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The handmade alphabet

Rankin, Laura.


Presents the handshape for each letter of the American manual alphabet accompanied by an object whose name begins with that letter.
Date Published:1991

Harry Houdini : the legend of the world's greatest escape artist

Weaver, Janice


The life of Harry Houdini and his less famous partner, his brother Dash, includes details of his well-known career as a magician, as well as his interest in exposing fake mediums and other frauds.
Date Published:2011

Bird & Squirrel. 5, Bird & Squirrel all tangled up

Burks, James (James R.),


When Bird and Squirrel are charged with taking care of Bird's daughter, Birdie, the three decide to have some fun and venture out into the forest in search of the elusive Bigfoot.
Date Published:2019

Cocoa magic

Bradley, Sandra,


Eight-year-old Daniel loves helping his Great-Uncle Lewis, a chocolatier, and he secretly gifts chocolates to classmates who need cheering up. When Uncle Lewis goes away, Daniel's loneliness is obvious--and it turns out his "secret" gift-giving has been obvious too. His classmates respond with a bounty of small gifts to lift his spirits. Includes an author's note about empathy and acts of kindness.
Date Published:2022

Eight-year-old Daniel loves helping his Great-Uncle Lewis, a chocolatier, and he secretly gifts chocolates to classmates who need cheering up. When Uncle Lewis goes away, Daniel's loneliness is obvious--and it turns out his "secret" gift-giving has been obvious too. His classmates respond with a bounty of small gifts to lift his spirits. Includes an author's note about empathy and acts of kindness.

Date Published:2022

Cabin fever

Kinney, Jeff


Middle-schooler Greg Heffley is the prime suspect when it is discovered that school property has been damaged, but when a surprise blizzard hits and school is closed, Greg is stuck indoors with his family, unable to prove his innocence.
Date Published:2011

The breadwinner

Ellis, Deborah, 1960-


"A Groundwood book." Unable to go outside because of Taliban laws against women, an eleven year old girl in Kabul, whose father has been arrested, disguises herself as a boy in order to earn money for her family.
Date Published:2000

The crazy man

Porter, Pamela Paige, 1956-



Date Published:2005

Bear says thanks

Wilson, Karma,


Bear thanks his friends for bringing food dishes to his dinner party and finds a way of sharing something of his own.
Date Published:2023

Don't stand so close to me

Walters, Eric, 1957-


Thirteen-year-old Quinn and her friends can't believe their luck when spring break is extended an extra two weeks -- even if it's because of some virus. But when the impact of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic becomes apparent, everyone, not just the students, has to learn to adjust to their new reality. Quinn's father is an ER doctor and has to self-isolate to protect his family from the virus. Isaac's mother is the chief of police and now has to enforce new physical-distancing bylaws. Reese can't visit her grandmother in her care home anymore. And their entire school has moved to online classes. Sacrifices have to be made to keep everyone safe, but there's more to life than rules and scary news reports. In an effort to find some good in all this uncertainty, Quinn comes up with an idea that she hopes will bring the entire community together.
Date Published:2020

Thirteen-year-old Quinn and her friends can't believe their luck when spring break is extended an extra two weeks -- even if it's because of some virus. But when the impact of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic becomes apparent, everyone, not just the students, has to learn to adjust to their new reality. Quinn's father is an ER doctor and has to self-isolate to protect his family from the virus. Isaac's mother is the chief of police and now has to enforce new physical-distancing bylaws. Reese can't visit her grandmother in her care home anymore. And their entire school has moved to online classes. Sacrifices have to be made to keep everyone safe, but there's more to life than rules and scary news reports. In an effort to find some good in all this uncertainty, Quinn comes up with an idea that she hopes will bring the entire community together.

Date Published:2020

Haunted heist

Howard, Kate,


At head of title: Dreamworks. "Based on the New York time bestselling series by Aaron Blabey" --cover. "Novelization based on the Netflix Halloween special" --publisher's website. The Bad Guys are preparing for their annual Halloween Heist--and Mr. Wolf wants to target the mansion of Reginald E. Scary. There's just one problem: Scary's ghost is said to haunt anyone who tries to steal his Crescent Amulet. Will the Bad Guys make it through this haunted heist? Or have they finally met their match?
Date Published:2024

At head of title: Dreamworks. "Based on the New York time bestselling series by Aaron Blabey" --cover. "Novelization based on the Netflix Halloween special" --publisher's website. The Bad Guys are preparing for their annual Halloween Heist--and Mr. Wolf wants to target the mansion of Reginald E. Scary. There's just one problem: Scary's ghost is said to haunt anyone who tries to steal his Crescent Amulet. Will the Bad Guys make it through this haunted heist? Or have they finally met their match?

Date Published:2024

Wings of fire : the graphic novel. 3, The hidden kingdom /

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-


Glory knows that the dragon world is wrong about her being "a lazy RainWing." Maybe she wasn't meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, but Glory is sharp and her venom is deadly...even if that's still a secret. So when the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings that nap all day and know nothing of the rest of Pyrrhia. Worst of all, they don't realize -- or care -- that RainWings are going missing from their beautiful forest. But Glory and the dragonets are determined to find the missing dragons, even if it drags the peaceful RainWing kingdom where they never wanted to be -- into the middle of the war.
Date Published:2019

Glory knows that the dragon world is wrong about her being "a lazy RainWing." Maybe she wasn't meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, but Glory is sharp and her venom is deadly...even if that's still a secret. So when the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings that nap all day and know nothing of the rest of Pyrrhia. Worst of all, they don't realize -- or care -- that RainWings are going missing from their beautiful forest. But Glory and the dragonets are determined to find the missing dragons, even if it drags the peaceful RainWing kingdom where they never wanted to be -- into the middle of the war.

Date Published:2019

Residential schools : with the words and images of survivors

Loyie, Oskiniko Larry, 1933-


A National history--cover. Honours the survivors, the former students, who attended residential schools. Offers a first-person perspective of the residential school system in Canada, as it shares the memories of more than 70 survivors from across Canada as well as 125 archival and contemporary images (65 black & white photographs, 51 colour, some never before published). Expresses the truths about residential school experiences and honours the survivors. Along with the survivors voices, are the evocative, archival photographs provided by the Shingwauk Residential Schools Research Centre with the assistance of curator Krista McCracken. Begins with the moving introduction by Larry Loyie, and moves to seven chapters that explore the purpose of this school system; cultures and traditions; leaving home; life at school the half-day system; the dark side of the schools; friendship and laughter coping with a new life; changing world--the healing begins; and an afterword. A detailed, full colour map showing residential schools, timeline with key dates, glossary, and a helpful index (including names of survivors and schools).
Date Published:2014

A National history--cover. Honours the survivors, the former students, who attended residential schools. Offers a first-person perspective of the residential school system in Canada, as it shares the memories of more than 70 survivors from across Canada as well as 125 archival and contemporary images (65 black & white photographs, 51 colour, some never before published). Expresses the truths about residential school experiences and honours the survivors. Along with the survivors voices, are the evocative, archival photographs provided by the Shingwauk Residential Schools Research Centre with the assistance of curator Krista McCracken. Begins with the moving introduction by Larry Loyie, and moves to seven chapters that explore the purpose of this school system; cultures and traditions; leaving home; life at school the half-day system; the dark side of the schools; friendship and laughter coping with a new life; changing world--the healing begins; and an afterword. A detailed, full colour map showing residential schools, timeline with key dates, glossary, and a helpful index (including names of survivors and schools).

Date Published:2014

3, 2, 1 ... Lift off!


Chemical reactions! A small step for humans, giant leaps for science! Eric creates a miniature rocket engine. It's not magic, it's science... it's STEM! Educational Gist: Mixing two substances together create a third substance through chemical reaction.
Date Published:2019

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

Greta Thunberg : Climate Activism and the Youth Movement. November 2019


From the Curio channel: News in Review. Climate change is on everybody's mind but a teen from Sweden has taken it to a new level of awareness. Greta Thunberg, 16, has taken her activism around the world as she brings her unfaltering message that we must stop damaging our planet now. From school walkouts to global marches and strikes, she fearlessly faces off against politicians, pundits and critics. And her bravery is hitting a chord with youth around the world as they step up to fight climate change, emboldened by Greta.
Date Published:2019

From the Curio channel: News in Review. Climate change is on everybody's mind but a teen from Sweden has taken it to a new level of awareness. Greta Thunberg, 16, has taken her activism around the world as she brings her unfaltering message that we must stop damaging our planet now. From school walkouts to global marches and strikes, she fearlessly faces off against politicians, pundits and critics. And her bravery is hitting a chord with youth around the world as they step up to fight climate change, emboldened by Greta.

Date Published:2019

Old Turtle and the broken truth

Wood, Douglas, 1951-


Earth is full of suffering and war until one little girl seeks Old Turtle, who tells her about a "broken truth" and how mending it will help her community to understand the common bond of all humanity.
Date Published:2003

Wildfire Science : Why Forest Fires are Getting Worse. December 2023


From the Curio channel: News in Review. The boreal forest is often referred to as Canada's lungs when it comes to halting climate change. The forest takes in billions of tons of carbon in exchange for oxygen. But in 2023, Canada saw an unprecedented year of forest fires, releasing tons of that CO2 back into the atmosphere. So what's the impact? Is climate change creating the perfect storm for even more devastating wildfires?
Date Published:2023

From the Curio channel: News in Review. The boreal forest is often referred to as Canada's lungs when it comes to halting climate change. The forest takes in billions of tons of carbon in exchange for oxygen. But in 2023, Canada saw an unprecedented year of forest fires, releasing tons of that CO2 back into the atmosphere. So what's the impact? Is climate change creating the perfect storm for even more devastating wildfires?

Date Published:2023

Baby-sitters little sister. 11, Karen's ghost /

Yingst, DK,


Karen thinks there's a ghost in her house and then she and her stepsister, Kristy, find out that Old Ben Brewer and his spooky friends are going to have a birthday party in their attic on Halloween night.
Date Published:2025

Fossil finds (fossils)


Eric learns about fossils and dinosaurs that lived over 65 million years ago! It's not magic, it's science... it's STEM! Educational Gist: Understanding the link between dinosaurs and the animals of today, and how fossils are formed.
Date Published:2019

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