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PRESS HERE, MIX IT UP!, LET'S PLAY! and now SAY ZOOP! Collect all four interactive books from best-selling children's book author Hervé Tullet!Make some noise! Shout "OH!" Whisper "oh!" Say "Zoop"? Yes! "Zoop!" "Zoop!" "Zoop!" The newest book from Hervé Tullet magically responds with bursts of color and moving shapes, empowering children by letting their imaginations liberate and direct each page's reaction. Tullet's books define the genre of participatory bookmaking, encouraging readers to explore and interact with the physical book in all its... + Read More
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Series: Nothing Rhymes with Orange(Cute Children's Books, Preschool Rhyming Books, Children's Humor Books, Books about Friendship)Hardcover
Adam Rex9781452154435
$25.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8
Aug 01, 2017
"It begs to be sung aloud. And will make you a better person. Completely beyond good and evil!" — Jon Scieszka, first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.A perfect laugh-out-loud, read-aloud tale from New York Times bestselling author Adam Rex: We all know nothing rhymes with orange, but how does that make Orange feel? Well, left out, obviously! When a fruit parade gets together to sing a song about how wonderful they are—and the song happens to rhyme—Orange can't help but feel like it's impossible to ever fit in. But when one par... + Read More
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Series: The 12 Sleighs of Christmas(Christmas Book for Kids, Toddler Book, Holiday Picture Book and Stocking Stuffer)Hardcover
Sherri Duskey Rinker9781452145143
$25.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Oct 24, 2017
Which elf will build the coolest sleigh for the Christmas ride? SANTA will decide! When the elves discover that Santa's sleigh is in a terrible state, they let their imaginations go wild—and soon there are sleighs of every kind, inspired by big rigs, motorcycles, zeppelins, and much more!The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and the celebrated illustrator of Michael Chabon's The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man, team up for spirited vehicular silliness and classic Christmas cheer in this turbo-char... + Read More
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Series: Lines(Wordless Kids Books, Children's Winter Books, Ice Skating Story for Kids)Hardcover
Suzy Lee9781452156651
$26.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Sep 05, 2017
It starts with a line. Whether made by the tip of a pencilor the blade of a skate, the magic starts there.And magic once again flows from the pencil and imagination of internationally acclaimed artist Suzy Lee. With the lightest of touches, this masterwork blurs the lines between real and imagined, reminding us why Lee's books have been lauded around the world, recognized on New York Times Best Illustrated Books lists and nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international honor given to children's book creators. This see... + Read More
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Series: ImagineHardcover
John Lennon9781328808653
$26.99 Age (years) from 4 - 7
Sep 21, 2017
Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope some day you'll join us, and the world will be as one. Join one little pigeon as she sets out on a journey to spread a message of tolerance around the world. Featuring the lyrics of John Lennon’s iconic song and illustrations by the award-winning artist Jean Jullien, this poignant and timely picture book dares to imagine a world at peace. Imagine will be published in partnership with human rights organization Amnesty International.
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Series: Hooray for Books!Hardcover
Brian Won9780544748026
$24.99 Age (years) from 4 - 7
Sep 12, 2017
Turtle has looked everywhere for his favorite book, but it's nowhere to be found! Maybe his book was borrowed by Zebra, Owl, Giraffe, Elephant, or Lion. As Turtle searches, his friends offer to share their own favorite stories, but other books just won't do. Or is it time for Turtle to try something different? A tribute to books, reading, and the joy of sharing stories with others from Brian Won, the author/illustrator of Hooray for Hat! and Hooray for Today!.
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Series: Greenglass HouseGhosts of Greenglass HouseA Greenglass House StoryHardcover
Kate Milford9780544991460
$25.99 Age (years) from 10 - 12
Oct 03, 2017
Welcome to the irresistible world of Greenglass House, where thirteen-year-old Milo is spending the winter holidays stuck in a house full of strange guests who are not what they seem. There are fresh clues to uncover as friends old and new join in his search for a mysterious map and a famous smuggler’s lost haul. Sure to thrill both fans and newcomers, this smart, suspenseful tale offers ghosts, friendships, and a cast of unforgettable characters, all wrapped up in a cozy mystery.
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Series: The VanderbeekersThe Vanderbeekers of 141st StreetHardcover
Karina Yan Glaser9780544876392
$21.00 Age (years) from 8 - 12
Oct 03, 2017
The first book in the bestselling series that the New York Times Book Review hails as “delightful and heartwarming.”The Vanderbeekers have always lived in the brownstone on 141st Street. It's practically another member of the family. So when their reclusive, curmudgeonly landlord decides not to renew their lease, the five siblings have eleven days to do whatever it takes to stay in their beloved home and convince the dreaded Beiderman just how wonderful they are.And all is fair in love and war when it comes to keeping their home.The New York Ti... + Read More
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Series: 9781328759870
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Series: Nice Try, Jane SinnerHardcover
Lianne Oelke9780544867857
$25.99 Age (years) from 14
Jan 09, 2018
"Jane Sinner snarked her way into my heart, and she's never leaving. Prepare to fall hard for this hilarious, heartfelt gem of a book."—Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens AgendaIt’s Kind of a Funny Story meets Daria in the darkly hilarious tale of a teen’s attempt to remake her public image and restore inner peace through reality TV. The only thing 17-year-old Jane Sinner hates more than failure is pity. After a personal crisis and her subsequent expulsion from high school, she’s going nowhere fast. Jane’s well-meaning paren... + Read More
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Series: ListThe ListHardcover
Patricia Forde9781492647966
$25.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14
Aug 01, 2017
Fahrenheit 451 meets The Giver in an award winning dystopian story about the dangers of censorship and how far we will go in the pursuit of freedom.What if you were only allowed to speak 500 words?The city of Ark is the last safe place on Earth: the polar ice caps have melted and flooded everything, leaving few survivors. To make sure humans do not make the same mistakes, Ark's leader John Noa decrees everyone in Ark must speak List, a language of only 500 words. Language is to blame for mankind's destruction, John Noa says, as politicians and ... + Read More
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Series: The Exact Location of HomeHardcover
Kate Messner9781681195483
$22.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12
Sep 12, 2017
Kirby "Zig" Zigonski lives for the world of simple circuits, light bulbs, buzzers, and motors. Electronics are, after all, much more predictable than most people--especially his father, who he hasn't seen in over a year. When his dad's latest visit is canceled with no explanation and his mom seems to be hiding something, Zig turns to his best friend Gianna and a new gizmo--a garage sale GPS unit--for help. Convinced that his dad is leaving clues around town to explain his absence, Zig sets out to find him. Following one clue after another, logg... + Read More
From the New York Times–bestselling creator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend comes the inspiring epilogue to the beloved classic nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty.Everyone knows that when Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. But what happened after? Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's poignant tale follows Humpty Dumpty, an avid bird watcher whose favorite place to be is high up on the city wall—that is, until after his famous fall. Now terrified of heights, Humpty can longer do many of the things he loves most.... + Read More
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Series: Draw the LineHardcover
Kathryn Otoshi9781626725638
$25.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Oct 10, 2017
Draw the Lineis a powerful picture book about forgiveness from Kathryn Otoshi, author of the bestselling bookOne.When two boys draw their own lines and realize they can connect them together—magic happens!But a misstep causes their lines to get crossed.Push! Pull! Tug! Yank!Soon their line unravels into an angry tug-of-war.With a growing rift between them, will the boys ever find a way to come together again?Acclaimed author/illustrator Kathryn Otoshi uses black and white illustrations with thoughtful splashes of color to create a powerful, mul... + Read More
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Series: Calpurnia Tate, Girl VetWho Gives a Hoot?: Calpurnia Tate, Girl VetHardcover
Jacqueline Kelly9781627798730
$22.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10
Oct 03, 2017
From Newbery Honor author Jacqueline Kelly comes Who Gives a Hoot?, the third title in her illustrated chapter book series for younger readers featuring the beloved characters from The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate.Out in their boat exploring the San Marcos River, Callie and Granddaddy see all kinds of nature—fish, mockingbirds, ammonites, and more. But when Callie spots an owl in the water, she knows it's in trouble. With quick thinking and quick action, she and Granddaddy bring the bird aboard—but will they be able to save its life?
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Series: ThornhillHardcover
Pam Smy9781626726543
$27.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14
Aug 29, 2017
Parallel stories set in different times, one told in prose and one in pictures, converge as a girl unravels the mystery of the abandoned Thornhill Institute next door. 1982: Mary is a lonely orphan at the Thornhill Institute For Children at the very moment that it's shutting its doors. When her few friends are all adopted or re-homed and she’s left to face a volatile bully alone, her revenge will have a lasting effect on the bully, on Mary, and on Thornhill itself. 2017: Ella has just moved to a new town where she knows no one. From her room on... + Read More
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Series: WishtreeHardcover
Katherine Applegate9781250043221
$23.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12
Sep 26, 2017
An oak tree and a crow help their neighbors embrace their differences in this beautiful, nuanced, New York Times-bestselling middle-grade novel from Newbery Medalist author Katherine Applegate.Trees can't tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories. . . .Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree"—people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches. Along with a crow named Bongo and other animals who seek refuge in Red's hollows, this wishtree watches over the neighborhood.You might s... + Read More
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Series: When's My Birthday?Hardcover
Julie Fogliano9781626722934
$25.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6
Sep 05, 2017
In this enthusiastic celebration of all things BIRTHDAY, acclaimed author Julie Fogliano and award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson bring you the perfect birthday book! Join our excited narrator as she lists all the things that will make her birthday the BEST birthday.when’s my birthday? where’s my birthday? how many days until my birthday? i’d like a pony for my birthday and a necklace for my birthday. i’d like a chicken for my birthday. i’d like a ball to bounce and bounce. i’d like a big cake on my birthday with lots of chocolate on my... + Read More
A lyrical biography of E. B. White, beloved author of Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, written by Barbara Herkert and illustrated by Caldecott honoree Lauren Castillo.When young Elwyn White lay in bed as a sickly child, a bold house mouse befriended him. When the time came for kindergarten, an anxious Elwyn longed for the farm, where animal friends awaited him at the end of each day. Propelled by his fascination with the outside world, he began to jot down his reflections in a journal. Writing filled him with joy, and words became his world. ... + Read More
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Series: The Road to Ever AfterHardcover
Moira Young9781250117298
$23.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12
Nov 14, 2017
Davy David, an orphan, lives by his wits in the dead-end town of Brownvale. When a stray dog named George turns Davy’s life upside down just days before Christmas, Davy sets in motion a chain of events that forces them to flee.A mischievous wind blows the two of them to a boarded-up museum on the outskirts of town where they meet the elderly recluse, Miss Flint. She has planned one last adventure before her time is up and hires the reluctant Davy and George to escort her. As they travel, the most peculiar thing begins to happen—Miss Flint gets ... + Read More
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Series: The Language of ThornsMidnight Tales and Dangerous MagicHardcover
Leigh Bardugo9781250122520
$32.99YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18
Sep 26, 2017
See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone -- Season 2 streaming now! Trace the roots of Grisha power and discover this deliciously atmospheric, fully-illustrated collection of Grishaverse fairy tales filled with betrayals, revenge, sacrifice, and love. Enter the Grishaverse... Love speaks in flowers. Truth requires thorns. Travel to a world of dark bargains struck by moonlight, of haunted towns and hungry woods, of talking beasts and gingerbread golems, where a young mermaid's voice can summon deadly s... + Read More
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Series: Emma in the NightPaperback
Wendy Walker9781250164902
$24.99FICTION
Aug 08, 2017
One night three years ago, the Tanner sisters disappeared: fifteen-year-old Cass and seventeen-year-old Emma. Three years later, Cass returns, without her sister Emma. Her story is one of kidnapping and betrayal, of a mysterious island where the two were held. But to forensic psychiatrist Dr. Abby Winter, something doesn't add up. Looking deep within this dysfunctional family Dr. Winter uncovers a life where boundaries were violated and a narcissistic parent held sway. And where one sister's return might just be the beginning of the crime.
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Series: Dragon BrothersThe Dragon RidersHardcover
James Russell9781492648673
$24.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Aug 01, 2017
The third book in an enchanting and innovative new picture book series that follows brothers Flynn and Paddy as they discover the hidden magic of the island they call home, and provides an enhanced reader experience via a free augmented reality app.Away across the oceans Where few have dared to roam Upon a wondrous island A family made its home.Brothers Flynn and Paddy are used to wild adventures on their magical island home. But when their pet dragon, Elton John, takes his new family on an unexpected flight to see the annual dragon games, the ... + Read More
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Series: #NotYourPrincessVoices of Native American WomenHardcover
Lisa Charleyboy9781554519583
$19.95YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 14
Sep 12, 2017
Native Women demand to be heard in this stunning anthology. Whether looking back to a troubled past or welcoming a hopeful future, the powerful voices of Indigenous women across North America resound in this book. In the same style as the best-selling Dreaming in Indian, #Not Your Princess presents an eclectic collection of poems, essays, interviews, and art that combine to express the experience of being a Native woman. Stories of abuse, humiliation, and stereotyping are countered by the voices of passionate women making themselves heard and d... + Read More
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Series: Turtle IslandThe Story of North America's First PeopleHardcover
Eldon Yellowhorn9781554519446
$24.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 11
Sep 12, 2017
Discover the amazing story of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas from the end of the Ice Age to the arrival of the Europeans. • EUREKA! Nonfiction Children’s Book Awards Honoree • Waterloo Red Maple Nonfiction Award Winner • Rocky Mountain Book Award Nominee“Deftly weaves together traditional narratives with archaeology.”—Jennifer Raff in Origin: A Genetic History of the AmericasUnlike most books that chronicle the history of Native peoples beginning with the arrival of Europeans in 1492, this book goes back to the Ice Age to give young re... + Read More
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Series: RewildingGiving Nature a Second ChanceHardcover
Ann Love9781554519620
$19.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Oct 10, 2017
It’s not too late! The natural world can still be healed. Rewilding is an important environmental movement to restore habitats to their natural state in order to support native species and make room for animals to move freely. In this comprehensive look at rewilding, the authors present examples from around the world where endangered animals have been rehabilitated and returned to their natural habitats. From pandas and peregrine falcons to jaguars and wolves, the story of these animals testifies to the fact that with good management, the exti... + Read More
A magical gender variant child brings transformation and change to the world around them thanks to their mother's enduring love. In the magical time between night and day, when both the sun and the moon are in the sky, a child is born in a little blue house on a hill. And Miu Lan is not just any child, but one who can change into any shape they can imagine. The only problem is they can't decide what to be: a boy or a girl? A bird or a fish? A flower or a shooting star? At school, though, they must endure inquisitive looks and difficult questio... + Read More
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Series: The Great Mistake MysteriesThe Artsy Mistake MysteryThe Great Mistake MysteriesPaperback
Sylvia McNicoll9781459738805
$8.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Aug 05, 2017
They say he’s been stealing art. But is Attila being framed? Outdoor art is disappearing all over the neighbourhood! From elaborate Halloween decorations to the Stream of Dreams fish display across the fence at Stephen and Renée’s school, it seems no art is safe. Renée’s brother, Attila, has been cursing those model fish since he first had to make them as part of his community service. So everyone thinks Attila is behind it when they disappear. But, grumpy teen though he is, Attila can do no wrong in Renée’s eyes, so she enlists Stephen’s help ... + Read More
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Series: Star Wars Coding ProjectsA Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Coding Your Own Animations, Games, Simulations anPaperback
Jon Woodcock9781465464729
$21.99JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12
Oct 03, 2017
Learn to code games and use Scratch, guided by your favorite Star Wars characters!Star Wars Coding Projects is a step-by-step visual guide to coding fun projects in Scratch and shows you everything you need to know to create cool computer projects, animations, and games. Create your own sprites and use them in your own projects. Build your own characters, navigate a spaceship through an asteroid belt, and go on a jetpack adventure. Learn essential coding skills, share your projects with friends, and challenge them to beat your scores. Each proj... + Read More
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Series: Virtual RealityHardcover
Jack Challoner9781465465481
$21.99JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Nov 07, 2017
A new book by the author of Smithsonian Maker Lab that explores the realities of virtual reality, explaining what VR is and how it works. Includes an app download for five exclusive VR experiences and a cardboard viewer with stickers to make it your own.Learn about the history of VR, from how it was invented to how it is used in the world today—beyond smart phone apps—and how VR headsets play with your senses of sight, sound, and touch to fool you into thinking you are somewhere else. Then use the included VR viewer and smartphone app download ... + Read More
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Series: Canadian ConceptsJump, Leap, Count Sheep!A Canadian Wildlife 123Hardcover
Geraldo Valério9781771472890
$16.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5
Aug 15, 2017
Count to ten with Canadian wildlife in this playful counting book. Here they come… one bighorn sheep jumping, two grebes dancing, three mantids hunting, and many more Canadian critters to count! Each spread presents a number from 1 to 10, along with a playful depiction of the corresponding amount of Canadian wildlife. Each number is shown as a figure, a word, and a quantity of dots to support comprehension. Every spread also includes a lively phrase with an action verb and one other element to count. Featured wildlife includes mammals, ... + Read More
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Series: When Planet Earth Was NewHardcover
James Gladstone9781771472036
$18.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Sep 15, 2017
The story of planet Earth's evolution: 4.5 billion years in 40 pagesIt has taken billions of years for Earth to become the planet it is today. When Planet Earth Was New looks back to the very beginning, using a poetic approach grounded in scientific fact to give an overview of how the planet has changed over time: from hot lava to the formation of oceans to the evolution of living things in water and on land. The book also includes the relatively recent evolution of humans — who are just a tiny speck in the sweep of Earth’s history. This bro... + Read More
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Series: Jammie Day!Hardcover
Carrie Snyder9781771472005
$18.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Oct 15, 2017
If Cliffy had his way—and he just may—every day would be jammie day! Cliffy is a middle child: a little less loud, a little less messy, and a little less conspicuous than his four siblings. One cold, winter morning, Cliffy doesn’t feel like getting dressed. So he tells his mom it’s jammie day and heads to school in his favorite footy pajamas. His mom might not have been paying attention. His teacher and his dad are distracted, too. So Cliffy gets away with it for a day… then a week… then a month. The other kids at school catch on quickly an... + Read More
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Series: Ira CrumbIra Crumb Makes a Pretty Good FriendHardcover
Naseem Hrab9781771471718
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8
Aug 15, 2017
A comical story about a new kid who really, really wants to make friends. Meet Ira Crumb. He’s the new kid in town. He knows what that means: when the new school year starts, he’ll play alone at recess, eat alone at lunch, and walk home alone at the end of the day. So Ira launches a whole-hearted campaign to befriend neighborhood kids before the first day. But his best-laid plans — A sandwich stand! A dance-off! — fall flat, and playing it cool doesn’t seem to work either. Just as Ira decides school will be HORRIBLE, a comical misundersta... + Read More
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Series: Letters to a PrisonerHardcover
Jacques Goldstyn9781771472517
$18.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5
Sep 15, 2017
A wordless story about the power of words. Told entirely through illustrations, Letters to a Prisoner is a wordless story about the power of hope and the written word. Inspired by Amnesty International’s letter-writing campaigns to help free people who have been jailed for expressing their opinion, the book tells the story of a man who is arrested during a peaceful protest. In solitary confinement, he begins to despair—until a bird delivers a letter of support written by somebody outside the prison. Every day more missives arrive until the... + Read More
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Series: The Man Who Loved LibrariesThe Story of Andrew CarnegieHardcover
Andrew Larsen9781771472678
$18.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Aug 15, 2017
A picture book biography of American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. When he was a child in the 1840s, Andrew Carnegie and his family immigrated to America in search of a new beginning. His working-class Scottish family arrived at the height of the Industrial Revolution. Carnegie worked hard, in factories and telegraphy. He invested in railroads, eventually becoming the richest man in the world during his time. Carnegie believed strongly in sharing his wealth, and one of the ways he did this was by funding the construction of over 2,500... + Read More
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Series: Stolen WordsHardcover
Melanie Florence9781772600377
$21.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9
Sep 05, 2017
The story of the beautiful relationship between a little girl and her grandfather. When she asks her grandfather how to say something in his language – Cree – he admits that his language was stolen from him when he was a boy. The little girl then sets out to help her grandfather find his language again. This sensitive and warmly illustrated picture book explores the intergenerational impact of the residential school system that separated young Indigenous children from their families. The story recognizes the pain of those whose culture and lang... + Read More
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Series: The Water WalkerBilingual editionHardcover
Joanne Robertson9781772600384
$18.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9
Sep 05, 2017
The story of a determined Ojibwe Grandmother (Nokomis) Josephine-ba 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 the Great Lakes from the four salt waters, or oceans, to Lake Superior. The walks are full of challenges, and by her example Josephine-ba invites us all to take up our responsibility to protect our water, the giver of life, and to protect our planet f... + Read More
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Series: To Look a Nazi in the EyeA teen's account of a war criminal trialPaperback
Kathy Kacer9781772600407
$13.95YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 15 - 19
Sep 12, 2017
The true story of nineteen-year-old Jordana Lebowitz’s time at the trial of Oskar Groening, known as the "bookkeeper of Auschwitz", a man charged with being complicit in the deaths of more than 300,000 Jews. A granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, Jordana was still not prepared for what she would see and hear. Listening to Groening’s testimony and to the Holocaust survivors who came to testify against him, Jordana felt the weight of being witness to history – a history that we need to remember now more than ever.
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Series: Caterpillars Can't SwimPaperback
Liane Shaw9781772600537
$13.95YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 18
Sep 12, 2017
Ryan, who uses a wheelchair, is at his most confident when he's in the water. When he rescues his schoolmate, Jack, from drowning their lives become connected, whether they like it or not. Ryan keeps Jack's secret about that day in the water, but he knows that Jack needs help. The school is full of rumors about Jack's sexuality, and he has few friends. When Ryan decides to invite Jack on a trip to Comic Con he's planned with his best friend Cody, the captain of the school's swim team, the three boys make an unlikely combination. But they will e... + Read More
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Star Wars Coding Projects A Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Coding Your Own Animations, Games, Simulations an Paperback 9781465464729 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 03, 2017
Virtual Reality Hardcover 9781465465481 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Nov 07, 2017