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Moments d'érable : Sir William Stephenson


Plongez dans l'histoire remarquable de Sir William Stephenson - né à Winnipeg - qui est passé de jeune pilote et inventeur à l'une des figures les plus influentes et énigmatiques de la Deuxième guerre mondiale.
Date Published:2025

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

Minecraft : beginner's handbook

Milton, Stephanie


"Official Minecraft beginner's handbook" --backcover.
Date Published:2013

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

Who is Malala Yousafzai?

Brown, Dinah


Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called attention to what was happening in her beautiful corner of Pakistan and realized that words can bring about change. She has continued to speak out for the right of all children to have an education. In 2014 she won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Date Published:2015

L'univers est un ninja. 3, Le livre mauve /

A., Alex, 1987-,


Aidés des Peluches de la Lune molle, Iyo et ses compagnons s’aventurent sur les mers Pourpres, royaume de la terrible déesse déchue Meldora. Gare à eux, car dans les profondeurs règnent d’étranges créatures qui pourraient bien les replonger dans leurs plus tristes souvenir.
Date Published:2019

Thomas and the school trip


"Based on The railway series by the Rev. W. Awdry." "Preschool-Grade 1"--Cover. Attempting to hurry through his work so that he can give some school children a ride, Thomas the Tank Engine must overcome a series of obstacles.
Date Published:1993

Muslim girls rise : inspirational champions of our time

Mir, Saira.


This picture book introduces readers to nineteen powerhouse Muslim women who rose up and made their voices heard. Long ago, Muslim women rode into battle to defend their dreams. They opened the doors to the world's oldest library. They ruled, started movements, and spread knowledge. Today, Muslim women continue to make history. Once upon a time, they were children with dreams, just like you. Discover the true stories of nineteen unstoppable Muslim women of the twenty-first century who have risen above challenges, doubts, and sometimes outright hostility to blaze trails in a wide range of fields. Whether it was the culinary arts, fashion, sports, government, science, entertainment, education, or activism, these women never took "no" for an answer, or allowed themselves to be silenced. Instead, they worked to rise above and not only achieve their dreams, but become influential leaders.
Date Published:2019

This picture book introduces readers to nineteen powerhouse Muslim women who rose up and made their voices heard. Long ago, Muslim women rode into battle to defend their dreams. They opened the doors to the world's oldest library. They ruled, started movements, and spread knowledge. Today, Muslim women continue to make history. Once upon a time, they were children with dreams, just like you. Discover the true stories of nineteen unstoppable Muslim women of the twenty-first century who have risen above challenges, doubts, and sometimes outright hostility to blaze trails in a wide range of fields. Whether it was the culinary arts, fashion, sports, government, science, entertainment, education, or activism, these women never took "no" for an answer, or allowed themselves to be silenced. Instead, they worked to rise above and not only achieve their dreams, but become influential leaders.

Date Published:2019

Counting on Katherine

Becker, Helaine,


"Christy Ottaviano books." You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 [mission]. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of a groundbreaking American woman who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives and made enormous contributions to history.
Date Published:2018

"Christy Ottaviano books." You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 [mission]. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of a groundbreaking American woman who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives and made enormous contributions to history.

Date Published:2018

Viola Desmond won't be budged!

Warner, Jody Nyasha, 1969-,


Tells the story of Viola Desmond, an African Canadian woman who, in 1946, challenged a Nova Scotia movie theater's segregation policy by refusing to move from her seat to an upstairs section designated for use by blacks.
Date Published:2017

Photogrammetry


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Combining the best of creativity and science, artists use photogrammetry to preserve cherished and culturally-important places, especially those most at-risk of disappearing.
Date Published:2022

The subtle knife

Pullman, Philip, 1946-


As the boundaries between worlds begin to dissolve, Lyra and her daemon help Will Parry in his search for his father and for a powerful, magical knife.
Date Published:2003

Get back to nature!


Feeling trapped? Time to engage with Nature! Touch a tree, root your feet into the grass...this Mood Tool does the trick!
Date Published:2024

The hidden kingdom

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-,


The five dragonets of the prophecy are hoping to hide in safety in the RainWing kingdom, and Glory is hoping to learn more about her own identity, but when tribe members start disappearing and the old queen does nothing, it is up to Glory and her friends to uncover the lurking evil.
Date Published:2025

Our little kitchen

Tamaki, Jillian, 1980-,


A crew of resourceful neighbors comes together to prepare a meal for their community. Includes a recipe and an author's note about the volunteering experience that inspired the book.
Date Published:2020

She persisted : 13 American women who changed the world

Clinton, Chelsea,


Harriet Tubman -- Helen Keller -- Clara Lemlich -- Nellie Bly -- Virginia Apgar -- Maria Tallchief -- Claudette Colvin -- Ruby Bridges -- Margaret Chase Smith -- Sally Ride -- Florence Griffith Joyner -- Oprah Winfrey -- Sonia Sotomayor. "A nonfiction picture book compilation of the stories of 13 American women who persisted in overcoming obstacles and changing the world"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

Be a King : Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream and you

Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-


Featuring a dual narrative of the key moments of Dr. King's life alongside a modern class as the students learn about him, Carole Weatherford's poetic text encapsulates the moments that readers today can reenact in their own lives. See a class of young students as they begin a school project inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and learn to follow his example, as he dealt with adversity and never lost hope that a future of equality and justice would soon be a reality. As times change, Dr. King's example remains, encouraging a new generation of children to take charge and change the world . . . to be a King.
Date Published:2018

Featuring a dual narrative of the key moments of Dr. King's life alongside a modern class as the students learn about him, Carole Weatherford's poetic text encapsulates the moments that readers today can reenact in their own lives. See a class of young students as they begin a school project inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and learn to follow his example, as he dealt with adversity and never lost hope that a future of equality and justice would soon be a reality. As times change, Dr. King's example remains, encouraging a new generation of children to take charge and change the world . . . to be a King.

Date Published:2018

Kamala Harris : rooted in justice

Grimes, Nikki.


Discover the incredible story of a young daughter of immigrants who would grow up to defend the rights of people everywhere in this moving picture book biography of Senator Kamala Harris.
Date Published:2020

Amelia Earhart

Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (María Isabel)


Translation of: Pequeña & grande Amelia Earhart. Part of the Women in science box set. An introduction to the life and achievements of the famed American pilot. Describes her childhood ambitions to fly, and the daring trip around the world during which she disappeared.
Date Published:2016

Josephine : the dazzling life of Josephine Baker

Powell, Patricia Hruby, 1951-


A portrait of the passionate performer and civil rights advocate Josephine Baker, the woman who worked her way from the slums of St. Louis to the grandest stages in the world. Meticulously researched by both author and artist, Josephine's powerful story of struggle and triumph is an inspiration and a spectacle, just like the legend herself.
Date Published:2014