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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

Minecraft : combat handbook

Milton, Stephanie


"Mojang" Includes webography. This comprehensive handbook will teach readers everything they need to know about defense from hostile monsters and enemy players in the elaborate world of Minecraft. Learn how to build a fort, craft armour and weapons, set mob traps, defeat enemies in combat, as well as how to battle your way out of "the Nether" and "the End."
Date Published:2014

Rodrick rules

Kinney, Jeff


Greg Heffley tells about his summer vacation and his attempts to steer clear of trouble when he returns to middle school and tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling everyone about Greg's most humiliating experience of the summer.
Date Published:2008

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

Who was Anne Frank?

Abramson, Ann.


Looks closely at Anne Frank's life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding from the Nazis, and the legacy of her diary.
Date Published:2007

The War on Wheat


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It's a multi-billion dollar battle for your belly. Millions of people are joining the anti-wheat revolution. Kellogg's, the world's largest cereal maker, has seen its biggest drop in sales since the 1970s. Food companies are selling off their struggling bread divisions. It's all because best-selling health evangelists say that wheat is causing everything from fat bellies to schizophrenia. But do they have science on their side? The Fifth Estate's Mark Kelley takes a hard look at what's driving a movement that is dramatically changing the way we eat.
Date Published:2015

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It's a multi-billion dollar battle for your belly. Millions of people are joining the anti-wheat revolution. Kellogg's, the world's largest cereal maker, has seen its biggest drop in sales since the 1970s. Food companies are selling off their struggling bread divisions. It's all because best-selling health evangelists say that wheat is causing everything from fat bellies to schizophrenia. But do they have science on their side? The Fifth Estate's Mark Kelley takes a hard look at what's driving a movement that is dramatically changing the way we eat.

Date Published:2015

Une amie pour Dragon

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Traduction de : A friend for Dragon. Dragon s'ennuie et aimerait bien avoir un ami, mais l'hippopotame est trop fatigué, l'écureuil trop occupé et le crocodile trop grognon. Tristounet, le dragonneau s'installe sous un arbre et une pomme lui tombe sur la tête. Pour lui faire une blague, un serpent dissimulé dans les hautes herbes fait parler la pomme, que Dragon ramène naïvement à la maison, où il peut apprécier les qualités de sa "copine", qui semble apprécier les mêmes choses que lui et qui sait écouter. Son nouveau silence finit toutefois par inquiéter Dragon, qui la conduit chez le médecin, où un morse la dévore jusqu'au trognon dès qu'il a le dos tourné. Affolé, le héros ramène son amie chez lui et finit par l'enterrer dans le jardin. Les saisons passent, apaisant lentement son chagrin, et, l'été revenu, Dragon se rassoit au pied de l'arbre quand soudain...
Date Published:2020

Traduction de : A friend for Dragon. Dragon s'ennuie et aimerait bien avoir un ami, mais l'hippopotame est trop fatigué, l'écureuil trop occupé et le crocodile trop grognon. Tristounet, le dragonneau s'installe sous un arbre et une pomme lui tombe sur la tête. Pour lui faire une blague, un serpent dissimulé dans les hautes herbes fait parler la pomme, que Dragon ramène naïvement à la maison, où il peut apprécier les qualités de sa "copine", qui semble apprécier les mêmes choses que lui et qui sait écouter. Son nouveau silence finit toutefois par inquiéter Dragon, qui la conduit chez le médecin, où un morse la dévore jusqu'au trognon dès qu'il a le dos tourné. Affolé, le héros ramène son amie chez lui et finit par l'enterrer dans le jardin. Les saisons passent, apaisant lentement son chagrin, et, l'été revenu, Dragon se rassoit au pied de l'arbre quand soudain...

Date Published:2020

Too Young to Lose


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. This documentary from CBC's The Fifth Estate tells the story of four young Edmonton women who became ensnared in the sex trade, singled out and exploited by pimps preying upon their vulnerability. Mark Kelley sat down with these young women to find out how they were recruited and groomed for the sex trade. The Fifth Estate also spoke with police and with community and outreach workers who race against time, trying to prevent young girls from becoming the next murdered or missing women. Kelley followed Det. Dave Schening, a vice cop with the Edmonton Police Service, during one undercover operation to help girls being trafficked online.
Date Published:2015

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. This documentary from CBC's The Fifth Estate tells the story of four young Edmonton women who became ensnared in the sex trade, singled out and exploited by pimps preying upon their vulnerability. Mark Kelley sat down with these young women to find out how they were recruited and groomed for the sex trade. The Fifth Estate also spoke with police and with community and outreach workers who race against time, trying to prevent young girls from becoming the next murdered or missing women. Kelley followed Det. Dave Schening, a vice cop with the Edmonton Police Service, during one undercover operation to help girls being trafficked online.

Date Published:2015

Black Lives Matter : The Disruptors


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It grew in just a couple of years from a hashtag to a powerful movement that has taken on police shootings of black people and is defiantly challenging the political establishment. Black Lives Matter (BLM) now has over 40 chapters in the United States and Canada. The Fifth Estate takes you inside the movement with the people who helped build it. Janaya Khan, the Toronto activist who has become its international ambassador, and Khan's partner Patrisse Cullors - the co-founder of BLM - share their history and insights into the movement as it faces its toughest test in the face of a new Trump administration. Former members of the Black Panther Party also reflect on how they see today's movement in light of their battles in the 1960s.
Date Published:2017

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It grew in just a couple of years from a hashtag to a powerful movement that has taken on police shootings of black people and is defiantly challenging the political establishment. Black Lives Matter (BLM) now has over 40 chapters in the United States and Canada. The Fifth Estate takes you inside the movement with the people who helped build it. Janaya Khan, the Toronto activist who has become its international ambassador, and Khan's partner Patrisse Cullors - the co-founder of BLM - share their history and insights into the movement as it faces its toughest test in the face of a new Trump administration. Former members of the Black Panther Party also reflect on how they see today's movement in light of their battles in the 1960s.

Date Published:2017

Liquids


This video takes you on a mesmerizing journey into the fascinating world of liquid matter. From their fluidity to their unique properties, we're about to uncover the essential facts and insights that make liquids a fundamental part of our daily lives. Join us as we delve into the science behind liquids, understanding their molecular structure, behavior, and the various forms they can take. From exploring the concept of viscosity to learning about the importance of liquids in our environment and industries, we'll unravel the intricacies of these remarkable states of matter.
Date Published:2023

This video takes you on a mesmerizing journey into the fascinating world of liquid matter. From their fluidity to their unique properties, we're about to uncover the essential facts and insights that make liquids a fundamental part of our daily lives. Join us as we delve into the science behind liquids, understanding their molecular structure, behavior, and the various forms they can take. From exploring the concept of viscosity to learning about the importance of liquids in our environment and industries, we'll unravel the intricacies of these remarkable states of matter.

Date Published:2023

Pit Bulls Unleashed : Should They Be Banned?


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It's a fact that pit bulls, with their powerful jaws, can kill and maim. But are pit bulls born bad or do humans make them that way? Therein lies an emotional - sometimes vicious - debate. On one side, traumatized families and public safety advocates. On the other, a powerful group of lobbyists who say that pit bulls are misunderstood and legislation to ban the breed is misguided. The Fifth Estate's Mark Kelley speaks to concerned parties on both sides of the debate. Warning: This program contains scenes that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
Date Published:2017

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It's a fact that pit bulls, with their powerful jaws, can kill and maim. But are pit bulls born bad or do humans make them that way? Therein lies an emotional - sometimes vicious - debate. On one side, traumatized families and public safety advocates. On the other, a powerful group of lobbyists who say that pit bulls are misunderstood and legislation to ban the breed is misguided. The Fifth Estate's Mark Kelley speaks to concerned parties on both sides of the debate. Warning: This program contains scenes that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

Date Published:2017

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

Let's explore gases

Spaight, Anne J., 1983-,


The air around us is made up of gases. We breathe in some gases. Some gases help balloons float! With age-appropriate critical thinking questions, young readers will learn all about the gases that surround them.
Date Published:2018

Let's explore solids

Spaight, Anne J., 1983-,


Did you know rocks and lava are made of the same elements? Rocks are solid and lava is a liquid! Explore the properties of solids through colorful photos and carefully leveled text.
Date Published:2018

Dog Man. 8, Fetch-22 /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey's reevaluated what matters most, Li'l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting like cats and dogs long enough to put their paws together and work as a team? They need each other now more than ever -- Li'l Petey (and the world) is counting on them!
Date Published:2020

Dog Man. 10, Mothering heights /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


At head of title: Tree-House Comix proudly presents. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinning out of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day?
Date Published:2021

The Baby-sitters club. 10, Kristy and the snobs /

Chau, Chan,


Graphic novel. Based on: Kristy and the snobs / Ann M. Martin. Kristy's mom got remarried and their family moved to the ritzy neighborhood across town. The other members of The Baby-sitters Club think it's a good opportunity to get some new business, but the kids who live nearby aren't very friendly. They criticize Kristy's clothes and make fun of the BSC. And, worst of all, they laugh at Louie, Kristy's pet collie, who's getting old and not feeling well. These kids are total snobs! But if anyone can put them in their place, it's The Baby-sitters Club!
Date Published:2021

Graphic novel. Based on: Kristy and the snobs / Ann M. Martin. Kristy's mom got remarried and their family moved to the ritzy neighborhood across town. The other members of The Baby-sitters Club think it's a good opportunity to get some new business, but the kids who live nearby aren't very friendly. They criticize Kristy's clothes and make fun of the BSC. And, worst of all, they laugh at Louie, Kristy's pet collie, who's getting old and not feeling well. These kids are total snobs! But if anyone can put them in their place, it's The Baby-sitters Club!

Date Published:2021

The Baby-sitters club. 11, Good-bye Stacey, good-bye /

Epstein, Gabriela,


Based on: Good-bye Stacey, good-bye / Ann M. Martin. Stacey McGill is moving back to New York, and her friends must face the sadness of saying good-bye, hunt down the perfect farewell gift, and take on the difficult task of filling Stacey's place in the Baby-sitters Club.
Date Published:2022

The Baby-sitters club. 12, Jessi's secret language /

Chau, Chan,


Jessi recently moved to Stoneybrook and is one of the newest members of The Baby-sitters Club. She's getting ready to start regularly sitting for the BSC's newest charge, Matt Braddock. Matt has been deaf since birth and uses sign language to communicate, so Jessi has to use it, too. It's a secret language! Soon all the neighbourhood kids want to learn how to sign, which keeps the BSC busy. Jessi's the busiest of all-she's preparing for her dance school's big show, plus working on another secret, just for Matt. Will Jessi be able to keep the secret and pull off her performance?
Date Published:2022

Jessi recently moved to Stoneybrook and is one of the newest members of The Baby-sitters Club. She's getting ready to start regularly sitting for the BSC's newest charge, Matt Braddock. Matt has been deaf since birth and uses sign language to communicate, so Jessi has to use it, too. It's a secret language! Soon all the neighbourhood kids want to learn how to sign, which keeps the BSC busy. Jessi's the busiest of all-she's preparing for her dance school's big show, plus working on another secret, just for Matt. Will Jessi be able to keep the secret and pull off her performance?

Date Published:2022