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Curious kids nature guide : explore the amazing outdoors of the Pacific Northwest /

Cohen, Fiona,


Includes index. Introduction -- Forest -- Beach -- Freshwater -- Backyards and urban parks -- Nature year-round in the Pacific Northwest. Did you know that baby raccoons are smaller than a bar of soap? Or that salmon smell using little pits in the front of their eyes? Curious Kids Nature Guide is filled with full-colour illustrations and fun facts about the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest, encouraging kids to discover and explore nature in their own backyards and beyond. Organized by habitat -- forest, beach, fresh water, and backyards and urban parks -- this book will teach kids about some of the most intriguing flora, fauna, and natural phenomena of the region while also sharing ecological lessons.
Date Published:2017

Includes index. Introduction -- Forest -- Beach -- Freshwater -- Backyards and urban parks -- Nature year-round in the Pacific Northwest. Did you know that baby raccoons are smaller than a bar of soap? Or that salmon smell using little pits in the front of their eyes? Curious Kids Nature Guide is filled with full-colour illustrations and fun facts about the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest, encouraging kids to discover and explore nature in their own backyards and beyond. Organized by habitat -- forest, beach, fresh water, and backyards and urban parks -- this book will teach kids about some of the most intriguing flora, fauna, and natural phenomena of the region while also sharing ecological lessons.

Date Published:2017

To catch a ghost

Wilson, Rachel Michelle,


A new girl is determined to stand out at show-and-tell... by catching a ghost!
Date Published:2025

We can help : a first book of first aid /

French, Vivian,


Includes index. Nikki and Enzo are playing a game about accidents . . . LOTS of accidents. When Nikki’s dinosaur crashes into the train station and bumps his head, Enzo’s mom, who’s a doctor, introduces the two children to some simple first aid, like wrapping ice in a cloth and holding it to the bump. As the game continues, more casualties are discovered (or averted) thanks to Mom’s practical advice on things like nosebleeds, allergies, sick stomachs, water safety, and how to get help quickly in an emergency. With a running narrative from prolific storyteller Vivian French, useful tips scattered throughout, and friendly illustrations by Anna Simeone, this charming story—kicking off the First Skills series—will keep young children engaged and serve as a valuable teaching tool for parents and teachers.
Date Published:2026

Includes index. Nikki and Enzo are playing a game about accidents . . . LOTS of accidents. When Nikki’s dinosaur crashes into the train station and bumps his head, Enzo’s mom, who’s a doctor, introduces the two children to some simple first aid, like wrapping ice in a cloth and holding it to the bump. As the game continues, more casualties are discovered (or averted) thanks to Mom’s practical advice on things like nosebleeds, allergies, sick stomachs, water safety, and how to get help quickly in an emergency. With a running narrative from prolific storyteller Vivian French, useful tips scattered throughout, and friendly illustrations by Anna Simeone, this charming story—kicking off the First Skills series—will keep young children engaged and serve as a valuable teaching tool for parents and teachers.

Date Published:2026

Labyrinth : the graphic novel /

Vanderklugt, Kyla, 1986-,


"Based on Labyrinth: The Novel by A.C.H. Smith." "Originally published in single magazine form as Labyrinth no. 1-8" -- Copyright page. Celebrating the landmark 40th anniversary of Jim Henson's seminal film, BOOM! Studios proudly presents the first ever graphic adaptation of A.C.H. Smith's beloved novelization, which includes moments and scenes never shot or captured in the final feature film! Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, discover this brand new adaptation of her surreal adventure through the twisting and changing paths to the castle beyond the Goblin City, determined to save her brother Toby from the Goblin King, Jareth.
Date Published:2025

"Based on Labyrinth: The Novel by A.C.H. Smith." "Originally published in single magazine form as Labyrinth no. 1-8" -- Copyright page. Celebrating the landmark 40th anniversary of Jim Henson's seminal film, BOOM! Studios proudly presents the first ever graphic adaptation of A.C.H. Smith's beloved novelization, which includes moments and scenes never shot or captured in the final feature film! Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, discover this brand new adaptation of her surreal adventure through the twisting and changing paths to the castle beyond the Goblin City, determined to save her brother Toby from the Goblin King, Jareth.

Date Published:2025

Up, up, ever up! Junko Tabei : a life in the mountains /

Yasuda, Anita,


The book about the first woman to summit Mount Everest follows Junko Tabei who, despite many obstacles, climbed step by step to reach her goal and then took on a new challenge: protecting the wild spaces she loved for future generations.
Date Published:2024

The wild robot on the island

Brown, Peter, 1979-,


When a robot washes ashore, she adapts to her new home by making lifelong connections with the island's animal inhabitants.
Date Published:2025

Star Wars : hunt for the Falcon /

Barnes, Rodney,


"Contains material originally published in magazine form as Star Wars: hunt for the Falcon (2025) #1-5" -- T.p. verso. In the time before The Force Awakens, where is the Millennium Falcon?! Less than satisfied with a settled life, Han Solo lands on the idea of reclaiming the Falcon and returning to a life of adventure. The problem is, he can't find it! After enlisting a less than enthusiastic Chewbacca, the duo embarks upon a quest to reclaim the greatest ship in the galaxy. Standing in their way are a laundry list of rogues who have staked a claim to the Millennium Falcon as well -- like Ducain, the villainous scoundrel who stole it!
Date Published:2026

"Contains material originally published in magazine form as Star Wars: hunt for the Falcon (2025) #1-5" -- T.p. verso. In the time before The Force Awakens, where is the Millennium Falcon?! Less than satisfied with a settled life, Han Solo lands on the idea of reclaiming the Falcon and returning to a life of adventure. The problem is, he can't find it! After enlisting a less than enthusiastic Chewbacca, the duo embarks upon a quest to reclaim the greatest ship in the galaxy. Standing in their way are a laundry list of rogues who have staked a claim to the Millennium Falcon as well -- like Ducain, the villainous scoundrel who stole it!

Date Published:2026

Five little monkeys jumping on the bed

Christelow, Eileen.


Publication date inferred from p. [4] of cover. A counting book in which one by one the little monkeys jump on the bed only to fall off and bump their heads.
Date Published:2004

I'm afraid, said the leaf

Daniel, Danielle,


Pub Weekly, March 2024. Booklist, April 2024. Depicting different pairings to celebrate interconnectedness and underlining the importance of caring for every living organism to ensure a strong and healthy natural world, this thought-provoking picture book shows children that we all need each other for support and survival -- and that we're all stronger together.
Date Published:2024

The sound of kindness

VanDerwater, Amy Ludwig,


Follow an adult and child as they explore their neighbourhood, listening for the sounds of kindness. Words of friendship, gratitude, support, generosity, and love...we can see and hear them if we try. What will you hear if you take a kindness walk?
Date Published:2023

The legendary life story of the lever

Van Zandt, Christine,


May include a build-it-yourself catapult. "How a deceptively simple machine moves the world forward"--Cover. Discover the importance of the lever and its crucial role in history from ancient civilizations to the modern day.
Date Published:2025

Young discoverers : adventures in real-life curiosity and discovery /

Davies, Stephen,


Welcome, Future Discoverers! -- The True Tale of Conrad Reed -- The True Tale of Mary Anning -- The True Tale of Jacob Eliahu -- The True Tale of Hussein Abdel-Rassoul -- The True Tale of Roy Spencer -- The True Tale of Marcel Ravidat -- The True Tale of Muhammad Ahmed al-Hamed -- The True Tale of Matthew Berger -- The True Tale of Daisy Morris -- The True Tale of Kathryn Gray -- The True Tale of Zhenya Salinder -- The True Tale of Saga Vanecek -- Forgotten Discoverers -- Tomorrow's Treasure -- What If I'm the Next Young discoverer?. From fossilized creatures and ancient treasures to mysterious scrolls and glimmering gems, Young Discoverers is a thrilling collection of real-life tales about some of the most astonishing discoveries ever made and the young people who made them.
Date Published:2026

Welcome, Future Discoverers! -- The True Tale of Conrad Reed -- The True Tale of Mary Anning -- The True Tale of Jacob Eliahu -- The True Tale of Hussein Abdel-Rassoul -- The True Tale of Roy Spencer -- The True Tale of Marcel Ravidat -- The True Tale of Muhammad Ahmed al-Hamed -- The True Tale of Matthew Berger -- The True Tale of Daisy Morris -- The True Tale of Kathryn Gray -- The True Tale of Zhenya Salinder -- The True Tale of Saga Vanecek -- Forgotten Discoverers -- Tomorrow's Treasure -- What If I'm the Next Young discoverer?. From fossilized creatures and ancient treasures to mysterious scrolls and glimmering gems, Young Discoverers is a thrilling collection of real-life tales about some of the most astonishing discoveries ever made and the young people who made them.

Date Published:2026

Diary of a Wimpy Kid : No brainer /

Kinney, Jeff,


When the town threatens to close their crumbling middle school and Greg realizes he'd have to go to a different school than his best friend, he rallies his classmates to save their school before it's shuttered for good.
Date Published:2023

A seed grows

Portis, Antoinette,


At the end of the story: Parts of a sunflower seed ; What the seed needs to sprout ; Parts of a sunflower plant ; Life cycle of a sunflower plant ; More to explore. With fold-out page. "An educational picture book about the life cycle of a sunflower." --
Date Published:2022

A new green day

Portis, Antoinette.,


Who scribbles on the sidewalk with glistening ink? Snail! Who's a comma in a long, long sentence of a stream? Tadpole! On each spread, children will solve riddles about the familiar animals, plants and the weather that one child encounters outdoors throughout a whole day.
Date Published:2020

Every little kindness

Bartolj, Marta.


"Originally published in Slovenia in 2018 by Miš Publishing"--T.p. verso. Follow the trail of good deeds in this beautiful wordless picture book to learn how small acts of kindness can make all the difference! When one act of kindness sparks another, anything is possible! As a girl searches for her lost dog, a simple act of generosity ripples into a wave of good deeds. In the course of a single day, each considerate action weaves lives together and transforms a neighborhood for the better.
Date Published:2021

"Originally published in Slovenia in 2018 by Miš Publishing"--T.p. verso. Follow the trail of good deeds in this beautiful wordless picture book to learn how small acts of kindness can make all the difference! When one act of kindness sparks another, anything is possible! As a girl searches for her lost dog, a simple act of generosity ripples into a wave of good deeds. In the course of a single day, each considerate action weaves lives together and transforms a neighborhood for the better.

Date Published:2021

Summer is here

Watson, Renée,


Summer is finally here, and she's bringing the most perfect day! From sunup to sundown, there's so much to do on this lovely summer day.
Date Published:2024

Construction site : road crew, coming through! /

Rinker, Sherri Duskey,


Told in rhyming text, seven new road-building machines set out on a job -- building, rolling, paving, and painting a brand new road.
Date Published:2021

Cracking the code : the human quest to uncover secrets /

Kehoe, Rachel,


Humans have been keeping secrets for generations and using cryptology to make sure those secrets don't fall into the wrong hands. From the development of ancient Greek ciphers, to the creation of the Enigma and today's CRISPR technology, codes and codebreakers have changed the course of history. Today, cryptology addresses cybersecurity and the ethics of hacking our own genetic code. This book reveals the history of codes, explores why humans keep secrets, and introduces us to coding heroes like the Navajo Code Talkers from World War II. Codes have defined human history and will map our digital future. Will you be the next codebreaker to unlock the mysteries behind the codes that shape our world?
Date Published:2025

Humans have been keeping secrets for generations and using cryptology to make sure those secrets don't fall into the wrong hands. From the development of ancient Greek ciphers, to the creation of the Enigma and today's CRISPR technology, codes and codebreakers have changed the course of history. Today, cryptology addresses cybersecurity and the ethics of hacking our own genetic code. This book reveals the history of codes, explores why humans keep secrets, and introduces us to coding heroes like the Navajo Code Talkers from World War II. Codes have defined human history and will map our digital future. Will you be the next codebreaker to unlock the mysteries behind the codes that shape our world?

Date Published:2025

The bird whisperer

Eulate, Ana A. de,


Translation of: El encantador de pájaros. "Today is a gift. Everything we have is here and now..." -- "Life happens in the present. A beautiful read full of symbolism that invites us to open our gaze to the present moment, conveying a powerful message: life is here and now. An enigmatic young woman roams the streets of Paris on her bicycle every day. Immersed in her work, she goes to her studio relentlessly. Only the meows of her beloved Max can bring a smile to her face every evening. A very special narrator has taken notice of her, unable to resist following her footsteps and noticing what unfolds until one day, something will happen that changes everything." -- from amazon.com.
Date Published:2023

Translation of: El encantador de pájaros. "Today is a gift. Everything we have is here and now..." -- "Life happens in the present. A beautiful read full of symbolism that invites us to open our gaze to the present moment, conveying a powerful message: life is here and now. An enigmatic young woman roams the streets of Paris on her bicycle every day. Immersed in her work, she goes to her studio relentlessly. Only the meows of her beloved Max can bring a smile to her face every evening. A very special narrator has taken notice of her, unable to resist following her footsteps and noticing what unfolds until one day, something will happen that changes everything." -- from amazon.com.

Date Published:2023