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Volcanoes : Coyote's Crazy Smart Science Show


In this explosive episode, we find out how geology, chemistry, physics and even creativity go into understanding volcanoes. We learn volcanoes are different ages and sizes and also have labels such as active, dormant and extinct, and cone, shield and composite. Kai and Anostin travel to Iceland - the land of fire and ice! They meet Volcanologist Dr. Rikke Pedersen who explains the volcanology of Iceland and the differences between the types of eruptions. The Hawaiian islands were also created from volcanoes. We talk with Indigenous Hawaiian geophysicist Dr. Jim Kauahikaua who studies volcanic activity in Hawaii, drawing from science, story and history. Commander John Herrington explains how volcanoes are one of the most powerful forces of nature. Kai shows us his rockin’ volcanorock collection, while the Cosmic Surfer visits some famous volcanoes.
Date Published:2017

In this explosive episode, we find out how geology, chemistry, physics and even creativity go into understanding volcanoes. We learn volcanoes are different ages and sizes and also have labels such as active, dormant and extinct, and cone, shield and composite. Kai and Anostin travel to Iceland - the land of fire and ice! They meet Volcanologist Dr. Rikke Pedersen who explains the volcanology of Iceland and the differences between the types of eruptions. The Hawaiian islands were also created from volcanoes. We talk with Indigenous Hawaiian geophysicist Dr. Jim Kauahikaua who studies volcanic activity in Hawaii, drawing from science, story and history. Commander John Herrington explains how volcanoes are one of the most powerful forces of nature. Kai shows us his rockin’ volcanorock collection, while the Cosmic Surfer visits some famous volcanoes.

Date Published:2017

Love you forever

Munsch, Robert N., 1945-,


A young woman tells her son, throughout his childhood how she loves him, until a time when the son has a daughter of his own and passes on the same message of love.
Date Published:2025

Residential schools : with the words and images of survivors

Loyie, Oskiniko Larry, 1933-


A National history--cover. Honours the survivors, the former students, who attended residential schools. Offers a first-person perspective of the residential school system in Canada, as it shares the memories of more than 70 survivors from across Canada as well as 125 archival and contemporary images (65 black & white photographs, 51 colour, some never before published). Expresses the truths about residential school experiences and honours the survivors. Along with the survivors voices, are the evocative, archival photographs provided by the Shingwauk Residential Schools Research Centre with the assistance of curator Krista McCracken. Begins with the moving introduction by Larry Loyie, and moves to seven chapters that explore the purpose of this school system; cultures and traditions; leaving home; life at school the half-day system; the dark side of the schools; friendship and laughter coping with a new life; changing world--the healing begins; and an afterword. A detailed, full colour map showing residential schools, timeline with key dates, glossary, and a helpful index (including names of survivors and schools).
Date Published:2014

A National history--cover. Honours the survivors, the former students, who attended residential schools. Offers a first-person perspective of the residential school system in Canada, as it shares the memories of more than 70 survivors from across Canada as well as 125 archival and contemporary images (65 black & white photographs, 51 colour, some never before published). Expresses the truths about residential school experiences and honours the survivors. Along with the survivors voices, are the evocative, archival photographs provided by the Shingwauk Residential Schools Research Centre with the assistance of curator Krista McCracken. Begins with the moving introduction by Larry Loyie, and moves to seven chapters that explore the purpose of this school system; cultures and traditions; leaving home; life at school the half-day system; the dark side of the schools; friendship and laughter coping with a new life; changing world--the healing begins; and an afterword. A detailed, full colour map showing residential schools, timeline with key dates, glossary, and a helpful index (including names of survivors and schools).

Date Published:2014

Urban Voices 2018 = L'écho de la ville 2018


Includes some text in French. At head of title: poésie = poetry.
Date Published:2018

My first Kwanzaa

Katz, Karen


A girl describes how she and her family celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa.
Date Published:2003

Have you seen birds?

Oppenheim, Joanne.


May include sound cassette narrated by Barbara Reid. Describes birds and their behavior, through rhyming text and clay illustrations.
Date Published:1986

Japan : Fukuoka


Located precariously in the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan is a land continually besieged by natural disasters. The last and most devastating earthquake in 2011 nearly paralysed the country, crippling its energy infrastructure and razing entire towns to the ground. But new solutions from the Fukuoka Prefecture might just be the country's salvation. Radical experiments in hydrogen fuel and a breakthrough in wind technology could re-establish Japan's energy production, while inventive robotics could protect its citizens from future disasters. In this technological wonderland, it is science that can save this country from Mother Nature.
Date Published:2018

Located precariously in the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan is a land continually besieged by natural disasters. The last and most devastating earthquake in 2011 nearly paralysed the country, crippling its energy infrastructure and razing entire towns to the ground. But new solutions from the Fukuoka Prefecture might just be the country's salvation. Radical experiments in hydrogen fuel and a breakthrough in wind technology could re-establish Japan's energy production, while inventive robotics could protect its citizens from future disasters. In this technological wonderland, it is science that can save this country from Mother Nature.

Date Published:2018

Peace train

Stevens, Cat, 1948-,


Readers are invited to hop on the Peace train and join its growing group of passengers who are all ready to unite the world in peace and harmony. Featuring the timeless lyrics of Cat Stevens's legendary song and illustrations by New York Times bestselling artist Peter H. Reynolds, this hopeful picture book inspires tolerance and love for people of all cultures and identities.
Date Published:2021

The fire station

Munsch, Robert N., 1945-


This story starts out with a familiar premise; Micael and Sheila visit a fire station. But then the Munsch flair for imaginative insight and humor takes over. While the two kids are exploring a fire truck, an alarm goes off and away go Michael and Sheila to a large fire.
Date Published:1991

Tragedy on the Prairies : The Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash. September 2018


From the Curio channel: News in Review. In April 2018, 16 people died and 13 others were injured in a bus crash at a rural intersection in Saskatchewan. The bus was carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team when it collided with a semi-trailer. Most of the dead and injured were teenagers. The crash prompted an outpouring of sympathy from people across the country, including hockey leagues, celebrities and the prime minister. We look back on the tragic events of that day and what has happened since.
Date Published:2018

From the Curio channel: News in Review. In April 2018, 16 people died and 13 others were injured in a bus crash at a rural intersection in Saskatchewan. The bus was carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team when it collided with a semi-trailer. Most of the dead and injured were teenagers. The crash prompted an outpouring of sympathy from people across the country, including hockey leagues, celebrities and the prime minister. We look back on the tragic events of that day and what has happened since.

Date Published:2018

Food for thought : the complete book of concepts for growing minds

Freymann, Saxton


"Shapes, colors, numbers, letters, opposites"--Cover. Uses bright photographs of fruit and vegetables shaped like animals and simple labels to teach toddlers shapes, colors, numbers, letters, and opposites.
Date Published:2005

Clothesline clues to jobs people do.

Heling, Kathryn.


Who wears oven mitts, an apron, and a puffy hat? Who uses safety glasses and a saw? Clothes and special gear associated with an array of different professions appear on a clothesline, with an accompanying four line stanza asking the reader to guess what job that person does. Turn the page, and the worker wearing and using the featured items is revealed.
Date Published:2014

The Baabaasheep Quartet

Watts, Leslie Elizabeth, 1961-



Date Published:2005

Rabbityness

Empson, Jo


Tells the story of a rabbit whose love of music and art inspires other rabbits even after he disappears.
Date Published:2012

Urban Voices 2017 = L'écho de la ville 2017


Includes some text in French. At head of title: poésie = poetry.
Date Published:2017

Coconut kind of day : island poems

Joseph, Lynn.


A collection of poems depicting the sights and sounds of the Caribbean islands.
Date Published:1990

How do you measure weight?

Adamson, Thomas K., 1970-


Simple text and color photographs describe the units and tools used to measure weight.
Date Published:2011

King & King

Haan, Linda de, 1965-


Translation of: Koning & Koning. When the queen insists that the prince get married and take over as king, the search for a suitable mate does not turn out as expected.
Date Published:2002

Red is best

Stinson, Kathy


"Ontario early years" Young Kelly's mom doesn't understand about red. Sure, the brown mittens are warmer, but the red mitts make better snowballs. And the red boots aren't just for rain; they take bigger steps in any weather. And, yes, a red cup does make a difference... juice just doesn't taste as good in a green one. No doubt about it, red is best.
Date Published:1982

The Aga Khan


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. A rare conversation with the leader of the world's 15 million Ismaili Muslims.
Date Published:2015