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Animal stories, Adventure stories, General fiction, Multi-cultural fictionAnimals and wildlife
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Flora, the firstborn of a litter of piglets, loves to explore and dreams of grand adventures. When Luna the cat…
stops by the pen one day, Flora learns about an incredible world with sled dogs--and can't wait to join them. For grades 3-6. 2013
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General fiction, School stories, Multi-cultural fictionTravel and geography, General non-fiction
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Based on an inspiring true story, this book chronicles a young girl's effort to found a school for girls in her small Afghan village. For grades 3-6
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Multi-cultural fiction, General fiction
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General non-fiction, History, Arts and entertainment
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From the pyramid erected so that an Egyptian pharaoh would last forever to the dramatic, machine-like Pompidou Center designed by…
two young architects, Patrick Dillon's stories of remarkable buildings--and the remarkable people who made them--celebrates the ingenuity of human creation. For grades 5-8
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Adventure and exploration, Canadian history, Canadian travel and geography
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Two young explorers journey on a trip across Canada as they share their favorite cities, parks, and landmarks from coast…
to coast. Facts about Canada's culture, geography, and history put a fun and informative spin on this nonfiction book that every young traveler is sure to enjoy
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Family stories, General fiction, Friendship stories
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A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019 An Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book 2019 Six-year-old Bilal introduces…
his friends to his favorite dish—daal!—in this charming picture book that showcases the value of patience, teamwork, community, and sharing.Six-year-old Bilal is excited to help his dad make his favorite food of all-time: daal! The slow-cooked lentil dish from South Asia requires lots of ingredients and a whole lot of waiting. Bilal wants to introduce his friends to daal. They’ve never tried it! As the day goes on, the daal continues to simmer, and more kids join Bilal and his family, waiting to try the tasty dish. And as time passes, Bilal begins to wonder: Will his friends like it as much as he does? This debut picture book by Aisha Saeed, with charming illustrations by Anoosha Syed, uses food as a means of bringing a community together to share in each other’s family traditions.
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Adventure stories, Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction)
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Feisty Annie Magruder and her dog, Carson, live in British Columbia, and they're setting out to visit her sister, Elsie,…
in Newfoundland. In their little rattlebang car, packed with Carson's favourite toy, Squeaky Chicken, and plenty of baloney sandwiches, Annie and Carson hit the road! They travel province by province, taking in each unique landscape and experiencing something special to that particular part of this vast, grand country. They marvel at the beauty of the big, open sky -- and grasshoppers! -- in Saskatchewan and discover the gorgeous red earth and delicious lobster rolls in PEI, before finally being greeted by Elsie - and a surprise for Carson! Grades K-3. 2017.
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Adventure stories
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The adventures of the strongest girl in the world who takes her two friends to visit her father, the king…
of South Seas Island. Sequel to "Pippi Longstocking." Grades 3-6. 1977, c1959. Uniform title: Pippi Långstrump i Söderhavet.
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Canadian history
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Did you know that you can walk on the ocean floor at the Hopewell Rocks in New Brunswick? Or that…
there was once a UFO sighting in PEI? Or that someone found a real Maud Lewis painting in a thrift shop? Journalist Sarah Sawler, author of the bestselling 100 Things You Don't Know About Nova Scotia, has collected the most interesting, surprising, and bizarre facts that you never knew about Atlantic Canada, just for kids. 100 Things You Don't Know About Atlantic Canada (for Kids) includes fun photos and helpful explanations that go with all the wacky and weird trivia that is sure to entertain and educate. As an added bonus, each 'thing' is paired with an interactive sidebar suggesting fun family activities, and places to visit.
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Award winning fictionAward winning non-fiction, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian history, Canadian travel and geography
Human-narrated audio, Automated braille
12-year-old Guy keeps a journal as he tours Canada with his parents and younger sister, Rachel. Learn about each province…
and territory, with information about major cities along the way, and other fun Canadian facts in sections like "According to Mom/Dad", "Exceedingly Weird", and "Food I Was Introduced to for My Own Good". Also included is "Guy's Family Car Trip Survival Tips". Grades 3-6. 1999.
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Mysteries and crime stories
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Don't let anyone know the paintings are alive. Thirteen-year-old Mona Dunn has followed that rule for almost one hundred years,…
ever since she was painted by William Orpen and her portrait was hung on the walls of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. So when the gallery director's son, Sargent Singer, discovers Mona is alive, she's sure she's just exposed the gallery's biggest secret. But Sargent, an aspiring artist himself, just wants to know more about the world beyond the frames. When Mona and Sargent suspect shady dealings in the gallery, they set out to find the culprit. Grades 5-8. 2018.
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Adventure stories, Humourous fiction
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Pippi Longstocking invites two measled friends to Kurrekurredutt, the strange and wonderful South Sea island where they discover one incredible adventure after another. Sequel to "Pippi Longstocking." For grades 3-6
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Science and technology, History, Arts and entertainment, General non-fiction
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"This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the…
final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha S. Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure." -- Provided by publisher
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Travel and geography
Human-narrated audio
Written as a humorous journal by Guy (a thirteen-year-old based on the author's son) as he travels with his parents…
and younger sister through each province in Canada. Factual asides provide additional information about animals, food, history, language, terrain, culture, and more. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1999
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Multi-cultural fiction, General fiction
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Enter into the daily lives of children in the many countries of modern Africa. Countering stereotypes, Africa Is Not a…
Country celebrates the extraordinary diversity of this vibrant continent. This edition includes updates to the text, statistics, and illustrations to reflect Africa in the 2020s. "A lovely book about Africa that gets the issue of its enormous diversity right." -Barbara Brown, Director, Africa in our Schools and Community Program, African Studies Center, Boston University "A book every school must have as we emerge into the global village. Gives good insights into Africa's many cultures, with a balance of the contemporary and traditional that is the way of life now." -Oscar Mokeme, Director, Museum of African Tribal Art, Portland, Maine
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General fiction, Animal stories
Human-narrated audio
Peppa and George are going on a cruise vacation in this adorable audiobook! Anchors away! Join Peppa and her family…
on a cruise ship adventure with lots of fantastic stops along the way. What will Peppa and George discover on their trip? This audiobook is based on the hit television show, as seen on Nick Jr
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Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Five-year-old Arinze and his older sister Cheta wait impatiently for school to end. Mommy and Daddy have told them this…
year they’re going to visit Africa. Arinze and Cheta have never visited Africa, but they’ve grown up listening to their parents talk about the wonders of the great continent. Starting in Kenya, Arinze’s family travels to ten African countries, demonstrating how vibrant and multifaceted the African landscape and cultures really are. They get to go on safari, gaze with wonder on Victoria Falls and Mount Kilimanjaro, and explore the continent’s architectural and historical wonders. The best part of the vacation comes at the end though, when they get to visit their grandfather in his village in Nigeria. There, the family’s connection to Africa is strongest. Both Arinze and Cheta discover a new pride in their roots—and a better understanding of where they came from. Illustrated with vibrant photographs of the sights, animals, and places Arinze and Cheta see on their vacation, My Africa Vacation teaches children of all backgrounds of Africa’s diversity and richness—and encourages them to one day take their own trips to a continent unlike any other.
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Nature
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How did a whale go up the Himalayas?Where would you find a spider shaped like the Sorting Hat in Harry…
Potter stories?On which peaks and slopes can you find both snow and coffee beans sometimes?Up which hill is the observatory that helped to sight a super-Neptune-sized planet?Put on your climbing boots to find out hundreds of fascinating facts about our country's best-known mountain ranges - the Himalayas, the Trans-Himalayas, the Aravallis, the Vindhyas, the Satpuras, the North-east mountains, the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats.Find out how each range was formed, discover the plants, trees and wildlife on them, and do your bit to save them from getting destroyed. Meet amazing communities who live in harmony with nature even now. Clap for the scientists who look under rocks and into tree holes for new species of flora and fauna. And once you have worked up an appetite, the yummy dishes of the hills will fill you right up (bamboo biryani, anyone?).From ice stupas and battles in the snow to floating schools and Titanosaurus eggs, from wool gatherers and medicine makers to the fastest diving bird and a tiger that could win the 'Best Dad' award - this book, filled with photos and illustrations, will take you on an exciting climb up and down the mountains of India.
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Asian travel and geography, Travel and geography, European travel and geography
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
What is it like to live in or visit Argentina? What makes Argentina’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Argentinian people.
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General non-fiction
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Chinese New Year is a time for new beginnings. Some people clean their homes from top to bottom or share…
meals with friends. Others pray, light fireworks, or give each other gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.