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Marqué

McClintock, Norah


Traduction de: Marked. Colin obtient un emploi de nettoyeur de graffitis dans un beau quartier. Il craint d'être la cible d'un gang, mais ne s'attend pas être à soupçonné de complicité dans une série de cambriolages. Colin n'a rien fait de mal, mais sa présence sur les lieux de divers crimes le rend suspect aux yeux des policiers. Pour prouver son innocence, il devra résoudre lui-même l'énigme des cambriolages.
Date Published:2011

Traduction de: Marked. Colin obtient un emploi de nettoyeur de graffitis dans un beau quartier. Il craint d'être la cible d'un gang, mais ne s'attend pas être à soupçonné de complicité dans une série de cambriolages. Colin n'a rien fait de mal, mais sa présence sur les lieux de divers crimes le rend suspect aux yeux des policiers. Pour prouver son innocence, il devra résoudre lui-même l'énigme des cambriolages.

Date Published:2011

Collaborating to meet standards : teacher/librarian partnerships for k-6

Buzzeo, Toni.



Date Published:2007

Seeing Through a Falcon's Eyes


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Falcons are deadly hunters that can rocket towards their prey at upwards of 300 km/h to take them on the wing. But how do they make sure their speed kills their prey - and not themselves? Dr. Suzanne Amador Kane, a physicist at Haverford College in Pennsylvania, has been studying the question with new technology. She collaborated with falconers to put tiny cameras on falcons, on their heads and their backs, which allowed them to see what the falcon saw while it hunted. She found that the birds' technique involved choosing an intercept angle that allowed them to best see their prey, while disguising the speed of their approach.
Date Published:2014

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Falcons are deadly hunters that can rocket towards their prey at upwards of 300 km/h to take them on the wing. But how do they make sure their speed kills their prey - and not themselves? Dr. Suzanne Amador Kane, a physicist at Haverford College in Pennsylvania, has been studying the question with new technology. She collaborated with falconers to put tiny cameras on falcons, on their heads and their backs, which allowed them to see what the falcon saw while it hunted. She found that the birds' technique involved choosing an intercept angle that allowed them to best see their prey, while disguising the speed of their approach.

Date Published:2014

Bipolar Disorder


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Do you have a "split personality?" Do you feel the phases coming on? Can you be cured? Canadians managing life with bipolar disorder set the record straight about this misrepresented illness.
Date Published:2020

Fireflies


In this episode, we're shining the light on fireflies! Tonight, Chloe and Housten work into the night at Rouge National Urban Park alongside Aaron from the University of Guelph. Together they'll get an up-close look at our firefly friends and see how they make their light, with the adventure wrapping up with a firefly light show! Come along and learn the science behind these pollinating pals' magical glow!
Date Published:2021

In this episode, we're shining the light on fireflies! Tonight, Chloe and Housten work into the night at Rouge National Urban Park alongside Aaron from the University of Guelph. Together they'll get an up-close look at our firefly friends and see how they make their light, with the adventure wrapping up with a firefly light show! Come along and learn the science behind these pollinating pals' magical glow!

Date Published:2021

Perimeter, Area, and Volume

Adler, David


Monsters guide readers through the use of various math skills in a movie theater, demonstrating how to calculate the perimeter of the set, the area of the movie screen, and the volume of a popcorn box.
Date Published:2012

The king of jam sandwiches

Walters, Eric, 1957-,


Thirteen-year-old Robbie leads a double life. It's just Robbie and his dad, but no one knows that his dad isn't like most parents. Sometimes he wakes Robbie up in the middle of the night to talk about dying. Sometimes he just leaves without telling Robbie where he's going. Once when Robbie was younger, he was gone for more than a week. Robbie was terrified of being left alone but even more scared of telling anyone in case he was put into foster care. No one can know. Until one day when Robbie has to show the tough new girl, Harmony, around school. Their first meeting ends horribly and she punches Robbie in the face. But eventually they come to realize that they have a lot more in common than they thought. Can Robbie's new friend be trusted to keep his secret?
Date Published:2020

Thirteen-year-old Robbie leads a double life. It's just Robbie and his dad, but no one knows that his dad isn't like most parents. Sometimes he wakes Robbie up in the middle of the night to talk about dying. Sometimes he just leaves without telling Robbie where he's going. Once when Robbie was younger, he was gone for more than a week. Robbie was terrified of being left alone but even more scared of telling anyone in case he was put into foster care. No one can know. Until one day when Robbie has to show the tough new girl, Harmony, around school. Their first meeting ends horribly and she punches Robbie in the face. But eventually they come to realize that they have a lot more in common than they thought. Can Robbie's new friend be trusted to keep his secret?

Date Published:2020

Gravity

Woodford, Chris


The first astronomers -- Ancient thinkers -- Challenging the church -- Newton's laws -- Einstein -- Big bangs and black holes and gravity -- Into the future.
Date Published:2004

Overcome a writing block


Overcome a Writing Block is a video addressing a common problem of "writer's block". For many of us, it's fear of staring at a blank page and wondering what to say. In this video, behavioral expert Peter Quarry explains how to overcome a writing block. Overcome a Writing Block is a video, in which you will learn to start by dumping words and ideas on a page, as a mindmap or like a lump of clay, and you can begin to shape it however you like. You will learn that gradually your writing momentum will build and you will discover an exciting opportunity to unlock thoughts and expressions you never realized you had within you. • Don't wait to feel inspired - start now and create a document, give it a title • Brainstorm words, phrases, facts and do a rough draft • Reduce pressure - don't strive for perfection • Keep going according to your energy levels • Write regularly at a time that suits you, and take regular breaks to refresh • Write in a place free of distractions • Always set writing goals and reward yourself when you achieve them
Date Published:2020

Overcome a Writing Block is a video addressing a common problem of "writer's block". For many of us, it's fear of staring at a blank page and wondering what to say. In this video, behavioral expert Peter Quarry explains how to overcome a writing block. Overcome a Writing Block is a video, in which you will learn to start by dumping words and ideas on a page, as a mindmap or like a lump of clay, and you can begin to shape it however you like. You will learn that gradually your writing momentum will build and you will discover an exciting opportunity to unlock thoughts and expressions you never realized you had within you. • Don't wait to feel inspired - start now and create a document, give it a title • Brainstorm words, phrases, facts and do a rough draft • Reduce pressure - don't strive for perfection • Keep going according to your energy levels • Write regularly at a time that suits you, and take regular breaks to refresh • Write in a place free of distractions • Always set writing goals and reward yourself when you achieve them

Date Published:2020

Greeks


This video invites you to delve into the rich and influential civilization of ancient Greece. From their mythical tales to their groundbreaking contributions, we're about to uncover the fascinating and enduring legacy of the Greeks. Join us as we explore their achievements in philosophy, art, literature, and science, and discover the lasting impact they've had on our modern world. From the epic adventures of Greek gods to the foundations of democracy, we'll witness the brilliance and cultural significance of this ancient civilization. So, prepare to be amazed and join us as we celebrate the captivating world of the Greeks. It's an exploration that will leave you both enlightened and with a deep appreciation for the enduring influence of one of history's most remarkable societies!
Date Published:2023

This video invites you to delve into the rich and influential civilization of ancient Greece. From their mythical tales to their groundbreaking contributions, we're about to uncover the fascinating and enduring legacy of the Greeks. Join us as we explore their achievements in philosophy, art, literature, and science, and discover the lasting impact they've had on our modern world. From the epic adventures of Greek gods to the foundations of democracy, we'll witness the brilliance and cultural significance of this ancient civilization. So, prepare to be amazed and join us as we celebrate the captivating world of the Greeks. It's an exploration that will leave you both enlightened and with a deep appreciation for the enduring influence of one of history's most remarkable societies!

Date Published:2023

Mandeep's cloudy days

Brar, Kuljinder Kaur,


A book exploring how to cope with difficult and complex emotions when we're away from the people we love.
Date Published:2024

Drawings in the sky


Luna is given an old family book all about constellations. She is absolutely fascinated by the illustrations and determined to find every single constellation in the book. But finding constellations isn't as easy as she, Jupiter, and Clyde thought. They'll have to make believe they're stars to find out where the constellations are. Educational Objective: Introduce children to constellations.
Date Published:2015

Stopping killer robots before they get to us first


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Stopping killer robots before they get to us first sounds like fiction, but experts fear they could be a reality in the very near future. This month, governments convened in Geneva at the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons to discuss concerns over lethal autonomous weapons systems, also known as "killer robots." The National takes a look at the advancements in technology, what weapons manufacturers have already started producing, and hears from AI and robotics experts who are campaigning for bans on this technology before it's too late.
Date Published:2018

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Stopping killer robots before they get to us first sounds like fiction, but experts fear they could be a reality in the very near future. This month, governments convened in Geneva at the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons to discuss concerns over lethal autonomous weapons systems, also known as "killer robots." The National takes a look at the advancements in technology, what weapons manufacturers have already started producing, and hears from AI and robotics experts who are campaigning for bans on this technology before it's too late.

Date Published:2018

When the air sang

Bontje, Laura,


A gorgeous picture book about a young insect enthusiast who learns about the ever-mysterious cicada and how our curiosity about nature never truly goes away. Annie is tired of waiting for the cicadas to finally appear: every day, they show hints of their upcoming arrival, but to her disappointment, they seem to be taking their sweet time coming out. As Annie's anticipation builds to bursting, she is joined first by her great-grandmother, then her grandmother, then her mother -- each of whom has her own cicada story to tell. When the magnificent insects finally appear and sing their incredible songs, Annie realizes some things are worth the wait.
Date Published:2025

A gorgeous picture book about a young insect enthusiast who learns about the ever-mysterious cicada and how our curiosity about nature never truly goes away. Annie is tired of waiting for the cicadas to finally appear: every day, they show hints of their upcoming arrival, but to her disappointment, they seem to be taking their sweet time coming out. As Annie's anticipation builds to bursting, she is joined first by her great-grandmother, then her grandmother, then her mother -- each of whom has her own cicada story to tell. When the magnificent insects finally appear and sing their incredible songs, Annie realizes some things are worth the wait.

Date Published:2025

The warlord's puzzle

Pilegard, Virginia Walton


Hoping to avoid punishment for breaking a beautiful tile that was his gift to a Chinese warlord, an artist suggests that the warlord hold a contest to see if anyone can mend it.
Date Published:2000

Drones


Join us as we delve into the realm of unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, understanding their technology, applications, and the impact they have on our daily lives. From exploring their innovative features, such as advanced cameras and precise controls, to unraveling the diverse uses in fields like photography, filmmaking, exploration, agriculture, and more, we'll showcase the limitless possibilities of drones.
Date Published:2022

Join us as we delve into the realm of unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, understanding their technology, applications, and the impact they have on our daily lives. From exploring their innovative features, such as advanced cameras and precise controls, to unraveling the diverse uses in fields like photography, filmmaking, exploration, agriculture, and more, we'll showcase the limitless possibilities of drones.

Date Published:2022

Ancient Indian Empires


This is a timeline of the rise and fall of great empires in the Indian subcontinent, from 321 BCE to 499 CE. These empires saw the spread of Buddhism, the growth of Hinduism, the flourishing of art and literature, and significant mathematical and astronomical advancements. Includes the Maurya, Kushan, and Gupta Empires and the mathematician and astronomer, Aryabhata.
Date Published:2023

Info-kids : how to use nonfiction to turn reluctant readers into enthusiastic learners

Jobe, Ron



Date Published:2002

The dance of the violin

Stinson, Kathy


Duration for read-aloud playback: 7 minutes 30 seconds. As a young student of the violin, Joshua Bell learns about an international competition to be held in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He chooses a piece of music, which his teacher suggests may be too difficult, but Joshua is determined: it's a piece of music he loves. At the competition, Joshua experiences the usual jitters. Once his name is called, he strides to the stage and begins to play, but almost immediately, he makes a mistake. As he is about to walk off the stage, he asks if he can try again. This time, the playing is impeccable. Duésan Petriécic brilliant illustrations, full of movement and color, capture the sounds made by Joshua's violin, from the missed notes to the swirling, uplifting strains of the perfectly executed piece.
Date Published:2018

Duration for read-aloud playback: 7 minutes 30 seconds. As a young student of the violin, Joshua Bell learns about an international competition to be held in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He chooses a piece of music, which his teacher suggests may be too difficult, but Joshua is determined: it's a piece of music he loves. At the competition, Joshua experiences the usual jitters. Once his name is called, he strides to the stage and begins to play, but almost immediately, he makes a mistake. As he is about to walk off the stage, he asks if he can try again. This time, the playing is impeccable. Duésan Petriécic brilliant illustrations, full of movement and color, capture the sounds made by Joshua's violin, from the missed notes to the swirling, uplifting strains of the perfectly executed piece.

Date Published:2018

Northern constellations 2


Early in history people began to depict star constellations to make it easier to orientate themselves in the starry sky. Many of the our constellations got their names from Greek mythology. But why can we see different constellations at different times of the year? And how do we know if it is a star or a planet in the sky? In this film you will get to know more about this. We will help you to recognise some of the main star constellations and you will learn that we, who live in the Northern hemisphere see the same stars all year around if we look to the North, and that these stars circles the Polar Star, whilst the ones in the South rise in the East and set in the West, just like the Sun and the Moon. You will also learn that since the dark side of the Earth faces different directions throughout the year, we will see different constellations if we look to the South. Finally we will explain that most of the stars we can see today, are the very same stars that all our ancestors saw when they looked up into the sky.
Date Published:2020

Early in history people began to depict star constellations to make it easier to orientate themselves in the starry sky. Many of the our constellations got their names from Greek mythology. But why can we see different constellations at different times of the year? And how do we know if it is a star or a planet in the sky? In this film you will get to know more about this. We will help you to recognise some of the main star constellations and you will learn that we, who live in the Northern hemisphere see the same stars all year around if we look to the North, and that these stars circles the Polar Star, whilst the ones in the South rise in the East and set in the West, just like the Sun and the Moon. You will also learn that since the dark side of the Earth faces different directions throughout the year, we will see different constellations if we look to the South. Finally we will explain that most of the stars we can see today, are the very same stars that all our ancestors saw when they looked up into the sky.

Date Published:2020