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Telgemeier, Raina


In a semi-autobiographical graphic novel, Raina's disappointing bond with a cranky, independent younger sister is further challenged by the arrival of a baby brother and an estrangement in their parents' marriage.
Date Published:2014

Ghost queen

Narsimhan, Mahtab,


Teen vlogger Malika's ghost hunter channel is almost popular enough to start earning money to support her family. All she needs is one viral video--and she knows exactly where she's going to get it. Bhangarh Fort is the most haunted place in India, rumoured to be home to the cursed princess Ratnavati and her wicked captor. Malika convinces her boyfriend to sneak into the fort with her after dark and record the experience for her avid fans and followers. That's when things go terribly wrong.
Date Published:2025

Teen vlogger Malika's ghost hunter channel is almost popular enough to start earning money to support her family. All she needs is one viral video--and she knows exactly where she's going to get it. Bhangarh Fort is the most haunted place in India, rumoured to be home to the cursed princess Ratnavati and her wicked captor. Malika convinces her boyfriend to sneak into the fort with her after dark and record the experience for her avid fans and followers. That's when things go terribly wrong.

Date Published:2025

The Overwood.

Prendergast, Gabrielle.


14-year-old Blue Jasper has to face an old foe from Faerieland who has made her way into his world.
Date Published:2022

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

Waiting is not easy!

Willems, Mo


Piggie tells Gerald she has a surprise for him, but it is not there yet, so Gerald must be patient.
Date Published:2024

1, 2, 3 Dimensions


3 segments include: -- how 3D movies trick your brain -- the mysterious Perspective Phantom -- watch our challengers build a 3D robot from a 2D blueprint. Have you ever wanted to take a vacation in the first or second dimension? Hamza discovers the world of height, width and depth in this multi - dimensional episode of Look Kool!
Date Published:2016

The Fantastic Freewheeler and the dog dilemma : a graphic novel

Felder, Molly,


When his friend Mikey adopts a dog with destructive behaviors, Drew, also known as the Fantastic Freewheeler, uses his brain-boost ability to understand why the pup is acting out.
Date Published:2025

How do engineers reuse rockets?

Ringstad, Arnold,


Reusable rockets are making space travel cheaper and more common. Read this book to discover how engineers bring huge rockets to a safe, gentle landing.
Date Published:2019

Birdsong

Flett, Julie.


"When a young girl moves to her new home far away from the sea, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of nature and art. As the seasons change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend?"--Dust jacket flap.
Date Published:2019

Drug Kickbacks : Caught on Camera


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It's illegal in Ontario and drives up the price of generic drugs across Canada. So why are pharmacists taking what are called rebates, which are like kickbacks, from some of the the largest drug suppliers in the world? We went undercover to find out. How much more are you paying for your generic prescription drugs than you should be?
Date Published:2019

The rocket


From ancient Chinese fireworks to the visionary breakthroughs of scientists like Robert Goddard and Wernher von Braun, the remarkable evolution of rockets had an extraordinary impact on space exploration and propelled humanity towards the stars. Includes the first liquid-fueled rocket, missiles in WW II, 1957 the first space satellite, 1961, the first human in orbit, moon landing, 1962 space probe, and the space shuttle.
Date Published:2023

From ancient Chinese fireworks to the visionary breakthroughs of scientists like Robert Goddard and Wernher von Braun, the remarkable evolution of rockets had an extraordinary impact on space exploration and propelled humanity towards the stars. Includes the first liquid-fueled rocket, missiles in WW II, 1957 the first space satellite, 1961, the first human in orbit, moon landing, 1962 space probe, and the space shuttle.

Date Published:2023

Olivia wrapped in vines

Nepveu-Villeneuve, Maude.


A picture book about a young girl who imagines her anxiety as vines that grow around her body making it hard to function.
Date Published:2022

Old school

Kinney, Jeff


Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive?
Date Published:2015

The whispering town

Elvgren, Jennifer Riesmeyer.


In Denmark during World War II, young Annet, her parents, and their neighbors help a Jewish family hide from Nazi soldiers until it is safe for them to leave Annet's basement.
Date Published:2014

O.K., K.O., O.K. v. 2 no. 1


Description based on volume 2, issue 1, June 2023. O.K., K.O., O.K. is a magazine of work by writers and artists from secondary schools in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). The young people who contributed to this magazine were asked to submit work that is personally authentic; that challenges and disrupts past and present colonial narratives; and that inspires increasingly responsible relationships between Métis, Inuit, and First Nations Peoples and non-Indigenous communities now and into the future.
Date Published:2023

Description based on volume 2, issue 1, June 2023. O.K., K.O., O.K. is a magazine of work by writers and artists from secondary schools in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). The young people who contributed to this magazine were asked to submit work that is personally authentic; that challenges and disrupts past and present colonial narratives; and that inspires increasingly responsible relationships between Métis, Inuit, and First Nations Peoples and non-Indigenous communities now and into the future.

Date Published:2023

The eagle feather story

Prince, Francois,


This story includes Dakelh and English audio narration. The Eagle Feather Story is an ancient and beautiful Indigenous ( Dakelh, Carrier) story about learning to respect those people who live their lives with integrity and well and properly with Mother Earth. For all ages. This story though ancient is perhaps more relevant today than ever. This 32-page book is beautifully illustrated and contains both English and Dakelh text. Learning from ancient cultures who are close to the land is a wonderful way to be introduced to Indigenous cultures.
Date Published:2021

This story includes Dakelh and English audio narration. The Eagle Feather Story is an ancient and beautiful Indigenous ( Dakelh, Carrier) story about learning to respect those people who live their lives with integrity and well and properly with Mother Earth. For all ages. This story though ancient is perhaps more relevant today than ever. This 32-page book is beautifully illustrated and contains both English and Dakelh text. Learning from ancient cultures who are close to the land is a wonderful way to be introduced to Indigenous cultures.

Date Published:2021

The boy with big, big feelings

Lee, Britney Winn,


Meet a boy with a heart so big, his feelings glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. What good is this giant heart?
Date Published:2019

Boobies

Vo, Nancy,


Meet the Blue-footed Booby, who does not have any boobies at all, since only mammals have boobies. We learn that mammals have boobies to feed babies -- even though milk can also come from plants. And did you know that boobies vary from person to person, that boobies change over time, and that different animals have different numbers of boobies? Witty and wide-ranging, this eye-opening picture book goes on to explore connections between boobies and mountains, boobies and ancient art and, of course, boobies and you!
Date Published:2022

Meet the Blue-footed Booby, who does not have any boobies at all, since only mammals have boobies. We learn that mammals have boobies to feed babies -- even though milk can also come from plants. And did you know that boobies vary from person to person, that boobies change over time, and that different animals have different numbers of boobies? Witty and wide-ranging, this eye-opening picture book goes on to explore connections between boobies and mountains, boobies and ancient art and, of course, boobies and you!

Date Published:2022

Wonder

Palacio, R. J.,


Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.
Date Published:2012

Pêyak little duck : a counting book in Plains Cree and English

Lamouche, Sandra,


In a celebration of the connection between language learning and the land, student enjoys a walk in nature and spots different birds while practicing counting from one to ten in Plains Cree. With rhyming clues in English and pronunciation guides on every page, the book is a friendly introduction to Plains Cree and a celebration of the beauty of springtime in the Prairies and the Plains.
Date Published:2025