Introduces learners to some of the different roles community members play in their neighborhood through fun lyrics and positive illustrations.
Juvenile nonfiction
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Author:Preus, JanetSummary: - Author:Baker, LauraSummary:
Discover forces that shape our world, and explore why matter really does matter ... Unlock a whole new way of thinking about ... the wonders of space and time, the electromagnetic spectrum, the hidden laws that govern motion, and...
- Author:Keating, JessSummary:
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...
- Author:Gravel, EliseSummary:
Simple, accessible, and direct, this picture book is perfect for kids and parents or teachers to read together, opening the door to conversations about gender stereotypes and everyone's right to be their true selves. Is it okay for...
- Author:Denise, Anika AldamuySummary:
This inspiring biography tells the story of New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, a woman who championed bilingual literature. When she came to America in 1921, Pura Belpré carried the cuentos folklóricos of her Puerto Rican...
- Author:Newman, PatriciaSummary:
Plastic: it's used to make everything from drink bottles and bags to toys and toothbrushes. But what happens when it ends up where it doesn't belong-like in the Pacific Ocean? How does it affect ocean life? Is it dangerous?...
- Author:McAnulty, StacySummary:
Hot diggity dog! Meet Pluto! The runt of a litter of eight planets. Pluto may not be the biggest or fastest planet to revolve around the Sun, but it has a unique story to tell. From the tale of how it was found by humans to its naming...
- Author:Mulder, MichelleSummary:
Until a few hundred years ago, people were embarrassed to buy bread in a store. Families took pride in making almost everything they owned. These days, many people take pride in buying as much as possible! New clothes, a speedier...
- Author:Wadsworth, GingerSummary:
How can dogs that sniff for excrement, urine, vomit, and mucus help protect animals from extinction?
In the race to save endangered animals, finding solutions now is critical. Scat-detection dogs like Wicket, Tucker, and Orbee...
- Author:Bullard, LisaSummary:
Earth has a pollution problem. How can you help? Join Tyler to learn what makes Earth's land, air, and water dirty. Find out cool ways to clean up our world. Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how to reduce, reuse,...
- Author:Pheasant-Neganigwane, KarenSummary:
★ “Clearly organized and educational—an incredibly useful tool for both school and public libraries.” —School Library Journal, starred reviewPowwowis a celebration of Indigenous song and dance. Journey through the history of powwow...
- Author:Thomas, Penny M.Summary:
A unique book for young children that teaches counting from one to ten in the Cree language. Both words and pictures reflect the rich culture and tradition of the Cree people.
- Author:Schuetz, KristinSummary:
When you think of precipitation, rain may come to mind. Did you know that precipitation could be a solid, too? Whether rain, sleet, hail, or snow, all precipitate from the sky! Learn the facts about what falls from the clouds in this...
- Author:Hartson, TamaraSummary:
Super Explorers take you back in time to see many of the amazing mammals that lived from the time of dinosaurs to the last ice age. We'll meet mammals both small and large, as well as some of your own ancestors!
- Author:Stevenson, RobinSummary:
For LGBTQ people and their supporters, Pride events are an opportunity to honor the past, protest injustice, and celebrate a diverse and vibrant community. The high point of Pride, the Pride Parade, is spectacular and colorful. But...
- Author:Kingloff, AmandaSummary:
Thomas the Tank Engine. Hot Wheels. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go. Kids' fascination with vehicles is insatiable. In Project Kid: Crafts That Go!, that excitement is...
- Author:Bastedo, JamieSummary:
Many young people and adults are rudely awakening to the fact that unchecked climate change and other widespread environmental issues paint a gloomy picture of their future. This knowledge can lead to a sense of fear, helplessness or...
- Author:Walker, Sally M.Summary:
What do flagpoles and some window blinds have in common? They use pulleys to perform work! Pulleys are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for it. Put pulleys to the test with the fun...
- Author:McDonnell, KathleenSummary:
Using four of her original plays, which have toured in Canada and the United States, as the centerpiece, she talks about the history of theatre and drama with a who's who of players, including descriptions of the roles of actors,...
- Author:Briggs, JasonSummary:
Python is a powerful, expressive programming language that's easy to learn and fun to use! But books about learning to program in Python can be kind of dull, gray, and boring, and that's no fun for anyone. Python for Kids brings Python...
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