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Ponies

Marsh, Laura.


Describes the characteristics of different types of ponies at a beginning reader level.
Date Published:2011

Swim, fish

Neuman, Susan B.


Simple text and beautiful colour photography introduce the reader to coral reefs.
Date Published:2014

Ants

Stewart, Melissa.


Ants all around -- Ants at home -- The ant man -- An ant's life -- Worker ants -- Ants with wings -- Superhero ants -- What's for dinner? -- Hooray for ants!. Describes different types of ants and their behavior.
Date Published:2010

Nelson Mandela

Kramer, Barbara,


Includes index. "Nelson Mandela, who courageously dealt with adversity and emerged a world leader, has been an inspirational role model for millions of people around the world, from students to presidents. After being imprisoned for 27 years, in 1994 he became South Africa's first democratically-elected president and shared the Nobel Peace Prize. Mandela died in 2013, but his legacy lives on as a barrier-breaker and humanitarian. Learn all about his life, especially the challenges he faced and how he persevered, in this thoughtful biography."--
Date Published:2014

Includes index. "Nelson Mandela, who courageously dealt with adversity and emerged a world leader, has been an inspirational role model for millions of people around the world, from students to presidents. After being imprisoned for 27 years, in 1994 he became South Africa's first democratically-elected president and shared the Nobel Peace Prize. Mandela died in 2013, but his legacy lives on as a barrier-breaker and humanitarian. Learn all about his life, especially the challenges he faced and how he persevered, in this thoughtful biography."--

Date Published:2014

Volcanoes!

Schreiber, Anne.


Mountains of fire -- Hot rocks -- Shaky plates -- An island is born -- The ring of fire -- Meet a volcano...or three -- The true story of Crater Lake -- Volcanoes rock -- Volcanic record breakers -- Hot spots -- Exploding ending -- Picture glossary. Describes how a volcano is formed, the different types of volcanoes, where the most active volcanoes are found, and what happens when a volcano erupts.
Date Published:2008

Mountains of fire -- Hot rocks -- Shaky plates -- An island is born -- The ring of fire -- Meet a volcano...or three -- The true story of Crater Lake -- Volcanoes rock -- Volcanic record breakers -- Hot spots -- Exploding ending -- Picture glossary. Describes how a volcano is formed, the different types of volcanoes, where the most active volcanoes are found, and what happens when a volcano erupts.

Date Published:2008

Polar bears

Marsh, Laura F.


Who am I? -- Big bears! -- Powerful paws -- Super swimmers -- What's for dinner? -- Amazing polar bear facts -- Cubs -- Polar bear playtime! -- What in the world?. Learn about polar bears including details regarding their behavior, families, and environment.
Date Published:2013

Storms

Goin, Miriam.


Weather! -- Thunder and lightning -- Hail storm -- Tornado -- Sandstorm -- Blizzard -- Monsoon -- Hurricane -- Guess! -- A house for a storm -- Out of this world! -- Wacky weather -- Glossary. Looks at all the big storms created by Mother Nature run amuk--from lightning and thunder to monsoons, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Features superlatives, jokes, and best of all, the incredible photographs available only from National Geographic.
Date Published:2009

Weather! -- Thunder and lightning -- Hail storm -- Tornado -- Sandstorm -- Blizzard -- Monsoon -- Hurricane -- Guess! -- A house for a storm -- Out of this world! -- Wacky weather -- Glossary. Looks at all the big storms created by Mother Nature run amuk--from lightning and thunder to monsoons, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Features superlatives, jokes, and best of all, the incredible photographs available only from National Geographic.

Date Published:2009

Night sky

Drimmer, Stephanie Warren,


Look up! -- Earth's sidekick -- Twinkle, twinkle -- Stellar space facts -- A home for the sun -- Flying objects -- Spot the dots -- Who's out there? -- Quiz whiz. "Information about the stars in the sky for very young children"--
Date Published:2017

Seed to plant

Rattini, Kristin Baird.


Introduces a plant's life cycle, explaining how seeds grow into flowers and trees.
Date Published:2014

Superman versus Mongul

Teitelbaum, Michael


Alien super-villain Mongul is on a mission to take over planet Earth. Can Superman defeat this madman without destroying Metropolis in the process?
Date Published:2011

My favourite colour

Ruck, Lindsay R


A poem. "Blue's my favourite colour! It really is the best. I love my lucky socks. Blue's better than the rest. Although... What's your favourite colour? When a teacher asks her students this question, one little girl just can't decide! Enter her vibrant imagination as she considers every colour and all the reasons that she loves the whole rainbow. Orange glows through autumn leaves, but pink is the colour of sunsets and cotton candy! And green shines all around the garden--how will she ever choose just one favourite colour? In her debut picture book, author Lindsay Ruck joins artist Bryanna Chapeskie to create a stunning poem that illustrates why being unique is always something to celebrate."--
Date Published:2023

A poem. "Blue's my favourite colour! It really is the best. I love my lucky socks. Blue's better than the rest. Although... What's your favourite colour? When a teacher asks her students this question, one little girl just can't decide! Enter her vibrant imagination as she considers every colour and all the reasons that she loves the whole rainbow. Orange glows through autumn leaves, but pink is the colour of sunsets and cotton candy! And green shines all around the garden--how will she ever choose just one favourite colour? In her debut picture book, author Lindsay Ruck joins artist Bryanna Chapeskie to create a stunning poem that illustrates why being unique is always something to celebrate."--

Date Published:2023

Deema and Goby

Tillworth, Mary


Based on the TV series Bubble Guppies created by Robert Scull and Jonny Belt
Date Published:2013

I will take a nap!

Willems, Mo.


Gerald is tired and cranky and wants to take a nap, but Piggie is not helping.
Date Published:2015

Evie and the animals

Haig, Matt, 1975-


Previously published: Edinburgh: Canongate, 2019. . "A brand new middle-grade novel from the bestselling author of A boy called Christmas, about a girl who discovers she has the power to talk to animals—and the ability to save them. Evie is a little girl with a special talent. She can talk to animals. But when she rescues the school rabbit Gerald, and sets him free, Evie lands in big trouble. She promises her dad never to talk to animals again. For a whole year, Evie ignores them all. She doesn’t chat to the birds and dogs. She even ignores a little, silver tabby cat who miaows: ‘Help me! Help me! Help me!’ But when Evie sees the same silver cat on a missing poster, she secretly starts using her magical gift again. And soon she discovers that this moggy is not the only animal to have gone missing in town. And if Evie won’t find them, who will?"-- .
Date Published:2020

Previously published: Edinburgh: Canongate, 2019. . "A brand new middle-grade novel from the bestselling author of A boy called Christmas, about a girl who discovers she has the power to talk to animals—and the ability to save them. Evie is a little girl with a special talent. She can talk to animals. But when she rescues the school rabbit Gerald, and sets him free, Evie lands in big trouble. She promises her dad never to talk to animals again. For a whole year, Evie ignores them all. She doesn’t chat to the birds and dogs. She even ignores a little, silver tabby cat who miaows: ‘Help me! Help me! Help me!’ But when Evie sees the same silver cat on a missing poster, she secretly starts using her magical gift again. And soon she discovers that this moggy is not the only animal to have gone missing in town. And if Evie won’t find them, who will?"-- .

Date Published:2020

Captain Underpants and the tyrannical retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000 : the eleventh epic novel /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


"Full color." The monstrous Turbo Toilet 2000 is determined to take revenge on George, Harold, and Captain Underpants.
Date Published:2021

The city speaks in drums

Grant, Shauntay.


Two boys start their day in the North End Halifax neighbourhood, and then explore the downtown of the city, taking in all of the sights and sounds Halifax has to offer. With her signature spoken word-style poetry, Shauntay Grant creates an appealing and accessible follow-up to Up Home. Susan Tooke’s illustrations are realistic and representative of Halifax, featuring landmarks such as the Citadel, Public Gardens, the Halifax skate park, the waterfront, and familiar figures such as buskers, musicians, and street dancers.
Date Published:2010

Two boys start their day in the North End Halifax neighbourhood, and then explore the downtown of the city, taking in all of the sights and sounds Halifax has to offer. With her signature spoken word-style poetry, Shauntay Grant creates an appealing and accessible follow-up to Up Home. Susan Tooke’s illustrations are realistic and representative of Halifax, featuring landmarks such as the Citadel, Public Gardens, the Halifax skate park, the waterfront, and familiar figures such as buskers, musicians, and street dancers.

Date Published:2010

There were monkeys in my kitchen!

Fitch, Sheree.



Date Published:1992

Charlotte's web

White, E. B. (Elwyn Brooks).


Wilbur the pig is desolate when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until his spider friend, Charlotte, decides to help him.
Date Published:1952