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Biography, Women biography
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Profiles the lives of thirteen women who have left their mark on world history, including Caroline Herschel, Marie Curie, Mary Verghese, and Malala Yousafzai. Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2018.
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Animal stories, Friendship stories, General fiction
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Llewellyn, a little rabbit, is a collector. He gathers things in jars-ordinary things like buttercups, feathers, and heart-shaped stones. Then…
he meets another rabbit, Evelyn, and together they begin to collect extraordinary things-like rainbows, the sound of the ocean, and the wind just before snow falls. And, best of all, when they hold the jars and peer inside, they remember all the wonderful things they've seen and done. But one day, Evelyn has sad news: her family is moving away. How can the two friends continue their magical collection-and their special friendship-from afar?
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Biography, Women biography
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Profiles the lives of thirteen women who have left their mark on world history, including Caroline Herschel, Marie Curie, Mary Verghese, and Malala Yousafzai. Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2018.
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Mysteries and crime stories
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Just after twelve-year-old Emily and her family move to San Francisco, she teams up with new friend James to follow…
clues in an odd book they find, hoping to figure out its secrets before the men who attacked Emily's hero, publisher Garrison Griswold, solve the mystery or come after the friends. Grades 5-8. 2016.
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Family stories, Indigenous peoples fiction, General fiction
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In her debut middle grade novel-inspired by her family's history-Christine Day tells the story of a girl who uncovers her…
family's secrets-and finds her own Native American identity. All her life, Edie has known that her mom was adopted by a white couple. So, no matter how curious she might be about her Native American heritage, Edie is sure her family doesn't have any answers. Until the day when she and her friends discover a box hidden in the attic-a box full of letters signed "Love, Edith," and photos of a woman who looks just like her. Suddenly, Edie has a flurry of new questions about this woman who shares her name. Could she belong to the Native family that Edie never knew about? But if her mom and dad have kept this secret from her all her life, how can she trust them to tell her the truth now?
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Biography, Women biography
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Profiles the lives of thirteen women who have left their mark on world history, including Caroline Herschel, Marie Curie, Mary Verghese, and Malala Yousafzai. Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2018.
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Science and technology, Award winning non-fiction
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Successful innovation is always inspired by at least one of three forces -- insight, necessity and simple luck. 'Innovation Nation'…
moves through history to explore what circumstances, incidents, coincidences and collaborations motivated each great Canadian idea, and what twist of fate then brought that idea into public acceptance. From the marvels of aboriginal inventions such as the canoe, igloo and lifejacket to the latest pioneering advances in medicine, education, science, engineering and the arts, Canadians have improvised and worked together to make the world a better place. 'Innovation Nation' will surprise, enlighten and entertain young readers. Grades 5-8. Winner of the 2019 Red Maple Non-Fiction Honour Book Award. 2017.
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Humourous fiction, General fiction
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A Banksy-style protest against cameras in classrooms brings a group of middle-grade students together. For fans of Rebecca Stead, Susin…
Nielsen and Gordon Korman. Dominica's private school is covered in cameras, and someone is hacking into them and posting embarrassing moments for the whole school to see. Like Ana picking her nose. When Dominica quickly changes her shirt from inside out in what she thinks is the privacy of a quiet corner in the library, she's shocked -- and embarrassed -- to discover a video has captured this and is currently circulating amongst her schoolmates. So mortifying, especially since over the past three years, they've had a half-dozen school talks about social media safety. Who has access to the school security cameras and why are they doing this? Dominica and her best friends, Holden and Saanvi, are determined to find out, and in the process start an art-based student campaign against cameras in the classroom.
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Biography, Women biography
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Profiles the lives of thirteen women who have left their mark on world history, including Caroline Herschel, Marie Curie, Mary Verghese, and Malala Yousafzai. Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2018.
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Mysteries and crime stories
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Jack has two foster siblings, Ava and Matt, who are orphans - and geniuses: Ava speaks multiple languages and builds…
robots for fun, and Matt is into astronomy and a whiz at math. As for Jack, it’s hard to stand out when he’s surrounded by geniuses all the time. When the kids try to spy on Dr. Hank Witherspoon, one of the world’s leading scientists, they end up working for him in his incredible laboratory. Soon, Hank and the kids travel to Antarctica for a prestigious science competition, but they find that all is not as it seems: A fellow scientist has gone missing, and so has any trace of her research. Could someone be trying to use her findings to win the contest? It’s up to Jack, Ava, and Matt to find the missing scientist and discover who’s behind it all - before it’s too late. Grades 4-7. 2017.
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Biography, Literature biography
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A celebration of the extraordinary life of Ezra Jack Keats, creator of The Snowy Day. Grades 2-4. 2017.
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Animal stories, Award winning fiction, Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction)
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As the top cat at P.U.R.S.T (Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel), Sergeant Fluffy Vandermere takes his job…
very seriously. He has devoted his life to keeping space pets--and the world--safe from alien domination. And he does it all from his desk at P.U.R.S.T. headquarters. But this isn't another day at the office. There's been a security breach! Aliens have invaded headquarters! Hostages have been taken! Well, no one messes with P.U.R.S.T.--not while Fluffy's in charge. In a daring solo mission, he'll take on the aliens, bare-pawed. But after years of sitting behind a desk, will Fluffy still have what it takes to save the day? Grades K-3. Winner of the 2018 Hackmatack Award for fiction. 2016.
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Award winning fiction, Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), Mysteries and crime stories
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In 1665 London, fourteen-year-old Christopher Rowe, apprentice to an apothecary, and his best friend, Tom, try to uncover the truth…
behind a mysterious cult, following a trail of puzzles, codes, pranks, and danger toward an unearthly secret with the power to tear the world apart. Grades 5-8. Winner of the 2016 John Spray Mystery Award, the 2017 Red Cedar Award, the 2017 Silver Birch Fiction Honour Book Award, and the 2017 Manitoba Young Readers Choice Award Honour Book.. 2015.
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Historical fiction, Adventure stories, Mysteries and crime stories
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Following a series of murders, an apothecary’s apprentice must solve puzzles and decipher codes in pursuit of a secret that…
could destroy the world in this “spectacular debut” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).“Tell no one what I’ve given you.” Until he got that cryptic warning, Christopher Rowe was happy, learning how to solve complex codes and puzzles and creating powerful medicines, potions, and weapons as an apprentice to Master Benedict Blackthorn—with maybe an explosion or two along the way. But when a mysterious cult begins to prey on London’s apothecaries, the trail of murders grows closer and closer to Blackthorn’s shop. With time running out, Christopher must use every skill he’s learned to discover the key to a terrible secret with the power to tear the world apart. In his stunning debut novel, Kevin Sands brings readers on a heart-stopping adventure rich with suspense, mystery, and unforgettable characters.
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General fiction, Family stories, Friendship stories, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction
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Nous sommes gentils traite des gestes de bonté tout simples du quotidien et encourage les enfants à explorer comment ils…
se sentent quand ils sont bienveillants ou quand une personne est gentille à leur égard. L'autrice renommée Monique Gray Smith a écrit de nombreux ouvrages sur la résilience et la réconciliation. Elle communique un message important qui s'adresse aux lecteurs de tous les âges au moyen de mots soigneusement choisis. Magnifiquement illustré par l'artiste Nicole Neidhardt, l'album encourage les enfants à être gentils avec les autres et avec eux-mêmes. Ce livre audio adapté comprend des descriptions textuelles des images, y compris de la page de couverture
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General fiction
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Two curious children go for a walk, asking imaginative questions about the natural beauty that surrounds them. For preschool-grade 2. 2021
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Family stories, General fiction, Adventure stories
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The fate of all life on Earth may depend on the bravery of two little seeds in this epic adventure…
from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator and Caldecott Medalist of The Invention of Hugo Cabret . "The tale of the natural world is the greatest story we have to tell, and Brian delivers a brilliant chapter of that tale throughout the pages of Big Tree ." - STEVEN SPIELBERG * "An enthralling and expansive meditation on what it means to be alive on this planet." - Booklist , starred review * "A balanced and rich book. . . . Powerful." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , starred and recommended review * "In evocative prose and peppery dialogue . . . the cinematic story journeys across time and space, contemplating the power of life to heal." - Publishers Weekly , starred review * "A special, one-of-a-kind book for the whole family that readers won't soon forget." - School Library Journal , starred review "Inspirational, important, and beautiful. A fable for our times." - Alan Gratz, bestselling author of Refugee and Ground Zero "Hello, stars. I thought I heard you calling me." A mysterious voice has been speaking to Louise in her dreams. She and her brother Merwin are Sycamore seeds, who hope to one day set down roots and become big trees. But when a fire forces them to leave their mama tree prematurely, they find themselves catapulted into the unknown, far from home. Alone and unprepared, they must use their wits and imagination to navigate a dangerous world—filled with dinosaurs, meteors, and volcanoes!—and the fear of never finding a safe place to grow up. As the mysterious voice gets louder, Louise comes to realize their mission in life may be much bigger than either of them ever could have imagined! Brimming with humor, wonder, mystery, and a profound sense of hope, Big Tree is a trailblazing adventure narrated by Meryl Streep and featuring music composed by Ernest Troost. It is Selznick's most imaginative and far-reaching work to date and a singular listening experience for the whole family!
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History, Health and medicine, Science and technology
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Earth is home to trillions of germs. But for most of human history, people didn't know germs existed! Healers of…
the past had different ideas about illnesses and their cures. They blamed illnesses on other causes and sometimes tried dangerous treatments. The invention of tools such as the microscope changed everything, allowing doctors and scientists to see germs and study their effects. This vivid graphic history profiles the people who helped discover germs. Discover the ongoing breakthroughs in research-and germs' surprising benefits for safety and sustainable energy
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Science fiction, General fiction
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Life on Mars is pretty standard…. until a mysterious virus hits. Don’t miss this timely…
and unputdownable novel from the bestselling author of The Fourteenth Goldfish. Bell has spent his whole life—all eleven years of it—on Mars. But he's still just a regular kid—he loves cats and any kind of cake, and is curious about the secrets the adults in the US colony are keeping. Like, why don't they have contact with anyone on the other Mars colonies? Why are they so isolated? When a virus breaks out and the grown-ups all fall ill, Bell and the other children are the only ones who can help. It's up to Bell—a regular kid in a very different world—to uncover the truth and save his family...and possibly unite an entire planet. Mars may be a world far, far away, but in the hands of Jennifer L. Holm, beloved and bestselling author of The Fourteenth Goldfish , it can't help but feel like home
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Multi-cultural fiction, School stories
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Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Kelly Yang, readers will love this heartfelt and genuine story about building community,…
finding family, and the power of Black girl magic. Bella “Unfadeable” Fades is determined to stay out of trouble. A wiser-than-her-years graffiti artist known for tagging walls and bridges in her Indianapolis neighborhood, the Land, Bella plans to spend her summer break laying low and steering clear of anyone who might tip off to social services that she’s living on her own. But keeping a low profile is all but impossible when Bella discovers people in high places are trying to defund the Land. She has to find a way to fight back.Getting involved will mean putting herself out there—making connections with unlikely friends and attracting potential enemies. But if Bella doesn’t put her trust in her neighbors and learn how to bring her community together, her home—and her future—will never be the same.