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A brush full of colour : the world of Ted Harrison

Ruurs, Margriet, 1952-


Ted Harrison's brightly coloured and wildly imaginative paintings set in the Yukon have become synonymous with the North. His instantly-recognizable images of the land of the midnight sun hang in galleries and private collections around the world. But how did a boy who grew up in a drab mining town in northeast England become one of Canada's most beloved and decorated artists? A Brush Full of Colour is the story of a boy whose passion for learning would save him from a life in the coalmines.
Date Published:2015

Ted Harrison's brightly coloured and wildly imaginative paintings set in the Yukon have become synonymous with the North. His instantly-recognizable images of the land of the midnight sun hang in galleries and private collections around the world. But how did a boy who grew up in a drab mining town in northeast England become one of Canada's most beloved and decorated artists? A Brush Full of Colour is the story of a boy whose passion for learning would save him from a life in the coalmines.

Date Published:2015

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

Michelle Obama

Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (María Isabel)


Translation of: Pequeña & grande Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama grew up on the south side of Chicago. After her father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Michelle worked to better the lives of others. When she met Barack Obama, she was already a trailblazing lawyer and activist. As an advocate for women, girls and those less fortunate, she became a powerful First Lady.
Date Published:2021

Harriet Tubman

Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (María Isabel)


Translation of: Pequeña & grande Harriet Tubman. Discover the incredible life of Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad conductor who "never lost a single passenger" in this true story of her life.
Date Published:2018

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

Judy Blume

Bowman, Chris, 1990-,


"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce readers to Judy Blume. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Date Published:2016

Canada-India Tensions : An Accusation of Assassination. November 2023


From the Curio channel: News in Review. A Sikh separatist leader is shot dead in British Columbia. Canada accuses India of involvement in his assassination. As tensions mount between the two countries, fears grow over national sovereignty, safety and polarization.
Date Published:2023

Black Lives Matter Canada : A Call for Racial Equality. September 2020


From the Curio channel: News in Review. The death of George Floyd in May 2020 during an arrest in Minneapolis led to widespread protests across the U.S. and around the globe, with calls for an end to racial inequality and police violence against Black people. In Canada, thousands marched under the banner of Black Lives Matter, demanding an end to racism here too. Those protests highlighted the social injustices still prevalent in our police forces, corporations, even playgrounds. Will Floyd's death bring about much needed change here?
Date Published:2020

From the Curio channel: News in Review. The death of George Floyd in May 2020 during an arrest in Minneapolis led to widespread protests across the U.S. and around the globe, with calls for an end to racial inequality and police violence against Black people. In Canada, thousands marched under the banner of Black Lives Matter, demanding an end to racism here too. Those protests highlighted the social injustices still prevalent in our police forces, corporations, even playgrounds. Will Floyd's death bring about much needed change here?

Date Published:2020

Canada Reads 2022 : Washington Black by Esi Edugyan


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. "He has to construct his own idea of home in the world": Esi Edugyan discusses her novel Washington Black with Mark Tewksbury, Olympic champion swimmer, who is defending her novel on Canada Reads 2022. The 1830s-set novel follows the life of Wash, who spends the first 11 years of his life as a field slave in Barbados. Unexpected events send Wash on a lifelong adventure around the world - a journey that has Wash grappling with agency, self-actualization and love for the first time. Tewksbury interviews Edugyan about her novel before the Canada Reads 2022 debates, which take place March 28-31. Important note to teachers: This novel addresses mature themes, including slavery, violence, suicide and racial slurs. Please take the time to review any written or video content before sharing it in class, so that you can prepare your students as needed.
Date Published:2022

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. "He has to construct his own idea of home in the world": Esi Edugyan discusses her novel Washington Black with Mark Tewksbury, Olympic champion swimmer, who is defending her novel on Canada Reads 2022. The 1830s-set novel follows the life of Wash, who spends the first 11 years of his life as a field slave in Barbados. Unexpected events send Wash on a lifelong adventure around the world - a journey that has Wash grappling with agency, self-actualization and love for the first time. Tewksbury interviews Edugyan about her novel before the Canada Reads 2022 debates, which take place March 28-31. Important note to teachers: This novel addresses mature themes, including slavery, violence, suicide and racial slurs. Please take the time to review any written or video content before sharing it in class, so that you can prepare your students as needed.

Date Published:2022

Anyone's game

Chiang, Sylv,


What's up with Cali? Why does she keep changing her gamer tag? It's summertime, and even though his good friend Cali moved to another city, Jaden can connect with her online almost every day to play their favorite game, Cross Ups. His mom has loosened her rules on how often he can play, and he has an amazing new controller that will make him even better at tournaments. But then he gets roped into a dorky summer camp with his buddy Hugh, and Cali starts acting really weird . . . So when a last-minute tournament spot opens up in Cali's city, Jaden jumps at the chance to go. But things go badly from the start. Jaden loses his controller on the train, and his reunion with Cali is awkward. She's unhappy, and Jaden can't figure out why, especially when she's getting better and better at Cross Ups -- and may even win the tournament.
Date Published:2018

What's up with Cali? Why does she keep changing her gamer tag? It's summertime, and even though his good friend Cali moved to another city, Jaden can connect with her online almost every day to play their favorite game, Cross Ups. His mom has loosened her rules on how often he can play, and he has an amazing new controller that will make him even better at tournaments. But then he gets roped into a dorky summer camp with his buddy Hugh, and Cali starts acting really weird . . . So when a last-minute tournament spot opens up in Cali's city, Jaden jumps at the chance to go. But things go badly from the start. Jaden loses his controller on the train, and his reunion with Cali is awkward. She's unhappy, and Jaden can't figure out why, especially when she's getting better and better at Cross Ups -- and may even win the tournament.

Date Published:2018

Budgeting for kids


Jamal goes shopping and wants to spend some money. He explores the idea of budgeting - What is budgeting? Why is it important?
Date Published:2023

Batman. Meet the super heroes /

Teitelbaum, Michael


When an evil dragon attacks Gotham City, Batman knows he can't stop it by himself. With Superman and Wonder Woman fighting by his side, there is nothing these three Super Heroes can't do!
Date Published:2010

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

Globalization

Teichmann, Iris


Defines globalization, the rise of multi-national corporations, international farming, and global debt, and the ethical and economic questions which these issues raise.
Date Published:2004

The history of gaming

Schwartz, Heather E.


A Capstone Interactive eBook. Step right up! -- The 1970s -- The 1980s -- The 1990s -- The new millennium -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Index. Discusses how Atari became the leader in home video gaming in the 1970s, and how it evolved into the revolutionary games and systems of today.
Date Published:2020

Making a splash : how humans consume, control and care for water

Nelson, Colleen,


Explores our relationship with water and how we use, control and take care of it.
Date Published:2025

Esports revolution

Mauleon, Daniel, 1991-


A Capstone Interactive eBook. Welcome to the revolution -- The early days of Esports -- The game changer -- Working behind the screens -- Are you a fan? -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Index. Ever since people have played video games, there has been competition. Today esports is an intense matchup. Teams and athletes from all over the world competing for prize money while audiences watch and cheer. Find out what else makes this sport such a success.
Date Published:2020

A Capstone Interactive eBook. Welcome to the revolution -- The early days of Esports -- The game changer -- Working behind the screens -- Are you a fan? -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Index. Ever since people have played video games, there has been competition. Today esports is an intense matchup. Teams and athletes from all over the world competing for prize money while audiences watch and cheer. Find out what else makes this sport such a success.

Date Published:2020

Minecraft : beginner's handbook

Milton, Stephanie


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

Minecraft. Guide to animals /

Gregory, Josh


Amazing animals -- Fun with farming -- Taming wild beasts -- Breeding and babies. Teaches readers about dealing with animals in the world of Minecraft, including how to tame them and harvest resources from them.
Date Published:2017

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