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Lynx

Wiseman, Blaine


Includes index.
Date Published:2011

We are here

Charles, Tami,


A poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community. Full of assurance, tenderness, and triumph, this book offers an equally inspirational and arresting ode to all of the Black women and men throughout history who have made momentous contributions from the beginning of time.
Date Published:2023

The children


Inuk singer Beatrice Deer delves into the history of residential schools to write a song in tribute to the lost children in unmarked graves. Filmed almost entirely in Inuktitut, this episode features an interview with Nakuset, a Montreal-based survivor. Directed by Asinnajaq.
Date Published:2023

Online Exploitation : Sextortion Cases on the Rise. December 2023


From the Curio channel: News in Review. Sextortion, or the online sexual exploitation of victims for money, is increasing in Canada. New data from Canada's sexual exploitation tipline, Cybertip, shows there's been a 150 per cent increase in reports of sextortion to their tipline in just the last six months. And a majority of those cases are boys or young men. Shame has pushed some to take their own lives. So why aren't social media platforms doing more to stop it?
Date Published:2023

From the Curio channel: News in Review. Sextortion, or the online sexual exploitation of victims for money, is increasing in Canada. New data from Canada's sexual exploitation tipline, Cybertip, shows there's been a 150 per cent increase in reports of sextortion to their tipline in just the last six months. And a majority of those cases are boys or young men. Shame has pushed some to take their own lives. So why aren't social media platforms doing more to stop it?

Date Published:2023

Danger at Mason's Island

Schwarzkopf, Tom, 1943-



Date Published:2006

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

Cat found

Lee, Ingrid, 1948-


In a town where cats are tormented, eleven-year-old Billy finds Conga, injured and unappealing, and hides her in his bedroom to recover, then begins a crusade to stop the cat killers and find a safe haven for strays.
Date Published:2011

Shelter dog blues

White, Jamie


"Based on the characters created by Susan Meddaugh" At head of title: Martha speaks. A collarless Martha lands in an animal shelter and makes new animal friends on whose behalf she organizes a dog show to help them find families.
Date Published:2010

Helping through Social Media


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. A B.C. woman has harnessed the power of social media to help feed people in Canada's North.
Date Published:2016

Red-eyed tree frog

Cowley, Joy


This frog found in the rain forest of Central America spends the night searching for food while also being careful not to become dinner for some other animal.
Date Published:1999

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

I survived the eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980

Tarshis, Lauren,


On May 18, 1980, eleven-year-old Jessie Marlowe and her best friends, Eddie and Sam, are in a forest near Mount St. Helens when the months of wondering whether the volcano will erupt are finally answered--all three are badly burned, but it is up to Jessie to protect the boys as best she can and hope that somebody comes to rescue them.
Date Published:2016

All about leaves

Throp, Claire


In All About Leaves, children learn about leaves, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital job they do for plants.
Date Published:2016

Shipwreck on the Pirate Islands

Stilton, Geronimo


Translation of: L'isola del tesoro fantasma. Translated from the Italian. Book may be accompanied by CD. Geronimo goes to a desert island in search of haunted pirate treasure.
Date Published:2005

The world of artificial intelligence

Kim, Carol,


From the cars people drive to the phones in their pockets, computers are found everywhere in our world, and they're becoming smarter. But what makes a computer program intelligent? How can some programs beat humans at chess or trivia games? Can computers and robots really think and learn on their own? Or are they just following complex programming?
Date Published:2024

Frappée par la foudre

Loughead, Deb, 1955-


Traduction de: Struck. La vie de Claire a besoin d'un changement radical. Elle coule en math, sa mère déprimée ne veut pas se lever du sofa et le gars de ses rêves est avec sa rivale Lucy. Au moment où Claire fait le souhait d'une vie meilleure, la foudre frappe. Bientôt sa vie se transforme et Claire obtient tout ce qu'elle a souhaité. Elle se demande bientôt si le prix à payer pour cette chance n'est pas trop élevé.
Date Published:2010

Traduction de: Struck. La vie de Claire a besoin d'un changement radical. Elle coule en math, sa mère déprimée ne veut pas se lever du sofa et le gars de ses rêves est avec sa rivale Lucy. Au moment où Claire fait le souhait d'une vie meilleure, la foudre frappe. Bientôt sa vie se transforme et Claire obtient tout ce qu'elle a souhaité. Elle se demande bientôt si le prix à payer pour cette chance n'est pas trop élevé.

Date Published:2010

My clueless first friend. 1 /

Kawamura, Taku,


Reads from right to left to preserve the original orientation of the illustrations. One lonely gloomy fifth-grade girl is the target of her classmates' relentless bullying and teasing--that is, until a new kid arrives on the scene! Friendly Takada is as clueless as he is well-meaning, but somehow he possesses the magic ability to start drawing "Grim Reaper" Nishimura out of her shell. As the elementary schoolers experience all the fun of a childhood summer together, an unusual friendship blossoms!
Date Published:2023

Reads from right to left to preserve the original orientation of the illustrations. One lonely gloomy fifth-grade girl is the target of her classmates' relentless bullying and teasing--that is, until a new kid arrives on the scene! Friendly Takada is as clueless as he is well-meaning, but somehow he possesses the magic ability to start drawing "Grim Reaper" Nishimura out of her shell. As the elementary schoolers experience all the fun of a childhood summer together, an unusual friendship blossoms!

Date Published:2023

Lynx

Ringstad, Arnold,


Lynx cubs -- Growing up -- Furry cats -- Ears and eyes -- Snowy habitats -- Sneaking and pouncing -- Hiding food -- Awake at night -- Saving the lynx -- Fast cat facts. Presents information about lynx, their habitats, and their special features, including their tufted ears.
Date Published:2014

The little crooked Christmas tree

Cutting, Michael


A little evergreen tree provides shelter and warmth for a tired dove, and thus learns the true meaning of Christmas.
Date Published:1991

My clueless first friend. 4 /

Kawamura, Taku,


Translation of : Jijou o shiranai tenkousei ga guigui kuru. Valentine's Day has arrived, and Kasahara plans to give Takada a special gift. Will she risk her budding friendship with Nishimura to finally confess her love for the object of both their affections?
Date Published:2023