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Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Award winning non-fiction, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Nature, Animals and wildlife
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Smiley, a most remarkable Golden Retriever, was born without eyes. He was rescued from a puppy mill and has become…
a superb therapy dog, providing therapy to people all over the world through social media and television. This is his story. Winner of the 2018 Silver Birch Express Award. Winner of the 2019 Red Cedar Information Book Award. Winner of the 2019 Hackmatack Award for non-fiction. Grades 4-6. 2017. Smiley, the therapy dog -- Smiley and Joanne -- Smiley and Joanne's new family -- St. John Ambulance therapy dogs -- Smiley, the blind therapy dog -- Smiley, the celebrity -- Ways you can help.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Award winning non-fiction, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Nature, Animals and wildlife
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Some people think pink is a pretty colour. A fluffy, sparkly, princess-y colour. But it's so much more. Sure, pink…
is the colour of princesses and bubblegum, but it's also the colour of monster slugs and poisonous insects. Not to mention ultra-intelligent dolphins, naked mole rats and bizarre, bloated blobfish. Isn't it about time to rethink pink? Grades 3-6. Winner of the 2017 Silver Birch Express Honour Book Award. 2016.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Nature, Environment
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
On April 20, 2010, disaster struck in the Gulf of Mexico - the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon exploded, causing…
one of the worst environmental catastrophes in American history. More than a million gallons of oil leaked into the water each day for months, as the oil company BP tried to stop it and scientists and emergency response crews tried to repair the damage. What caused this disaster and how can we stop it from happening again? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you find out about the oil spill, relief efforts, and the future of energy use. Grades 4-7. 2010.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Award winning non-fiction, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Nature, Animals and wildlife
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Dogs have been loyal to humankind for thousands of years, but today, millions of dogs are neglected and malnourished, and…
millions of other dogs are used in scientific research and for entertainment, and kept as pets in a remarkable diversity of conditions. Laidlaw explores the world of homeless, mistreated, and exploited dogs, and the challenges they face, but he also focuses on the people he calls "dog champions" – people around the world who dedicate their lives to helping dogs. Some descriptions of violence. Grades 3-6. Winner of the 2013 Silver Birch Non-Fiction Award. Winner of the 2013-14 Hackmatack Award for non-fiction. 2011.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Nature, Environment
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
For this celebration of our Earth, distinguished anthologist Wendy Cooling has chosen poems to make children look, think, and ask…
questions. Why are trees so important? How are motorways damaging our countryside? What can we do about rubbish? What can we do to protect our Earth for the future? Grades 3-6. 2015.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Award winning non-fiction, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Nature, Animals and wildlife
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Rats, mosquitoes, bats, cockroaches, leeches, vultures - it’s easy to fear and despise them. But are they all bad? You…
probably know that rats destroy food supplies and can cause house fires when they gnaw on electrical wires, but did you know their supersensitive noses can help detect tuberculosis or even land mines? Are these conventionally icky critters really public enemies, or do they have merits worth appreciating? Takes a close look at what we dislike about each of 10 unpopular animals, and then presents the flip side: these very same animals are often smart, helpful to humans and the environment, or inspiring to scientists. Grades 2-4. Winner of the 2017 Silver Birch Non-Fiction Honour Book Award. 2015.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Nature, Environment
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
What does 'going green' really mean? This fun rhyming book will explain how to keep our Earth clean. Grades K-3. 2011.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Nature, Animals and wildlife
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Rats, through the diseases they carry, have probably killed more people than any war or natural disaster, and goats may…
have been the first to discover coffee. Among the more than 20 animals featured in this book are dogs, sheep, dolphins, silk moths and beavers, all of which have changed the course of history for better or for worse. Grades 3-6. 2010.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Nature, Environment
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Did you know that cars can run on french-fry grease? Kids in Mexico help light up their houses by playing…
soccer, and in the Philippines, pop-bottle skylights are improving the quality of life for thousands of families. Brilliant! is about what happens when you harness the power of imagination and innovation: the world changes for the better! Full of examples of unusual power sources, encourages kids to look around for new and sustainable ways to light up the world. Grades 3-6. 2013
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Nature, Environment
Human-transcribed braille
Ce magnifique album interactif propose dix gestes verts que les enfants peuvent facilement poser à chaque jour. Une façon simple,…
efficace et amusante d'encourager les jeunes à apprendre comment devenir des adultes avisés et respectueux de l'environnement. -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: My green day.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Nature, Animals and wildlife
Human-transcribed braille
Aimerais-tu découvrir l'univers étonnant des araignées? Accompagne cette charmante amie au fil des pages de ce livre et elle te…
montrera comment les araignées vivent, fabriquent leurs toiles et chassent pour se nourrir. -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: Discover the spiders.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Nature, Animals and wildlife
Human-transcribed braille
Grâce aux papillons et à leur contribution à la pollinisation, beaucoup de fleurs peuvent se transformer en fruits. Années 1-3. Titre uniforme: Discover the butterflies.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Nature, Animals and wildlife
Human-transcribed braille
Aimerais-tu savoir comment vivent les abeilles? Une jolie petite abeille t'accompagnera et te montrera comment se déroule la vie dans…
la ruche, comment sont récoltés le pollen et le nectar et comment sont produits la cire et le miel. -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: Discover the bees.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Nature, Animals and wildlife
Human-transcribed braille
Attention, tu as failli écraser une petite fourmi! Cette amie minuscule te dira tout sur les fourmis, même comment elles…
vivent et construisent leur fourmilière. Suis-la et elle te présentera sa grande famille: la reine fourmi, les fourmis volantes, les larves, etc. -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: Discover the ants.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Nature, Environment
Human-transcribed braille
"C'est ma Nature ! La planète où j'habite est aussi à moi ! Je fais attention à ne pas l'abîmer…
: c'est ce que j'ai de plus précieux, de plus beau ! La Nature, c'est notre trésor à tous. La Nature, c'est la vie". -- 4e de couv.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Nature, Animals and wildlife
Human-transcribed braille
"Knut, le premier ourson polaire à voir le jour au zoo de Berlin depuis plus de trente ans, n'est à…
la naissance, pas plus gros qu'une boule de neige. Abandonné par sa mère, le petit animal est confié aux bons soins du gardien de zoo, Thomas Dorflein, qui le nourrit, dort avec lui, et lui accorde tout l'amour et l'attention dont il a besoin. Il semble que Thomas n'ait pas été seul à adopter Knut puisque le petit ours a réussi à capter l'attention du monde entier. Voici son histoire..." -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: Knut.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Nature, Animals and wildlife
Human-transcribed braille
Examines the different methods that animals and plants have of finding food. Each animal or plant uses its senses to…
find and then catch its prey. Predators come in different shapes and sizes, but all rely on hunting to survive. Grades 4-7. 2003.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Nature, Animals and wildlife, Award winning non-fiction
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Some people think monsters are the stuff of nightmares--the stuff of scary movies and Halloween. But monsters can also be…
found right in your backyard. Animals like aye-ayes, goblin sharks and vampire bats may look scary, but they pose no threat to humans. Others, such as the prairie dog, seem innocent--cute, even--yet their behaviour could give you goose bumps. What makes a monster? Read this book to find out, if you dare... Grades 2-4. Winner of the 2019 Silver Birch Non-Fiction Honour Book Award. 2017. Aye-aye -- Vampire bat -- Honey badger -- Portuguese man-of-war -- Horror frog -- Greater honeyguide -- Cordyceps fungus -- Deathstalker scorpion -- Prairie dog -- Assassin bug -- Fangtooth moray eel -- Tyrant leech king -- Goblin shark -- Komodo dragon -- Japanese giant hornet -- Humboldt squid -- Human.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Nature, Animals and wildlife
Human-transcribed braille
Savez-vous que le lapin est un expert en matière de fuite? Il entame d'étranges zigzags qui déroutent ses nombreux prédateurs,…
avant de leur poser un lapin. Et savez-vous qu'il mange ses crottes pour récupérer des forces? Qu'il vit rarement plus d'un an dans la nature? Que les marins l'ont en horreur? Années M-2 et plus.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
Nature, Environment
Human-transcribed braille
Aucun résumé n'est disponible pour ce livre. Titre uniforme: Yuck! the waste.