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The Bad Guys in One last thing

Blabey, Aaron,


They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds--whether you like it or not--in this LAST installment in the hilarious Bad Guys series.
Date Published:2024

Player attack

Wolf, Winston (Fictitious character),


"An unofficial Minecraft book." Taming a Minecraft player to be his secret crimefighting weapon, Minecraft wolf Winston and his new partner seek to reveal the true evil nature of the adorable Baby Turtles who are forever wreaking havoc across the Overworld.
Date Published:2024

Underwater heist

Wolf, Winston (Fictitious character),


"An unofficial Minecraft book." When a distress signal from the Drowned comes in requesting urgent undercover help, Winston jumps at the chance to prove his skills. It's time for an underwater adventure!
Date Published:2024

Nether Ghost

Wolf, Winston (Fictitious character),


"An unofficial Minecraft book."--Cover. "Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission! The problem is that he's not very good at fighting crime, and the infamous Baby Turtles are forever scheming, creating all manner of chaos across the Overworld. Winston and his pet player, Brian, are headed to the Nether for their next mission. Heat, fire, and a reddish darkness greets them. Pretty spooky stuff. Before they know it, they are under attack from skeletons! Captain Skeleton demands to know what they are doing in the Nether. They need to investigate the haunted fortress, of course! Even the skeletons are scared of that place. Can Winston and Brian conquer their fears and save the day? Read and find out!" --Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

"An unofficial Minecraft book."--Cover. "Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission! The problem is that he's not very good at fighting crime, and the infamous Baby Turtles are forever scheming, creating all manner of chaos across the Overworld. Winston and his pet player, Brian, are headed to the Nether for their next mission. Heat, fire, and a reddish darkness greets them. Pretty spooky stuff. Before they know it, they are under attack from skeletons! Captain Skeleton demands to know what they are doing in the Nether. They need to investigate the haunted fortress, of course! Even the skeletons are scared of that place. Can Winston and Brian conquer their fears and save the day? Read and find out!" --Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Ramadan : the holy month of fasting

Khan, Ausma Zehanat,


"Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series for middle readers. Illustrated with color photographs, this book examines the origins and traditions of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan."--
Date Published:2018

Meet Willie O'Ree

MacLeod, Elizabeth.


Meet Willie O'Ree -- the first Black hockey player to play in the NHL. He blazed a trail for diversity on and off the ice! On January 18, 1958, Willie O'Ree made history when he suited up with the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens. O'Ree went on to play a total of 45 games with the Bruins, a remarkable achievement considering all he had to overcome to get there. He was often subjected to racism, bigotry and name-calling. He was blind in one eye -- something he had to keep secret or he'd never play in the NHL. But thanks to his relentless positivity, perseverance and love of the game, Willie's time with the Bruins is only the beginning of his achievements in hockey. Players like Grant Fuhr, Jarome Iginla and many others looked to him for inspiration. For the past twenty years he has served as the NHL's Director of Youth Development and ambassador for NHL diversity and is the leader of the "Hockey Is For Everyone" program -- a title he still holds today. Finally, in January of 2018, Willie was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. According to the NHL commissioner, "There are a select few about whom it can truly be said: 'He changed the game.' Willie O'Ree is among that select few.
Date Published:2020

Meet Willie O'Ree -- the first Black hockey player to play in the NHL. He blazed a trail for diversity on and off the ice! On January 18, 1958, Willie O'Ree made history when he suited up with the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens. O'Ree went on to play a total of 45 games with the Bruins, a remarkable achievement considering all he had to overcome to get there. He was often subjected to racism, bigotry and name-calling. He was blind in one eye -- something he had to keep secret or he'd never play in the NHL. But thanks to his relentless positivity, perseverance and love of the game, Willie's time with the Bruins is only the beginning of his achievements in hockey. Players like Grant Fuhr, Jarome Iginla and many others looked to him for inspiration. For the past twenty years he has served as the NHL's Director of Youth Development and ambassador for NHL diversity and is the leader of the "Hockey Is For Everyone" program -- a title he still holds today. Finally, in January of 2018, Willie was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. According to the NHL commissioner, "There are a select few about whom it can truly be said: 'He changed the game.' Willie O'Ree is among that select few.

Date Published:2020

Meet Viola Desmond

MacLeod, Elizabeth,


Meet Viola Desmond, community leader and early civil rights trailblazer! On the night of November 8th 1946, Nova Scotia businesswoman Viola Desmond stood up for her right to be in the "unofficial" whites-only section of a New Glasgow movie theatre . . . and was arrested for it. Supported by the Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NSCAACP) and the black-owned newspaper The Clarion, Viola took her quest for the right to freedom from discrimination to the courts. While she ultimately did not succeed, she was a beacon to other early civil-rights activists. Her sister Wanda worked hard to promote Viola's legacy, which has finally been honoured by Viola's inclusion on the new Canadian $10 bill.
Date Published:2018

Meet Viola Desmond, community leader and early civil rights trailblazer! On the night of November 8th 1946, Nova Scotia businesswoman Viola Desmond stood up for her right to be in the "unofficial" whites-only section of a New Glasgow movie theatre . . . and was arrested for it. Supported by the Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NSCAACP) and the black-owned newspaper The Clarion, Viola took her quest for the right to freedom from discrimination to the courts. While she ultimately did not succeed, she was a beacon to other early civil-rights activists. Her sister Wanda worked hard to promote Viola's legacy, which has finally been honoured by Viola's inclusion on the new Canadian $10 bill.

Date Published:2018

Meet Mary Ann Shadd

MacLeod, Elizabeth,


Meet Mary Ann Shadd: anti-slavery activist, newspaper publisher, and social justice pioneer! The award-winning Scholastic Canada Biography series highlights the lives of remarkable Canadians whose achievements have inspired and changed the lives of those who followed. Mary Ann Shadd was born free in 1823 in Delaware. Her parents were abolitionists, and their home was a station on the Underground Railroad. Her family moved to Canada in 1851 after the Fugitive Slave Act was enacted, and as a young woman, Shadd became a trailblazer in every realm she touched — opening a desegregated school in Chatham, Ontario; becoming the first Black female newspaper publisher in North America with The Provincial Freeman; becoming a suffrage activist; and at the age of 60 earning a law degree to become one of the first Black women to practice law! Mary Ann was truly remarkable, for her time or any other, unafraid to speak up and fight for equal rights — for Black people, for women and for everybody.
Date Published:2022

Meet Mary Ann Shadd: anti-slavery activist, newspaper publisher, and social justice pioneer! The award-winning Scholastic Canada Biography series highlights the lives of remarkable Canadians whose achievements have inspired and changed the lives of those who followed. Mary Ann Shadd was born free in 1823 in Delaware. Her parents were abolitionists, and their home was a station on the Underground Railroad. Her family moved to Canada in 1851 after the Fugitive Slave Act was enacted, and as a young woman, Shadd became a trailblazer in every realm she touched — opening a desegregated school in Chatham, Ontario; becoming the first Black female newspaper publisher in North America with The Provincial Freeman; becoming a suffrage activist; and at the age of 60 earning a law degree to become one of the first Black women to practice law! Mary Ann was truly remarkable, for her time or any other, unafraid to speak up and fight for equal rights — for Black people, for women and for everybody.

Date Published:2022

Map my planet

Brundle, Harriet,


Includes index. By explaining mapping conventions and terminology in simple text, this book gives readers the skills and encouragement to explore the world through maps. Simple mapping tasks help reinforce the concept of making a map of Earth.
Date Published:2018

Map my community

Brundle, Harriet,


Includes index. What is a map? -- Using a map -- Scale -- Street maps -- Why might I -- Use a street map? -- How is a street -- Map made? -- Mapping my area -- Activity. Finding your way around your community can be confusing if you don’t understand symbols and directions. This simply-written title provides readers with the exact information they need to understand and make a map of their own neighborhood or community.
Date Published:2018

Includes index. What is a map? -- Using a map -- Scale -- Street maps -- Why might I -- Use a street map? -- How is a street -- Map made? -- Mapping my area -- Activity. Finding your way around your community can be confusing if you don’t understand symbols and directions. This simply-written title provides readers with the exact information they need to understand and make a map of their own neighborhood or community.

Date Published:2018

Map my country

Brundle, Harriet,


Includes index. What is a map? -- Using a map -- Scale -- Country maps -- Why might I use a map of a country? -- How is a country map made? -- Mapping my country -- Activity. Map My Country explains what a map of a country shows and what it is used for. Young readers are introduced to basic map components, such as keys and symbols, and are given the skills to map their own country.
Date Published:2018

Map my school

Brundle, Harriet,


Includes index. What is a map? -- Using a map -- Scale -- Different maps -- How is a map made? -- Floor plans -- Mapping -- My school -- Activity. This dynamic book brings mapping skills down to a micro level by showing children how anything can be mapped—including their own home or school. Images combine with simple explanations to show readers how maps give us a bird’s-eye view of an area and can help us see the layout of buildings. Tips on building drawing skills make it easy for readers to craft their own maps.
Date Published:2019

Includes index. What is a map? -- Using a map -- Scale -- Different maps -- How is a map made? -- Floor plans -- Mapping -- My school -- Activity. This dynamic book brings mapping skills down to a micro level by showing children how anything can be mapped—including their own home or school. Images combine with simple explanations to show readers how maps give us a bird’s-eye view of an area and can help us see the layout of buildings. Tips on building drawing skills make it easy for readers to craft their own maps.

Date Published:2019

Hello my name is... Pine Cone : join me on my life-style adventure!

Atkinson, Mary,


In this colorful paperback, children will meet Pine Cone and follow the fascinating story of how a tiny seed grows into an enormous tree. Vibrant illustrations and sweet rhyming text make this engaging life-cycle story perfect for young children.
Date Published:2025

Hello! My name is ... maple syrup

Atkinson, Mary, 1966-


"Meet Maple Syrup and discover how this sweet Canadian treat is made. Vibrant illustrations and fun rhyming text make this story perfect for introducing young children to the origins of their food."--
Date Published:2026

Frizzy

Ortega, Claribel A.,


Graphic novel. Marlene loves three things: books, Her cool TÃa Ruby and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and "growing up." That means straightening her hair every weekend so she could have "presentable good hair." But Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment, and the much-needed help of Camila and TRuby--she slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair.
Date Published:2022

Graphic novel. Marlene loves three things: books, Her cool TÃa Ruby and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and "growing up." That means straightening her hair every weekend so she could have "presentable good hair." But Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment, and the much-needed help of Camila and TRuby--she slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair.

Date Published:2022

The new girl

Calin, Cassandra, 1994-


Lia and her family are waiting to board a flight across the Atlantic, leaving behind family, friends, and Romania -- the only home Lia has ever known.
Date Published:2024

Distress signal

Lambert, Mary E., 1984-


Lavender's class is on a field trip in the desert of Chiricahua National Park, hiking down a ravine, when a flash flood strikes! As the water hurtles down the ravine, everyone sprints for safety. Lavender runs in the opposite direction as the rest of her class and scrambles up a tree while the torrential river rages by.
Date Published:2020

The discovery

Korman, Gordon,


Four divers. One treasure. One incredible challenge. Kaz, Dante, Adriana, and Star aren't the best divers in the world. But they've been chosen to spend the summer exploring the depths of the sea. There are only a few problems. First, the sharks. Killer sharks. And then the fact that the people running the program are covering up something big... and mysterious. These four kids are about to make the discovery of their lives -- and put themselves in danger because of it.
Date Published:2025

Four divers. One treasure. One incredible challenge. Kaz, Dante, Adriana, and Star aren't the best divers in the world. But they've been chosen to spend the summer exploring the depths of the sea. There are only a few problems. First, the sharks. Killer sharks. And then the fact that the people running the program are covering up something big... and mysterious. These four kids are about to make the discovery of their lives -- and put themselves in danger because of it.

Date Published:2025

The deep

Korman, Gordon,


Four divers, one treasure. One incredible challenge. What lies in the deep? Not just coral and sand. Not just undersea creatures that have never seen the light. No, the deep holds something even more mysterious and valuable. Kaz, Dante, Adriana, and Star started the summer thinking they were going to study marine life. Now they've found sunken treasure. And they're not the only ones who want to keep it.
Date Published:2025

Four divers, one treasure. One incredible challenge. What lies in the deep? Not just coral and sand. Not just undersea creatures that have never seen the light. No, the deep holds something even more mysterious and valuable. Kaz, Dante, Adriana, and Star started the summer thinking they were going to study marine life. Now they've found sunken treasure. And they're not the only ones who want to keep it.

Date Published:2025

The danger

Korman, Gordon


Four divers. One treasure. One incredible challenge. In 1665, a British vessel named the Griffin sank with a priceless amount of gold on board. Now, centuries later, four kids are trying to raise the Griffin's treasure from the sea. Kaz, Dante, Adriana, and Star must take the biggest risks of their lives... and discover that they won't be able to trust anybody -- even themselves.
Date Published:2025