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Pedro's mystery club

Manushkin, Fran.


Includes glossary. A Capstone Interactive eBook. A small mystery -- More clues -- Case closed. Pedro forms a new club with his friends dedicated to solving mysteries--and the first two assignments are finding his mother's locket, and his father's cell phone.
Date Published:2017

Pedro goes buggy

Manushkin, Fran.


Includes glossary. A Capstone Interactive eBook. Wild about bugs -- Bed bugs, head bugs -- Get hopping. Pedro collects a lot of different bugs for a class assignment, but when his brother lets them out in the house, their parents are furious, and ban any further collecting.
Date Published:2017

On top of the world

Manushkin, Fran.


A Capstone Interactive eBook. Family Fun Park -- Where's Paco? -- Be brave, Pedro!. Pedro's family and his friends are spending the day at the amusement park, enjoying the rides and the snacks, so when they get separated from Pedro's brother, Paco, and their mother, a ride on the Ferris wheel seems like it offers an excellent way to spot Paco in the crowded park.
Date Published:2019

Pieces of me : a novel

McLaughlin, Kate,


Eighteen-year-old Dylan is diagnosed with Dissociate Identity Disorder and grapples with what her diagnosis means for her future and her past.
Date Published:2023

California


pt. 1. Birds, Oil and Pesticides Don't Mix: California: Living Beach Series -- pt. 2. Global Warming Impacts Feeding Habitat: California: Living Beach Series -- pt. 3. Manmade Impacts on Wildlife: California: Living Beach Series -- pt. 4. Human and Wildlife Interaction: Maintaining the Balance: California: Living Beach Series -- pt. 5. The Warm Water Blob: California: Living Beach Series. The beaches of California are some of the most beautiful in the world, but are they falling out of balance due to mankind's effects on nature? What does it take for the magnificent flora & fauna of the Pacific Coast to keep living... on the "living beach"? The California drought is driving the Mule Deer out of their inland habitats and toward the coastline... onto Pismo Beach, which is foreign to them. The warming ocean (and other worrying factors, like Fukushima radiation in those same waters) is driving Sea Lions in the other direction... and up onto the beach, as well, at Pescadero. Through our examination of the changing beaches of California, we'll examine this new place of convergence for so many species, in their struggle to survive and prevail in the 21st century. Other stories include: Pelicans and coastal oil spills; California Sea Otters and the Moss Landing State Beach & Power Plant.
Date Published:2016

pt. 1. Birds, Oil and Pesticides Don't Mix: California: Living Beach Series -- pt. 2. Global Warming Impacts Feeding Habitat: California: Living Beach Series -- pt. 3. Manmade Impacts on Wildlife: California: Living Beach Series -- pt. 4. Human and Wildlife Interaction: Maintaining the Balance: California: Living Beach Series -- pt. 5. The Warm Water Blob: California: Living Beach Series. The beaches of California are some of the most beautiful in the world, but are they falling out of balance due to mankind's effects on nature? What does it take for the magnificent flora & fauna of the Pacific Coast to keep living... on the "living beach"? The California drought is driving the Mule Deer out of their inland habitats and toward the coastline... onto Pismo Beach, which is foreign to them. The warming ocean (and other worrying factors, like Fukushima radiation in those same waters) is driving Sea Lions in the other direction... and up onto the beach, as well, at Pescadero. Through our examination of the changing beaches of California, we'll examine this new place of convergence for so many species, in their struggle to survive and prevail in the 21st century. Other stories include: Pelicans and coastal oil spills; California Sea Otters and the Moss Landing State Beach & Power Plant.

Date Published:2016

Agnes Macphail : A political trailblazer


On December 6, 1921, Agnes Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons in the first campaign that allowed women to run. Never afraid to speak her mind, Macphail championed the rights of women, immigrants, prisoners and other marginalized groups despite critics who accused her of communism and attributed her views to her "womanly nature".
Date Published:2021

Tragedy in Lebanon : Deadly Explosion in Beirut. October 2020


From the Curio channel: News in Review. In August 2020, a huge explosion decimated a large part of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. The blast killed almost 200 people and injured thousands of others. Hundreds of thousands were left homeless. The explosion was a result of highly explosive materials that had been stored in a port warehouse for years. Residents accused the government of mismanagement and corruption and demanded its resignation. This is a country that is in a financial crisis, with high unemployment, and is facing further economic hardship battling the spread of COVID-19. How will Lebanon ever recover?
Date Published:2020

From the Curio channel: News in Review. In August 2020, a huge explosion decimated a large part of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. The blast killed almost 200 people and injured thousands of others. Hundreds of thousands were left homeless. The explosion was a result of highly explosive materials that had been stored in a port warehouse for years. Residents accused the government of mismanagement and corruption and demanded its resignation. This is a country that is in a financial crisis, with high unemployment, and is facing further economic hardship battling the spread of COVID-19. How will Lebanon ever recover?

Date Published:2020

The pain eater

Goobie, Beth, 1959-,


She hadn't told a soul. Not one word about that night and what had been done to her had ever passed Maddy Malone's lips. She had thought about it--at first she was desperate to tell. But then had come the shame, and the intimidation from the boys who raped her. Now it's the beginning of a new school year and Maddy is hoping that she can continue to hide, making herself as quiet and small as possible. She is consumed with keeping the memories at bay, forcing them down through small cuts and the burn from the end of a cigarette. But when her English class is given the assignment of writing a collaborative novel about a fifteen-year-old girl, The Pain Eater, fact and fiction begin to meet up. When the boys spread rumors about Maddy, she realizes that continuing to hide the truth will only give them more control, and she slowly gains the courage to confront them.
Date Published:2016

She hadn't told a soul. Not one word about that night and what had been done to her had ever passed Maddy Malone's lips. She had thought about it--at first she was desperate to tell. But then had come the shame, and the intimidation from the boys who raped her. Now it's the beginning of a new school year and Maddy is hoping that she can continue to hide, making herself as quiet and small as possible. She is consumed with keeping the memories at bay, forcing them down through small cuts and the burn from the end of a cigarette. But when her English class is given the assignment of writing a collaborative novel about a fifteen-year-old girl, The Pain Eater, fact and fiction begin to meet up. When the boys spread rumors about Maddy, she realizes that continuing to hide the truth will only give them more control, and she slowly gains the courage to confront them.

Date Published:2016

Irrigation


From ancient aqueducts to modern drip irrigation systems, we're about to uncover the ingenious methods and sustainable practices that ensure the growth and prosperity of plants.Join us as we delve into the history of irrigation, the science of water management, and the ecological impact of efficient irrigation practices.
Date Published:2022

Listening to Orcas


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Since the 1960s, our knowledge of orcas has evolved. This whale species once feared as apex predators and "killers of the deep" are now seen as extraordinarily intelligent, emotional, and social animals. In this documentary from The Nature of Things, marine biologist Dr. Sarika Cullis-Suzuki meets up with some of the scientists who have transformed our awareness of orcas.
Date Published:2020

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Since the 1960s, our knowledge of orcas has evolved. This whale species once feared as apex predators and "killers of the deep" are now seen as extraordinarily intelligent, emotional, and social animals. In this documentary from The Nature of Things, marine biologist Dr. Sarika Cullis-Suzuki meets up with some of the scientists who have transformed our awareness of orcas.

Date Published:2020

Lucky Sam : Holiday Special 2


This episode contains Audio Description. Sam’s ‘perfect’ Chinese New Year goes sideways when his cousin loses a lucky money envelope. But could this bad luck be the best thing that could’ve happened?
Date Published:2020

Trump vs. the Media : The War on Journalism. March 2018


From the Curio channel: News in Review. US President Donald Trump has declared a war on mainstream media. His repeated allegations of "fake news" is undermining the credibility of the fourth estate. As a result, journalists say the integrity of their work is more important now than ever. We take a look at how the media is responding to this war on journalism.
Date Published:2018

Calico Joe

Grisham, John



Date Published:2012

Strait of Shadows : The Fraying Relationship Between China and Taiwan. April 2024


From the Curio channel: News in Review. Taiwan is a vibrant democracy of 23 million people situated across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China. China considers the island part of its own territory and has vowed to annex it. Could Taiwan's latest presidential elections force the situation?
Date Published:2024

Jujutsu kaisen. 1 /

Akutami, Gege, 1992-,


Reads from right to left. Translation of: Jujutsu kaisen. Although Yuji Itadori looks like your average teenager, his immense physical strength is something to behold! Every sports club wants him to join, but Itadori would rather hang out with the school outcasts in the Occult Research Club. One day, the club manages to get their hands on a sealed cursed object. Little do they know the terror they'll unleash when they break the seal.
Date Published:2019

Reads from right to left. Translation of: Jujutsu kaisen. Although Yuji Itadori looks like your average teenager, his immense physical strength is something to behold! Every sports club wants him to join, but Itadori would rather hang out with the school outcasts in the Occult Research Club. One day, the club manages to get their hands on a sealed cursed object. Little do they know the terror they'll unleash when they break the seal.

Date Published:2019

Carey Price : how a First Nations kid became a superstar goaltender

Rondina, Catherine,


The son of an NHL draftee and the chief of the Ulkatcho First Nation, Carey Price got his start on skates as a toddler, first on a frozen creek and then on his father's homemade rink. The natural athlete went on to become one of the top amateur players in Canada in 2002, getting drafted fifth overall by the famed Montreal Canadiens three years later. Now one of the most recognizable figures in hockey, Carey credits his success to his community of Anahim Lake, British Columbia, where hard work and commitment often faced off against remoteness and cost. Throughout his incredible career, he's taken every oportunity possible to encourage all young people, especially those who share his Indigenous backgroud, to follow their dreams.
Date Published:2018

The son of an NHL draftee and the chief of the Ulkatcho First Nation, Carey Price got his start on skates as a toddler, first on a frozen creek and then on his father's homemade rink. The natural athlete went on to become one of the top amateur players in Canada in 2002, getting drafted fifth overall by the famed Montreal Canadiens three years later. Now one of the most recognizable figures in hockey, Carey credits his success to his community of Anahim Lake, British Columbia, where hard work and commitment often faced off against remoteness and cost. Throughout his incredible career, he's taken every oportunity possible to encourage all young people, especially those who share his Indigenous backgroud, to follow their dreams.

Date Published:2018

Who was Nelson Mandela?

Pollack, Pam.


Who is Nelson Mandela? -- Troublemaker -- City of light -- Apartheid -- The defiance campaign -- Sharpeville -- Underground -- Robben Island -- Free Mandela -- State of emergency -- President Mandela. Describes the life of the South African president and revolutionary, from his childhood and his work as a peaceful protestor to his twenty-seven-year imprisonment, his election as president, and his work to end apartheid in South Africa.
Date Published:2014

Who is Nelson Mandela? -- Troublemaker -- City of light -- Apartheid -- The defiance campaign -- Sharpeville -- Underground -- Robben Island -- Free Mandela -- State of emergency -- President Mandela. Describes the life of the South African president and revolutionary, from his childhood and his work as a peaceful protestor to his twenty-seven-year imprisonment, his election as president, and his work to end apartheid in South Africa.

Date Published:2014

Heartless

Meyer, Marissa,


"A prequel to Alice in Wonderland." Long before she was the terror of Wonderland, she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love. Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman who could be the next queen. Then Cath meets Jest, the handsome and mysterious court joker. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the king and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into an intense, secret courtship. Cath is determined to define her own destiny and fall in love on her terms. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.
Date Published:2016

"A prequel to Alice in Wonderland." Long before she was the terror of Wonderland, she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love. Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman who could be the next queen. Then Cath meets Jest, the handsome and mysterious court joker. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the king and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into an intense, secret courtship. Cath is determined to define her own destiny and fall in love on her terms. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.

Date Published:2016

Saints and misfits

Ali, S. K.


Fifteen-year-old Janna Yusuf, a Flannery O'Connor-obsessed book nerd and the daughter of the only divorced mother at their mosque, tries to make sense of the events that follow when her best friend's cousin--a holy star in the Muslim community--attempts to assault her at the end of sophomore year.
Date Published:2017

Black star

Alexander, Kwame,


Twelve-year old Charley, who dreams of becoming the first professional female pitcher, must navigate adolescence during the turbulent segregation era and the beginning of the Great Migration.
Date Published:2024