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The case of the missing mage

O'Donnell, Liam, 1970-,


A goblin detective and technology-tinkering troll must mix magic and gadgetry to defeat the evil doom mages.
Date Published:2017

Pete the cat and the surprise teacher

Dean, James, 1957-


When Pete goes to school, he finds out his teacher is out sick and the substitute teacher is . . . his mom! It’s up to Pete to teach the teacher what school is all about.
Date Published:2017

Pete at the beach

Dean, James, 1957-


"My first shared reading." "Pete is spending the day at the seashore. He has fun collecting shells and building a sand castle. But the beach is very hot. There is a whole ocean for Pete to cool off in, but it looks scary. Pete's brother, Bob, offers to teach Pete to surf. Will that be enough to help Pete get over his fear of the water?"--Description from Amazon.com.
Date Published:2013

Franklin's Thanksgiving

Jennings, Sharon


Based on characters created by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark. May include audio cassette.
Date Published:2001

Listen hear! : 25 effective listening comprehension strategies

Opitz, Michael F.



Date Published:2004

Kalu - Bridgewater, Nova Scotia


Kalu is a 9-year-old boy who lives in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia with his family and puppy, Bo. He is Liberian and Mi'kmaq and loves woodworking. He is very creative - he's made a lot of things for his family, including a flower stand for his grandmother! At the pool, he shows us his swimming skills with his younger sister Soraya and his friends. When he isn't swimming or making things, he likes to play an African game called Mancala with his afterschool group. Kalu also shows us how to make ground pea soup, one of his favourite Liberian foods - yum! After receiving an inspiring message from one his role models, he brings us to his grandfather's workshop where he shares his ambition to become a professional carpenter one day!
Date Published:2022

Kalu is a 9-year-old boy who lives in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia with his family and puppy, Bo. He is Liberian and Mi'kmaq and loves woodworking. He is very creative - he's made a lot of things for his family, including a flower stand for his grandmother! At the pool, he shows us his swimming skills with his younger sister Soraya and his friends. When he isn't swimming or making things, he likes to play an African game called Mancala with his afterschool group. Kalu also shows us how to make ground pea soup, one of his favourite Liberian foods - yum! After receiving an inspiring message from one his role models, he brings us to his grandfather's workshop where he shares his ambition to become a professional carpenter one day!

Date Published:2022

Managing the negative effects of social media


The lure of social media carries with it many negative effects such as depression, anxiety, feelings of isolation, low self-esteem, lack of sleep and more. How can we manage our social media so that it doesn't control us? What steps can we take to be "healthy" on social media? The answers to these questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and video that reinforce important concepts and provide coping strategies/solutions for those struggling with their social media exposure.
Date Published:2022

The lure of social media carries with it many negative effects such as depression, anxiety, feelings of isolation, low self-esteem, lack of sleep and more. How can we manage our social media so that it doesn't control us? What steps can we take to be "healthy" on social media? The answers to these questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and video that reinforce important concepts and provide coping strategies/solutions for those struggling with their social media exposure.

Date Published:2022

The case of maker mischief

O'Donnell, Liam, 1970-,


Myron, the third-grade detective who loves logic, facts, and solving mysteries, gets the chance to crack another case when he finds out his classmate Jordan's robot has been stolen. Jordan and tech-savvy Danielle, known as "Glitch," had been working on it for weeks for the upcoming Maker Faire Robot Maze Challenge. Together with his detective partner, the hyper-energetic Hajrah, Myron pins down two suspects: Sarah "Smasher" McGintley, the school bully, and Lionel Amar, another robot builder who was caught with Jordan and Glitch's plans. But after investigating the case further, they find out the thief is someone entirely unexpected. Myron's unique perspective from the autism spectrum and his eye for detail make him a top-notch sleuth. Similarly, the other neurodiverse kids in his resource room demonstrate creative problem solving and unique talents that come in handy for the case. Black-and-white spot illustrations accompany the text in this fun and accessible page-turner for independent readers. With a connection to STEAM and the maker movement, this book is an exciting next installment in the West Meadows Detectives series.
Date Published:2019

Myron, the third-grade detective who loves logic, facts, and solving mysteries, gets the chance to crack another case when he finds out his classmate Jordan's robot has been stolen. Jordan and tech-savvy Danielle, known as "Glitch," had been working on it for weeks for the upcoming Maker Faire Robot Maze Challenge. Together with his detective partner, the hyper-energetic Hajrah, Myron pins down two suspects: Sarah "Smasher" McGintley, the school bully, and Lionel Amar, another robot builder who was caught with Jordan and Glitch's plans. But after investigating the case further, they find out the thief is someone entirely unexpected. Myron's unique perspective from the autism spectrum and his eye for detail make him a top-notch sleuth. Similarly, the other neurodiverse kids in his resource room demonstrate creative problem solving and unique talents that come in handy for the case. Black-and-white spot illustrations accompany the text in this fun and accessible page-turner for independent readers. With a connection to STEAM and the maker movement, this book is an exciting next installment in the West Meadows Detectives series.

Date Published:2019

The case of Firebane's folly

O'Donnell, Liam, 1970-,


"First published in the United States, 2018"--Title page verso. When their school bus veers off course while taking the kids from Gravelmuck Elementary on a field trip, monster detectives Tank and Fizz witness a crime that brings them snout to snout with Rockfall Mountain's oldest monster, the ancient dragon Firebane Drakeclaw.
Date Published:2018

The case of the battling bots

O'Donnell, Liam, 1970-,


"For monster sleuths Tank and Fizz, proving fourth-grade bully Rizzo Rawlins is planning to cheat in the upcoming Battle Bot Cup should be a piece of cake. But cake crumbles fast, and the case soon leads the detectives to a mysterious hacker known only as the Codex, who threatens all of Rockfall Mountain with a very dark fate. With the help of their wizard-in-training partner, Aleetha, Tank and Fizz leap into action, dodging deadly battle bots and sinister spellbooks in a race to stop the return of a very angry ancient demon. Fans of the first book, Tank & Fizz: The Case of the Slime Stampede, will blow their circuits with this gadget- and magic-filled robot mystery."--Publisher's description.
Date Published:2016

"For monster sleuths Tank and Fizz, proving fourth-grade bully Rizzo Rawlins is planning to cheat in the upcoming Battle Bot Cup should be a piece of cake. But cake crumbles fast, and the case soon leads the detectives to a mysterious hacker known only as the Codex, who threatens all of Rockfall Mountain with a very dark fate. With the help of their wizard-in-training partner, Aleetha, Tank and Fizz leap into action, dodging deadly battle bots and sinister spellbooks in a race to stop the return of a very angry ancient demon. Fans of the first book, Tank & Fizz: The Case of the Slime Stampede, will blow their circuits with this gadget- and magic-filled robot mystery."--Publisher's description.

Date Published:2016

Roller girl

Jamieson, Victoria.


For most of her twelve years, Astrid has done everything with her best friend Nicole. But after Astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for derby camp, Nicole decides to go to dance camp instead. And so begins the most difficult summer of Astrid's life as she struggles to keep up with the older girls at camp, hang on to the friend she feels slipping away, and cautiously embark on a new friendship.
Date Published:2015

For most of her twelve years, Astrid has done everything with her best friend Nicole. But after Astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for derby camp, Nicole decides to go to dance camp instead. And so begins the most difficult summer of Astrid's life as she struggles to keep up with the older girls at camp, hang on to the friend she feels slipping away, and cautiously embark on a new friendship.

Date Published:2015

Swim team

Christmas, Johnnie.


Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help.
Date Published:2022

Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help.

Date Published:2022

The educational value of Assassin's Creed


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. There's educational value within the video game Assassin's Creed, underneath the violence and gore. Assassin's Creed is a video game series developed by Ubisoft Montreal, praised not only by both gamers for its gameplay, but also by teachers for its rich and accurate historical detailing. In fact, the story has so much educational value that the game's developers are adapting a classroom-friendly version that strips away the violence and adds even more historical context.
Date Published:2018

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. There's educational value within the video game Assassin's Creed, underneath the violence and gore. Assassin's Creed is a video game series developed by Ubisoft Montreal, praised not only by both gamers for its gameplay, but also by teachers for its rich and accurate historical detailing. In fact, the story has so much educational value that the game's developers are adapting a classroom-friendly version that strips away the violence and adds even more historical context.

Date Published:2018

KN Explains : Black Futures


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. While students are celebrating and learning about Black History Month this February, others are looking ahead at Black futures. But what does the term "Black futures" mean? CBC Kids News asked some students from the Black Student Union at Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute in Guelph, Ontario, to share their thoughts and ideas. Original broadcast: February 13, 2023.
Date Published:2023

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. While students are celebrating and learning about Black History Month this February, others are looking ahead at Black futures. But what does the term "Black futures" mean? CBC Kids News asked some students from the Black Student Union at Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute in Guelph, Ontario, to share their thoughts and ideas. Original broadcast: February 13, 2023.

Date Published:2023

La LNH

Davidson, B. Keith,


Traduction de : NHL. Comprend un index. Apprenez tout sur la Ligue nationale de hockey. Découvrez des faits fascinants -- des stars qui battent des records, aux équipes gagnantes, et aux positions importantes
Date Published:2022

Anatomy of a Scandal (Part 2 of 2)


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. More on allegations that some members of Hockey Canada’s 2018 world junior team took part in a group sexual assault. The Fifth Estate unpacks a history that suggests a pattern of abuse. And questions about why a charity has so much money stashed away. Original broadcast: February 9, 2023.
Date Published:2023

Treasure of the gold dragon

West, Tracey, 1965-,


Having taken the silver key, the evil wizard Maldred is after the gold key, which is protected by the Gold Dragon and her Dragon Master, Darma, but by the time Drake and Rori get there, Eko and her Thunder Dragon have seized the gold key--so together the three dragon masters, follow her through the portal to Maldred's tower, but without their dragons will they be able to stop Maldred and his deluded helper, or even save themselves?
Date Published:2019

Having taken the silver key, the evil wizard Maldred is after the gold key, which is protected by the Gold Dragon and her Dragon Master, Darma, but by the time Drake and Rori get there, Eko and her Thunder Dragon have seized the gold key--so together the three dragon masters, follow her through the portal to Maldred's tower, but without their dragons will they be able to stop Maldred and his deluded helper, or even save themselves?

Date Published:2019

Ash's cabin

Wang, Jen, 1984-


Ash has always felt alone. Adults ignore the climate crisis. Other kids Ash's age are more interested in pop stars and popularity contests than in fighting for change. Even Ash's family seems to be sleepwalking through life. The only person who ever seemed to get Ash was their Grandpa Edwin. Before he died, he used to talk about building a secret cabin, deep in the California wilderness. Did he ever build it? What if it's still there, waiting for him to come back...or for Ash to find it? To Ash, that maybe-mythical cabin is starting to feel like the perfect place for a fresh start and an escape from the miserable feeling of alienation that haunts their daily life. But making the wilds your home isn't easy.
Date Published:2024

Ash has always felt alone. Adults ignore the climate crisis. Other kids Ash's age are more interested in pop stars and popularity contests than in fighting for change. Even Ash's family seems to be sleepwalking through life. The only person who ever seemed to get Ash was their Grandpa Edwin. Before he died, he used to talk about building a secret cabin, deep in the California wilderness. Did he ever build it? What if it's still there, waiting for him to come back...or for Ash to find it? To Ash, that maybe-mythical cabin is starting to feel like the perfect place for a fresh start and an escape from the miserable feeling of alienation that haunts their daily life. But making the wilds your home isn't easy.

Date Published:2024

Learn to program

Lyons, Heather, 1974-,


Includes index. Getting started -- What is a program? -- Computer languages -- Rules to follow -- Program bugs -- If, then and else -- Moving around -- Giving computers instructions -- Writing a program -- Problem solving -- Extension activities. "Learn programming basics in this kid-friendly, easy-to-follow book. It covers computer languages, writing programs, bugs, and loops using real-world examples and fun illustrations. Online and offline activities also boost learning and skills."--
Date Published:2017

Includes index. Getting started -- What is a program? -- Computer languages -- Rules to follow -- Program bugs -- If, then and else -- Moving around -- Giving computers instructions -- Writing a program -- Problem solving -- Extension activities. "Learn programming basics in this kid-friendly, easy-to-follow book. It covers computer languages, writing programs, bugs, and loops using real-world examples and fun illustrations. Online and offline activities also boost learning and skills."--

Date Published:2017

Justice In America : Two Cases, Two Verdicts (Rittenhouse and Arbery). January 2022


From the Curio channel: News in Review. Two murder cases highlighting issues of vigilantism and racial injustice were heard in U.S. courts in November 2021. Kyle Rittenhouse, who was just 17 years old at the time, was accused of shooting two men and injuring another during a racial justice demonstration in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Meanwhile, three men stood accused of shooting Ahmaud Arbery, a black jogger in a Georgia neighbourhood. In both cases, the defendants pleaded self defence. But the cases had very different outcomes. The verdicts came just days apart with Rittenhouse going free and guilty verdicts for Arbery's killers.
Date Published:2022

From the Curio channel: News in Review. Two murder cases highlighting issues of vigilantism and racial injustice were heard in U.S. courts in November 2021. Kyle Rittenhouse, who was just 17 years old at the time, was accused of shooting two men and injuring another during a racial justice demonstration in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Meanwhile, three men stood accused of shooting Ahmaud Arbery, a black jogger in a Georgia neighbourhood. In both cases, the defendants pleaded self defence. But the cases had very different outcomes. The verdicts came just days apart with Rittenhouse going free and guilty verdicts for Arbery's killers.

Date Published:2022