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Elephant journey : the true story of three zoo elephants and their rescue from captivity

Laidlaw, Rob.


In 2013, people across North America were riveted by the story of Toka, Thika, and Iringa, the last three elephants at the zoo in Toronto, Ontario. Lonely for a larger herd, sick from the cold climate, and weak from standing for long days in a too-small concrete enclosure, the elephants desperately needed a change. The zoo and animal activists agreed that they should be moved to a healthier home, but the best option--the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) sanctuary in distant California--seemed like an impossible dream.
Date Published:2015

In 2013, people across North America were riveted by the story of Toka, Thika, and Iringa, the last three elephants at the zoo in Toronto, Ontario. Lonely for a larger herd, sick from the cold climate, and weak from standing for long days in a too-small concrete enclosure, the elephants desperately needed a change. The zoo and animal activists agreed that they should be moved to a healthier home, but the best option--the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) sanctuary in distant California--seemed like an impossible dream.

Date Published:2015

Diary of a wimpy kid : Greg Heffley's journal /

Kinney, Jeff.


Special Cheesiest Edition (2017) is printed on premium paper with a bold new design Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.
Date Published:2007

Different : a great thing to be!

Avis, Heather,


Illustrations and rhyming text introduce Macy, whose conduct and bearing point to a kinder world where differences are celebrated and embraced.
Date Published:2021

Guts

Telgemeier, Raina,


Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on? Raina Telgemeier once again brings us a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face--and conquer--her fears.
Date Published:2019

Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on? Raina Telgemeier once again brings us a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face--and conquer--her fears.

Date Published:2019

Ghosts

Telgemeier, Raina,


Catrina and her family have moved to the coast of Northern California for the sake of her little sister, Maya, who has cystic fibrosis--and Cat is even less happy about the move when she is told that her new town is inhabited by ghosts, and Maya sets her heart on meeting one.
Date Published:2016

Kristy's great idea

Martin, Ann M.


Kristy decides to form a baby-sitters club with her friends, Claudia, Mary Anne, and Stacy, but they run into unexpected problems which threaten to break up the club.
Date Published:1986

Minecraft. Combat handbook

Milton, Stephanie,


"Mojang"--T.p. "In Minecraft, you're never alone and the threat of attack is constant. How can you survive? The Official Combat Handbook will teach you everything you need to know to defend yourself from hostile monsters and enemy players. You can learn how to build a fort, craft armour and weapons, set mob traps, defeat your enemies in one-to-one combat, and battle your way out of the Nether and the End. With tips from many Minecraft experts, you'll be a formidable Minecraft warrior in no time!"--P. [4] of cover.
Date Published:2014

"Mojang"--T.p. "In Minecraft, you're never alone and the threat of attack is constant. How can you survive? The Official Combat Handbook will teach you everything you need to know to defend yourself from hostile monsters and enemy players. You can learn how to build a fort, craft armour and weapons, set mob traps, defeat your enemies in one-to-one combat, and battle your way out of the Nether and the End. With tips from many Minecraft experts, you'll be a formidable Minecraft warrior in no time!"--P. [4] of cover.

Date Published:2014

Historic Black Nova Scotia

Pachai, Bridglal.


The history of Nova Scotia's black communities is a complex story of triumph and struggle, intertwined with the many stories of ancestors, destinies, and challenges. The knowledge and insight of veteran authors Bridglal Pachai and Henry Bishop provide welcome guidance to the mosaic of Nova Scotian black history in Historic Black Communities. Presented in the engaging format of an Images of Our Past book, this readable history book is interspersed with ample black and white photos, providing a visual link to the stories of the past. Eleven chapters explore the African presence in Nova Scotia, and range from topics such as the influence of the church and the African United Baptist Association (AUBA); pioneers in publishing, law, politics and business; the legacy of Africville; heroes of sports, military, arts, and volunteer activism; Historic Black Communities provides a comprehensive, but always accessible entry into the many realms of black influence. Above all, the many photos and stories of this historic tribute salute the dignity and achievements of the resilient black community in Nova Scotia, and provide an unshakeable optimism for its promising future--Amazon.
Date Published:2006

The history of Nova Scotia's black communities is a complex story of triumph and struggle, intertwined with the many stories of ancestors, destinies, and challenges. The knowledge and insight of veteran authors Bridglal Pachai and Henry Bishop provide welcome guidance to the mosaic of Nova Scotian black history in Historic Black Communities. Presented in the engaging format of an Images of Our Past book, this readable history book is interspersed with ample black and white photos, providing a visual link to the stories of the past. Eleven chapters explore the African presence in Nova Scotia, and range from topics such as the influence of the church and the African United Baptist Association (AUBA); pioneers in publishing, law, politics and business; the legacy of Africville; heroes of sports, military, arts, and volunteer activism; Historic Black Communities provides a comprehensive, but always accessible entry into the many realms of black influence. Above all, the many photos and stories of this historic tribute salute the dignity and achievements of the resilient black community in Nova Scotia, and provide an unshakeable optimism for its promising future--Amazon.

Date Published:2006

Ghosts : a nonfiction companion to a good night for ghosts /

Osborne, Mary Pope.


Includes bibliographical references (p.104-111) and index. A guide to ghosts discusses the history of human belief in them, famous hauntings in the United States and Great Britain, and some possible alternative explanations for them.
Date Published:2009

Poser

Hughes, Alison, 1966-,


"Twelve-year-old Luke "Spin Spinelli is sick of fake-running, fake-laughing and fake-pointing. Sure, he once made the cover of Baby Show magazine, but now his secret modeling career is making him miserable. He dreams of using non-whitening toothpaste. He can't wait to stop styling his hair. And he really wants to stop worrying that the school bully will discover that he was the face of Dribbleez diapers. After all, Spin's just a normal boy looking for a hockey game and some pizza with extra cheese. -- P. [4] of cover.
Date Published:2013

"Twelve-year-old Luke "Spin Spinelli is sick of fake-running, fake-laughing and fake-pointing. Sure, he once made the cover of Baby Show magazine, but now his secret modeling career is making him miserable. He dreams of using non-whitening toothpaste. He can't wait to stop styling his hair. And he really wants to stop worrying that the school bully will discover that he was the face of Dribbleez diapers. After all, Spin's just a normal boy looking for a hockey game and some pizza with extra cheese. -- P. [4] of cover.

Date Published:2013

The annotated hobbit : The hobbit, or, There and back again /

Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973.



Date Published:2002

The giver

Lowry, Lois.


Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives.
Date Published:1993

Dog Man and Cat Kid

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Chiefly illustrations Chiefly illustrations When a new sitter arrives and a movie star goes missing, Dog Man and Cat Kid investigate, but Petey, the world's most evil cat, complicates their case
Date Published:2018

Horses & ponies

De la Bédoyère, Camilla


Includes index. Each book in this series is crammed with 100 essential facts. From start to finish, detailed illustrations encourage even the most reluctant of readers to become absorbed within each fascinating world of information.
Date Published:2008

The sisterhood of the traveling pants

Brashares, Ann.


Four best girlfriends spend the biggest summer of their lives enchanted by a magical pair of pants.
Date Published:2001

I spy Christmas : a book of picture riddles /

Marzollo, Jean.


Rhymes invite the reader to find hidden objects in photographs of Christmas items.
Date Published:1992

Pop of the bumpy mummy

Cummings, Troy.


Alexander's class is going on a sleepover at the Stermont Museum, but something is stealing bright, shiny objects from all over town, including the museum's treasured Ruby Scorpion, and on the night of the visit the young monster hunters finally confront the town's newest monster--a warrior covered entirely by bubble-wrap.
Date Published:2015

The pigeon finds a hot dog!

Willems, Mo.


Pigeon learns about sharing when a curious duckling keeps asking questions about the hot dog Pigeon has found.
Date Published:2004

Good night, gorilla /

Rathmann, Peggy.


An unobservant zookeeper is followed home by all the animals he thinks he has left behind in the zoo.
Date Published:1994

Star Wars, Jedi Academy. 4, a new class

Krosoczka, Jarrett,


Chiefly illustrations. Excitedly embarking on his course of training at the Jedi Academy in spite of his older sister's jealousy, Victor Starspeeder struggles with Master Yoda's assignments, which include a requirement to join the drama club to channel his high energy.
Date Published:2016