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6 titles 5 copies of each 30 books in total This literature circle kit, intended for use in grade 7 and 8 classrooms, is comprised of literature written by well-known and award-winning Canadian authors. Stranded by Eric Walters RL: 4.5 When a school trip goes wrong, Gordon finds himself stranded on a remote island marine station with his classmates. To make matters worse, a pod of confused pilot whales is beaching on the same island. Gordon and his friends must recruit a mysterious whaler who lives in the haunted lighthouse to help them rescue the whales - and themselves. Half Brother by Kenneth Oppel RL 4.2, Lexile: 680 When Ben Tomlin's mother brings home his new "baby brother," an eight-day-old chimpanzee, Ben is far from thrilled. His father, a renowned behavioral scientist, has uprooted the family and moved them halfway across the country, to Victoria, B.C., so he can pursue a high-profile experiment--to determine whether chimpanzees can learn human sign language. A World Below by Wesley King RL: 5.2, Lexile 670 Mr. Baker's eighth grade class thought they were in for a normal field trip to Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. But when an earthquake hits, their field trip takes a terrifying turn. The students are plunged into an underground lake...and their teacher goes missing. Told from three different points of view, this fast-paced adventure novel explores how group dynamics change under dire circumstances. Do the students of Mr. Baker's class really know each other at all? Or do they just think they do? It turns out, it's hard to hide in the dark. No Fixed Address by Susin Neilsen RL: 3.5 Lexile: 620 Felix Knuttson, twelve, is an endearing kid with an incredible brain for trivia. His mom Astrid is loving but unreliable; she can't hold onto a job, or a home. When they lose their apartment in Vancouver, they move into a camper van, just for August, till Astrid finds a job. September comes, they're still in the van; Felix must keep "home" a secret and give a fake address in order to enroll in school. Luckily, he finds true friends. As the weeks pass and life becomes grim, he struggles not to let anyone know how precarious his situation is. When he gets to compete on a national quiz show, Felix is determined to win -- the cash prize will bring them a home. Their luck is about to change! But what happens is not at all what Felix expected. Crush by Svetlana Chmakova RL: 2.2, Lexile: 150 Jorge seems to have it all together. He's big enough that nobody really messes with him, but he's also a genuinely sweet guy with a solid, reliable group of friends. The only time he ever really feels off his game is when he crosses paths with a certain girl... But when the group dynamic among the boys starts to shift, will Jorge be able to balance what his friends expect of him versus what he actually wants? The Unteachables by Gordon Korman RL: 4.5, Lexile: 740 The Unteachables are a wayward medley of characters: Parker the dyslexic farm boy; Aldo, who is perpetually angry; Elaine (rhymes with pain); Barnstorm the jock; Rahim the sleep-deprived artist; and Mateo, lost in fantasy worlds. Plus Kiana, who is just in town visiting her dad and isn't even registered with the school. Not to mention their teacher, Mr. Ribbit -- er, Mr. Kermit -- who remains in disgrace after a 25-year-old cheating scandal and is just killing time, doing crossword puzzles and waiting to take early retirement at the end of the year. Are they really incorrigible, or is it possible they are just misunderstood? This unlikely group of heroes is about to find out for themselves.
Date Published:2021

6 titles 5 copies of each 30 books in total This literature circle kit, intended for use in grade 7 and 8 classrooms, is comprised of literature written by well-known and award-winning Canadian authors. Stranded by Eric Walters RL: 4.5 When a school trip goes wrong, Gordon finds himself stranded on a remote island marine station with his classmates. To make matters worse, a pod of confused pilot whales is beaching on the same island. Gordon and his friends must recruit a mysterious whaler who lives in the haunted lighthouse to help them rescue the whales - and themselves. Half Brother by Kenneth Oppel RL 4.2, Lexile: 680 When Ben Tomlin's mother brings home his new "baby brother," an eight-day-old chimpanzee, Ben is far from thrilled. His father, a renowned behavioral scientist, has uprooted the family and moved them halfway across the country, to Victoria, B.C., so he can pursue a high-profile experiment--to determine whether chimpanzees can learn human sign language. A World Below by Wesley King RL: 5.2, Lexile 670 Mr. Baker's eighth grade class thought they were in for a normal field trip to Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. But when an earthquake hits, their field trip takes a terrifying turn. The students are plunged into an underground lake...and their teacher goes missing. Told from three different points of view, this fast-paced adventure novel explores how group dynamics change under dire circumstances. Do the students of Mr. Baker's class really know each other at all? Or do they just think they do? It turns out, it's hard to hide in the dark. No Fixed Address by Susin Neilsen RL: 3.5 Lexile: 620 Felix Knuttson, twelve, is an endearing kid with an incredible brain for trivia. His mom Astrid is loving but unreliable; she can't hold onto a job, or a home. When they lose their apartment in Vancouver, they move into a camper van, just for August, till Astrid finds a job. September comes, they're still in the van; Felix must keep "home" a secret and give a fake address in order to enroll in school. Luckily, he finds true friends. As the weeks pass and life becomes grim, he struggles not to let anyone know how precarious his situation is. When he gets to compete on a national quiz show, Felix is determined to win -- the cash prize will bring them a home. Their luck is about to change! But what happens is not at all what Felix expected. Crush by Svetlana Chmakova RL: 2.2, Lexile: 150 Jorge seems to have it all together. He's big enough that nobody really messes with him, but he's also a genuinely sweet guy with a solid, reliable group of friends. The only time he ever really feels off his game is when he crosses paths with a certain girl... But when the group dynamic among the boys starts to shift, will Jorge be able to balance what his friends expect of him versus what he actually wants? The Unteachables by Gordon Korman RL: 4.5, Lexile: 740 The Unteachables are a wayward medley of characters: Parker the dyslexic farm boy; Aldo, who is perpetually angry; Elaine (rhymes with pain); Barnstorm the jock; Rahim the sleep-deprived artist; and Mateo, lost in fantasy worlds. Plus Kiana, who is just in town visiting her dad and isn't even registered with the school. Not to mention their teacher, Mr. Ribbit -- er, Mr. Kermit -- who remains in disgrace after a 25-year-old cheating scandal and is just killing time, doing crossword puzzles and waiting to take early retirement at the end of the year. Are they really incorrigible, or is it possible they are just misunderstood? This unlikely group of heroes is about to find out for themselves.

Date Published:2021

Wuthering Heights

Brontë, Emily, 1818-1848.


This is the story of the savage, tormented foundling Heathcliff, who falls wildly in love with Catherine Earnshaw, the daughter of his benefactor, and the violence and misery that result from their thwarted longing for each other. A book of great power and strength, it is filled with the raw beauty of the moors and an uncanny understanding of the terrible truths about men and women. It is an understanding made even more extraordinary by the fact that it came from the heart of a woman who lived most of her brief life in the remote wildness of the moors.
Date Published:2011

This is the story of the savage, tormented foundling Heathcliff, who falls wildly in love with Catherine Earnshaw, the daughter of his benefactor, and the violence and misery that result from their thwarted longing for each other. A book of great power and strength, it is filled with the raw beauty of the moors and an uncanny understanding of the terrible truths about men and women. It is an understanding made even more extraordinary by the fact that it came from the heart of a woman who lived most of her brief life in the remote wildness of the moors.

Date Published:2011

The grumpy bunny's field trip

Korman, Justine.


It's a kinderbunny field trip and everyone is thrilled. Everyone, except for Hopper the grumpy bunny . Hopper is responsible for ten excited kinderbunnies, but they can hardly sit still on the bus. How will he ever keep track of them all when they get to the museum?
Date Published:1998

Digital Microscope Class Set


10 M2B digital microscopes 1 HDMI cable 10 USB C cables 8-port charging station User manual . Explore the microscopic world with this class set of 10 digital microscopes. Students can observe and capture magnified images of cells, plant and animal specimens, fabrics, insects, rocks, and other materials while developing scientific investigation and observation skills. Ideal for Intermediate Science, the microscopes support hands-on inquiry, data collection, and the study of cells and life systems. Suitable for small-group or whole-class investigations.
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10 M2B digital microscopes 1 HDMI cable 10 USB C cables 8-port charging station User manual . Explore the microscopic world with this class set of 10 digital microscopes. Students can observe and capture magnified images of cells, plant and animal specimens, fabrics, insects, rocks, and other materials while developing scientific investigation and observation skills. Ideal for Intermediate Science, the microscopes support hands-on inquiry, data collection, and the study of cells and life systems. Suitable for small-group or whole-class investigations.

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Bella Tabbypaw in trouble

Meadows, Daisy.,


"Jess and Lily can't wait to have a sleepover in Friendship Forest, but when Bella Tabbypaw gets into trouble with the evil witch Grizelda's helpers, the Boggits, they must find the kitten before Grizelda does." -- OCLC.
Date Published:2015

Unico

Sattin, Samuel.


"Based on the Manga created by Osamu Tezuka." -- Cover page. UNICO tells the incredible story of a young unicorn who, after enraging the evil goddess Venus, is banished from the heavens and forgets all he once was. Saved from oblivion by the kindhearted West Wind, Unico continues to help others, before having to escape Venus again and begin a new adventure. In this first manga, Unico awakes in a mysterious land and is befriended by a resourceful watch cat, Chloe, who feels protective of the young unicorn. When they find themselves near a small village in the forest, they take refuge with a kindly, but helpless, old woman. To take care of her, Chloe begs Unico to turn her into a human girl, but that act of kindness has unforeseen Unico's love has awakened Venus and her minion, Byron, who want to destroy them both! Conceived anew by author Samuel Sattin and artist team Gurihiru, and developed in collaboration with Tezuka Productions, Awakening is a groundbreaking reboot of a beloved story by Astro Boy creator Osamu Tezuka, the "God of Manga." With striking full-color artwork and reading left to right in the Western comics style to match the original manga, UNICO is a brilliant manga series featuring storytelling at its best. Join Unico on an unforgettable journey!
Date Published:2024

"Based on the Manga created by Osamu Tezuka." -- Cover page. UNICO tells the incredible story of a young unicorn who, after enraging the evil goddess Venus, is banished from the heavens and forgets all he once was. Saved from oblivion by the kindhearted West Wind, Unico continues to help others, before having to escape Venus again and begin a new adventure. In this first manga, Unico awakes in a mysterious land and is befriended by a resourceful watch cat, Chloe, who feels protective of the young unicorn. When they find themselves near a small village in the forest, they take refuge with a kindly, but helpless, old woman. To take care of her, Chloe begs Unico to turn her into a human girl, but that act of kindness has unforeseen Unico's love has awakened Venus and her minion, Byron, who want to destroy them both! Conceived anew by author Samuel Sattin and artist team Gurihiru, and developed in collaboration with Tezuka Productions, Awakening is a groundbreaking reboot of a beloved story by Astro Boy creator Osamu Tezuka, the "God of Manga." With striking full-color artwork and reading left to right in the Western comics style to match the original manga, UNICO is a brilliant manga series featuring storytelling at its best. Join Unico on an unforgettable journey!

Date Published:2024

The science and superpowers of seaweed a guide for kids /

Swinimer, Amanda,


A middle-grade and family-friendly introduction to the enchanting world of seaweed. Young readers will be delighted to learn about the wonderful, watery world of seaweed, where emerald-green kelp forests grow as tall as trees and rainbow seaweeds shimmer like gemstones in the sunlight. Seaweed can be fun too, providing tasty snacks like nori crisps and cool things to do: hunt for dead man's fingers to squeeze like a squirt gun, have a popping contest with rockweed or make seaweed art. Seaweeds are also critical to the health of the planet -- they produce most of the oxygen we need to breathe, help to keep the earth cool and provide habitat for sea creatures. And they're full of healthy vitamins and have more minerals than any other food! This colourful, activity-packed book explores the science of seaweed while showing how to sustainably harvest and use it, and providing many fun facts about marine plants and animals. It is a unique field guide, featuring seaweeds from both Atlantic and Pacific oceans and showcasing the beautiful and vital ecosystems of the coasts, and is sure to inspire curious beachcombers of all ages.
Date Published:2023

A middle-grade and family-friendly introduction to the enchanting world of seaweed. Young readers will be delighted to learn about the wonderful, watery world of seaweed, where emerald-green kelp forests grow as tall as trees and rainbow seaweeds shimmer like gemstones in the sunlight. Seaweed can be fun too, providing tasty snacks like nori crisps and cool things to do: hunt for dead man's fingers to squeeze like a squirt gun, have a popping contest with rockweed or make seaweed art. Seaweeds are also critical to the health of the planet -- they produce most of the oxygen we need to breathe, help to keep the earth cool and provide habitat for sea creatures. And they're full of healthy vitamins and have more minerals than any other food! This colourful, activity-packed book explores the science of seaweed while showing how to sustainably harvest and use it, and providing many fun facts about marine plants and animals. It is a unique field guide, featuring seaweeds from both Atlantic and Pacific oceans and showcasing the beautiful and vital ecosystems of the coasts, and is sure to inspire curious beachcombers of all ages.

Date Published:2023

On our way to first grade /

Howard, Kate.


Ben loves kindergarten. But he is worried about first grade. Will it be as much fun as kindergarten?
Date Published:2015

Cat + gamer

Nadatani, Wataru.


Translation of: Nekogurashi no gemasan. Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. School Library Journal, June 2022. Booklist, July 2022. School Library Journal. Booklist. "Riko, a twenty-nine-year-old office worker with an obsession for video games, finds her quiet life upended when she takes in a stray cat! Having no experience with pets, Riko uses lessons drawn from video games to guide her in cat care, while her cutre companion tries to understand RIko's behavior and personal obsession through a cat's worldview"--Back cover.
Date Published:2022

Translation of: Nekogurashi no gemasan. Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. School Library Journal, June 2022. Booklist, July 2022. School Library Journal. Booklist. "Riko, a twenty-nine-year-old office worker with an obsession for video games, finds her quiet life upended when she takes in a stray cat! Having no experience with pets, Riko uses lessons drawn from video games to guide her in cat care, while her cutre companion tries to understand RIko's behavior and personal obsession through a cat's worldview"--Back cover.

Date Published:2022

Turnabout

Haddix, Margaret Peterson.


On the title page, the letters 'b' and 'u' in Turnabout are reversed. Melly and Anny Beth agree to participate in Project Turnabout, a scientific experiment in which they are given a shot that will make them grow younger, until they receive a second injection that will stop the aging process, but when other participants die after receiving the second shot, Melly and Anny Beth refuse to have the shot and set out to find someone to care for them when they are too young to do it themselves.
Date Published:2000

On the title page, the letters 'b' and 'u' in Turnabout are reversed. Melly and Anny Beth agree to participate in Project Turnabout, a scientific experiment in which they are given a shot that will make them grow younger, until they receive a second injection that will stop the aging process, but when other participants die after receiving the second shot, Melly and Anny Beth refuse to have the shot and set out to find someone to care for them when they are too young to do it themselves.

Date Published:2000

Among the Hidden

Haddix, Margaret Peterson.



Date Published:1998

Babar and the ghost

Brunhoff, Laurent de, 1925-


The ghost of the Black Castle follows Babar and his family and friends back to Celesteville.
Date Published:1986

10 idées écolos aujourd'hui je protège ma plante

Walsh, Melanie.


Translated from the English. Cover title. On die-cut and lift-the-flap pages. Die-cut cover. Le texte simple et des illustrations découpées décrivent dix façons dont les enfants peuvent aider l'environnement, comme manger des œufs fermiers, le compostage, le séchage du linge avec une corde à linge, et plus encore. Simple text and die-cut illustrations describe ten ways children can help the environment, such as eating free-range eggs, composting, drying laundry with a clothesline, and more.
Date Published:2010

Translated from the English. Cover title. On die-cut and lift-the-flap pages. Die-cut cover. Le texte simple et des illustrations découpées décrivent dix façons dont les enfants peuvent aider l'environnement, comme manger des œufs fermiers, le compostage, le séchage du linge avec une corde à linge, et plus encore. Simple text and die-cut illustrations describe ten ways children can help the environment, such as eating free-range eggs, composting, drying laundry with a clothesline, and more.

Date Published:2010

Curious George bakes a cake


"Adapted from the Curious George film series." George gets in and out of trouble when he helps a friend bake a cake.
Date Published:1990

The monster in room 202

Korman, Justine.


When Mr. Fogg's science experiment goes awry, he turns into a giant frog.
Date Published:1994

Dengeki Daisy

Motomi, Kyousuke.


Translated from the Japanese. "Original Japanese edition "Dengeki Daisy" published by Shogakukan Inc."--Colophon. "This book reads from right to left"--Cover p. [4]. "Parental advisory: Dengecki Daisy is rated T+ for Older Teen and is recommended for ages 16 and up. This volume contains suggestive themes"--Colophon. When Kurosaki is injured protecting Teru while they are looking for the fake Daisy, the nearly-fatal incident causes Teru to vow to stay close to Kurosaki, but the closeness may prove to be painful for them both.
Date Published:2011

Translated from the Japanese. "Original Japanese edition "Dengeki Daisy" published by Shogakukan Inc."--Colophon. "This book reads from right to left"--Cover p. [4]. "Parental advisory: Dengecki Daisy is rated T+ for Older Teen and is recommended for ages 16 and up. This volume contains suggestive themes"--Colophon. When Kurosaki is injured protecting Teru while they are looking for the fake Daisy, the nearly-fatal incident causes Teru to vow to stay close to Kurosaki, but the closeness may prove to be painful for them both.

Date Published:2011

Assassination classroom

Matsui, Yusei, 1981-


Translation of: Ansatsu kyoshitsu. "First published in Japan in 2012 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo"--Colophon. "This book reads from right to left"--Back cover. "Rated T+ for older teens. Parental advisory, Assassination classroom is rated T+ for older teen and is recommended for ages 16 and up. It contains realistic violence and suggestive situations"--Colophon. "The Grim Reaper sets up a lethal trap that buries Mr. Karasuma and Ms. Vitch alive. Will Mr. Karasuma's repressed feelings surface before he and Ms. Vitch do? And how will Mr. Karasuma face Death? Then, despite his vow to destroy the planet in March, Koro Sensei offers career counseling to his students. Nagisa's professional goal raises some serious issues. And finally, it's time for the next school festival showdown. Class A and Class E compete for the most customers. If they build it, will they come...to the top of 3-E's remote mountaintop?"--Back cover.
Date Published:2016

Translation of: Ansatsu kyoshitsu. "First published in Japan in 2012 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo"--Colophon. "This book reads from right to left"--Back cover. "Rated T+ for older teens. Parental advisory, Assassination classroom is rated T+ for older teen and is recommended for ages 16 and up. It contains realistic violence and suggestive situations"--Colophon. "The Grim Reaper sets up a lethal trap that buries Mr. Karasuma and Ms. Vitch alive. Will Mr. Karasuma's repressed feelings surface before he and Ms. Vitch do? And how will Mr. Karasuma face Death? Then, despite his vow to destroy the planet in March, Koro Sensei offers career counseling to his students. Nagisa's professional goal raises some serious issues. And finally, it's time for the next school festival showdown. Class A and Class E compete for the most customers. If they build it, will they come...to the top of 3-E's remote mountaintop?"--Back cover.

Date Published:2016

Clifford's valentines

Bridwell, Norman.


"Cartwheel books." Clifford, the big red dog, makes a snowy valentine for his friends.
Date Published:2001

Teacher's pet

Dale, Jenny.


Neil and his family are faced with the challenge of training Dotty the Dalmation, who has dropped out of four dog training schools.
Date Published:1997

Komi can't communicate.

Oda, Tomohito, 1991-,


"Original Japanese edition published by Shogakukan." --Copyright page. Reads right to left. "It's Golden Week, the Komi family is ready for adventure and a recently renovated resort is calling their name! And they aren't the only ones lured by the prospect of go-karts and camping--the Tadano family and their tagalong Najimi are there for some fun too. But when a sudden storm strands Tadano and Komi in a deserted cabin, things turn serious. How will they avoid catching colds with only one blanket to warm them?!"--Amazon.ca.
Date Published:2016

"Original Japanese edition published by Shogakukan." --Copyright page. Reads right to left. "It's Golden Week, the Komi family is ready for adventure and a recently renovated resort is calling their name! And they aren't the only ones lured by the prospect of go-karts and camping--the Tadano family and their tagalong Najimi are there for some fun too. But when a sudden storm strands Tadano and Komi in a deserted cabin, things turn serious. How will they avoid catching colds with only one blanket to warm them?!"--Amazon.ca.

Date Published:2016