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Innovation nation

Johnston, David, 1941-,


Successful innovation is always inspired by at least one of three forces -- insight, necessity and simple luck. Innovation Nation moves through history to explore what circumstances, incidents, coincidences and collaborations motivated each great Canadian idea, and what twist of fate then brought that idea into public acceptance. From the marvels of aboriginal inventions such as the canoe, igloo and lifejacket to the latest pioneering advances in medicine, education, science, engineering and the arts, Canadians have improvised and worked together to make the world a better place. With striking, vibrant illustrations throughout, Innovation Nation is a gorgeous companion to the adult edition that will surprise, enlighten and entertain young readers, and will be a valuable resource for teachers and librarians.
Date Published:2017

Successful innovation is always inspired by at least one of three forces -- insight, necessity and simple luck. Innovation Nation moves through history to explore what circumstances, incidents, coincidences and collaborations motivated each great Canadian idea, and what twist of fate then brought that idea into public acceptance. From the marvels of aboriginal inventions such as the canoe, igloo and lifejacket to the latest pioneering advances in medicine, education, science, engineering and the arts, Canadians have improvised and worked together to make the world a better place. With striking, vibrant illustrations throughout, Innovation Nation is a gorgeous companion to the adult edition that will surprise, enlighten and entertain young readers, and will be a valuable resource for teachers and librarians.

Date Published:2017

Dear Street

Zier-Vogel, Lindsay,


Alice loves her street. She loves its tall maple trees and marigolds and its apartment buildings with their colorful balconies. But not everyone feels the same. “Grumble, grumble, more construction, grumble, late, grumble,” she overhears. So Alice decides to write her street a love letter, which she leaves for someone to find. Through the seasons, as Alice encounters people grumbling about other things, she writes those things love letters, too, and leaves them to be found. She writes to her local park, a maple tree and even the snow. Then, one day, when Alice finds herself grumbling, she discovers a letter someone else has written to the spring crocuses. And Alice feels the joy she has been spreading to others come back to her! -
Date Published:2023

Alice loves her street. She loves its tall maple trees and marigolds and its apartment buildings with their colorful balconies. But not everyone feels the same. “Grumble, grumble, more construction, grumble, late, grumble,” she overhears. So Alice decides to write her street a love letter, which she leaves for someone to find. Through the seasons, as Alice encounters people grumbling about other things, she writes those things love letters, too, and leaves them to be found. She writes to her local park, a maple tree and even the snow. Then, one day, when Alice finds herself grumbling, she discovers a letter someone else has written to the spring crocuses. And Alice feels the joy she has been spreading to others come back to her! -

Date Published:2023

The boy who harnessed the wind

Kamkwamba, William, 1987-


When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought in 2001, everyone's crops began to fail. His family didn't have enough money for food, let alone school, so William spent his days in the library. He came across a book on windmills and figured out how to build a windmill that could bring electricity to his village. Everyone thought he was crazy, but William persevered and managed to create a functioning windmill out of junkyard scraps. Several years later, he figured out how to use the windmill for irrigation purposes.
Date Published:2012

When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought in 2001, everyone's crops began to fail. His family didn't have enough money for food, let alone school, so William spent his days in the library. He came across a book on windmills and figured out how to build a windmill that could bring electricity to his village. Everyone thought he was crazy, but William persevered and managed to create a functioning windmill out of junkyard scraps. Several years later, he figured out how to use the windmill for irrigation purposes.

Date Published:2012

Groundhog gets a say

Swallow, Pamela Curtis.


Some copies may be accompanied by audio CD. Two groundhogs describe their various characteristics to a skeptical squirrel and crow. Text includes various facts about groundhogs.
Date Published:2005

Dog Man. 6, Brawl of the wild /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The heroic hound is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. Being a part of both worlds, will he ever fully fit in with one?
Date Published:2019

Dog Man. 3, A tale of two kitties

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, hasn't always been a paws-itive addition to the police force. While he can muzzle miscreants, he tends to leave a slick of slobber in his wake! This time, Petey the cat's dragged in a tiny bit of trouble-- a double in the form of a super-cute kitten. Dog Man will have to work twice as hard to bust these furballs and remain top dog!
Date Published:2017

The sea of monsters

Riordan, Rick


Demi-god Percy Jackson and his friends must journey into the Sea of Monsters to save their camp. But first Percy will discover a secret that makes him wonder whether being claimed as Poseidon's son is an honor or a cruel joke.
Date Published:2008

Pokémon adventures : Black & White

Kusaka, Hidenori


Text runs from right to left. Black, an eager young Pokémon trainer, sets off on a journey to explore the Unova region, where he meets White, a Pokémon trainer who runs a talent agency for performing Pokémon.
Date Published:2011

Wings of fire : the graphic novel. 3, The hidden kingdom /

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-


Glory knows that the dragon world is wrong about her being "a lazy RainWing." Maybe she wasn't meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, but Glory is sharp and her venom is deadly...even if that's still a secret. So when the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings that nap all day and know nothing of the rest of Pyrrhia. Worst of all, they don't realize -- or care -- that RainWings are going missing from their beautiful forest. But Glory and the dragonets are determined to find the missing dragons, even if it drags the peaceful RainWing kingdom where they never wanted to be -- into the middle of the war.
Date Published:2019

Glory knows that the dragon world is wrong about her being "a lazy RainWing." Maybe she wasn't meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, but Glory is sharp and her venom is deadly...even if that's still a secret. So when the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings that nap all day and know nothing of the rest of Pyrrhia. Worst of all, they don't realize -- or care -- that RainWings are going missing from their beautiful forest. But Glory and the dragonets are determined to find the missing dragons, even if it drags the peaceful RainWing kingdom where they never wanted to be -- into the middle of the war.

Date Published:2019

The spooky tale of Captain Underpants : the horrifyingly haunted Hack-a-ween

Rusu, Meredith,


Captain Underpants character created by Dav Pilkey. Captain Underpants's spookiest--and stretchiest--adventure yet! George Beard and Harold Hutchins are back in a new Halloween adventure! Piqua's biggest pranksters are getting ready for the best holiday ever--Halloween, of course. But their dreams of costumes, candy, and haunted houses go down the drain when Mr. Krupp and Melvin start a campaign to make Halloween illegal! That's when George and Harold come up with HACK-A-WEEN, a totally legal spin-off of Halloween. But will disguises, hack-o'-lanterns, and sneak or snacking fill the pumpkin-shaped holes in their lives?
Date Published:2020

Captain Underpants character created by Dav Pilkey. Captain Underpants's spookiest--and stretchiest--adventure yet! George Beard and Harold Hutchins are back in a new Halloween adventure! Piqua's biggest pranksters are getting ready for the best holiday ever--Halloween, of course. But their dreams of costumes, candy, and haunted houses go down the drain when Mr. Krupp and Melvin start a campaign to make Halloween illegal! That's when George and Harold come up with HACK-A-WEEN, a totally legal spin-off of Halloween. But will disguises, hack-o'-lanterns, and sneak or snacking fill the pumpkin-shaped holes in their lives?

Date Published:2020

Cocoa magic

Bradley, Sandra,


Eight-year-old Daniel loves helping his Great-Uncle Lewis, a chocolatier, and he secretly gifts chocolates to classmates who need cheering up. When Uncle Lewis goes away, Daniel's loneliness is obvious--and it turns out his "secret" gift-giving has been obvious too. His classmates respond with a bounty of small gifts to lift his spirits. Includes an author's note about empathy and acts of kindness.
Date Published:2022

Eight-year-old Daniel loves helping his Great-Uncle Lewis, a chocolatier, and he secretly gifts chocolates to classmates who need cheering up. When Uncle Lewis goes away, Daniel's loneliness is obvious--and it turns out his "secret" gift-giving has been obvious too. His classmates respond with a bounty of small gifts to lift his spirits. Includes an author's note about empathy and acts of kindness.

Date Published:2022

Dog Man. 12, The scarlet shedder /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


After an encounter with a skunk, Dog Man, now scarlet red after being dunked in tomato juice, is exiled but must find a way to save those who shunned him when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots.
Date Published:2024

The skin you live in

Tyler, Michael.


With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, this lively story delivers an important message of social tolerance to young readers.
Date Published:2005

Princess Pru and the ogre on the hill

Fergus, Maureen,


Originally seeing Oggy the ogre, who has moved into the house on the hill, as a nuisance, Princess Pru realizes he is just lonely and, with courage and spunk, arrives on his doorstep to extend her friendship.
Date Published:2023

The day you begin

Woodson, Jacqueline,


Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider.
Date Published:2018

Advertising


Advertising is a form of marketing communication that aims to promote or sell a product, service, or idea. This video discusses the different types of advertising, the history of advertising, and various advertising platforms.
Date Published:2020

Samuel de Champlain

Hudak, Heather C., 1975-


Includes index.
Date Published:2005

All are welcome

Penfold, Alexandra


Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared.
Date Published:2018

Cello


A cello is a bowed string instrument that has 4 strings tuned in perfect fifths, also referred to as a violon cello as it belongs to the violin family. This video discusses how the cello is played, how it works, and its relevance.
Date Published:2020

Dog Man. 11, Twenty thousand fleas under the sea /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Piggy is back, and his newest plot is his most diabolical yet. Dog Man and the rest of your favorite characters must join together. What new villains are on the horizon? Where are they all coming from? And who will step forward to save the city when scoundrels sabotage our Supa Buddies?
Date Published:2023