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The blue bowl

Leung, Flo,


Max is trying to come to terms with where he fits in these two cultures, and by the end the story, with the help of his family, he discovers that he has the freedom to create his own experiences, and the results are unique, interesting, and evolving - just like Max himself.
Date Published:2024

Robot dance battle


In the future, there is no more fossil fuel and power is generated by people on stationary bikes. Keeping the lights on is -GASP!- hard work! The team goes back in time to find Doc Crock sabotaging renewable energy sources. How to fix this one? With a robot dance battle, of course!
Date Published:2023

Hockey heroes


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Togo sorts the hockey fans by jersey colour.
Date Published:2024

Patty dreams

Hohn, Nadia L.,


At his home in Jamaica, August wakes up every morning to the delicious smell of patties. His parents' patty stand used to be popular, but Jamaica is changing. August's friends are leaving, and the patties aren't selling like they used to. Soon, it's his family's turn to say goodbye. Off they fly to cold, snowy Toronto, where August's father takes a job at a cookie factory and comes home too tired to make his beloved patties. One night, after everyone is asleep, August tiptoes into the kitchen and tries to recreate his Daddy's recipe. His attempt inspires his father, and for the first time since they left Jamaica, August wakes up to the smell of fresh patties. Daddy's patties take off, and soon August's parents decide to open a new patty stand with a new name-"Patty Dreams".
Date Published:2025

At his home in Jamaica, August wakes up every morning to the delicious smell of patties. His parents' patty stand used to be popular, but Jamaica is changing. August's friends are leaving, and the patties aren't selling like they used to. Soon, it's his family's turn to say goodbye. Off they fly to cold, snowy Toronto, where August's father takes a job at a cookie factory and comes home too tired to make his beloved patties. One night, after everyone is asleep, August tiptoes into the kitchen and tries to recreate his Daddy's recipe. His attempt inspires his father, and for the first time since they left Jamaica, August wakes up to the smell of fresh patties. Daddy's patties take off, and soon August's parents decide to open a new patty stand with a new name-"Patty Dreams".

Date Published:2025

Bees N' eggs


The Honey Bee is at the top of 'Nator Navigator today. These pollinator pals are in big trouble! Without honey bees there would be no apples slices, peaches, grapes and all kinds of other great snacks. The PollinHeads are helping out Paul and Janet from the University of Guelph Honey Bee Research Centre, who are looking at ways to help the bees live a long, healthy and sweet life.
Date Published:2021

Prickly pear cactus


Could a cactus really survive in this winter wonderland we call Canada? There is one that actually does - the Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus!! Sadly, this plant is a species at risk - which is bad news for our hungry pollinators! Christina from Point Pelee National Park is giving us the lowdown on how Parks Canada is trying to help this very important pollen provider. Spoiler Alert - it involves fire!
Date Published:2021

Could a cactus really survive in this winter wonderland we call Canada? There is one that actually does - the Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus!! Sadly, this plant is a species at risk - which is bad news for our hungry pollinators! Christina from Point Pelee National Park is giving us the lowdown on how Parks Canada is trying to help this very important pollen provider. Spoiler Alert - it involves fire!

Date Published:2021

Nike's Big Bet


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Nike's Big Bet explores how the sports apparel giant established the ground-breaking Nike Oregon Project in 2001 to train elite track and field runners. Alberto Salazar, a former marathon world record holder, oversaw the program and was given free reign to employ his unorthodox training tactics. Over the next 18 years, Nike Oregon Project runners dominated the sport. In Nike's Big Bet, Nike Oregon Project alumni, journalists, coaches and fans try to uncover the truth: is Salazar the greatest running coach in history? Or did he win by breaking the rules?
Date Published:2021

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Nike's Big Bet explores how the sports apparel giant established the ground-breaking Nike Oregon Project in 2001 to train elite track and field runners. Alberto Salazar, a former marathon world record holder, oversaw the program and was given free reign to employ his unorthodox training tactics. Over the next 18 years, Nike Oregon Project runners dominated the sport. In Nike's Big Bet, Nike Oregon Project alumni, journalists, coaches and fans try to uncover the truth: is Salazar the greatest running coach in history? Or did he win by breaking the rules?

Date Published:2021

Make It 100!

Mattern, Joanne, 1963-


Teaches how to count to 100 by ones, fives, and tens.
Date Published:2020

Catching fish


Sekwan went ice fishing with her class today but is disappointed she didn't catch anything. Mooshum tells her about his parents taking him ice fishing on sunny, but very cold days. Fishing is an important part of Cree culture and community. Mooshum sings a fishing song and plays his drum. In this episode, we learn Cree adjectives: cold (kiisowaw); round (waaskaw); big (kiiskaw); square (misaaw); little (apisaasin); sharp (kaasisin); slimy (pasakwaw); hot (kisitew); tasty (wihkasin).
Date Published:2023

Sekwan went ice fishing with her class today but is disappointed she didn't catch anything. Mooshum tells her about his parents taking him ice fishing on sunny, but very cold days. Fishing is an important part of Cree culture and community. Mooshum sings a fishing song and plays his drum. In this episode, we learn Cree adjectives: cold (kiisowaw); round (waaskaw); big (kiiskaw); square (misaaw); little (apisaasin); sharp (kaasisin); slimy (pasakwaw); hot (kisitew); tasty (wihkasin).

Date Published:2023

Coding with dinosaurs

Burns, Kylie,


From sequencing to debugging, learn about important coding skills through fun, dino-centric activities such as drawing a stegosaurus and escaping a T-rex. Each activity includes text on how the activity showcases a coding skill. Bonus challenges offer even more ways for readers to test their skills.
Date Published:2024

Cat on the run in Cat of death!

Blabey, Aaron,


What happens when the world's biggest cat video star gets accused of a crime she didn't commit? She becomes a cat on the run, that's what. But how do you avoid capture and prove your innocence when you are the most famous feline on the planet? Well, it ain't easy. Follow Princess Beautiful--for that is her name--as she goes from meme megastar #1 to public enemy #1 and cheer her on as she fights to clear her name. Is she a super villain? An internet-famous buffoon? Or a butt-kicking gal who's just been seriously underestimated? YOU be the judge.
Date Published:2023

What happens when the world's biggest cat video star gets accused of a crime she didn't commit? She becomes a cat on the run, that's what. But how do you avoid capture and prove your innocence when you are the most famous feline on the planet? Well, it ain't easy. Follow Princess Beautiful--for that is her name--as she goes from meme megastar #1 to public enemy #1 and cheer her on as she fights to clear her name. Is she a super villain? An internet-famous buffoon? Or a butt-kicking gal who's just been seriously underestimated? YOU be the judge.

Date Published:2023

Scaredy Squirrel at the beach

Watt, Mélanie, 1975-,


As summertime approaches, Scaredy Squirrel, who only feels safe when he is at home in his nut tree, decides to build his own beach getaway complete with a germ-free inflatable pool and a plastic flamingo until the lure of the real beach gets too strong.
Date Published:2012

Britannica discovery library. 5, Animals.


Passwords for Encyclopedia Britannica available in the Virtual Library. Includes glossary. This book introduces animals and animals' homes and describes how animals help people.
Date Published:2008

Quick math trick : number 99


Follow the addition and subtraction instructions for this cool maths trick - the answer is always 99! This video provides a great operations practice game for your learners.
Date Published:2021

The field guide to the North American teenager

Philippe, Ben.


When Norris, a Black French Canadian, starts his junior year at an Austin, Texas, high school, he views his fellow students as clichés from "a bad 90s teen movie."
Date Published:2019

Past forward

Richards, Justin



Date Published:2008

Why do we need rain?

Murray, Laura K., 1989-


Explains why rain is important to our world, including how rain is needed to grow fruits and vegetables and replenish lakes and rivers.
Date Published:2024

A family is a family is a family

O'Leary, Sara,


What is a family? When a teacher asks the children in her class to think about what makes their families special, the answers are all different in many ways - but the same in the one that matters most of all.
Date Published:2018

Baby chipmunk or baby skunk?

Chang, Kirsten, 1991-


Pups and Kits -- Fur and Tails -- Day and Night -- Who Is Cuter? -- Glossary -- To Learn More This book introduces baby chipmunks and baby skunks to young readers through leveled text and related photos.
Date Published:2025

If the shoe fits


All children need to learn how to tie their shoes. But have you ever wondered how many different ways there are to lace up your shoes? In fact, there are more than 43,000 ways to lace up his shoes and Eric shows us some of them. It's not magic ... it's mathematical! Pedagogical side: This segment explores notions of patterns: above / below, left / right, inside / outside, red / black, zigzag / crisscross, etc., and how to follow directions. We illustrate how mathematics is used every day for practical and creative purposes - it's not just for mathematicians!
Date Published:2016

All children need to learn how to tie their shoes. But have you ever wondered how many different ways there are to lace up your shoes? In fact, there are more than 43,000 ways to lace up his shoes and Eric shows us some of them. It's not magic ... it's mathematical! Pedagogical side: This segment explores notions of patterns: above / below, left / right, inside / outside, red / black, zigzag / crisscross, etc., and how to follow directions. We illustrate how mathematics is used every day for practical and creative purposes - it's not just for mathematicians!

Date Published:2016