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Black Canadians in Canada's World Wars

D'Souza, Brian, 1981-


Learn about the lives and accomplishments of Black Canadians who served in Canada's military, despite facing discrimination, during the World Wars.
Date Published:2023

Sisters

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

Baby-sitters little sister. 2, Karen's roller skates /

Farina, Katy,


Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin. It's going to be a great weekend! Karen has new roller skates and is a very good skater. She's looking forward to trying some new tricks. But, oh no! Karen falls down and has to go to the hospital. Her wrist is broken! Karen is determined to get everyone she knows -- plus someone famous -- to sign her cast. It isn't going to be easy, but she won't give up until the job is done.
Date Published:2020

Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin. It's going to be a great weekend! Karen has new roller skates and is a very good skater. She's looking forward to trying some new tricks. But, oh no! Karen falls down and has to go to the hospital. Her wrist is broken! Karen is determined to get everyone she knows -- plus someone famous -- to sign her cast. It isn't going to be easy, but she won't give up until the job is done.

Date Published:2020

The elephant keeper : caring for orphaned elephants in Zambia

Ruurs, Margriet,


In 14-year-old Aaron's village in Zambia, poaching for ivory is common practice, and elephants are feared because of the danger they pose to humans and the damage they often cause to crops so important to the villagers' livelihoods. But when Aaron encounters a newborn elephant in distress, his instinct is not to run away, but to jump to its rescue. This is the beginning of a beautiful bond of friendship and a meaningful vocation. This moving story is inspired by the true story of Aaron and Zambezi -- a teenage Zambian boy and an orphaned baby elephant that was rescued from a swimming pool at a holiday lodge.
Date Published:2017

In 14-year-old Aaron's village in Zambia, poaching for ivory is common practice, and elephants are feared because of the danger they pose to humans and the damage they often cause to crops so important to the villagers' livelihoods. But when Aaron encounters a newborn elephant in distress, his instinct is not to run away, but to jump to its rescue. This is the beginning of a beautiful bond of friendship and a meaningful vocation. This moving story is inspired by the true story of Aaron and Zambezi -- a teenage Zambian boy and an orphaned baby elephant that was rescued from a swimming pool at a holiday lodge.

Date Published:2017

Yasmin the zookeeper

Faruqi, Saadia.


A Capstone Interactive eBook. Field trip -- Meet the animals -- Hungry monkeys. Yasmin's class is going on a field trip to the zoo, and Yasmin is thrilled when she is chosen to help feed the monkeys; but when she trips and spills their food both she and the monkeys are upset--until she remembers that she has fruit in her lunch bag to share with her new "friends."
Date Published:2019

When the stars came home

Luby, Brittany,


After his family moves to the city, young Ojiig misses the life he knew back home and the night sky full of stars until his parents help him find ways to make the city feel more like home.
Date Published:2023

Une amie pour Dragon

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Traduction de : A friend for Dragon. Dragon s'ennuie et aimerait bien avoir un ami, mais l'hippopotame est trop fatigué, l'écureuil trop occupé et le crocodile trop grognon. Tristounet, le dragonneau s'installe sous un arbre et une pomme lui tombe sur la tête. Pour lui faire une blague, un serpent dissimulé dans les hautes herbes fait parler la pomme, que Dragon ramène naïvement à la maison, où il peut apprécier les qualités de sa "copine", qui semble apprécier les mêmes choses que lui et qui sait écouter. Son nouveau silence finit toutefois par inquiéter Dragon, qui la conduit chez le médecin, où un morse la dévore jusqu'au trognon dès qu'il a le dos tourné. Affolé, le héros ramène son amie chez lui et finit par l'enterrer dans le jardin. Les saisons passent, apaisant lentement son chagrin, et, l'été revenu, Dragon se rassoit au pied de l'arbre quand soudain...
Date Published:2020

Traduction de : A friend for Dragon. Dragon s'ennuie et aimerait bien avoir un ami, mais l'hippopotame est trop fatigué, l'écureuil trop occupé et le crocodile trop grognon. Tristounet, le dragonneau s'installe sous un arbre et une pomme lui tombe sur la tête. Pour lui faire une blague, un serpent dissimulé dans les hautes herbes fait parler la pomme, que Dragon ramène naïvement à la maison, où il peut apprécier les qualités de sa "copine", qui semble apprécier les mêmes choses que lui et qui sait écouter. Son nouveau silence finit toutefois par inquiéter Dragon, qui la conduit chez le médecin, où un morse la dévore jusqu'au trognon dès qu'il a le dos tourné. Affolé, le héros ramène son amie chez lui et finit par l'enterrer dans le jardin. Les saisons passent, apaisant lentement son chagrin, et, l'été revenu, Dragon se rassoit au pied de l'arbre quand soudain...

Date Published:2020

Workaholics


Some of Earth's creatures are extreme workers. Copella arnoldi fish (splash tetra) leap from the Amazon River to lay their eggs on leaves. Leafcutter ants tirelessly drag leaf bits to their colony to create mulch that grows food fungus. The male bower birds build complex, decorated structures to attract mates. African hunting dogs catch prey using teamwork, beavers engineer large dams to create ponds, and honeybees work 24/7 gathering pollen and nectar and caring for the hive's queen.
Date Published:2016

Some of Earth's creatures are extreme workers. Copella arnoldi fish (splash tetra) leap from the Amazon River to lay their eggs on leaves. Leafcutter ants tirelessly drag leaf bits to their colony to create mulch that grows food fungus. The male bower birds build complex, decorated structures to attract mates. African hunting dogs catch prey using teamwork, beavers engineer large dams to create ponds, and honeybees work 24/7 gathering pollen and nectar and caring for the hive's queen.

Date Published:2016

On the trapline

Robertson, David, 1977-,


A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, and it was where Moshom grew up. As they embark on their northern journey, the child repeatedly asks his grandfather, "Is this your trapline?" Along the way, the boy finds himself imagining what life was like two generations ago -- a life that appears to be both different from and similar to his life now. This is a heartfelt story about memory, imagination and intergenerational connection that perfectly captures the experience of a young child's wonder as he is introduced to places and stories that hold meaning for his family.
Date Published:2021

A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, and it was where Moshom grew up. As they embark on their northern journey, the child repeatedly asks his grandfather, "Is this your trapline?" Along the way, the boy finds himself imagining what life was like two generations ago -- a life that appears to be both different from and similar to his life now. This is a heartfelt story about memory, imagination and intergenerational connection that perfectly captures the experience of a young child's wonder as he is introduced to places and stories that hold meaning for his family.

Date Published:2021

Malala's magic pencil

Yousafzai, Malala, 1997-,


Malala's first picture book will inspire young readers everywhere to find the magic all around them. As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. She would use it to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her city, to sleep an extra hour in the morning. But as she grew older, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for. She saw a world that needed fixing. And even if she never found a magic pencil, Malala realized that she could still work hard every day to make her wishes come true.
Date Published:2017

Malala's first picture book will inspire young readers everywhere to find the magic all around them. As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. She would use it to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her city, to sleep an extra hour in the morning. But as she grew older, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for. She saw a world that needed fixing. And even if she never found a magic pencil, Malala realized that she could still work hard every day to make her wishes come true.

Date Published:2017

111 trees : how one village celebrates the birth of every girl

Singh, Rina, 1955-


In a small village in India, a boy grows up to make a huge difference in his community by planting trees to celebrate the birth of every girl. Based on a true story, this book celebrates environmental sustainability, community activism and ecofeminism. This is the story of Sundar Paliwal, who is from a small Indian village ruled by ancient customs. As he grows to be a man, Sundar suffers much heartbreak and decides it is time for change to come to his village. Sundar is determined to live in a place where girls are valued as much as boys and where the land is not devastated by irresponsible mining. Sundar’s plan? To celebrate the birth of every girl with the planting of 111 trees. Though many villagers resist at first, Sundar slowly gains their support. And today, there are over a quarter of a million trees in his village, providing food, water and opportunities for women to earn a living. His efforts have turned a once barren and deforested landscape into a fertile and prosperous one where girls can thrive.
Date Published:2020

In a small village in India, a boy grows up to make a huge difference in his community by planting trees to celebrate the birth of every girl. Based on a true story, this book celebrates environmental sustainability, community activism and ecofeminism. This is the story of Sundar Paliwal, who is from a small Indian village ruled by ancient customs. As he grows to be a man, Sundar suffers much heartbreak and decides it is time for change to come to his village. Sundar is determined to live in a place where girls are valued as much as boys and where the land is not devastated by irresponsible mining. Sundar’s plan? To celebrate the birth of every girl with the planting of 111 trees. Though many villagers resist at first, Sundar slowly gains their support. And today, there are over a quarter of a million trees in his village, providing food, water and opportunities for women to earn a living. His efforts have turned a once barren and deforested landscape into a fertile and prosperous one where girls can thrive.

Date Published:2020

Light a candle = Tumaini pasipo na tumaini

Nkongolo, Godfrey, 1964-,


Translated by Godfrey Nkongolo. This dual-language English and Swahili picture book is inspired by the founding of Tanzania, told through the eyes of a young boy who climbs Mount Kilimanjaro to signify the country’s independence.
Date Published:2019

Predators


Powerful jaws, razor sharp teeth, speed, stealth and cunning. All over Planet Earth there are deadly predators lurking, waiting for their next meal. Some animals hunt in packs, others lie in wait for months before they strike. Could the most ferocious of them all fit in to the palm of your hand? Discover the dangers of the natural world as we look for predators at their most extreme.
Date Published:2016

Four feet, two sandals

Williams, Karen Lynn.


Two young Afghani girls living in a refugee camp in Pakistan share a precious pair of sandals brought by relief workers. Includes author's note about refugees.
Date Published:2007

Cunning


Today we're on a mission to find the most extremely cunning creatures. We are looking for animals that use sneaky plans and unexpected tricks to get what they want. Whether it's a spa-hopping monkey, a colour changing lizard or a fishing turtle, all have devleoped clever ways to survive and thrive on Planet Earth.
Date Published:2016

One hen : how one small loan made a big difference

Milway, Katie Smith, 1960-


Based on a true story, tells of how a poor Ghanaian boy buys a chicken through a community loan program, which eventually helps lift him, his mother, and his community out of poverty.
Date Published:2020

Encounter

Yolen, Jane


A Taino Indian boy on the island of San Salvador recounts the landing of Columbus and his men in 1492.
Date Published:1992

The reluctant journal of Henry K. Larsen

Nielsen-Fernlund, Susin, 1964-


When thirteen-year-old Henry and his family move to the city to leave behind a secret tragedy, Henry finds a journal is his best friend.
Date Published:2012

Eric makes wind (anemometer/wind speed)


Eric makes an anemometer to determine the speed of the wind. You can make one, too! It's not magic, it's science... it's STEM! Educational Gist: The large amount of energy in the wind can be measured with an anemometer.
Date Published:2019

The significance of Easter and Passover foods


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Our food columnist, Andrew Coppolino, joins Craig Norris to discuss the vast array and meaning of some of the food that we eat this time of year. Original air date: April 8, 2022.
Date Published:2022