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World War II: The Events and Their Impact on Real People

Grant, R. G.

World War II cost the lives of more than 50 million people, find out what it was like to experience - and survive - such an extraordinary time. In association with the Imperial War Museum, this powerful book and DVD combine incredible images with dramatic eyewitness accounts of the people who were alive during World War II to bring to life this monumental time. Read the stories of fear, courage and hope of the soldiers fighting on land, at sea, and in the air and the civilians on the home front. Learn about the build-up to war and how the conflict has shaped the modern world. Remarkable film footage on the accompanying DVD brings the stories to life and maps, charts, and timelines provide instant information on the course of events.

Date Published:2008

Bounce

Munch, Robert

Ruth and Barbara are on their way home from school when Ruth falls and scrapes her knee. Luckily an ambulance is driving by, picks and takes them to the hospital.

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Alice in Wonderland

Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898.

Date Published:2000

Goosebumps Graphix: Scary Summer Vol. 3

Stine, R. L., 1943-

"3 ghoulish Graphix tales"--Cover. Revenge of the lawn gnomes / adapted and illustrated by Dean Haspiel -- Ghost beach / adapted and illustrated by Ted Naifeh -- The horror at Camp Jellyjam / adapted and illustrated by Kyle Baker -- Meet the artists. Graphic novel adaptations of three of R.L. Stine's Goosebumps books.

Date Published:2007

Near and Deer

Liu, Sylvia.,

Sienna's already overwhelmed by helping her parents run their bed and breakfast and taking care of her pet sheepadoodle, Jules, but then Jules discovers an orphaned and injured fawn! Sienna hides the fawn and names her Persimmon. It's not long before both Persimmon and the B&B are in danger. With the help of a new friend, will Sienna be able to save Persimmon, help the family business stay afloat, and learn how to prevent her anxiety from taking over her life.

Date Published:2024

Attack Of the Tyrannosaurus

Stone, Rex.

"Tom and Jamie can't believe their luck when they find a secret entrance to a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs! The first dinosaur they meet is a friendly wannanosaurus. It eats the fruit from super-stinky ginkgo trees. But soon, Tom and Jamie meet a much less friendly dino--a Tyrannosaurus rex that would like to eat them!"--P. [4] of cover.

Date Published:2008

Alice In Wonderland

Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898.

Date Published:1986

Emily loves to bounce

King, Stephen Michael

words and pictures, Stephen Michael King. col. ill. ; 29 cm. Emily's energy seems to have no limit but at the end of a day of bouncing everywhere she's ready for a rest.

Date Published:2000

Boy in the striped pajamas., The

Boyne, John.

Bored and lonely after his family moves from Berlin to a place called "Out-With" in 1942, Bruno, the son of a Nazi officer, befriends a boy in striped pajamas who lives behind a wire fence.

Date Published:2006

Boy in the striped pajamas, The

Boyne, John.

Berlin 1942 - When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a promotion and the family must move from their home to a new house far far away, where there is no one to play with and nothing to do. A tall fence running alongside stretches as far as the eye can see and cuts him off from the strange people he can see in the distance. But Bruno longs to be an explorer and decides that there must be more to this desolate new place than meets the eye. While exploring his new environment, he meets another boy whose life and circumstances are very different to his own, and their meeting results in a friendship that has devastating consequences. Berlin 1942 When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a promotion and the family must move from their home to a new house far far away, where there is no one to play with and nothing to do. A tall fence running alongside stretches as far as the eye can see and cuts him off from the strange people he can see in the distance. But Bruno longs to be an explorer and decides that there must be more to this desolate new place than meets the eye. While exploring his new environment, he meets another boy whose life and circumstances are very different to his own, and their meeting results in a friendship that has devastating consequences. From the Hardcover edition..

Date Published:2006

Collaborations

Pilkey, Dav., 1966-,

"Excitement and imagination run wild as Naomi, Melvin, Poppy, Gilbert, Curly, and their siblings get back to making comics with originality and laughter. But wait--have they cleaned their rooms yet?! After their chores, the rambunctious group presents even more amazing mini-comics. By working together, the baby frogs discover that small things can have a huge impact."--

Date Published:2022

Treasure

Messier, Mireille,

Also available as TreÌsor, a French-language picture book. "In this gorgeously illustrated picture book, a brother and sister explore their surroundings, looking for treasure."-- "When two siblings go on a treasure hunt, they aren't sure exactly what kind of treasure they are looking for. What they do know is that treasures are shiny, mysterious and precious--and that all the best treasures are hard to find! As they explore the forest together, the pair learns that the most special treasures are not always something we can pick up in our hands"--

Date Published:2019

Not a Stick

Portis, Antoinette.

Antoinette Portis again captures the thrill of when pretend feels so real that it becomes real. With a stick in hand, the options are endless—whether it's conducting an orchestra, painting a masterpiece, or slaying a dragon—give a child a stick and let imagination take over and the magic begin. An imaginative young pig shows some of the many things that a stick can be.

Date Published:2008

Amari and the Night Brothers

Alston, B.B

Quinton Peters was the golden boy of the Rosewood low-income housing projects, receiving full scholarship offers to two different Ivy League schools. When he mysteriously goes missing, his little sister, 13-year-old Amari Peters, can’t understand why it’s not a bigger deal. Why isn’t his story all over the news? And why do the police automatically assume he was into something illegal?

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Counting

Pluckrose, Henry Arthur.

Originally published: London ; New York : F. Watts, 1988. Includes index.

Date Published:1995

The Handshake and the Pipe

Lynxleg, Betty, 1964-,

Neepin and her kookoo live in their home reserve of Lynx Creek First Nation. The story is about their people and the importance of respect and honouring agreements.

Date Published:2014

Disgusting Animals

Perish, Patrick,

Our gross animal world -- Freaky faces -- Stinkers -- Disgusting defenses. "Engaging images accompany information about disgusting animals. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--.

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David Thompson : the epic expeditions of a great Canadian explorer

Pole, Graeme, 1958-

Includes bibliographical references.

Date Published:2003

I Survived - The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912

Tarshis, Lauren

I SURVIVED series comes to vivid life in this bold novel edition.

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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #1

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-

"1"--Spine. Ricky Ricotta, a small mouse, is being bullied at school, but when he rescues a powerful robot from its evil creator, he acquires a friend and protector--and saves the city from Dr. Stinky.

Date Published:2014