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Amulet. 5, Prince of the elves /

Kibuishi, Kazu, 1978-


Emily survived the chaos of the Guardian Academy, but Max Griffin has stolen the Mother Stone. With it, the Elf King forges new amulets that will give him the power to invade and destroy the nation of Windsor. Emily and her friends lead the soldiers of the Cielis Guard in a fight to stop him, but Max stands in their way. And when she seeks information from the Voice of her Amulet, she discovers that the Voice is much more sinister than she ever could have imagined.
Date Published:2012

Emily survived the chaos of the Guardian Academy, but Max Griffin has stolen the Mother Stone. With it, the Elf King forges new amulets that will give him the power to invade and destroy the nation of Windsor. Emily and her friends lead the soldiers of the Cielis Guard in a fight to stop him, but Max stands in their way. And when she seeks information from the Voice of her Amulet, she discovers that the Voice is much more sinister than she ever could have imagined.

Date Published:2012

Cosmos : Coyote's Crazy Smart Science Show


Our Science Questers go in search of star knowledge and build a medicine wheel; Kai shows us how to make a star projector. Coyote tells his Cochiti cousin’s legend, the Jar of Stars. And we learn about the formation and characteristics of Grandfather Sun and the moons in our solar system. Métis Cree actor, Roseanne Supernault, talks about the blanket of stars that watch over us, Grandmother moon who guides us, and Grandfather Sun who provides light and warmth. Animation illustrates the Ininewuk (Cree) traditional Wolf Star (North Star) Story told by grandmother. Shishalah Elder, Xwu’p’a’lich Barbara Higgins shares some Sechelt star stories. Chickasaw Nation astronaut, John Herrington, describes his space flight experience, and tells us about the stone monuments, medicine wheels, built by North American indigenous people to chart the skies and mark the seasons. The stones line up with the sun’s position on our equinoxes and solstices. And indigenous people in the South Pacific predict weather by reading the twinkling of the stars.
Date Published:2017

Our Science Questers go in search of star knowledge and build a medicine wheel; Kai shows us how to make a star projector. Coyote tells his Cochiti cousin’s legend, the Jar of Stars. And we learn about the formation and characteristics of Grandfather Sun and the moons in our solar system. Métis Cree actor, Roseanne Supernault, talks about the blanket of stars that watch over us, Grandmother moon who guides us, and Grandfather Sun who provides light and warmth. Animation illustrates the Ininewuk (Cree) traditional Wolf Star (North Star) Story told by grandmother. Shishalah Elder, Xwu’p’a’lich Barbara Higgins shares some Sechelt star stories. Chickasaw Nation astronaut, John Herrington, describes his space flight experience, and tells us about the stone monuments, medicine wheels, built by North American indigenous people to chart the skies and mark the seasons. The stones line up with the sun’s position on our equinoxes and solstices. And indigenous people in the South Pacific predict weather by reading the twinkling of the stars.

Date Published:2017

Project Bollywood.

Narsimhan, Mahtab.


A young filmmaker tries to recreate a Bollywood film for a school project.
Date Published:2022

Diary of a wimpy kid

Kinney, Jeff


Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.
Date Published:2007

Dirt


Also available DV6091. Although we humans like to be clean, dirt is an important part of our lives. Not only do we grow fruits and vegetables in it, but we also make things like pottery and mud houses out of it.
Date Published:2018

Smile

Telgemeier, Raina,


From sixth grade through tenth, Raina copes with a variety of dental problems that affect her appearance and how she feels about herself.
Date Published:2014

Fossil finds (fossils)


Eric learns about fossils and dinosaurs that lived over 65 million years ago! It's not magic, it's science... it's STEM! Educational Gist: Understanding the link between dinosaurs and the animals of today, and how fossils are formed.
Date Published:2019

Light : Coyote's Crazy Smart Science Show


Join our Science Questers as they learn about the different temperatures of light, the visible light spectrum, invisible light like infrared and ultraviolet light; time dilation, what causes sunsets and how to make your own mini sunset. Haida elder, Dr. Káawan Sangáa Woodrow (Woody) Morrison talks about indigenous stories, traditions, and sun ceremonies. Robert Cardinal, an accomplished Blackfoot astronomer from the Siksika Nation, describes the importance of the sun and its place in indigenous ceremonies, cultures, and languages. We also visit the observatory built by the ancient Chaco Canyon people to study the movements of the sun, moon, and stars.
Date Published:2017

Join our Science Questers as they learn about the different temperatures of light, the visible light spectrum, invisible light like infrared and ultraviolet light; time dilation, what causes sunsets and how to make your own mini sunset. Haida elder, Dr. Káawan Sangáa Woodrow (Woody) Morrison talks about indigenous stories, traditions, and sun ceremonies. Robert Cardinal, an accomplished Blackfoot astronomer from the Siksika Nation, describes the importance of the sun and its place in indigenous ceremonies, cultures, and languages. We also visit the observatory built by the ancient Chaco Canyon people to study the movements of the sun, moon, and stars.

Date Published:2017

Dog Man. 4, Dog Man and Cat Kid /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


When a new sitter arrives and a movie star goes missing, Dog Man and Cat Kid investigate, but Petey, the world's most evil cat, complicates their case.
Date Published:2018

Drama

Telgemeier, Raina


Callie rides an emotional roller coaster while serving on the stage crew for a middle school production of Moon over Mississippi as various relationships start and end, and others never quite get going.
Date Published:2012

The secrets of soil


Teacher's guide and transcript available under Additional info tag. You may not think soil is that important but without SOIL, there would be no life on Earth. Soil is an essential source of life and nutrients for various organisms, including you and me. Soil provides a base for forests, farms and gardens. In Getting the Dirt on Soil, students learn about the different types of soil, the unique composition, characteristics and condition of each soil type, and how it is vital for sustaining plant and animal life. Students also learn about erosion, weathering, composting, and the ways soil is used by various aboriginal groups around the world. Incorporating easy-to-understand graphics and animated sequences along with bright, colourful video footage and on-screen vocabulary, students will come away with an excellent understanding of the importance of taking care of the soil found all around us.
Date Published:2017

Teacher's guide and transcript available under Additional info tag. You may not think soil is that important but without SOIL, there would be no life on Earth. Soil is an essential source of life and nutrients for various organisms, including you and me. Soil provides a base for forests, farms and gardens. In Getting the Dirt on Soil, students learn about the different types of soil, the unique composition, characteristics and condition of each soil type, and how it is vital for sustaining plant and animal life. Students also learn about erosion, weathering, composting, and the ways soil is used by various aboriginal groups around the world. Incorporating easy-to-understand graphics and animated sequences along with bright, colourful video footage and on-screen vocabulary, students will come away with an excellent understanding of the importance of taking care of the soil found all around us.

Date Published:2017

A brief history of the Black Lives Matter movement


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. CBC Kids News contributor Elijah Sandiford digs into the history of the Black Lives Matter movement. Historian and sociologist Afua Cooper describes some critical moments in black history and Vancouver activist Jacob Callender-Prasad talks about his role fighting anti-Black racism.
Date Published:2020

Minecraft : the manga. 1 /

Seto, Kazuyoshi,


This book reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. Translation of: Mainkurafuto sekai no hate eno tabi. Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding Creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the ends of the Overworld. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could stand in his way? Nico gets his chance to prove how strong he's become when zombies attack! After modding an innovative solution to repel the undead foes, Nico earns the right to go on the adventure he's always wanted. But right away, he runs into another zombie . . . and this one can talk!
Date Published:2025

This book reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. Translation of: Mainkurafuto sekai no hate eno tabi. Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding Creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the ends of the Overworld. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could stand in his way? Nico gets his chance to prove how strong he's become when zombies attack! After modding an innovative solution to repel the undead foes, Nico earns the right to go on the adventure he's always wanted. But right away, he runs into another zombie . . . and this one can talk!

Date Published:2025

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

The end of the line

McKay, Sharon E.


Ordinary citizens risk everything to save a young Jewish girl in wartime Holland.
Date Published:2014

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

Guts

Telgemeier, Raina,


Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on?
Date Published:2019

Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on?

Date Published:2019

Amulet. 6, Escape from Lucien /

Kibuishi, Kazu, 1978-


Navin journeys to the city of Lucien where he searches for a beacon essential to his fight against the Elf King; while Emily heads back into the Void with Max, one of the Elf King's followers, where she learns his darkest secrets.
Date Published:2014

Amulet. 4, The last council /

Kibuishi, Kazu, 1978-


Emily and her friends think they'll find the help they need in Cielis, but something isn't right. Once-busy streets are deserted, and townspeople live in fear. Emily is soon escorted to the Academy, where she's expected to compete for a spot on the Guardian Council. As the number of competitors gets smaller, an awful secret is slowly uncovered, and all that Emily fights for could be destroyed.
Date Published:2011

Amulet. 3, The cloud searchers /

Kibuishi, Kazu, 1978-


Emily, Navin and their crew of resistance fighters charter an airship and set off in search of the lost city of Cielis. there they hope to find held from the Guardian Council's powerful Stonekeepers. It's a mission that Alledia's survival depends on, and time is running out -- Emily's got to find Cielis before the Elf King finds her.
Date Published:2010