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Yossi's goal

Schwartz, Ellen, 1949-



Date Published:2006

Climate Change : The Jet Stream's Role in Extreme Weather. September 2023


From the Curio channel: News in Review. Extreme weather events are getting more intense and more frequent around the globe. Weather systems are carried on jet streams. Those fast moving currents of air are responsible for our weather patterns, from extreme cold to extreme heat. But a warming climate is changing these currents. CBC meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe went to find out how that's affecting our weather down here on planet earth.
Date Published:2023

From the Curio channel: News in Review. Extreme weather events are getting more intense and more frequent around the globe. Weather systems are carried on jet streams. Those fast moving currents of air are responsible for our weather patterns, from extreme cold to extreme heat. But a warming climate is changing these currents. CBC meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe went to find out how that's affecting our weather down here on planet earth.

Date Published:2023

The lost key : a mystery with whole numbers

Thielbar, Melinda


When equipment is stolen from Sifu Faiza's Kung Fu School, where students learn compassion and responsibility as they train their minds and bodies, four friends use basic math skills to track down the culprits.
Date Published:2010

The secret ghost : a mystery with distance and measurement

Thielbar, Melinda


Sam and his friends at the kung fu school use their understanding of width, length, circumference, and volume to uncover the secret of the noises behind the walls of a big Victorian house.
Date Published:2010

Manufacturing adapts to keep up with demand during pandemic


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Ian Hanomansing goes behind the scenes in the production facilities of Lush Cosmetics and Que Pasa chips to see how they've had to adapt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Date Published:2020

Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws. 2, The voyageurs /

Solomon, Chad.


"Based on the Seven Grandfathers." Rabbit and Bear Paws is set in 18th century colonized North America. We follow the story of two mischievous Ojibwa brothers as they play pranks and have amazing adventures using a traditional Ojibwa medicine that transforms them into animals for a short time. Looking for excitement and adventure, Rabbit and Bear Paws decide to help the voyageurs to take their furs from Lake of the Woods to Montreal and experience all the trials and tribulations of what life is like as a voyageur. Our young heroes face the life of a voyageur with bravery, as they are confronted by thieves and dangers around every river bend.
Date Published:2008

"Based on the Seven Grandfathers." Rabbit and Bear Paws is set in 18th century colonized North America. We follow the story of two mischievous Ojibwa brothers as they play pranks and have amazing adventures using a traditional Ojibwa medicine that transforms them into animals for a short time. Looking for excitement and adventure, Rabbit and Bear Paws decide to help the voyageurs to take their furs from Lake of the Woods to Montreal and experience all the trials and tribulations of what life is like as a voyageur. Our young heroes face the life of a voyageur with bravery, as they are confronted by thieves and dangers around every river bend.

Date Published:2008

No fixed address

Nielsen-Fernlund, Susin.


Felix Knuttson, twelve, is an endearing kid with an incredible brain for trivia. His mom Astrid is loving but unreliable; she can't hold onto a job, or a home. When they lose their apartment in Vancouver, they move into a camper van, just for August, till Astrid finds a job. September comes, they're still in the van; Felix must keep "home" a secret and give a fake address in order to enroll in school. Luckily, he finds true friends. As the weeks pass and life becomes grim, he struggles not to let anyone know how precarious his situation is. When he gets to compete on a national quiz show, Felix is determined to win -- the cash prize will bring them a home. Their luck is about to change! But what happens is not at all what Felix expected.
Date Published:2020

Felix Knuttson, twelve, is an endearing kid with an incredible brain for trivia. His mom Astrid is loving but unreliable; she can't hold onto a job, or a home. When they lose their apartment in Vancouver, they move into a camper van, just for August, till Astrid finds a job. September comes, they're still in the van; Felix must keep "home" a secret and give a fake address in order to enroll in school. Luckily, he finds true friends. As the weeks pass and life becomes grim, he struggles not to let anyone know how precarious his situation is. When he gets to compete on a national quiz show, Felix is determined to win -- the cash prize will bring them a home. Their luck is about to change! But what happens is not at all what Felix expected.

Date Published:2020

Tout petit toi

Van Camp, Richard, 1971-,


Rédigé par un membre de la nation déné tlicho dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Cet album poétique célèbre tous les enfants et la joie que les bébés apportent dans le monde.
Date Published:2020

Arctic Ambitions : Russia's Race to Control Northern Resources. November 2019


From the Curio channel: News in Review. Russia and Canada share a border in the Arctic, and both countries are hungry to control the vast resources it offers. With global warming, much of the sea ice is melting, giving access to waterways that are faster and more economical for year-round shipping. The Arctic is also thought to possess up to one quarter of the Earth's undiscovered oil and gas. And then there are the rare earth minerals. To control these valuable resources is a boon for any country's economy. But it's Russia that's determined to make it so by putting more money and effort into gaining superiority in the North.
Date Published:2019

From the Curio channel: News in Review. Russia and Canada share a border in the Arctic, and both countries are hungry to control the vast resources it offers. With global warming, much of the sea ice is melting, giving access to waterways that are faster and more economical for year-round shipping. The Arctic is also thought to possess up to one quarter of the Earth's undiscovered oil and gas. And then there are the rare earth minerals. To control these valuable resources is a boon for any country's economy. But it's Russia that's determined to make it so by putting more money and effort into gaining superiority in the North.

Date Published:2019

Change of Hearrrt / Ooze On The Loose (Episode 11)


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. The Calypso Crew must protect the Golden Anchor of Atlantis from thieves until they can safely deliver it to the United Current Museum of History. The Black Ooze escapes and makes plans to restore chaos in the Big Blue and destroy The Guardian.
Date Published:2021

Wings of fire : the graphic novel. 5, The brightest night /

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-


Cover title. "The Dragonet Prophecy didn't call for a RainWing dragonet, but Glory knows she's far more powerful than she gets credit for. So it's devastating when she finally finds the rest of her tribe and discovers that RainWings do seem a little lazy. They nap every day, no one really wants to be queen, and worst of all, only a few have noticed that RainWings are disappearing--mysteriously vanishing from the safety of the rain forest without a trace. Glory is determined to find the missing dragons, even if it means dragging her peaceful tribe where they never wanted to be: right into the middle of the war."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Cover title. "The Dragonet Prophecy didn't call for a RainWing dragonet, but Glory knows she's far more powerful than she gets credit for. So it's devastating when she finally finds the rest of her tribe and discovers that RainWings do seem a little lazy. They nap every day, no one really wants to be queen, and worst of all, only a few have noticed that RainWings are disappearing--mysteriously vanishing from the safety of the rain forest without a trace. Glory is determined to find the missing dragons, even if it means dragging her peaceful tribe where they never wanted to be: right into the middle of the war."--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

Women in science : Stéphanie Tessier on reptiles and amphibians


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Stéphanie Tessier is a collections manager at the Canadian Museum of Nature. She describes her job, her interest in reptiles and amphibians, and the steps she took towards her career in science. English dubbing and subtitles.
Date Published:2018

What do you do with a problem?

Yamada, Kobi


What do you do with a problem? Especially one that follows you around and doesn't seem to be going away? Do you worry about it? Ignore it? Do you run and hide from it? This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn't so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared.
Date Published:2016

What do you do with a problem? Especially one that follows you around and doesn't seem to be going away? Do you worry about it? Ignore it? Do you run and hide from it? This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn't so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared.

Date Published:2016

Pandemic Leaders : Dr. Theresa Tam and Dr. Bonnie Henry. March 2021


From the Curio channel: News in Review. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Canadians have relied on the advice and knowledge of health officers at the provincial and federal level. Of the 14 provincial and national health officers across the country, seven are women. Steering the federal response through this unprecedented time has been Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer. She provides advice to the federal minister of health, and her knowledge and experience help decide policy for the response. Provincially, Dr. Bonnie Henry has led British Columbians with her quiet voice and compassion throughout the crisis. That has won her the hearts and minds of the public and several accolades. Both are among Canada's pandemic leaders.
Date Published:2021

From the Curio channel: News in Review. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Canadians have relied on the advice and knowledge of health officers at the provincial and federal level. Of the 14 provincial and national health officers across the country, seven are women. Steering the federal response through this unprecedented time has been Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer. She provides advice to the federal minister of health, and her knowledge and experience help decide policy for the response. Provincially, Dr. Bonnie Henry has led British Columbians with her quiet voice and compassion throughout the crisis. That has won her the hearts and minds of the public and several accolades. Both are among Canada's pandemic leaders.

Date Published:2021

BB on Board / A Royal Mistake (Episode 4)


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. An unexpected power outage on the Calypso leads the crew to investigate a mysterious glowing orb on the sea floor. When Bacon Berry takes something that doesn't belong to her, Lettie and Lemo secretly attempt to return it to its rightful owner.
Date Published:2021

Hush! : a Thai lullaby

Ho, Minfong


A lullaby which asks animals to be quiet and not disturb the sleeping baby.
Date Published:1996

Secret Ghost, The

Thielbar, Melinda


Sam and his friends at the kung fu school use their understanding of width, length, circumference, and volume to uncover the secret of the noises behind the walls of a big Victorian house.
Date Published:2010

Our Canada : the Canadian Shield


Teacher's guide and transcript available under Additional info tag. The largest of Canada's geographic regions, the Shield is a massive horseshoe shaped area covering almost half of Canada. Made famous by the paintings of the Group of Seven, it is a landscape shaped by glaciers during the Ice Age. The rounded hills of igneous and metamorphic rock have been eroded and smoothed over time. Within these rocks lie minerals such as gold and silver. The Shield has been home to Aboriginal people for thousands of years. Today, they fight to maintain their culture as mining and hydroelectric stations threaten their traditional way of life.
Date Published:2016

Teacher's guide and transcript available under Additional info tag. The largest of Canada's geographic regions, the Shield is a massive horseshoe shaped area covering almost half of Canada. Made famous by the paintings of the Group of Seven, it is a landscape shaped by glaciers during the Ice Age. The rounded hills of igneous and metamorphic rock have been eroded and smoothed over time. Within these rocks lie minerals such as gold and silver. The Shield has been home to Aboriginal people for thousands of years. Today, they fight to maintain their culture as mining and hydroelectric stations threaten their traditional way of life.

Date Published:2016

Broken bones


After falling off her bike, Luna comes back from the doctor with her arm in a cast. When Jupiter and Clyde see the cast they are very worried. Luna tells them the doctor said it's just too keep the arm immobilized until it's fixed. But... Jupiter and Clyde just have to make sure that it'll really work Learning Objectives: Discover that our bones have calcium and understand that they can rebuild themselves when broken.
Date Published:2019

After falling off her bike, Luna comes back from the doctor with her arm in a cast. When Jupiter and Clyde see the cast they are very worried. Luna tells them the doctor said it's just too keep the arm immobilized until it's fixed. But... Jupiter and Clyde just have to make sure that it'll really work Learning Objectives: Discover that our bones have calcium and understand that they can rebuild themselves when broken.

Date Published:2019

Skeleton and muscle


They hold us up and help us move our bodies. This video explores our bones and muscles! We look at the different kinds of bones: long bones, flat bones and irregular bones. We also learn terms like smooth muscle, saddle joint and periosteum. Finally, we'll talk about how to keep our bones and muscles healthy.
Date Published:2020