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  • Auteur:
    Hamilton-Barry, Joann
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    Did you know pirates once sailed the seas around Atlantic Canada? Pirates might seem like fun in the movies, but back in the 17th and 18th centuries-the Golden Age of Piracy-being a pirate was very serious business. From the Hackmatack award-shortlisted author of Oak Island and the Search for Buried Treasure comes the newest book from Nimbus's popular Compass series for young readers. Learn about what everyday life was like for some of the fiercest pirates of all time. Explore the history of piracy, from the ancient Romans and Greeks to modern-day pirates. How did pirates navigate the seas? What happened if they were caught? Did pirates really bury treasure? This full-colour non-fiction book includes highlighted glossary terms, informative sidebars, over 50 colour illustrations and historical photographs, an index, and recommended further reading.

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    Markle, Sandra
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    In the cloud forests of the Amazon Basin, scientists are installing extraordinary numbers of camera traps in the hopes of learning more about an elusive species-woolly monkeys. No one knows for sure how many woolly monkeys are left in the wild. But they play a key role in their ecosystem, and without them the rain forest is in trouble. Join scientists on their quest to solve the mysteries surrounding the lives of woolly monkeys before it's too late. Scan QR codes inside the book to see and hear the monkeys!

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    Donovan, Natasha, Huson, Brett D.
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    In the fifth book of the Mothers of Xsan series, award-winning author Hetxw'ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson) introduces young readers to a pack of grey wolves. New pups have just begun to open their eyes, one of which is a striking black female. Every day, her ears grow larger, her eyesight gets sharper, and her legs stretch farther. As she learns to hunt, play, and run with her pack, instinct pulls her to explore beyond her home territory. Will the young wolf's bold spirit help her find a new pack of her very own? Learn about the life cycle of these magnificent canines, the traditions of the Gitxsan, and how grey wolves contribute to the health of their entire ecosystem.

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    Kwan, Michelle, James, Laura
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    Suggests how to set goals and achieve your dreams, using such tools as discipline and maintaining a positive attitude.

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    Debbink, Andrea
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    The wonder of the natural world surrounds us--from the Amazon rainforest to the snowy peaks of Mount Everest to the green spaces in big cities. And as the threat of climate change grows, it's more important than ever to show appreciation for our planet by taking action. Packed with advice and true-adventure accounts, this is an inspiring guide for youth.

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    Debbink, Andrea
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    Packed with real-life tales of adventure and practical tools, this handbook is an inspiring guide for the next generation of climate activists, conservationists, and nature lovers.

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    AudioGO
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    A fun collection of all-time favorite songs for everyone to enjoy ... and join in with! The Wheels on the Bus includes the following songs: "The Wheels on the Bus" "Baa Baa Black Sheep" "If You're Happy and You Know It" "Do Your Ears Hang Low?" "Skip to My Lou" "Hickory Dickory Dock" "Itsy Bitsy Spider/Jack and Jill" "I'm a Little Teapot" "Mary Had a Little Lamb" "Bingo" "Hush, Little Baby" "Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?" "Old MacDonald" "The Muffin Man" "A Tiskit, A Tasket" "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" "Oh, Susanna" "The Farmer in the Dell" "Knick Knack Paddy Whack" "ABC" "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes"

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    McCarney, Rosemary
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    Minimal text and stunning photographs from around the world describe the remarkable, and often dangerous, journeys children make every day on their way to and from school. No simple school bus picks them up each day, but rather children travel through disaster zones, cross rapids, climb mountains, and maneuver on ziplines daily to get to the classroom. Some of them even carry their desks!In this beautiful picture book for young readers, every image and spread speaks to the desire for an education and the physical commitment the children make each day as they journey to school.

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    Gertsberg, Inna
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    A celebration of public transit systems around the world. Five different characters' journeys through the imaginary city of Zoom explore the fascinating world of urban public transit systems. From a zany family of traveling street performers, to a spy on a top-secret mission, to a curious little boy touring the city for the first time, all of their trips start from different locations but end up in the same one. And as the quirky characters make their journeys, their stories are embellished with definitions, labels and explanations of how things work. All aboard! Whether by subway, bus, light rail or ferry boat—the city's accessible to everyone!

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    Robertson, Joanne
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    This is the story of a determined Ojibwe Grandmother (Nokomis) Josephine Mandamin and her great love for Nibi (Water). Nokomis walks to raise awareness of our need to protect Nibi for future generations, and for all life on the planet. She, along with other women, men, and youth, have walked around all of the Great Lakes from the four salt waters - or oceans - all the way to Lake Superior. The water walks are full of challenges, and by her example Josephine inspires and challenges us all to take up our responsibility to protect our water and our planet for all generations. Her story is a wonderful way to talk with children about the efforts that the Ojibwe and many other Indigenous peoples give to the protection of water - the giver of life.

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    Freedman, Russell
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    In the 1930s, black singer Marian Anderson was not allowed to perform at Constitution Hall. But with help from Eleanor Roosevelt, Anderson staged an amazing concert at the Lincoln Memorial and became an activist for civil rights.

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    Smith, A. G., Livesey, Robert
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    The Discovering Canada series presents information, stories and activities to make Canadian history interesting to young people. Each of the eleven illustrated books focuses on a theme in Canadian history and includes primary source quotes, biographical details, vocabulary, activities and games. The Vikings deals with the earliest period of European exploration of Canada...Who were these adventurers? Where did they travel? What gods inspired them? Where did they live? How did they dress? What sports did they play?

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    Galfard, Christophe
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    Using Christophe Galfard's considerable skills as a brilliant theoretical physicist and successful young adult author, this book employs the immediacy of simple, direct language to show us, not explain to us, the theories that underpin everything we know about our universe.

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    Kacer, Kathy
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    In a quiet village in Czechoslovakia, laws restricted the freedom of Jewish people during WWII. A small plot of land by the river was allocated to the village’s Jewish youth, and it was here that some brave young people decided to create a newspaper.

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    Thornhill, Jan
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    For hundreds of thousands of years Great Auks thrived in the icy seas of the North Atlantic, bobbing on the waves, diving for fish and struggling up onto rocky shores to mate and hatch their fluffy chicks. But by 1844, not a single one of these magnificent birds was alive. They could swim swiftly underwater, but their small wings meant they couldn't fly and their feet were so far back on their bodies, they couldn't walk very well. The birds managed to escape their predators much of the time, but when Vikings, Inuit, Beothuk and finally European hunters began pursuing them, their numbers rapidly dwindled. They became collectors' items - their skins were stuffed for museums, to be displayed along with their beautiful eggs. Although undeniably tragic, the final demise of the Great Auk led to the birth of the conservation movement. Grades 3-6 and older readers. Winner of the 2017 TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. 2016.

  • Auteur:
    Martin, Dayna, Roumanis, A.R.
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    The Toddler’s Handbook introduces 17 basic concepts. Included are numbers, colors, shapes, sizes, ABCs, animals, opposites, sounds, actions, sports, food, tableware, clothes, engines, emotions, body, and time. This book develops early language skills using 174 words that every kid should know. Vibrant colors and images are designed to attract the attention of babies and toddlers. This book will help children learn a variety of important concepts before preschool.

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    Mayrock, Aija
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    Aija Mayrock shares the different approaches and strategies that helped her survive her own experience with bullying. She speaks the same language as her peers, making the book very relatable for kids and teens.

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    Dillon, Patrick
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    We spend most of our lives in buildings. We make our homes in them. We go to school in them. We work in them. But why and how did people start making buildings? How did they learn to make them stronger, bigger, and more comfortable? Why did they start to decorate them in different ways? 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. Stephen Biesty's extraordinarily detailed illustrations take us inside famous buildings throughout history and demonstrate just how these marvelous structures fit together.

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    Richardson, Jael Ealey
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    Describes the childhood of Chuck Ealey, who dreamed of becoming a football quarterback despite the prejudices he faced as an African American.

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    Huson, Brett D.
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    To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the sockeye salmon is more than just a source of food. Over its life cycle, it nourishes the very land and forests that the Skeena River runs through and where the Gitxsan make their home. The Sockeye Mother explores how the animals, water, soil, and seasons are all intertwined.

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