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Series: Orca Think Open Science Knowledge for Everyone Hardcover Monique Polak 9781459833586 $26.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 17, 2023

Science is for everyone, right? Unfortunately, that's not always true. Discovery, research and innovation are often top secret, and big businesses charge high prices for that information. The field of open science is trying to change that. It's all about sharing knowledge. Teams of scientists around the world are working together to improve and speed up scientific research and share their results so that everyone benefits. Open Science: Knowledge for Everyone examines the history of scientific research and how ideas and information are shared a... + Read More
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Series: Orca Footprints Less Is More Join the Low-Waste Movement Hardcover Leah Payne 9781459835443 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 17, 2023

All over the world, people are joining the low-waste movement and getting tough on their trash. Maybe you’ve heard the reports of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch swirling in the ocean. Maybe you’ve seen the photos of whales and sea birds with trash in their bellies. Or maybe you’ve heard that only 9 percent of our plastic waste actually gets recycled. We can all do our part for the planet by creating less garbage. In Less Is More young readers will discover how to avoid waste in the first place, reduce how much they use and reuse what they can,... + Read More
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Series: Orca Wild Wild Horses Running Free Hardcover Linda L. Richards 9781459825598 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 17, 2023

Wild horses are legendary, but today their very existence is under threat from a changing environment, politics and less protected spaces to roam free. These animals live all over the world, including the iconic mustangs in North America—a symbol of freedom and the American West. Today what we thought we knew about the history of wild horses and where they came from is changing. What makes a horse wild? Where do they live and how did they end up there? What is the relationship between wild horses and Indigenous Peoples? How are governments and ... + Read More
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Series: Moussaillons Explorons l'espace Hardcover Québec Amérique 9782764444924 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Oct 10, 2023

Tu veux faire des découvertes extraordinaires ? Rien de plus simple, moussaillon. Suis-moi ! Je suis le plus amusant des robots explorateurs. Je peux me transformer de toutes les façons pour t’emmener dans des voyages époustouflants ! Prêt pour le décollage ? Partons dans l’espace, qui est rempli de merveilles : des planètes colorées, des comètes chevelues, des galaxies lointaines, et bien d’autres… À toi de les découvrir toutes !
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Series: Moussaillons Explorons l'océan Hardcover Québec Amérique 9782764444955 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Oct 10, 2023

Tu veux faire des découvertes extraordinaires ? Rien de plus simple, moussaillon. Suis-moi !Je suis le plus amusant des robots explorateurs. Je peux me transformer de toutes les façons pour t’emmener dans des voyages époustouflants ! Prêt pour une nouvelle aventure ? Plongeons dans l’océan, qui cache mille trésors : des poissons lumineux, des géants des profondeurs, des licornes des mers, et bien d’autres… À toi de les découvrir tous !
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Series: Animaux illustrés Carcajou Hardcover Allen Niptanatiak 9782764449806 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Oct 10, 2023

Dans ce livre, les jeunes lecteurs apprendront comment les carcajous élèvent leurs petits, où ils vivent, ce qu’ils mangent ainsi que d’autres informations intéressantes, comme l’usage de leur odeur distinctive et pourquoi ils sont reconnus comme les gloutons du règne animal!
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Series: Animaux illustrés Phoque annelé Hardcover William Flaherty 9782764449820 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Oct 10, 2023

Dans ce livre, les jeunes lecteurs apprendront ce que les phoques annelés mangent, où ils vivent, comment ils élèvent leurs petits ainsi que d’autres informations intéressantes, comme la profondeur qu’ils peuvent atteindre en plongeant et leur incroyable capacité à creuser!
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Series: Et si on parlait de…? Et si on parlait de notre corps? Hardcover Dr. Jillian Roberts 9782764449875 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 10, 2023

La pédopsychologue Jillian Roberts explique pourquoi certaines parties de nos corps sont considérées comme privées et comment respecter son corps et celui des autres. Le livre donne aussi des pistes aux enfants pour les aider à promouvoir l’inclusion et l’acceptation dans le monde qui les entoure.
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Series: Savoir - L'environnement L'air Hardcover Québec Amérique 9782764446201 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 10, 2023

L’ENVIRONNEMENT englobe tous les éléments naturels de notre planète : l’air, l’eau, la terre, les végétaux et les animaux. Nous aussi, les êtres humains, en faisons partie ! Pour le protéger, il faut d’abord comprendre ce qui menace son équilibre délicat. L’AIR est un mélange de gaz qui enveloppe la Terre. En plus de mettre en place les conditions essentielles à la vie sur la planète, l’air contient l’oxygène qui nous permet de respirer. Chaque jour, toutefois, l’air se remplit de polluants. Que pouvons-nous faire pour réduire ceux-ci et ainsi ... + Read More
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The Antiracist Kitchen 21 Stories (and Recipes) Hardcover Nadia L. Hohn 9781459833432 $29.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 12, 2023

An anthology featuring stories and recipes from racialized authors about food, culture and resistance What if talking about racism was as easy as baking a cake, frying plantains or cooking rice? The Antiracist Kitchen: 21 Stories (and Recipes) is a celebration of food, family, activism and resistance in the face of racism. In this anthology featuring stories and recipes from 21 diverse and award-winning North American children's authors, the authors share the role of food in their lives and how it has helped fight discrimination, reclaim cultur... + Read More
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The Trailblazing Life of Viola Desmond A Civil Rights Icon Hardcover Rachel Kehoe 9781459833975 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 12, 2023

Years before Rosa Parks famously refused to give up a bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, Viola Desmond took a similar stand against racial segregation in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. On November 8, 1946, she was arrested for refusing to move from the "whites-only" section of a movie theater. Her heroic act inspired Black community leaders and made her a symbol of courage in the fight against inequality. This story of Viola's life is based on rare interviews with her sister Wanda Robson, who spent her life championing her sister's story and was succe... + Read More
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Students Mentoring Students in K-8 Classrooms Creating a learning community where children communicate, collaborate, and succeed Paperback Diane Vetter 9781551383620 $28.95 EDUCATION Sep 05, 2023

Today’s students bring with them to the classroom a wide variety of understandings and ways of knowing. Sharing this richness of understanding, as well as students’ unique ways of looking at challenges, solving problems, and interpreting the world adds an incredible depth and meaning to all types of classroom learning. This thoughtful guide offers authentic, meaningful and purposeful activities that will lead students to share their thinking, and to support and mentor each other emotionally, socially, and academically. It explores numerous ways... + Read More
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Series: Orca Timeline Are We There Yet? How Humans Find Their Way Hardcover Maria Birmingham 9781459835207 $29.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Aug 15, 2023

Why do some people have a bad sense of direction? How can you avoid getting lost? Why did early mapmakers put fake towns on their maps and why does every traffic controller in the world speak English? From finding food, water and shelter to traveling for commerce, trade and eventually exploring the world, humans have always had to find their way from one place to another. Are We There Yet? examines the evolution of how we navigate the world. Our earliest ancestors relied on built-in navigation systems in our brains and followed clues like star ... + Read More
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Mountain of Fire Into the Heart of Volcanoes Hardcover Julie Roberge 9781459835061 $29.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 May 16, 2023

Take a trip around the world (and beyond) to discover the science, myths and stories behind iconic volcanoes. Krakatoa. Kilimanjaro. Vesuvius. The destructive power of volcanoes has claimed more than 250,000 lives since the beginning of civilization. Whether as objects of worship or of terror, they have shaped our world and fed the human imagination. And they can be found just about everywhere, from ancient Pompeii to the geysers of Yellowstone to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean and the surface of Jupiter. Teaming up with award-winning illustr... + Read More
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Series: Orca Footprints Too Much Trash How Litter Is Hurting Animals Hardcover Joan Marie Galat 9781459831827 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 May 16, 2023

Litter is not only an eyesore but a serious threat to animals and their habitats. We can all work together to keep the planet healthy and clean. Did you know that gum on the sidewalk is litter? Even a banana peel that is thrown in a ditch is litter. Trash poses a threat to animals everywhere, including pets, farm animals and wildlife. They can get injured or trapped in the litter and even eat garbage that makes them sick. In Too Much Trash: How Litter Is Hurting Animals, we discover how garbage ends up everywhere—from city streets and the wilde... + Read More
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Series: Orca Think Breaking News Why Media Matters Hardcover Raina Delisle 9781459826564 $26.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 May 16, 2023

The news can inform and inspire, but it can also misinform and mislead. Becoming a savvy news consumer is more important than ever as people are spending an increasing amount of time on the internet and social media, where they're exposed to fake news and clickbait. And as major news events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have shown us, the global spread of misinformation and disinformation puts lives at risk and accurate and reliable information can save lives. Breaking News: Why Media Matters helps kids become critical news consumers and teache... + Read More
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Series: Orca Timeline Cities How Humans Live Together Hardcover Megan Clendenan 9781459831469 $29.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 May 16, 2023

If you could design a city that would be both a great place to live and good for the planet, what would it look like? Today, about four billion people—more than half the world’s population—live in cities. This number could rise to seven billion by 2050. Cities face big challenges, including threats from climate change, food insecurity, a lack of clean water and rapid population growth, but they are also places where innovation and sustainability can thrive. Cities: How Humans Live Together travels through time to explore questions like When an... + Read More
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The Secret Pocket Hardcover Peggy Janicki 9781459833722 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Apr 11, 2023

★“Captures the sympathy of readers and holds their attention...An age-appropriate telling by an Indigenous creative team of a tragic historical period.”—School Library Journal, starred review The true story of how Indigenous girls at a residential school sewed secret pockets into their dresses to hide food and survive. Mary was four years old when she was first taken away to the Lejac Indian Residential School. It was far away from her home and family. Always hungry and cold, there was little comfort for young Mary. Speaking Dakelh was forbidd... + Read More
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Series: Orca Think Good Food, Bad Waste Let's Eat for the Planet Hardcover Erin Silver 9781459830912 $26.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 11, 2023

A deep dive into why humans waste so much food and the consequences for people and the planet Around the world, a billion tons of food gets thrown away every year, even when hundreds of millions of people suffer from hunger. A lot of what we don't eat ends up rotting in landfills which contributes to global warming. The good news is that many governments, communities and individuals are working hard to tackle this giant problem. You can be part of the solution, starting in your own home—and working together, we can decrease our overall waste an... + Read More
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Series: Orca Timeline Are We Having Fun Yet? The Human Quest for a Good Time Hardcover Maria Birmingham 9781459830943 $29.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 14, 2023

Humans have searched out fun for centuries. Chariot races. Dueling crickets. Roller coasters. Rubik's Cubes. It seems we've always had a knack for finding interesting ways to have a good time. Of course, it wasn’t always that way. Our earliest ancestors had to worry more about survival than finding something to do in their free time. But as we evolved and daily living got a little easier, we began to think a bit more about entertainment. In Are We Having Fun Yet?, readers follow the evolution of fun. It started simply, with storytelling by a f... + Read More
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Series: Orca Footprints Dig Deep Connecting Archaeology, Oceans and Us Hardcover Nicole F. Smith 9781459826083 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 14, 2023

What can archaeology and Indigenous Traditional Knowledge tell us about how our marine environments have changed over time and the effects of climate change? From harvesting herring eggs to hunting humpback whales, humans have had a relationship with the world's oceans for more than 100,000 years. In Dig Deep: Connecting Archaeology, Oceans and Us, young readers unearth what our ancestors left behind at archaeological sites around the world and examine how tools, campsites, fishing technologies and even garbage can show us how our ancestors liv... + Read More
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Series: Orca Think Get Out and Vote! How You Can Shape the Future Hardcover Elizabeth MacLeod 9781459828452 $26.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 14, 2023

Explore the past, present and future of voting around the world, and why it's one of the most important things we can do as citizens. In Get Out and Vote!, discover how voting affects everyone's life, what election day looks like, why some people don’t cast a ballot and more. Did you know a ping-pong ball once decided an election or that the government in Ancient Greece voted by shouting? From elections and politics to voter suppression and accessible ballots, there is so much to explore when it comes to voting. With profiles of young people w... + Read More
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Play with Jay! Fun and Games for Little Readers Hardcover Pascale Bonenfant 9781459835504 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 14, 2023

Letters, numbers, shapes and more! Join Jay and friends in this interactive picture book that inspires curiosity, imagination and play. Jay the bear, Nora the rabbit and Clementine the bird invite little readers to have fun seeking treasure, spotting differences and matching pairs. With unique prompts and questions on each page, young readers can engage in their own way with activities, such as inventing names for their favorite monsters, choosing what to pack in a suitcase or imagining combinations of magic potions. Part picture book, part mul... + Read More
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Series: Orca Footprints Saving the Night How Light Pollution Is Harming Life on Earth Hardcover Stephen Aitken 9781459831070 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 14, 2023

Light pollution threatens the survival of every living species on our planet, including people. It started when Thomas Edison invented the first light bulb more than 150 years ago. Then, as electric light became more common, light pollution began to take over cities and towns. Today, in urban centers all over the world, the stars in the sky aren't visible. Millions of people have never seen the Milky Way. In Saving the Night, we discover how plants and animals have adapted over millions of years to survive and thrive in the dark, and how artif... + Read More
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No Horses in the House! The Audacious Life of Artist Rosa Bonheur Hardcover Mireille Messier 9781459833524 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Mar 08, 2023

★“Scenes unfold with cinematic flair...Bonheur’s tenacity and determination will resonate with children, whether or not they’re familiar with her art.”—Quill & Quire, starred review Based on the incredible life of the pioneering, feminist and queer artist Rosa Bonheur, this charming story depicts Rosa's early years and her drive to fight for her dreams. Rosa Bonheur loved to draw animals. She was good at it too! Unfortunately, in nineteenth-century France, girls were not allowed to be artists. But Rosa didn't let that stop her. In this fictiona... + Read More
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Pas de chevaux dans la maison! La vie audacieuse de l’artiste Rosa Bonheur Hardcover Mireille Messier 9781459836006 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Mar 08, 2023

Cette histoire inspirante, qui raconte la vie incroyable de l’artiste pionnière, féministe et queer Rosa Bonheur, dépeint les premières années de Rosa et son acharnement à réaliser ses rêves. Rosa Bonheur adorait dessiner des animaux. Et elle y excellait ! Mais dans la France du XIXe siècle, les filles n’avaient pas le droit d’être artistes. Mais Rosa n’allait pas laisser cela l’arrêter. Dans cette belle mise en récit des débuts de Rosa à Paris, les jeunes lecteurs découvrent l’artiste qui étudie le dessin dans la maison paternelle en s’aidant ... + Read More
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Series: Orca Wild Grizzly Bears Guardians of the Wilderness Hardcover Frances Backhouse 9781459828544 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 14, 2023

★“An important book for helping kids see past the stereotypes of terrifying grizzly bears and join the call for conservation.”—School Library Journal, starred review Grizzlies are one of North America’s most iconic wildlife species. They once roamed across half the continent, but today the grizzly population has declined at an alarming rate and it is incredibly difficult to rebuild those numbers, especially in places with a lot of people. Yet grizzlies are key members of their ecological communities and a powerful symbol of wilderness. Filled ... + Read More
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Series: Meg and Greg Meg and Greg: Scarlet and the Ring Paperback Elspeth Rae 9781459824997 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Feb 14, 2023

A decodable book featuring four phonics stories specially designed to help children with dyslexia or other language-based learning difficulties find reading success. While Meg and Greg are visiting Greg’s family on Stardust Island they find themselves searching for one lost or missing item after another! Join Meg, Greg, cousin Martha and a puppy named Scarlet as they discover the thief who took off with a precious garnet ring at a farmers’ market, find and catch a horse named Popcorn who got lost in a forest, save a surfer who fell from his boa... + Read More
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Series: The World Around Us On the News Our First Talk About Tragedy Paperback Dr. Jillian Roberts 9781459833692 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Feb 14, 2023

Introduces children to the realities of natural disasters, terrorism and other forms of tragedy. In age-appropriate language and tone, Dr. Roberts explains what tragedy is, the feelings it may create and how to manage those feelings. She also emphasizes the good that can come out of tragedy, looking at how people help one another in caring, compassionate and heroic ways. The book's question-and-answer format will help parents have a meaningful conversation about these difficult topics with their children and equip parents to better handle ques... + Read More
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Your Brain Is Amazing How the Human Mind Works Hardcover Esperanza Habinger 9781459832176 $29.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 14, 2023

The sight of stars in the sky, the taste of chocolate, the memories of a holiday, pain after you fall...all of these experiences are possible thanks to your brain. Did you know that the information inside your head travels faster than cars on the highway? Or that electricity moves around in there? Your brain is mysterious—there is a lot we know about it and even more that we still don’t understand. With detailed illustrations and activities to challenge your brain, Your Brain is Amazing explores the inner workings of the most complex organ on ... + Read More
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Literacy Leadership Matters How principals can support teachers and strengthen reading instruction in elementary classrooms Paperback Karen Filewych 9781551383613 $28.95 EDUCATION Feb 01, 2023

Many school principals have little background in literacy instruction. And yet, they find themselves leading teachers at a time of shifting literacy priorities. This practical book offers literacy fundamentals, builds confidence, and empowers principals to become instructional leaders. It deals with all aspects of literacy: from understanding the science of reading to planning, resources, oral language, word study, reading, writing, and creating a shared literacy vision. Each chapter In this comprehensive resource includes staff meeting discuss... + Read More
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Siku: Life on the Ice English Edition Hardcover Paul Souders 9781772274455 $29.95 PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 01, 2022

Arctic ice is a daily consideration for people living above the Arctic circle. Ice is key to successful hunts, ease of travel, and the health of wildlife. This book features sweeping landscape photography of Arctic sea ice in all its forms, accompanied by anecdotes from community members across the North. From traditional stories of what lurks under the ice to harrowing tales of hunters on the ice and traditional knowledge about ice safety and conditions, this book presents the beauty, complexity, and unique challenges of living daily in an eve... + Read More
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My Promise Board book Dr. Jillian Roberts 9781459832053 $10.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 Oct 18, 2022

A stunning board book that shows little ones they will be loved unconditionally and empowers parents and caregivers to raise well-rounded, resilient individuals. With a simple message, Dr. Roberts aims to strengthen the parent-child bond and support families in becoming effective problem solvers. Each stanza in this beautifully illustrated board book presents a key parenting element/piece: start early, stay current, build resilience, nurture relationships, reduce stigma and prejudice, learn smart boundaries and offer unconditional love. These e... + Read More
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Big Sharks, Small World Board book Mark Leiren-Young 9781459831544 $10.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 Oct 18, 2022

Meet different sharks from around the world in this rhyming board book. Did you know that some sharks have friends? Or that there are some sharks bigger than trucks, while others are smaller than ducks? There are sharks who can walk on land and others who play hide-and-seek in the sand. Shark expert and enthusiast Mark Leiren-Young's rhyming couplets are paired with striking photographs of many different kinds of sharks, introducing little ones to the wonder and variety of this often misunderstood fish.
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The Late, Great Endlings Stories of the Last Survivors Hardcover Deborah Kerbel 9781459827660 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Oct 18, 2022

★“This beautiful dedication to these special animals brings the reality and the irreversible finality of extinction to the forefront and calls on readers to act now, before so many other animals become endlings. Highly recommended for all collections.”—Booklist, starred review The endlings: the last known survivors of a species. Something that you may not know: in each and every case of a disappearing species, extinction had a face. Over the past 500 years, thousands of species of plants and animals have become extinct. The Late, Great Endling... + Read More
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Series: Orca Think Superpower? The Wearable-Tech Revolution Hardcover Elaine Kachala 9781459828278 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 18, 2022

Super strength, super hearing, super vision and super connection. Wearable technology may soon give humans superpowers. Imagine being able to run without getting tired. Or travel to the moon to observe Earth for science class. The technologies that could make these things possible are mixing into our lives faster than we realize. The stakes are high. In Superpower?: The Wearable-Tech Revolution, young readers will discover how technological innovation can help people survive and thrive. But what if super strength results in endless work? What ... + Read More
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Series: Orca Wild Sharks Forever The Mystery and History of the Planet’s Perfect Predator Hardcover Mark Leiren-Young 9781459827561 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 18, 2022

Explore the latest science about sharks. Did you know that some sharks have friends? Or that there are sharks small enough to swim in a soup can? There are sharks who can walk on land and others who make their own light. There are ancient sharks who lived in the oceans millions of years ago, and new species who have just been discovered. Most importantly, did you know that most sharks are fighting for their survival? Sharks Forever takes a deep dive into the lives of sharks––their habitat, biology, habits and personalities. It also looks at the... + Read More
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This Is How We Teach Reading…And It's Working! The what, why, and how of teaching phonics in K–3 classrooms Paperback Heather Willms B.A., B.Ed., M.A.Ed. 9781551383576 $38.95 EDUCATION Sep 19, 2022

**A week-by-week, step-by-step program** This timely book offers a clear and structured method for integrating explicit phonics instruction into K–3 classrooms. An essential guide for teaching reading, the book is grounded in the cutting-edge, evidence-based science of reading. It provides a flexible and effective step-by-step progression that covers the essential phonics skills that teachers have been asking for, and addresses the needs of busy, diverse classrooms. This blueprint to effective instruction explores screening, assessment, and int... + Read More
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Series: My Great Bear Rainforest Wolf Island Paperback Ian McAllister 9781459833678 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Sep 13, 2022

"The story is really told by the big, bright pictures—which glow with the rhythms and beauties of this remote habitat...Enthralling fare for budding naturalists." —Kirkus Reviews The Great Bear Rainforest is a majestic place full of tall trees, huge bears and endless schools of salmon. Award-winning photographer and author Ian McAllister's luminous photographs illustrate the story of a lone wolf who swims to one of the small islands that dot the rainforest's coast. The island provides him with everything he needs—deer, salmon, fresh water—every... + Read More
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Series: The World Around Us On Our Nature Walk Our First Talk About Our Impact on the Environment Paperback Dr. Jillian Roberts 9781459833685 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Sep 13, 2022

A gentle introduction to the important topic of the environment. Crafted around a conversation between a grade-school-aged child and an adult, this inquiry-focused book using age-appropriate language and tone will help children shape their understanding of the natural world and how they participate in protecting it. Dr. Roberts starts the discussion with the types of pollution and trash that children might notice on a nature walk or a trip to the beach, how they are caused and how to work to improve things in their own lives and communities. Th... + Read More
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Series: Orca Timeline Why Humans Build Up The Rise of Towers, Temples and Skyscrapers Hardcover Gregor Craigie 9781459821880 $29.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 13, 2022

★“This great STEAM offering has multiple applications and will be useful for report writers and aspiring architects alike.”—Booklist, starred review ★“Finely detailed inside and outside...Broad in scope, perceptively organized, and enriched with fascinating entries.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Why did they build it so high? People have been constructing tall buildings for thousands of years, for many different reasons. Castle walls kept people safe. Utility towers transmit TV and cell-phone signals. Observatories give people a bird’s-eye v... + Read More
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Series: Orca Footprints Listen Up! Exploring the World of Natural Sound Hardcover Stephen Aitken 9781459827103 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 13, 2022

The sounds of nature are being drowned out by the clamor of human activity, and that's not good for people, animals or the environment. Every living thing emits sound—birds sing, whales whistle, streams burble and trees pop and fizzle. In Listen Up, young readers are introduced to all the sounds of the natural world, from the first Big Bang to the complex soundscapes of the rainforests. Readers will also discover how the invasion of human sounds, from airplanes, traffic and machines, is threatening the survival of species that have adapted to t... + Read More
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Series: Accidental Series How to Become an Accidental Entrepreneur Hardcover Elizabeth MacLeod 9781459828339 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 13, 2022

Take a risk! Find your niche! Get to work! How do entrepreneurs get ideas for a new business and how do they make their businesses thrive? What drives some entrepreneurs to use their ability and wealth to help others pursue their dreams and live better lives? Every entrepreneur has a unique story, but many share qualities that have helped them on their road to achievement. In How to Become an Accidental Entrepreneur readers will meet almost 100 entrepreneurs, such as Stephen Spielberg, Victoria Kisyombe, Oprah Winfrey and Amit Goffer, whose wor... + Read More
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Series: Savoir - Autour du monde La musique Hardcover Québec Amérique 9782764446225 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Aug 30, 2022

LA MUSIQUE rythme la vie des humains, où qu’ils soient sur la planète, depuis la préhistoire. Si chaque culture possède ses traditions musicales, la musique évolue aussi au gré des époques, des progrès technologiques et du mélange des cultures, se déployant en un vaste éventail de genres. Mais quelles sont ces cultures ? Quels sont ces genres ?
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Series: Qu'y a-t-il de si génial à propos de…? Qu'y a-t-il de si génial à propos de Coelophysis? Paperback Nicky Dee 9782764446584 $9.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Aug 30, 2022

Savais-tu que… Cœlophysis était l’un des plus anciens dinosaures, et l’un des plus étudiés en raison des milliers de fossiles qui ont été trouvés au même endroit ?
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Series: Qu'y a-t-il de si génial à propos de…? Qu'y a-t-il de si génial à propos de Diplodocus? Paperback Nicky Dee 9782764446553 $9.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Aug 30, 2022

Savais-tu que… Diplodocus est l’un des plus longs dinosaures à avoir existé? C’est aussi l’un des plus connus, car nous avons trouvé beaucoup de squelettes presque complets !
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Series: Qu'y a-t-il de si génial à propos de…? Qu'y a-t-il de si génial à propos de Leaellynasaura? Paperback Nicky Dee 9782764446614 $9.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Aug 30, 2022

Savais-tu que… Leaellynasaura, un herbivore de la taille d’une dinde, survivait dans une partie de l’Australie qui se trouvait beaucoup plus au sud pendant le Crétacé inférieur? À l’époque, cette masse de terre était rattachée à un vaste continent polaire. Brrr!
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Series: Qu'y a-t-il de si génial à propos de…? Qu'y a-t-il de si génial à propos de Tyrannosaurus rex? Paperback Nicky Dee 9782764445389 $9.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Aug 30, 2022

Savais-tu que… Tyrannosaurus rex est l’un des prédateurs les plus redoutables de toute l’histoire de la Terre? Bien qu’il ne soit pas le plus gros carnivore à avoir existé, il aurait pu manger à peu près tout ce qu’il souhaitait. Tu découvriras bientôt pourquoi!
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Series: Qu'y a-t-il de si génial à propos de…? Qu'y a-t-il de si génial à propos de Velociraptor Paperback Nicky Dee 9782764445426 $9.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Aug 30, 2022

Savais-tu que… Velociraptor, un dinosaure de la taille d’une dinde qui chassait en bande, était couvert de plumes, comme un oiseau, mais ne pouvait voler car ses bras étaient trop courts et n’avaient pas la forme et la structure requises pour battre comme les ailes d’un oiseau?
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Series: The World Around Us On the Internet Our First Talk About Online Safety Paperback Dr. Jillian Roberts 9781459833661 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 May 17, 2022

Introduce children to the basics of online safety in a story-based, conversational style. Using real-world examples set within the context of a child who is using the internet for the first time and watching an older sibling interact with social media, Dr. Roberts takes readers through several common scenarios around parental supervision, online bullying and anonymity. She also includes examples of people who use the internet to make the world a better place. On the Internet addresses common safety concerns in a child-centered way and offers e... + Read More
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Series: Orca Think Better Connected How Girls Are Using Social Media for Good Hardcover Tanya Lloyd Kyi 9781459828575 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 May 17, 2022

The online world has real dangers, but girls around the world are using social media to create positive change and practice good digital citizenship. You've probably seen media stories about the ways girls interact online, with headlines like "Depression in Girls Linked to Higher Use of Social Media," or "Half of Girls Are Bullied on Social Media." Better Connected focuses on the less-recognized and positive aspects of the online experiences of girls. From environmental activism to gun control, immigration policy to education access, girls are ... + Read More
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Series: Orca Footprints Rush Hour Navigating Our Global Traffic Jam Hardcover Erin Silver 9781459827752 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 May 17, 2022

Traffic. It's not only frustrating, it's hurting the planet. Emissions from cars, buses, trucks and planes are one of the leading causes of pollution in North America. Today there are more cars clogging the roads than ever before. In Rush Hour, learn how traffic got so bad and some of the innovative ways it's being managed around the world. Discover what technological advances like talking cars and electric buses will mean for the future of traffic. Even though they can't drive yet, kids need to take control of the wheel. From walking to school... + Read More
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Series: Orca Think Why Humans Work How Jobs Shape Our Lives and Our World Hardcover Monique Polak 9781459827950 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 May 17, 2022

What do you want to be when you grow up? I bet you've been asked that question before. But have you ever thought about why humans work? There are almost 3.5 billion people working in the world today, and that number is growing. In Why Do We Work? author Monique Polak investigates the past, present and future of jobs, including how work has also been shaped by discrimination, privilege and child labor. Meet a variety of working professionals and explore why we have careers, vocations and professions. How is the way we work changing, and what wil... + Read More
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Naked Not Your Average Sex Encyclopedia Paperback Myriam Daguzan Bernier 9781459831018 $29.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 May 17, 2022

★ “What makes this sex-ed title stand out is the up-to-the-minute dialogue around age-old concerns combined with discussions about broader concepts…Gariépy’s radiant, curvy, stylized digital graphics are a perfect fit for the body-positive text…Non-judgemental, trustworthy, and savvy, Bernier is the counsellor we all wished we had access to in high school.”—Quill & Quire, starred review From A to Z, Naked: Not Your Average Sex Encyclopedia is an inclusive guide to sexuality for teens. The 150 entries cover key ideas about identity, relations... + Read More
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The Witness Blanket Truth, Art and Reconciliation Hardcover Carey Newman 9781459836129 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 19, 2022

For more than 150 years, thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their families and sent to residential schools across Canada. Artist Carey Newman created the Witness Blanket to make sure that history is never forgotten. The Blanket is a living work of art—a collection of hundreds of objects from those schools. It includes everything from photos, bricks, hockey skates, graduation certificates, dolls and piano keys to braids of hair. Behind every piece is a story. And behind every story is a residential school Survivor, including Carey'... + Read More
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Who's Looking? How Animals See the World Hardcover Carol Matas 9781459826762 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Apr 12, 2022

★“In this delightfully original nonfiction picture book… the readable text offers understandable science, while the engaging illustrations promote careful investigation. A valuable addition to science and nature collections. Highly recommended.”—School Library Journal, starred review How do animals see the world? It turns out, very differently. In this nonfiction picture book, a young girl and her baby sister's outdoor adventure (hiking through the forest, picnicking in the grass and swimming in the ocean) is overseen by the local fauna. The wa... + Read More
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Series: My Great Bear Rainforest The Seal Garden Paperback Ian McAllister 9781459833654 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Apr 12, 2022

When storms roar and orcas are on the prowl, it's the seal gardens of the Great Bear Sea that provide safety and shelter. Ian McAllister's glorious photographs reveal the beauty and mystery of this rarely seen place of refuge for sea lions, otters, a variety of seals and other sea mammals. This is the third title in the My Great Bear Rainforest series.
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Series: Orca Footprints Fashion Forward Striving for Sustainable Style Hardcover Raina Delisle 9781459825802 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 15, 2022

Fashion can be fun, but it can also hurt people, animals and the planet. Fashion Forward: Striving for Sustainable Style goes behind the glitz and glamour to explore the social and environmental issues within the fashion industry. It looks at the history of fashion, from why humans started wearing clothes to the birth of consumerism to the explosion of fast fashion and fashion’s footprint. The book introduces readers to the innovative people, companies and organizations that are taking positive action on fashion. Kids will discover how to make ... + Read More
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Series: Orca Wild Salmon Swimming for Survival Hardcover Rowena Rae 9781459826533 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 15, 2022

Salmon: Swimming for Survival introduces us to the dramatic life story of salmon. These fish hatch in streams, swim extreme distances out to sea, and then migrate home to where they were born to produce the next generation. But today their habitats and very survival are threatened by human activity. This book looks at the unique biology of salmon, their importance to many Indigenous communities, their cultural and economic impact and the vital role they play in ecosystems. With profiles from scientists, educators, fishers and more, learn about ... + Read More
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Series: Orca Think Fresh Air, Clean Water Our Right to a Healthy Environment Hardcover Megan Clendenan 9781459826793 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 15, 2022

Everyone depends on clean air to breathe, safe water to drink and healthy soil for growing food. But what if your drinking water is dangerous, your air is polluted and your soil is toxic? What can you do about that? Do you have the right to demand change? Fresh Air, Clean Water: Defending Our Right to a Healthy Environment explores the connections between our environment and our health, and why the right to live in a healthy environment should be protected as a human right. The book features profiles of kids around the world who are taking act... + Read More