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Great Women from our First Nations

Fournel, Kelly 1976-


Aglukark, Susan, 1967 Johnson-Tekahionwake, Pauline, 1861-1913 LaDuke, Winona, 1959 Lovelace Nicholas, Sandra, 1948 Mankiller, Wilma, Pearl 1945- 2010 Rochon-Burnett, Suzanne, 1935-2006 Tallchief, Maria, 1925-2013 Titla, Mary Kim, 1960- Winnemucca, Thocmetony (Sarah), 1891-1994 This book profiles ten outstanding Indigenous women leaders. They include Suzanne Rochon-Burnett, a Metis broadcaster, journalist and first Nations advocate; Professor Lorna Williams; Sandra Lovelace Nicholas, winner of the Governor General's award for her work on Native Women's rights; Susan Aglukark, Inuit singer and songwriter; and Emily Pauline Johnson, Canada's first published First nations poet.
Date Published:2007

Aglukark, Susan, 1967 Johnson-Tekahionwake, Pauline, 1861-1913 LaDuke, Winona, 1959 Lovelace Nicholas, Sandra, 1948 Mankiller, Wilma, Pearl 1945- 2010 Rochon-Burnett, Suzanne, 1935-2006 Tallchief, Maria, 1925-2013 Titla, Mary Kim, 1960- Winnemucca, Thocmetony (Sarah), 1891-1994 This book profiles ten outstanding Indigenous women leaders. They include Suzanne Rochon-Burnett, a Metis broadcaster, journalist and first Nations advocate; Professor Lorna Williams; Sandra Lovelace Nicholas, winner of the Governor General's award for her work on Native Women's rights; Susan Aglukark, Inuit singer and songwriter; and Emily Pauline Johnson, Canada's first published First nations poet.

Date Published:2007

My French & English word book

Heyworth, Heather


This engaging introduction to 150 first words in French and English uses scenes from children''s everyday lives. Each spread features a carefully selected theme and is filled to the brim with pictures and words to support children with first literacy skills, as well as search-and-find activities to draw kids into the illustrations. Includes full-colour illustrations, a table of contents, and index. -- [provided by publisher].
Date Published:2011

This engaging introduction to 150 first words in French and English uses scenes from children''s everyday lives. Each spread features a carefully selected theme and is filled to the brim with pictures and words to support children with first literacy skills, as well as search-and-find activities to draw kids into the illustrations. Includes full-colour illustrations, a table of contents, and index. -- [provided by publisher].

Date Published:2011

Inside the world of Dungeons & Dragons

Rae, Susie


"Delve into all there is to know about the latest campaigns, fantastical realms, and monstrous foes within Dungeons & Dragons. Featuring interviews with popular podcasters & streamers, awesome activities, and more, this official annual guide to one of the world's most popular tabletop roleplaying games is a treasure hoard of all the best tips and tricks to keep you up-to-date and bring your table to the next level!"--
Date Published:2023

"Delve into all there is to know about the latest campaigns, fantastical realms, and monstrous foes within Dungeons & Dragons. Featuring interviews with popular podcasters & streamers, awesome activities, and more, this official annual guide to one of the world's most popular tabletop roleplaying games is a treasure hoard of all the best tips and tricks to keep you up-to-date and bring your table to the next level!"--

Date Published:2023

Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids : Family-friendly projects for exploring and teaching math, science, history, and culture through creative building /

Miller, John 1962-


Includes a variety of creative exercises that explore the game's aspects and use them to teach fun, educational lessons. Begin the book by brushing up on some common Minecraft language and examining each of the four game modes: survival, creative, adventure, and spectator. Then, use this knowledge to venture off onto the six different quests that encourage child and adult participation. These "gamified" labs will allow your child to earn stickers and badges as rewards as they complete quests. You'll learn how to screencast and narrate your own videos to share with family and friends.
Date Published:2016

Includes a variety of creative exercises that explore the game's aspects and use them to teach fun, educational lessons. Begin the book by brushing up on some common Minecraft language and examining each of the four game modes: survival, creative, adventure, and spectator. Then, use this knowledge to venture off onto the six different quests that encourage child and adult participation. These "gamified" labs will allow your child to earn stickers and badges as rewards as they complete quests. You'll learn how to screencast and narrate your own videos to share with family and friends.

Date Published:2016

2026 Level Up : 100% Unofficial : By Gamers for Gamers

Robson, Eddie


Time for the ultimate annual video game guide! From info on the coolest games to look out for, to tips and tricks that will take your skills to new heights, 'Level Up 2026' has got it all!
Date Published:2026

Earth Rocks! : Canyons

Gilbert, Sara


Carved earth -- Walls of rock -- Running water -- Kinds of canyon -- Canyons are everywhere -- Famous canyons -- Make a mini canyon. An elementary exploration of canyons, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as Arizona s Grand Canyon.
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Taking the ice

Schultz Nicholson, Lorna


"Can Aiden learn to stand his ground on his new home ice? Meet Aiden Mallory. He's trying to find his bearings while coping with the loss of his father -- an NHL player who died in a car accident -- and moving back to his dad's hometown of Prairie Field, where he is STILL a big deal. Aiden loves hockey, but his feelings about moving and his dad's death cause him to struggle at tryouts. Then the minor hockey association announces a brand-new U13 tournament: the Luke Mallory Memorial. As Aiden tries to find his place on his new team, and among his new teammates, he will do anything he can to live up to his dad's legacy. But what happens when Aiden's determination to play well puts everything else at risk? From Lorna Schultz Nicholson comes a powerful portrayal of a boy's experiences with anxiety as it relates to sports and friendship and grief."--
Date Published:2021

"Can Aiden learn to stand his ground on his new home ice? Meet Aiden Mallory. He's trying to find his bearings while coping with the loss of his father -- an NHL player who died in a car accident -- and moving back to his dad's hometown of Prairie Field, where he is STILL a big deal. Aiden loves hockey, but his feelings about moving and his dad's death cause him to struggle at tryouts. Then the minor hockey association announces a brand-new U13 tournament: the Luke Mallory Memorial. As Aiden tries to find his place on his new team, and among his new teammates, he will do anything he can to live up to his dad's legacy. But what happens when Aiden's determination to play well puts everything else at risk? From Lorna Schultz Nicholson comes a powerful portrayal of a boy's experiences with anxiety as it relates to sports and friendship and grief."--

Date Published:2021

Starting from scratch

Taylor, Jazz 1994-


"Janie believes there's a best way to do everything. When she sticks to a schedule, she and her mom can tackle anything. But Janie's perfect schedule--and her life--are getting shaken up this year. Her new stepmom, Keisha, is moving in, along with her daughter, Makayla. Worst of all? Makayla brings a cat with her. And Janie hates cats. Even though it's hard, Janie tries to welcome Makayla to her new school. And honestly, she maybe does too good a job. Soon, Makayla is volunteering with Janie's beloved Sunshine Club, and Janie's friends all love her. The only one who pays any attention to her anymore is Makayla's nosy cat. It feels like her new sister is taking over! What's a gal to do with a copycat in her life?"--
Date Published:2023

"Janie believes there's a best way to do everything. When she sticks to a schedule, she and her mom can tackle anything. But Janie's perfect schedule--and her life--are getting shaken up this year. Her new stepmom, Keisha, is moving in, along with her daughter, Makayla. Worst of all? Makayla brings a cat with her. And Janie hates cats. Even though it's hard, Janie tries to welcome Makayla to her new school. And honestly, she maybe does too good a job. Soon, Makayla is volunteering with Janie's beloved Sunshine Club, and Janie's friends all love her. The only one who pays any attention to her anymore is Makayla's nosy cat. It feels like her new sister is taking over! What's a gal to do with a copycat in her life?"--

Date Published:2023

Clique here

Staniszewski, Anna


Includes excerpt from Double Clique. From middle-grade darling Anna Staniszewski comes the story of a girl who might just have being popular down to a science. Lily loves science and hanging out with her best friend, Katie. But after a really embarrassing incident, she jumps at the chance to switch schools. She's ready to start over. With the scientific process, anything is possible! After a summer spent coming up with theories and prepping for the switch, Lily starts her new school as Blake, a popular girl with a cool name, ready to climb the social ladder. But every hypothesis has its flaws, and Blake will have to adjust her experiment as she adjusts to her new classmates. And when Katie suddenly shows up in Blake's world, things get messy. Who's got the winning formula: Blake or Lily?
Date Published:2021

Includes excerpt from Double Clique. From middle-grade darling Anna Staniszewski comes the story of a girl who might just have being popular down to a science. Lily loves science and hanging out with her best friend, Katie. But after a really embarrassing incident, she jumps at the chance to switch schools. She's ready to start over. With the scientific process, anything is possible! After a summer spent coming up with theories and prepping for the switch, Lily starts her new school as Blake, a popular girl with a cool name, ready to climb the social ladder. But every hypothesis has its flaws, and Blake will have to adjust her experiment as she adjusts to her new classmates. And when Katie suddenly shows up in Blake's world, things get messy. Who's got the winning formula: Blake or Lily?

Date Published:2021

A Handful of Buttons

Parets Luque, Carmen, 1983-


"What types of families are there? And what special thing makes them a family? These are some of the answers we want to offer to encourage tolerance towards others"--
Date Published:2018

Tripod : Lusweimi Lightweight iPad/iPhone/Camera Tripod


Each Kit contains 4 pieces: 1. Nylon carry bag 2. Telescoping Tripod 3. ipad/iphone adjustable clamp 4. Bluetooth remote control for picture/video capture Purchasing link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08L7SFR6V?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
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Pizza my heart

Richardson, Rhiannon


Maya Reynolds has practically grown up in her family's Brooklyn pizza shop, Soul Slice, and is a true city girl. When her family moves to a small town in Pennsylvania to open another pizza place, everything changes. Being the new girl is hard enough. At Soul Slice 2.0, Maya is assigned delivery duty. And her first delivery is a disaster. Can you make a worse impression than tripping--and falling face-first into a rude boy's pizza order? When that same rude--and, okay, cute--boy shows up at her school, Maya's convinced nothing can go right. But she may be in for some surprises. Could good friends, secret crushes, and creative pizza toppings turn Maya's new home into her own slice of heaven?
Date Published:2022

Maya Reynolds has practically grown up in her family's Brooklyn pizza shop, Soul Slice, and is a true city girl. When her family moves to a small town in Pennsylvania to open another pizza place, everything changes. Being the new girl is hard enough. At Soul Slice 2.0, Maya is assigned delivery duty. And her first delivery is a disaster. Can you make a worse impression than tripping--and falling face-first into a rude boy's pizza order? When that same rude--and, okay, cute--boy shows up at her school, Maya's convinced nothing can go right. But she may be in for some surprises. Could good friends, secret crushes, and creative pizza toppings turn Maya's new home into her own slice of heaven?

Date Published:2022

Lety out loud

Cervantes, Angela


Can Lety find her voice before it's too late? Lety MuÃ±oz's first language is Spanish, and she likes to take her time putting her words together. She loves volunteering at the Furry Friends Animal Shelter because the dogs and cats there don't care if she can't always find the right word. When the shelter needs a volunteer to write animal profiles, Lety jumps at the chance. But grumpy classmate Hunter also wants to write profiles--so now they have to work as a team. Hunter's not much of a team player, though. He devises a secret competition to decide who will be the official shelter scribe. Whoever helps get their animals adopted the fastest wins. The loser scoops dog food. Lety reluctantly agrees, but she's worried that if the shelter finds out about the contest, they'll kick her out of the volunteer program. Then she'll never be able to adopt Spike, her favorite dog at the shelter! --
Date Published:2020

Can Lety find her voice before it's too late? Lety MuÃ±oz's first language is Spanish, and she likes to take her time putting her words together. She loves volunteering at the Furry Friends Animal Shelter because the dogs and cats there don't care if she can't always find the right word. When the shelter needs a volunteer to write animal profiles, Lety jumps at the chance. But grumpy classmate Hunter also wants to write profiles--so now they have to work as a team. Hunter's not much of a team player, though. He devises a secret competition to decide who will be the official shelter scribe. Whoever helps get their animals adopted the fastest wins. The loser scoops dog food. Lety reluctantly agrees, but she's worried that if the shelter finds out about the contest, they'll kick her out of the volunteer program. Then she'll never be able to adopt Spike, her favorite dog at the shelter! --

Date Published:2020

I only have pies for you

Nelson, Suzanne 1976-


Includes pie recipes. "Dacey Culpepper Biel would do anything to save her family's shop, Pies N' Prattle, even spend time with her archrival, Chayton Freedel, whose father hosts a local show that will feature the shop." --
Date Published:2019

Spider-Man : Shadow Warrior

Aoki, Shogo


Translated from the Japanese. "An original manga"--Page 1 of cover. Travel to a parallel universe where the shogunate still rules Japan and the evil Kingpin, Wilson Fisk has fled America to establish himself as Governor of Edo. Spider-Man, Miles Morales, and Ghost-Spider are hot on his trail. But the Kingpin has a trick up his sleeve: He's brought an alien parasite capable of granting extraordinary powers. When a young man named Hyo accidentally bonds with the symbiote and seemingly transforms into the infamous Venom, things go from bad to worse!
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Translated from the Japanese. "An original manga"--Page 1 of cover. Travel to a parallel universe where the shogunate still rules Japan and the evil Kingpin, Wilson Fisk has fled America to establish himself as Governor of Edo. Spider-Man, Miles Morales, and Ghost-Spider are hot on his trail. But the Kingpin has a trick up his sleeve: He's brought an alien parasite capable of granting extraordinary powers. When a young man named Hyo accidentally bonds with the symbiote and seemingly transforms into the infamous Venom, things go from bad to worse!

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The Search For Our Cosmic Neighbors

Savage, Chloe


Commander Julia and her team have one mission: to head into the vast unknown and answer the greatest question of our universe: Are we alone? But after visiting countless moons and planets of every size and color, they ve found . . . absolutely nothing. For the sake of her crew, who have been crammed into a rocket ship for ten long years, Commander Julia makes the call: it s time to return home after checking one last planet. And it is on this seemingly desolated wasteland, just as their patience and hope have finally faded, that they find the answer they ve been looking for while facing new questions about who they are, what to do next, and what it means it have a home. Laced with humor and wisdom, this third gorgeously illustrated picture book from award-winning creator Chloe Savage blends scientific exploration with magical adventure, filling us with wonder, awe, and the potential for newfound joy every step of the way.
Date Published:2025

Commander Julia and her team have one mission: to head into the vast unknown and answer the greatest question of our universe: Are we alone? But after visiting countless moons and planets of every size and color, they ve found . . . absolutely nothing. For the sake of her crew, who have been crammed into a rocket ship for ten long years, Commander Julia makes the call: it s time to return home after checking one last planet. And it is on this seemingly desolated wasteland, just as their patience and hope have finally faded, that they find the answer they ve been looking for while facing new questions about who they are, what to do next, and what it means it have a home. Laced with humor and wisdom, this third gorgeously illustrated picture book from award-winning creator Chloe Savage blends scientific exploration with magical adventure, filling us with wonder, awe, and the potential for newfound joy every step of the way.

Date Published:2025

Deeply Dave

Grover, Mike


"Dave's mom is missing--and he's going after her. She's lost somewhere at the bottom of the ocean, stranded in the wreckage of her sunken spaceship. Only Dave can save her from the alien monsters and bizarre sea creatures that lurk in the depths. So Dave is going deeper--and deeper--and deeper"--
Date Published:2025

Pocket Peaches : Game On

Wang, Dora (Illustrator),


"Peaches and her pals are back again in this adorable new adventure, Pocket Peaches: Game On. In this sweet, cozy, and heartfelt third book of the beloved comic series, Taro learns to navigate unexpected life changes while maintaining virtual friendships. Rendered in an adorable soft kawaii art style, this whimsical and lighthearted comic about cozy video games is perfect for young readers starting their reading journeys as well as seasoned graphic novel enthusiasts alike. It's gentle, funny, comforting, and a "must-have" for fans of Hello Kitty, PoÇ©mon, Line Friends, Squishmallows.
Date Published:2025

"Peaches and her pals are back again in this adorable new adventure, Pocket Peaches: Game On. In this sweet, cozy, and heartfelt third book of the beloved comic series, Taro learns to navigate unexpected life changes while maintaining virtual friendships. Rendered in an adorable soft kawaii art style, this whimsical and lighthearted comic about cozy video games is perfect for young readers starting their reading journeys as well as seasoned graphic novel enthusiasts alike. It's gentle, funny, comforting, and a "must-have" for fans of Hello Kitty, PoÇ©mon, Line Friends, Squishmallows.

Date Published:2025

Misako Rocks! : Sew Totally Nala

Misako Rokkusu 1977-


"Also by Misako Rocks!: Bounce Back and No Such Thing as Perfect"--Back cover. "Nala loves fashion - especially kawaii fashion, inspired by Japanese streetwear. And Nala is about to have the best summer ever, as she attends a special fashion camp in the city. Fashion camp is challenging, and there are other kids attending who are really talented. Nala wants to stay true to her designs, but wonders if they will measure up. As her self-doubt grows, she is visited by a squirrel named Timothy, who claims he can help her. But what does a squirrel know about fashion? Timothy may prefer peanuts to kawaii outfits, but he knows for sure that Nala totally needs to build her confidence. Together, Nala and Timothy rise to a fun summer challenge that will remind readers how good it feels to believe in themselves."--Publisher.
Date Published:2025

"Also by Misako Rocks!: Bounce Back and No Such Thing as Perfect"--Back cover. "Nala loves fashion - especially kawaii fashion, inspired by Japanese streetwear. And Nala is about to have the best summer ever, as she attends a special fashion camp in the city. Fashion camp is challenging, and there are other kids attending who are really talented. Nala wants to stay true to her designs, but wonders if they will measure up. As her self-doubt grows, she is visited by a squirrel named Timothy, who claims he can help her. But what does a squirrel know about fashion? Timothy may prefer peanuts to kawaii outfits, but he knows for sure that Nala totally needs to build her confidence. Together, Nala and Timothy rise to a fun summer challenge that will remind readers how good it feels to believe in themselves."--Publisher.

Date Published:2025

Misako Rocks! : Bounce Back

Misako Rokkusu 1977-


Lilico's life in Japan is going well. She has great friends and is the captain of the school's basketball team. She's happy! Then comes her parents' news: they're moving to America! Before she knows it, Lilico finds herself in Brooklyn, New York, forced to start all over. And that won't be easy with her closest friends thousands of miles away or a school bully who immediately dislikes her. Luckily, anime-loving Nala and Henry eventually befriend Lilico and with help from them--along with her guardian spirit who looks a lot like her cat, Nico--Lilico just might figure out where she fits in.
Date Published:2021

Lilico's life in Japan is going well. She has great friends and is the captain of the school's basketball team. She's happy! Then comes her parents' news: they're moving to America! Before she knows it, Lilico finds herself in Brooklyn, New York, forced to start all over. And that won't be easy with her closest friends thousands of miles away or a school bully who immediately dislikes her. Luckily, anime-loving Nala and Henry eventually befriend Lilico and with help from them--along with her guardian spirit who looks a lot like her cat, Nico--Lilico just might figure out where she fits in.

Date Published:2021