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The world of artificial intelligence

Kim, Carol,


From the cars people drive to the phones in their pockets, computers are found everywhere in our world, and they're becoming smarter. But what makes a computer program intelligent? How can some programs beat humans at chess or trivia games? Can computers and robots really think and learn on their own? Or are they just following complex programming?
Date Published:2024

The Umbrella House

Nelson, Colleen,


Middle-schooler Ruby and her friend Scout join together to stop a real-estate mogul from tearing down their historied New York City apartment building, called Umbrella House. In a contest for a news network, Ruby and Scout use their creativity and video-editing skills to show the value of both their building and their East Village neighborhood. Once they discover the identity of the anonymous Midnight Muralist, Ruby convinces the famed East Village artist to paint the front of Umbrella House to make it too valuable to tear down.
Date Published:2023

Middle-schooler Ruby and her friend Scout join together to stop a real-estate mogul from tearing down their historied New York City apartment building, called Umbrella House. In a contest for a news network, Ruby and Scout use their creativity and video-editing skills to show the value of both their building and their East Village neighborhood. Once they discover the identity of the anonymous Midnight Muralist, Ruby convinces the famed East Village artist to paint the front of Umbrella House to make it too valuable to tear down.

Date Published:2023

Eerie tales from the School of Screams

Annable, Graham,


School is tough. School is scary. School is EERIE. No one knows this better than Davis and Emily. But they're not scared of school because of tough tests or merciless vice-principals. No, they're scared because their teacher wants her students to present the class with the spookiest, most chilling stories they can think of -- the five tales collected here.
Date Published:2023

Bluey : swim school


Based on the TV series Bluey. Bluey and her family are playing Swim School! But their swimming lessons are proving to be difficult. Can Mum, Dad, and Bingo pass?
Date Published:2024

Wind


Examines wind power and how it can benefit the environment.
Date Published:2007

Terry Fox : a story of hope

Trottier, Maxine


First published in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, Terry Fox: A Story of Hope was created in co-operation with the Terry Fox Foundation and the Fox family, and is the first authorized biography of Terry Fox written specifically for young readers. Many young Canadians may have heard of Terry Fox, but don't know the whole story. With more school children than ever participating in the annual Terry Fox Run, this is the perfect tool for teachers and parents to talk about the legacy and life of one of Canada's greatest heros. Dozens of colour photographs and simple text combine to tell Terry Fox's story-from his early years as a boy who grew up loving sports and determined to finish what he started, through his treatment for cancer and the loss of his leg, to his historic run to raise money for cancer research. His story continues to inspire millions of people around the world, and the foundation carrying his name raises millions of dollars every year.
Date Published:2005

First published in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, Terry Fox: A Story of Hope was created in co-operation with the Terry Fox Foundation and the Fox family, and is the first authorized biography of Terry Fox written specifically for young readers. Many young Canadians may have heard of Terry Fox, but don't know the whole story. With more school children than ever participating in the annual Terry Fox Run, this is the perfect tool for teachers and parents to talk about the legacy and life of one of Canada's greatest heros. Dozens of colour photographs and simple text combine to tell Terry Fox's story-from his early years as a boy who grew up loving sports and determined to finish what he started, through his treatment for cancer and the loss of his leg, to his historic run to raise money for cancer research. His story continues to inspire millions of people around the world, and the foundation carrying his name raises millions of dollars every year.

Date Published:2005

Ghosts of Gastown

Renwick, Jessica,


Twelve-year-old Hope Graves, who can see ghosts, moves to Gastown, Vancouver, where she encounters a strange boy named Oliver who shares her ability. When a ghost seeks her help, Hope and Oliver must confront a dangerous entity hunting the souls of Gastown.
Date Published:2024

Asking for a friend

Riley, Ronnie,


Eden Jones is a nonbinary kid who has Social Anxiety Disorder, and when their mother announces she is throwing a birthday party and inviting all their friends they are thrown into a panic--because while Eden's three "friends" are all real kids at school they have almost never actually spoken to any of them.
Date Published:2024

Orca Chief

Vickers, Roy Henry, 1946-


Title proper from title frame. "Thousands of years ago in the village of Kitkatla, four hunters leave home in the spring to harvest seaweed and sockeye. When they arrive at their fishing grounds, exhaustion makes them lazy and they throw their anchor overboard without care for the damage it might do to marine life or the sea floor. When Orca Chief discovers what the hunters have done, he sends his most powerful orca warriors to bring the men and their boat to his house. The men beg forgiveness for their ignorance and lack of respect, and Orca Chief compassionately sends them out with his pod to show them how to sustainably harvest the ocean's resources"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2015

Title proper from title frame. "Thousands of years ago in the village of Kitkatla, four hunters leave home in the spring to harvest seaweed and sockeye. When they arrive at their fishing grounds, exhaustion makes them lazy and they throw their anchor overboard without care for the damage it might do to marine life or the sea floor. When Orca Chief discovers what the hunters have done, he sends his most powerful orca warriors to bring the men and their boat to his house. The men beg forgiveness for their ignorance and lack of respect, and Orca Chief compassionately sends them out with his pod to show them how to sustainably harvest the ocean's resources"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2015

Jude saves the world

Riley, Ronnie.


Title proper from title frame. Twelve-year-old Jude Winters is dealing with ADHD while trying to figure out how to tell their old-fashioned grandparents about their nonbinary status--but now they have another problem: Stevie, a previously popular girl at school has been ostracized because she has a crush on another girl, and Jude wants to help her cope as well.
Date Published:2023

Queer history A to Z : 100 years of LGBTQ+ activism

Stevenson, Robin, 1968-


This book explores the history of queer activism in North America and the fight for equality for LGBTQ+ folks.
Date Published:2024

Duke Ellington : the piano prince and his orchestra

Pinkney, Andrea Davis


A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra, created music that was beyond category.
Date Published:1998

I survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005

Tarshis, Lauren,


Barry's family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when Barry's little sister gets terribly sick, they're forced to stay home and wait out the storm. At first, Katrina doesn't seem to be as bad as predicted. But overnight the levees break, and Barry's world is literally torn apart. He's swept away by the floodwaters, away from his family. Can he survive the storm of the century -- alone?
Date Published:2011

Barry's family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when Barry's little sister gets terribly sick, they're forced to stay home and wait out the storm. At first, Katrina doesn't seem to be as bad as predicted. But overnight the levees break, and Barry's world is literally torn apart. He's swept away by the floodwaters, away from his family. Can he survive the storm of the century -- alone?

Date Published:2011

Chroniques post-apocalyptiques d'un garçon perdu

Bacon, Annie, 1974-


«Hatim débouche au métro Beaubien. Il s’arrête et enregistre enfin l’anormalité de la situation. L’immense tour d’appartements au sud de la station s’est effondrée. Plusieurs triplex des alentours ne valent guère mieux. Des dizaines de mannequins sont couchés sur le sol. Non, pas des mannequins. Une nouvelle inquiétude double sa dose d’adrénaline. Sa maison se trouve à plus de deux kilomètres. Interminable distance à parcourir la peur au ventre.» Dans le troisième tome des «Chroniques post-apocalyptiques», alors qu’Hatim cherche un sens à sa vie et se perd dans des jeux dangereux, Astride accepte de s’ouvrir un peu aux autres avec l’aide d’Armand et de Kiara. La jeune bibliothécaire rencontrera enfin la communauté du Canadian Tire, qui a bien besoin de lire.
Date Published:2022

«Hatim débouche au métro Beaubien. Il s’arrête et enregistre enfin l’anormalité de la situation. L’immense tour d’appartements au sud de la station s’est effondrée. Plusieurs triplex des alentours ne valent guère mieux. Des dizaines de mannequins sont couchés sur le sol. Non, pas des mannequins. Une nouvelle inquiétude double sa dose d’adrénaline. Sa maison se trouve à plus de deux kilomètres. Interminable distance à parcourir la peur au ventre.» Dans le troisième tome des «Chroniques post-apocalyptiques», alors qu’Hatim cherche un sens à sa vie et se perd dans des jeux dangereux, Astride accepte de s’ouvrir un peu aux autres avec l’aide d’Armand et de Kiara. La jeune bibliothécaire rencontrera enfin la communauté du Canadian Tire, qui a bien besoin de lire.

Date Published:2022

Verdi

Cannon, Janell, 1957-


A young python does not want to grow slow and boring like the older snakes he sees in the tropical jungle where he lives.
Date Published:1997

Snow daze

Dean, James.


After a heavy snowfall cancels school, Pete enjoys his day off, but when one snow day turns into many, he realizes that you can have too much of a good thing.
Date Published:2016

As cool as it gets

John, Jory,


When the Cool Bean picks the name of the coolest of the cool beans, Beanadette, out of a hat for the annual gift exchange, he's not feeling very merry or festive -- he's feeling pressure! Beanadette is definitely expecting the coolest present of all. Will the Cool Bean find the perfect gift in time for the party? Find out in this hilarious, charming, and cozy continuation of Jory John and Pete Oswald's bestselling Food Group series.
Date Published:2022

When the Cool Bean picks the name of the coolest of the cool beans, Beanadette, out of a hat for the annual gift exchange, he's not feeling very merry or festive -- he's feeling pressure! Beanadette is definitely expecting the coolest present of all. Will the Cool Bean find the perfect gift in time for the party? Find out in this hilarious, charming, and cozy continuation of Jory John and Pete Oswald's bestselling Food Group series.

Date Published:2022

The case of the stolen sculpture

Brezenoff, Steven.


Includes glossary. A Capstone Interactive eBook. Stolen! -- Silver lining? -- On the case -- Security -- Retracing -- A new lead. When a priceless sculpture disappears from the Capitol City Art Museum, 13-year-old Clementine Wim, daughter of an assistant curator, and her three friends set out to solve the mystery and recover the Statue of Gudea.
Date Published:2015

Carey Price : how a First Nations kid became a superstar goaltender

Rondina, Catherine,


The son of an NHL draftee and the chief of the Ulkatcho First Nation, Carey Price got his start on skates as a toddler, first on a frozen creek and then on his father's homemade rink. The natural athlete went on to become one of the top amateur players in Canada in 2002, getting drafted fifth overall by the famed Montreal Canadiens three years later. Now one of the most recognizable figures in hockey, Carey credits his success to his community of Anahim Lake, British Columbia, where hard work and commitment often faced off against remoteness and cost. Throughout his incredible career, he's taken every oportunity possible to encourage all young people, especially those who share his Indigenous backgroud, to follow their dreams.
Date Published:2018

The son of an NHL draftee and the chief of the Ulkatcho First Nation, Carey Price got his start on skates as a toddler, first on a frozen creek and then on his father's homemade rink. The natural athlete went on to become one of the top amateur players in Canada in 2002, getting drafted fifth overall by the famed Montreal Canadiens three years later. Now one of the most recognizable figures in hockey, Carey credits his success to his community of Anahim Lake, British Columbia, where hard work and commitment often faced off against remoteness and cost. Throughout his incredible career, he's taken every oportunity possible to encourage all young people, especially those who share his Indigenous backgroud, to follow their dreams.

Date Published:2018

Mr. Putter and Tabby walk the dog

Rylant, Cynthia


When their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry hurts her foot, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby agree to walk her dog for a week, not knowing what they are in for.
Date Published:1994