night in Kenya

Mutinda, Danson.


Title proper from title frame. "Two Kenyan orphans get to experience the joy of playing ice hockey"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020