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Devil's pass

Brouwer, Sigmund, 1959-


Webb, a young street musician, faces grizzly bears and a madman on the Canol Trail when he tries to fulfill a request in his late grandfather's will.
Date Published:2012

Blood red road

Young, Moira


Every step of Saba's journey sizzles with danger... In a lawless land, where life is cheap and survival is hard, Saba has been brought up in isolated Silverlake. She never sees the dangers of the destructive society outside. When her twin brother is snatched by mysterious black-robed riders, she sets out on an epic quest to rescue him. Author is a native of Canada who lives in the UK. This is her first novel.
Date Published:2011

Every step of Saba's journey sizzles with danger... In a lawless land, where life is cheap and survival is hard, Saba has been brought up in isolated Silverlake. She never sees the dangers of the destructive society outside. When her twin brother is snatched by mysterious black-robed riders, she sets out on an epic quest to rescue him. Author is a native of Canada who lives in the UK. This is her first novel.

Date Published:2011

The imaginary garden

Larsen, Andrew, 1960-



Date Published:2009

The witch boy. 1 /

Ostertag, Molly.


In thirteen-year-old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted ... and he's still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be. When a mysterious danger threatens the other boys, Aster knows he can help -- as a witch. It will take the encouragement of a new friend, the non-magical and non-conforming Charlie, to convince Aster to try practicing his skills. And it will require even more courage to save his family ... and be truly himself.
Date Published:2017

In thirteen-year-old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted ... and he's still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be. When a mysterious danger threatens the other boys, Aster knows he can help -- as a witch. It will take the encouragement of a new friend, the non-magical and non-conforming Charlie, to convince Aster to try practicing his skills. And it will require even more courage to save his family ... and be truly himself.

Date Published:2017

À fond la planche

Walters, Eric, 1957-


Traduction de: Grind. Pour Phillip, le skate, c'est toute sa vie. L'école est simplement un intermède entre les séances de skate où il essaie des sauts difficiles et déjoue les gardiens de sécurité. Lorsque son meilleur ami Wally et lui rencontrent un skater professionnel qui fait des vidéos pour son site Web, Phillip pense qu'ils peuvent faire la même chose, et faire de l'argent en même temps. Lorsque leur site Web devient populaire, et leur rapporte de l'argent, ils se sentent obligés de faire des cascades de plus en plus dangereuses.
Date Published:2010

Traduction de: Grind. Pour Phillip, le skate, c'est toute sa vie. L'école est simplement un intermède entre les séances de skate où il essaie des sauts difficiles et déjoue les gardiens de sécurité. Lorsque son meilleur ami Wally et lui rencontrent un skater professionnel qui fait des vidéos pour son site Web, Phillip pense qu'ils peuvent faire la même chose, et faire de l'argent en même temps. Lorsque leur site Web devient populaire, et leur rapporte de l'argent, ils se sentent obligés de faire des cascades de plus en plus dangereuses.

Date Published:2010

Someday is not a day of the week

Brennan-Nelson, Denise


When asking to go on various outings, Max always receives the answer "Someday" from adults, but with a little help from the days of the week, he discovers where "Someday" lives.
Date Published:2005

Star Wars Jedi Academy. 3, The phantom bully /

Brown, Jeffrey, 1975-


It's hard to believe this is Roan's last year at Jedi Academy. He's been busier than ever learning to fly (and wash) starships, swimming in the Lake Country on Naboo, studying for the Jedi obstacle course exam, and tracking down dozens of vorpak clones--don't ask. But now, someone is setting him up to get in trouble with everyone at school, including Yoda. If he doesn't find out who it is, and fast, he may get kicked out of school! Why can't middle school just be easy.
Date Published:2015

It's hard to believe this is Roan's last year at Jedi Academy. He's been busier than ever learning to fly (and wash) starships, swimming in the Lake Country on Naboo, studying for the Jedi obstacle course exam, and tracking down dozens of vorpak clones--don't ask. But now, someone is setting him up to get in trouble with everyone at school, including Yoda. If he doesn't find out who it is, and fast, he may get kicked out of school! Why can't middle school just be easy.

Date Published:2015

Colombie-Britannique

Gleason, Carrie, 1973-


Comprend un index et un glossaire. Traduction de: British Columbia. La Colombie-Britannique est recouverte aux trois quart de montagnes. On y trouve aussi les seules forêts pluviales et le seul désert du Canada.
Date Published:2009

Les totems

Howse, Jennifer


Comprend un index. Traduction de: Totem pole.
Date Published:2011

It's moving day!

Hickman, Pamela M.



Date Published:2008

The kite runner : graphic novel

Hosseini, Khaled


Story of the friendship between two boys growing up in Kabul during the final days of the monarchy. When Amir is forced to flee with his prominent and wealthy father for a new life in California, he leaves behind Hassan, the son of his father's servant. Amir cannot, however, leave the memory of Hassan behind him.
Date Published:2011

The ruby in the smoke

Pullman, Philip, 1946-


In nineteenth-century London, sixteen-year-old Sally, a recent orphan, becomes involved in a deadly search for a mysterious ruby.
Date Published:2004

Women of Influence : Kamala Harris and Amanda Gorman. March 2021


From the Curio channel: News in Review. In January 2021, Kamala Harris became the highest-ranking woman in U.S. history when she was sworn in as the first female vice-president - and the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent to hold the position. Born in California, Harris has ties to Canada having attended high school in Montreal. Another exciting voice heard at the U.S. presidential inauguration was a young woman who may well be changing the world with her powerful words. Amanda Gorman, 23, is an American poet and activist. In 2017, she became the first person in the U.S. to be named National Youth Poet Laureate. This is a look at these two Women of Influence for 2021.
Date Published:2021

From the Curio channel: News in Review. In January 2021, Kamala Harris became the highest-ranking woman in U.S. history when she was sworn in as the first female vice-president - and the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent to hold the position. Born in California, Harris has ties to Canada having attended high school in Montreal. Another exciting voice heard at the U.S. presidential inauguration was a young woman who may well be changing the world with her powerful words. Amanda Gorman, 23, is an American poet and activist. In 2017, she became the first person in the U.S. to be named National Youth Poet Laureate. This is a look at these two Women of Influence for 2021.

Date Published:2021

Why can governments borrow so much money?


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Aired on February 28, 2024 Ontario is hundreds of billions of dollars in debt. That's bad, right? You've probably heard it before: if people spent like governments, they'd be bankrupt. That's true, but it ignores fundamental differences between household and government debt. There are lots of reasons why governments can (and often should) borrow more than you. Join TVO Today's Kat Eschner as she walks you through the convoluted world of borrowing money - and explains why these huge numbers aren't always a big deal.Ontario is hundreds of billions of dollars in debt. That's bad, right? You've probably heard it before: if people spent like governments, they'd be bankrupt. That's true, but it ignores fundamental differences between household and government debt. There are lots of reasons why governments can (and often should) borrow more than you. Join TVO Today's Kat Eschner as she walks you through the convoluted world of borrowing money - and explains why these huge numbers aren't always a big deal.
Date Published:2024

From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Aired on February 28, 2024 Ontario is hundreds of billions of dollars in debt. That's bad, right? You've probably heard it before: if people spent like governments, they'd be bankrupt. That's true, but it ignores fundamental differences between household and government debt. There are lots of reasons why governments can (and often should) borrow more than you. Join TVO Today's Kat Eschner as she walks you through the convoluted world of borrowing money - and explains why these huge numbers aren't always a big deal.Ontario is hundreds of billions of dollars in debt. That's bad, right? You've probably heard it before: if people spent like governments, they'd be bankrupt. That's true, but it ignores fundamental differences between household and government debt. There are lots of reasons why governments can (and often should) borrow more than you. Join TVO Today's Kat Eschner as she walks you through the convoluted world of borrowing money - and explains why these huge numbers aren't always a big deal.

Date Published:2024

U.S. Abortion Ruling : Roe v. Wade Struck Down. September 2022


From the Curio channel: News in Review. In a far-reaching decision in June 2022, the United States Supreme Court struck down a 50-year-old ruling guaranteeing women access to abortion, protected under the Constitution. The decision to ban or legalize the procedure is now in the hands of the individual states. But it could take months before a clearer picture is revealed as to where, or under what circumstances, abortion remains legal.
Date Published:2022

From the Curio channel: News in Review. In a far-reaching decision in June 2022, the United States Supreme Court struck down a 50-year-old ruling guaranteeing women access to abortion, protected under the Constitution. The decision to ban or legalize the procedure is now in the hands of the individual states. But it could take months before a clearer picture is revealed as to where, or under what circumstances, abortion remains legal.

Date Published:2022

Scarcity


Explore the concept of scarcity in economics and its profound effects on our daily lives. Learn how businesses, consumers, and governments navigate the challenge of limited resources and unlimited wants. Scarcity forces consumers to make choices.
Date Published:2024

Airlift Afghanistan : Canada's Mission Leaves Many Behind. October 2021


From the Curio channel: News in Review. When the United States declared it would withdraw its troops from Afghanistan by September 2021, Canada came under pressure to evacuate its allies. Thousands of Afghans who had assisted both Canada and the U.S. with the war effort would be at risk if they remained in the country. But as U.S. troops withdrew, Taliban forces were able to move into the vacuum, quickly regaining territory. When the air bridge closed many were left behind.
Date Published:2021

From the Curio channel: News in Review. When the United States declared it would withdraw its troops from Afghanistan by September 2021, Canada came under pressure to evacuate its allies. Thousands of Afghans who had assisted both Canada and the U.S. with the war effort would be at risk if they remained in the country. But as U.S. troops withdrew, Taliban forces were able to move into the vacuum, quickly regaining territory. When the air bridge closed many were left behind.

Date Published:2021

Market structures


Market structures are the way businesses or companies compete for customers. Different types of market competition include Perfect Competition (consumers have lots of choices and prices are kept low), Oligopoly (fewer choices are available and prices are higher), and Monopoly (there is only one source for a product so high prices can be set). When there is competition, the customer is the winner.
Date Published:2024

Wildfire Science : Why Forest Fires are Getting Worse. December 2023


From the Curio channel: News in Review. The boreal forest is often referred to as Canada's lungs when it comes to halting climate change. The forest takes in billions of tons of carbon in exchange for oxygen. But in 2023, Canada saw an unprecedented year of forest fires, releasing tons of that CO2 back into the atmosphere. So what's the impact? Is climate change creating the perfect storm for even more devastating wildfires?
Date Published:2023

From the Curio channel: News in Review. The boreal forest is often referred to as Canada's lungs when it comes to halting climate change. The forest takes in billions of tons of carbon in exchange for oxygen. But in 2023, Canada saw an unprecedented year of forest fires, releasing tons of that CO2 back into the atmosphere. So what's the impact? Is climate change creating the perfect storm for even more devastating wildfires?

Date Published:2023

Types of resources


The production of various items involves using natural resources (such as cocoa beans or sunlight), human resources (the people involved in making things), and capital resources (the machines or tools used in the manufacturing process. Building homes or cities involves many resources.
Date Published:2024