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Animals and wildlife, Nature, Science and technology
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"Did you know that there are animals that are completely transparent? That some tube worms live for 1000 years? That…
the Pigbutt Worm is also known as the "Flying Buttocks"? Or that there is a type of sea cucumber that is nicknamed "the headless chicken monster?" These are just some of the scientific facts, presented comics-style, that kids will pore over again and again. The Deep! is a rollicking survey of animals that live in the deepest part of the ocean created in an exciting graphic nonfiction format. The first-person commentary by the animals themselves cover a wealth of facts from the surface of the ocean to the darkest trenches. And the beautiful full-color illustrations bring them to life. From animal adaptations like bioluminescence and giant flashlight eyes to the habits and habitats of the Pram Bug and Dumbo Octopus, The Deep! will keep readers fully engaged with life at the bottom of the sea"
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Environment, Social issues, Nature, Science and technology, Adventure and exploration
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"Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book explores our relationship with water and how we use, control and take care of it."
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Animal stories, Canadian authors (Fiction)
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"Ten-year-old Robbie discovers that raising a wild mallard duckling is not easy, and adventures ensue as he cares for Wild…
One alongside a domestic duckling. When Robbie's granddad-a former duck hunter-moves into the family home for the summer, he challenges Robbie's ideas about protection and freedom, intention and foolhardiness, and life and death in the natural world. By summer's end, Robbie and a new friend take action to save Wild One's pond from destruction."
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Social issues, Environment, Nature, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
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"The Earth's oceans are on the rise. Since 1900, global sea levels have risen steadily each year to a global…
average of about 8 inches (20cm) today, and they're still rising. By 2100, the sea could climb as much as 14 feet (4.3m) to 32 feet (9.75m). Rising Seas: Flooding, Climate Change and Our New World gives youth an eye-popping view of what the Earth might look like under the rising and falling water levels of climate change. Photographs juxtapose the present-day with that same area's projected future. The shocking images will help them understand the urgency for action. Key issues in today's news will be better understood, such as the 2015 Paris Protocol in which the world agreed to limit temperature increases to 2 degrees Celsius (ideally 1.5 degree). This new edition features three new locations, updated information and new features about climate anxiety and reasons to hope for change."
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Nature, Animals and wildlife
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"Do you know everything there is to know about sharks? They're all giant, cold-blooded creatures that enjoy eating humans, right?…
Well, this book is here to show you that you're wrong! But don't worry, even the experts can't be right all the time... So, let's uncover the truth! From terrifying teeth to brilliant brain power, this ingenious book is packed with so much underwater awesomeness, you'll soon become a shark expert." -- back cover
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General fiction
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"Zeke and his friends have 'spring fever' and are excited about the temperature rising, but Zeke's Mood Meter starts to…
wobble when he notices cracks in the river ice. If the ice melts too quickly, it could turn into a flood! When Zeke's favorite meteorologist, Freeze Jones, invites him to join his crew of Weather Watchers, Zeke hopes that will give him the inside scoop on the flood watch. Meanwhile, everyone at school is too focused on the spring play to worry about the potential spring flood. Can Zeke keep his teacher happy while still being an ace Weather Watcher?"
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Nature, Science and technology
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River flowing, where’s it going? In the launch of her first board-book series, an award-winning nonfiction author brings the youngest…
explorers close to nature’s wonders in action.Water springs from the ground, creeks gurgle downhill, snow and rain make streams bigger, and then you have a river. But where does that river go? Step by step, Sally M. Walker’s simple, scientifically accurate narration lets the youngest hydrologists follow water’s movement from high land to the ocean, changing from a trickle to a torrent along the way. At each juncture comes the refrain: where’s it going? Kim Smith’s lush landscapes capture the water in motion and fauna nearby, from wading moose to leaping fish. A note to parents suggests bringing the learning to life by encouraging questions and observations of the natural world.Available copies:
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Friendship stories, Animal stories, Family stories, Sports fiction
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Gracie loves snorkeling! She loves it so much, she convinces her parents to let her plan a family vacation to…
Roatán, Honduras, where they can all snorkel together. She even makes a new friend there. Now, if only her irritating little brother would leave her alone, everything would be perfect. Then Gracie hurts her leg, and all her carefully made plans start to come apart. Worse still, she learns the reef itself is in serious danger. Gracie wants to help the reef . . . but she's just a kid. What can she do to make a difference? Fortunately, her new friend has a few ideas!
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Nature, Environment, Customs and cultures, Reference
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Meet twenty-two indigenous young people and discover how they're connected with their environments and striving to preserve their way of life.
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Animal stories, Alphabet, number and picture books, Canadian authors (Fiction)
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This joyful and soothing book about ocean sounds for kids 3-7 will transport readers to the seaside.When a child visits…
the ocean with his little brother, he whispers to him, “The ocean has lots to say, if you listen.” Together, they hear wondrous things, like the rumble of pebbles tumbling and filling the beach with shiny gems, the bark of a seal playing peekaboo, and the whooshing of a shell murmuring messages.The second book in the Sounds of Nature Series for young children, I Hear You, Ocean is an excellent resource for outdoor education and social-emotional learning, helping to teach: How to engage with nature in fun and respectful ways Mindfulness and empathy with the world around us Positive and gentle play with younger siblings The ocean makes magical sounds—you just have to listen! Book #2 in the Sounds of Nature series! This picture book series about listening to nature explores different ecosystems, including forest, ocean, and mountain soundscapes. It encourages mindfulness, outdoor education, and social-emotional learning, as readers join the characters in using their imaginations to hear the many things nature has to say.Available copies:
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Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, Multi-cultural fiction, Friendship stories
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Leon and Eloise are 13-year-old twins living In Matimekush, an Innu community in Northern Quebec. A decision is made. The…
entire Mckenzie family is moving to Wendake, near Quebec City. Leaving Matimekush, nature, their friends and their school is going to be quite a challenge for Eloise and Leon. Between the adaptation to this different world, their desire to make new friends and the need to keep their bond with the old ones, everything goes too fast. At school, a student bullies Eloise, and she has to deal with this difficult situation. As for Leon, he starts doubting his hockey skills: is he really talented or was he the best in Matimekush only because the competition simply wasn't as strong? In the midst of this storm, Leon and Eloise can always count on each other as well as their family and friends. The mystery unfolds on every page as we get to see the twins in a different light. What if, ultimately, life in the South isn't that different from life in the North?
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Canadian authors (Fiction), Adventure stories, Canadian fiction, Historical fiction
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When every aspect of your life is ruled by the whims of the sea, the water can be your best…
friend--and your worst enemy. In 1797, an orphan named Joe is determined to set sail and leave his small town of Herring Cove behind. Here, his life isn't his own: he has to do what grouchy Eli and strict Gram say, because (as they like to remind him), they've given him food and shelter. They order him around and keep secrets from him, in the contents of Gram's medicine bag and in the mysterious sea chest hidden at the back of Eli's shed. The Atlantic Ocean is Joe's ticket to freedom. When he's out on the water, he delights in the ocean spray and rolling waves. But a gentle sea can turn choppy and deadly at any moment, which Joe and his neighbours know all too well. When a sailing ship wrecks nearby during a raging storm, the locals don't dare attempt a rescue. Can Joe stand by and listen to the helpless cries of the exhausted sailors, or should he put his life on the line and brave the merciless Atlantic? Inspired by the true story of the shipwreck of the HMS Tribune and the heroism of a boy known as Joe Cracker, this exciting coming-of-age adventure is brimming with rich detail and captivating suspense.
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Alphabet, number and picture booksCanadian authors (Non-fiction), Nature, Animals and wildlife
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Let's meet some of the amazing sea life that calls the ocean home. What creatures live where there is no…
sunlight? How do tides work? Is coral a plant or an animal? Search for the answers to these questions and more in the newest book in the Little Explorers series! With engaging text and realistic illustrations, young readers will adventure through the fascinating underwater world of our planet's oceans. Learn why some sea creatures glow, and how sharks can be as small as a pencil or as long as a bowling lane. From the helpful kelp forests of the shallow sunlight zone to the cold depths of the abyssal zone, interesting plants and animals abound-and many mysteries too. Let's dive in!
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Alphabet, number and picture booksDisabilities, Sports and games
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Claire Cashmore, MBE and Paralympic gold medallist, was born without a left forearm – but she never let being different…
stand in the way of her big dreams. Splash is based on Claire’s real-life experience: this gold-medal-winning swimmer really was scared of water, until one day, everything changed!Available copies:
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Canadian authors (Fiction), Fantasy, Humourous fiction, Animal stories
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When Shark Girl is captured by an evil fishing captain's net, he better... watch out! With the sea witch's help,…
Shark Girl becomes a human sailor and launches a plan... to mutiny! But Shark Girl needs the help of her crewmates before she can enact her plan. Will Shark Girl sink... or swim?
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Canadian authors (Fiction), Fantasy, Family stories, High interest, low vocabulary readers
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In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, fourteen-year-old Charlotte wants to use her new drone to prove that Dottie, the elusive lake monster of Lake Dorothy, really exists.
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Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction
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We are all connected. Whether it is with your family, the mossy earth beneath your feet, the warm guidance of…
your ancestors, you belong in connection with all around you. Along the backdrop of Haida Gwaii's breathtaking landscapes, Indigenous storyteller, Ḵung Jaadee, invites you to witness the many threads of relationship that connect us across time and space. What makes you feel connected?
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Animal stories, Friendship stories, Canadian authors (Fiction)
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For two young hippos, Bella and Bean, becoming big is guaranteed, and they can't wait! But Bella is ready to…
share a new dream--opening her own spa! Though others at the watering hole have their doubts about her dream, Bella uses the power of 'yet'--she may not have a spa yet, but with hard work, determination, and a little help from her friends, her dream will surely come true.
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Historical fiction, General fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction)
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A gorgeous picture book homage to celebrated Moomin author Tove Jansson.Tove and her family go to the island with no…
address every summer. After checking to make sure that everything in the cabin is exactly as it should be, young Tove sets off on an adventure. She finds some interesting salvage on the beach, she visits the grotto and she offers to babysit her strange little friend's five wild daughters.But when the weather takes a turn, Tove finds this task is more than she bargained for . . .Through Lauren Soloy's brilliant art and storytelling, this imagined day on the island with no address pays tribute to Tove Jansson's wild and beautiful imagination and explores both the exhilaration of adventure and the comfort of coming home.Available copies:
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Multi-cultural fiction, General fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction)
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A girl in India discovers an ancient step well in this companion book to the creators’ much-loved Out of the Way! Out of the Way!
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