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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), History, Canadian history
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This simple narrative touches on Canada's past and present as it demonstrates how much our flag has come to mean to Canadians everywhere. Grades K-3. 2004.
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Health and medicine, Pregnancy and childbirth
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Explains how a baby grows inside a mother's womb and how it is born. For parents to share with children. Grades K-3. 1984.
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), History, Canadian history
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Tells the story of Viola Desmond, an African Canadian woman who, in 1946, challenged a Nova Scotia movie theatre's segregation…
policy by refusing to move from her seat to an upstairs section designated for use by blacks. Grades K-3. 2010.Available copies:
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Health and medicine, Pregnancy and childbirth
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Gus and Nellie have some exciting news: there’s going to be a baby in their family! Join them through the…
seasons as they watch their mother’s pregnancy with fascination and curiosity while awaiting the birth of their new baby sibling. Combining accessible, humorous, and accurate illustrations; conversations between the two siblings; and a factual text, here is the ideal book to help young children understand that the way a growing baby develops inside a woman’s body, and how a baby is born. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2012.Available copies:
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Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Biography, Science and medicine biography
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When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought in 2001, everyone's crops began to fail. His family…
didn't have enough money for food, let alone school, so William spent his days in the library. He came across a book on windmills and figured out how to build a windmill that could bring electricity to his village. Everyone thought he was crazy but William persevered and managed to create a functioning windmill out of junkyard scraps. Several years later he figured out how to use the windmill for irrigation purposes. Bestseller. Grades K-3. 2012.Available copies:
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Health and medicine, Pregnancy and childbirth
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Elizabeth's mom is having a baby, and the whole family is involved. Elizabeth learns all about the baby's development, and…
she traces his growth, month by month. She learns how the baby got inside Mom, too. Finally the big day comes - Mom and Dad head off to the hospital, and soon there's a brand-new little person in the family! Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2005.Available copies:
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Arts and entertainment, Biography, Fine arts biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian history, United States history
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When the great cities of North America were being developed, there was little thought to creating "green spaces." Frederick Law…
Olmsted combined his childhood love for nature with the structured beauty of the great parks of London and Paris to turn a neglected, swampy area into one of the most acclaimed parks in North America: Central Park in New York City. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2009.Available copies:
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), History, Canadian history
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A board book highlighting well-known Canadian symbols and traditions, including famous buildings and wildlife. Rhyming riddles frame the question, while…
brightly painted clues help the youngest book lover figure out the answer. Grades P-2 and older readers. 2012.Available copies:
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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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Multi-cultural fiction, General fiction, Bestsellers (Fiction)Bestsellers (Non-fiction)
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From the National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist comes a fresh…
new audiobook that empowers parents and children to uproot racism in our society and in ourselves, now with added discussion prompts to help listeners recognize and reflect on bias in their daily lives. Featured on Good Morning America, NPR's Morning Edition, CBS This Morning, and more! Take your first steps with Antiracist Baby! Or rather, follow Antiracist Baby 's nine easy steps for building a more equitable world. With thoughtful yet playful text, Antiracist Baby introduces the youngest listeners and the grown-ups in their lives to the concept and power of antiracism. Providing the language necessary to begin critical conversations at the earliest age, Antiracist Baby is the perfect gift for listeners of all ages dedicated to forming a just society
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Animals and wildlife, Canadian history
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Recounts the story of Harry Colebourn, a soldier in the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps, who adopted a baby bear at…
a train station. Winnie, the bear, gained popularity with Colebourn in the regiment, and later became a beloved resident of the London Zoo. For grades K-3 and older readers. 2015
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General fictionFamily and relationships, Psychology
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Rob Oliver had the privilege of sharing Who, Me? Yeah, You! at Cornerstone Christian Academy near Pittsburgh. It's an Anti-Bullying…
presentation that emphasizes the role each person plays in bullying. You're either a bully, bullied, or a bystander. This story comes from the section on Conflict Resolution. The explanation centers on the 3 resolutions to conflict: win-win, win-lose, and lose-lose
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Christianity, Psychology
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A beautiful celebration of the unique, strong, and wonderful traits in every child—and how God delights in each and every…
one—from the bestselling author of When God Made You. I Am God&’s Dream is a deeply encouraging exploration of the unique strengths, curiosities, and desires in every kid. In this deeply affirming picture book, children will see how God celebrates and adores each of us—and why we should be proud to be who we are. Kids of all faith traditions will receive in these pages the gift of empowerment, purpose, and ownership over their own faith perspective early on through Matthew Paul Turner&’s lyrical phrasing: I'm playful and brave I'm a one-kid parade I'm gonna be who I am &‘cause I'm wonderfully made In I Am God's Dream , kids will discover: • The truth that God loves us deeply, and delights in who we are • The unique strengths and traits that make up our lives • The beautiful richness in diversity Parents and children alike will be encouraged in these vivid and empowering pages
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Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Literature, Literature biography, Humour, Journals and memoirs
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A collection of humorous anecdotes from the author of Running with Scissors (RC 54817). Describes his addiction to nicotine gum,…
his nosebleed on a red-eye trans-Atlantic flight, and his impulse to buy a puppy with his partner, Dennis, as a companion for their beloved French bulldog. Strong language. Bestseller. 2006
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General fictionHealth and medicine, Psychology, Biography
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Profiles seventeen adults with attention deficit disorder--ADD--who use its special qualities to achieve success. Includes biographies of political advisor James…
Carville, professional athletes, a police officer, a Rhodes scholar, a physician, entrepreneurs, and others. Written by authors who have children with ADD. For junior and senior high readers. 2006
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Religion, Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Christianity
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A collection of poems, prayers, and stories in the Judeo-Christian tradition presented to inspire all young Americans. Contains the biblical…
story of "Daniel in the Lions' Den," "The Selfish Giant" by Oscar Wilde, and a biographical sketch of Louis Braille. For grades 2-4 and older readers. Bestseller. 2000
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Psychology
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The youngest ever Nobel Prize laureate, Pakistani women’s rights activist Malala Yousafzai, is the 26th hero in the New York…
Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8, adapted for audio. Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 17 for speaking out against injustice even when it was terrifying to do so. She was an ordinary Muslim girl who wanted to attend school, and she refused to stop protesting for her rights even after being attacked by a powerful group in Pakistan who wanted women to remain in the shadows. She continues to fight for women’s rights and free education for children all over the world. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each audiobook are: A timeline of key events in the hero’s history, childhood moments that influenced the hero, facts that make great conversation-starters, a character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to. You'll want to collect each audiobook in this dynamic, informative series!
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Self help, Psychology, Health and medicine, Social issues, General non-fiction
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"An illustrated flowchart guides kids to the right calming activity for every kind of anxiety." -- Provided by publisher
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Social issues, General non-fiction, Psychology
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Introduces the concept of gender identity. Explains that some people are boys, some are girls, some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2019
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Biography, Law and crime, Psychology, Social issues, General non-fiction
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Recounts the cases of ten imposters who assumed false identities for money or kicks, to expose injustice, to escape persecution,…
or other reasons. Includes the arrest of sixteen-year-old Keron Thomas, who impersonated a New York City subway motorman for the thrill of driving a train. For grades 6-9. 2011