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Who was King Tut?

Edwards, Roberta



Date Published:2006

Sorcière et carabistouille

Leroy, Jean, 1975-


Titre s'insérant dans une série dédiée aux apprentis lecteurs, auxquels chaque plaquette propose dans un premier temps de s'échauffer par le biais de cinq pages de jeux (lettres à relier afin de former un dessin, lecture de mots réunis autour d'un phonème donné, phrases à compléter, déchiffrement de pictogrammes, etc.). Suit une histoire de lecture facile dont les mots les plus complexes sont surlignés en couleur et expliqués dans un glossaire. Ce dernier est rédigé sur les rabats de la couverture, qui présentent également le genre du texte, ses personnages et le lieu où est situé l'action. Une comptine rigolote à chanter sur un air connu complète le tout. Sous ce titre: la sorcière Carabossue s'étonne de constater que tous ses animaux de compagnie sont soudainement devenus gentils et sont aux petits soins avec elle. Heureusement, tout cela n'était qu'un cauchemar! [SDM].
Date Published:2014

Titre s'insérant dans une série dédiée aux apprentis lecteurs, auxquels chaque plaquette propose dans un premier temps de s'échauffer par le biais de cinq pages de jeux (lettres à relier afin de former un dessin, lecture de mots réunis autour d'un phonème donné, phrases à compléter, déchiffrement de pictogrammes, etc.). Suit une histoire de lecture facile dont les mots les plus complexes sont surlignés en couleur et expliqués dans un glossaire. Ce dernier est rédigé sur les rabats de la couverture, qui présentent également le genre du texte, ses personnages et le lieu où est situé l'action. Une comptine rigolote à chanter sur un air connu complète le tout. Sous ce titre: la sorcière Carabossue s'étonne de constater que tous ses animaux de compagnie sont soudainement devenus gentils et sont aux petits soins avec elle. Heureusement, tout cela n'était qu'un cauchemar! [SDM].

Date Published:2014

Viola Desmond won't be budged!

Warner, Jody Nyasha, 1969-,


Tells the story of Viola Desmond, an African Canadian woman who, in 1946, challenged a Nova Scotia movie theater's segregation policy by refusing to move from her seat to an upstairs section designated for use by blacks.
Date Published:2017

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

InvestiGators. 6, Heist and seek /

Green, John Patrick, 1975-


When rare paintings go missing, the InvestiGators are called on the scene...the ART SCENE! Mango and Brash go undercover and under canvas as internationally renowned painters to expose a crook who has truly mastered the art of CRIME! Can they recover the missing masterpieces and save the city art museum's fundraising gala before it's too late...and they run out of appetizers? Find out in this latest pièce de résistance of action-packed illustrated fun.
Date Published:2022

When rare paintings go missing, the InvestiGators are called on the scene...the ART SCENE! Mango and Brash go undercover and under canvas as internationally renowned painters to expose a crook who has truly mastered the art of CRIME! Can they recover the missing masterpieces and save the city art museum's fundraising gala before it's too late...and they run out of appetizers? Find out in this latest pièce de résistance of action-packed illustrated fun.

Date Published:2022

Les Dragouilles. 7, Les bleues de New York /

Gottot, Karine, 1975-


Monte à bord d’un taxi jaune et visite le Fao Schwarz, cet immense magasin de jouets qui ravit les enfants depuis plus d’un siècle. Découvre ce qu’est le pop art et crée ta propre œuvre du genre. Passe voir la statue de la Liberté. Promène-toi dans Central Park, visite son zoo et assiste à un concert. Ensuite, tu pourras dire, toi aussi : « I love NY »!
Date Published:2011

Smile

Telgemeier, Raina,


From sixth grade through tenth, Raina copes with a variety of dental problems that affect her appearance and how she feels about herself.
Date Published:2014

Amulet. 3, The cloud searchers /

Kibuishi, Kazu, 1978-


Emily, Navin and their crew of resistance fighters charter an airship and set off in search of the lost city of Cielis. there they hope to find held from the Guardian Council's powerful Stonekeepers. It's a mission that Alledia's survival depends on, and time is running out -- Emily's got to find Cielis before the Elf King finds her.
Date Published:2010

Amulet. 7, Firelight /

Kibuishi, Kazu, 1978-


Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood -- knowledge they can use against the Elf King. What they discover is a dark secret that changes everything. Meanwhile, the Voice of Emily's Amulet is getting stronger, and threatens to overtake her completely.
Date Published:2016

Amulet. 1, Le gardien de la pierre /

Kibuishi, Kazu, 1978-


Traduction de : The stonekeeper. À la suite d'une tragédie familiale, Émily, Navin, et leur mère emménagent dans une très vieille maison afin d'y commencer une nouvelle vie. Au cours de leur première nuit dans cet étrange endroit, la mère d'Émily et de Navin est enlevée par une créature à tentacules. Les deux enfants sauront-ils se débrouiller et la sauver?
Date Published:2015

Amulet. 8, Supernova /

Kibuishi, Kazu, 1978-


Emily has lost control of her Amulet and is imprisoned in the Void, where she must find a way to escape the influence of the Voice. Meanwhile, Emily's brother, Navin, travels to Lighthouse One, a space station where the Resistance is preparing to battle the approaching Shadow forces that would drain planet Alledia of all its resources. Emily and Navin must be smarter and stronger than ever to ensure Alledia's survival.
Date Published:2018

Emily has lost control of her Amulet and is imprisoned in the Void, where she must find a way to escape the influence of the Voice. Meanwhile, Emily's brother, Navin, travels to Lighthouse One, a space station where the Resistance is preparing to battle the approaching Shadow forces that would drain planet Alledia of all its resources. Emily and Navin must be smarter and stronger than ever to ensure Alledia's survival.

Date Published:2018

The lion & the mouse

Pinkney, Jerry


In this wordless retelling of an Aesop fable set in the African Serengeti, an adventuresome mouse proves that even small creatures are capable of great deeds when she rescues the King of the Jungle.
Date Published:2009

City mouse-country mouse and two more mouse tales from Aesop

Aesop


City mouse-country mouse -- The lion and the mouse -- Belling the cat. Three easy-to-read folktales from Aesop are retold in this book.
Date Published:1987

Whoever you are

Fox, Mem, 1946-


Despite the differences between people around the world, there are similarities that join us together, such as pain, joy, and love.
Date Published:1997

The barren grounds

Robertson, David, 1977-,


Morgan and Eli, two Indigenous children forced away from their families and communities, are brought together in a foster home in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They each feel disconnected, from their culture and each other, and struggle to fit in at school and at their new home -- until they find a secret place, walled off in an unfinished attic bedroom. A portal opens to another reality, Askí, bringing them onto frozen, barren grounds, where they meet Ochek (Fisher). The only hunter supporting his starving community, Misewa, Ochek welcomes the human children, teaching them traditional ways to survive. But as the need for food becomes desperate, they embark on a dangerous mission. Accompanied by Arik, a sassy Squirrel they catch stealing from the trapline, they try to save Misewa before the icy grip of winter freezes everything -- including them.
Date Published:2020

Morgan and Eli, two Indigenous children forced away from their families and communities, are brought together in a foster home in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They each feel disconnected, from their culture and each other, and struggle to fit in at school and at their new home -- until they find a secret place, walled off in an unfinished attic bedroom. A portal opens to another reality, Askí, bringing them onto frozen, barren grounds, where they meet Ochek (Fisher). The only hunter supporting his starving community, Misewa, Ochek welcomes the human children, teaching them traditional ways to survive. But as the need for food becomes desperate, they embark on a dangerous mission. Accompanied by Arik, a sassy Squirrel they catch stealing from the trapline, they try to save Misewa before the icy grip of winter freezes everything -- including them.

Date Published:2020

You were made for this world : celebrated Indigenous voices speak to young people


Every young person deserves the chance to feel like they belong, that they are recognized, that they matter. You Were Made for This World brings together forty Indigenous writers, artists, activists, athletes, scholars and thinkers with a joint purpose: to celebrate the potential of young people, to share a sense of joy and pride in language, traditional and personal stories and teachings, and shared experiences, and to honor young people for who they are and what they dream of.
Date Published:2025

Every young person deserves the chance to feel like they belong, that they are recognized, that they matter. You Were Made for This World brings together forty Indigenous writers, artists, activists, athletes, scholars and thinkers with a joint purpose: to celebrate the potential of young people, to share a sense of joy and pride in language, traditional and personal stories and teachings, and shared experiences, and to honor young people for who they are and what they dream of.

Date Published:2025

The kindest red : a story of hijab and friendship

Muhammad, Ibtihaj, 1985-


Sisters Faizah and Asiyah learn how to spread kindness on school picture day.
Date Published:2023

Reverie.exe


A sleeping computer dreams of humans forms, transforming their digital data into abstract and playful shapes. Movements, emotions, and musical lines are added layer upon layer until the complexity overloads the system and the dream ends. Reverie.exe combines Microsoft Kinect motion capture and music-driven visuals in an exploration of the connection shared between humans and machines.
Date Published:2012

How do you feed a world dealing with climate change?


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. As the planet keeps on warming, new technology aims to mitigate climate change to some extent. However, some warming has already happened. With more to come, people will need to adapt. Consider the stakes in Africa. Countries there already import billions worth of food. If the deserts keep encroaching, if the droughts get worse, feeding people will get harder and more expensive. So The National asks: How do you feed a world dealing with climate change?
Date Published:2018

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. As the planet keeps on warming, new technology aims to mitigate climate change to some extent. However, some warming has already happened. With more to come, people will need to adapt. Consider the stakes in Africa. Countries there already import billions worth of food. If the deserts keep encroaching, if the droughts get worse, feeding people will get harder and more expensive. So The National asks: How do you feed a world dealing with climate change?

Date Published:2018

Pablo trouve un trésor

Poulin, Andrée


Chaque jour, Sofia et son petit frère Pablo se rendent à décharge municipale afin de trouver des trésors qu'ils pourront revendre pour se nourrir. Malheureusement, la compétition est forte et les plus forts, dont Grand Sale, n'hésitent pas à user de la violence pour s'emparer de leurs précieuses trouvailles. Aujourd'hui, Pablo trouve un fabuleux trésor: une chaîne en or. Mais, encore une fois, Grand Sale tente de mettre la main sur leur récolte. [SDM].
Date Published:2014

Chaque jour, Sofia et son petit frère Pablo se rendent à décharge municipale afin de trouver des trésors qu'ils pourront revendre pour se nourrir. Malheureusement, la compétition est forte et les plus forts, dont Grand Sale, n'hésitent pas à user de la violence pour s'emparer de leurs précieuses trouvailles. Aujourd'hui, Pablo trouve un fabuleux trésor: une chaîne en or. Mais, encore une fois, Grand Sale tente de mettre la main sur leur récolte. [SDM].

Date Published:2014