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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

Goldy Luck and the three pandas

Yim, Natasha


Based on Goldilocks and the three bears. One Chinese New Year, her mother sends Goldy Luck to the pandas next door with a plate of turnip cakes, but the pandas are out and disaster follows. Includes a recipe for turnip cakes and an explanation of Chinese New Year.
Date Published:2015

The only outcast

Johnston, Julie, 1941-



Date Published:1998

Pokémon XY. 11 /

Kusaka, Hidenori,


X was a Pokémon Trainer child prodigy. But now he's depressed and hides in his room avoiding everyone--including his best friend Y. An attack on their hometown by Legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal, led by Team Flare, forces X outside... Now what? Y and friends are attacked by Legendary Pokémon Yveltal while X and Blue are attacked by Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo! Why has Mewtwo come to Pokémon Village, a sanctuary for refugee Pokémon? And why is Mewtwo so angry? Then, the mysterious test subject trapped inside the Essentia Expansion Suit regains consciousness..,.
Date Published:2018

X was a Pokémon Trainer child prodigy. But now he's depressed and hides in his room avoiding everyone--including his best friend Y. An attack on their hometown by Legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal, led by Team Flare, forces X outside... Now what? Y and friends are attacked by Legendary Pokémon Yveltal while X and Blue are attacked by Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo! Why has Mewtwo come to Pokémon Village, a sanctuary for refugee Pokémon? And why is Mewtwo so angry? Then, the mysterious test subject trapped inside the Essentia Expansion Suit regains consciousness..,.

Date Published:2018

Pokémon super duper extra deluxe essential handbook : stats on more than 1,000 characters!.


Includes index. This revised and updated edition has all the stats and facts fans need about the world of Pokémon. Need-to-know information about the abilities, weaknesses, evolution and other facts on more than 1,000 Pokémon.
Date Published:2024

Adventure on the horizon

Barbo, Maria S.,


Adapted from the television program: Pokémon. Liko gets her very first partner Pokémon, Sprigatito. But the pair have trouble bonding. When a suspicious stranger shows up looking for Liko, can she and Sprigatito work together to get away from trouble?
Date Published:2024

Hello, my name is .. : how Adorabilis got his name

Polansky, Marisa.


Inspired by a true event! In the summer of 2015, an adorable new species of octopus was discovered on the ocean floor this picture book story imagines how this cute creature got his name.
Date Published:2018

Maxx Comedy

Korman, Gordon


Eleven-year-old Max Carmody has wanted to be a stand-up comedian since he was five, so when a contest is held to find the "world's funniest kid," he goes through all kinds of craziness to win.
Date Published:2003

How you build it?


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Rights expire on August 30, 2027. We are taking science experiments to a whole new level! Watch large-scale experiments that are fun and educational! Ever wanted to build a bridge out of pasta? It's not too hard and works better than you'd think. Phil then tries to max it out large enough so he can walk across it. Plus, how to build with blocks to make a strong wall or a doorway and even how to make a sand castle strong enough to stand on.
Date Published:2016

From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Rights expire on August 30, 2027. We are taking science experiments to a whole new level! Watch large-scale experiments that are fun and educational! Ever wanted to build a bridge out of pasta? It's not too hard and works better than you'd think. Phil then tries to max it out large enough so he can walk across it. Plus, how to build with blocks to make a strong wall or a doorway and even how to make a sand castle strong enough to stand on.

Date Published:2016

Pokémon : underwater mission. 2 graphic adventures /

Whitehill, Simcha,


"Dive in to two action-packed adventures! The Search for Kingdra: Ash, Goh, and their Pokémon pals explore under the sea on a trial mission for Project Mew. Can Goh catch a wild Kingdra? Team Rocket in Luck: after one loss too many, Jessie, James, Meowth, and Wobbuffet go on a wild chase after Pelipper. Will their bad luck ever improve?"--Back cover.
Date Published:2024

I even funnier : a middle school story

Patterson, James, 1947-


"In this follow up to 'I Funny,' middle schooler Jamie Grimm has big dreams of being the best stand-up comic in the world--and he won't let the fact that he's wheelchair-bound stand in his way. After winning the New York state finals in the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic Contest, Jamie's off to Boston to compete in the national semi-finals. But when one of his best buddies runs into trouble at school and a sudden family health scare rears its head, Jamie has to put his comedic ambitions on hold and stand by the people he cares about. Can Jamie pass up the big competition for the sake of his friends and family?"--From publisher.
Date Published:2013

"In this follow up to 'I Funny,' middle schooler Jamie Grimm has big dreams of being the best stand-up comic in the world--and he won't let the fact that he's wheelchair-bound stand in his way. After winning the New York state finals in the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic Contest, Jamie's off to Boston to compete in the national semi-finals. But when one of his best buddies runs into trouble at school and a sudden family health scare rears its head, Jamie has to put his comedic ambitions on hold and stand by the people he cares about. Can Jamie pass up the big competition for the sake of his friends and family?"--From publisher.

Date Published:2013

Earthquake-Proof


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. We are taking science experiments to a whole new level! Watch large-scale experiments that are fun and educational! Phil tries to build a tower strong enough to not fall apart when shaken in a massive earthquake. Plus: balancing on wood, getting sucked into sand, cookie towers and a table made of people!
Date Published:2016

Matter and its properties

Midthun, Joseph


Includes index. A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces the properties of matter. Features include several photographic pages, a glossary, additional resource list, and an index.
Date Published:2012

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

There goes the neighborhood

Thorpe, Kiki


"Apple series"--P. [4] of cover. Polly Winkler tries to keep her father away from their strange new neighbor and her children.
Date Published:2008

Counting on Katherine

Becker, Helaine,


"Christy Ottaviano books." You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 [mission]. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of a groundbreaking American woman who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives and made enormous contributions to history.
Date Published:2018

"Christy Ottaviano books." You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 [mission]. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of a groundbreaking American woman who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives and made enormous contributions to history.

Date Published:2018

Gases

Rodriguez, Cindy



Date Published:2013

The goldfish boy

Thompson, Lisa (Lisa Anne), 1973-,


Emotionally crippled by his obsessive-compulsive disorder, teenager Matthew Corbin rarely leaves his room on a cul-de-sac in London, and he passes the day observing and writing down his neighbors' doings from his window--but when a toddler staying next door disappears Matt is the key to solving a mystery and possibly saving a child's life...if he can manage to expose himself, and his secret guilt to the outside world.
Date Published:2017

Emotionally crippled by his obsessive-compulsive disorder, teenager Matthew Corbin rarely leaves his room on a cul-de-sac in London, and he passes the day observing and writing down his neighbors' doings from his window--but when a toddler staying next door disappears Matt is the key to solving a mystery and possibly saving a child's life...if he can manage to expose himself, and his secret guilt to the outside world.

Date Published:2017

Edwin A. Baker


After losing his sight during the First World War, Edwin A. Baker co-founded the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. His determination and resilience carried forward to other visually impaired Canadians, empowering them to live independently.
Date Published:2024

The mushroom fan club

Gravel, Elise,


Translation of : Les champignons. Combining her love of exploring nature with her talent for anthropomorphizing everything, Elise Gravel takes a whimsical look at one of her family's most beloved pastimes: mushroom hunting!
Date Published:2018