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Waters

Chase, Edith Newlin.


From a tiny stream of melted snow to the great wide sea, water flows across the land providing life to plants and animals. Poetic verse shows the importance of water to living things.
Date Published:

The Nova space explorer's guide : where to go and what to see /

Maurer, Richard, 1950-



Date Published:1985

Please is a good word to say

Joosse, Barbara M.


Published by Scholastic Inc., by arrangement with Philomel Books, a division of Penguin Young Readers Group, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. Harriet gives examples of polite words and expressions to use in various social situations to make them more pleasant.
Date Published:2009

A day in the life of a teacher

Adamson, Heather, 1974-


Includes bibliographical references (p. 23) and index. How do teachers start their days? -- Do teachers work alone? -- How do teachers know what to teach each day? -- Where do teachers eat lunch? -- What do teachers read? -- What do teachers do while students are at other classes? -- What do teachers do after school? -- Do teachers have homework? -- Amazing but true! -- Equipment photo diagram. Spend the day with Mrs. Chan. Go along with her as she teaches her class, corrects homework, and helps her students.
Date Published:2004

Includes bibliographical references (p. 23) and index. How do teachers start their days? -- Do teachers work alone? -- How do teachers know what to teach each day? -- Where do teachers eat lunch? -- What do teachers read? -- What do teachers do while students are at other classes? -- What do teachers do after school? -- Do teachers have homework? -- Amazing but true! -- Equipment photo diagram. Spend the day with Mrs. Chan. Go along with her as she teaches her class, corrects homework, and helps her students.

Date Published:2004

A day in the life of a firefighter

Adamson, Heather, 1974-


Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index. How do firefighters begin their workdays? -- What happens when there is a fire?-- Are there ever false alarms? -- Where do firefighters eat? -- Where do firefighters sleep? -- What do firefighters do when they are not on a fire call? -- How do firefighters put out fires? -- What happens after a fire is out? -- Amazing but true!. Spend a day with Firefighter Mark. Go along with him as he drives a fire truck, puts out a fire, and teaches kids about fire safety.
Date Published:2004

Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index. How do firefighters begin their workdays? -- What happens when there is a fire?-- Are there ever false alarms? -- Where do firefighters eat? -- Where do firefighters sleep? -- What do firefighters do when they are not on a fire call? -- How do firefighters put out fires? -- What happens after a fire is out? -- Amazing but true!. Spend a day with Firefighter Mark. Go along with him as he drives a fire truck, puts out a fire, and teaches kids about fire safety.

Date Published:2004

Keepers of the animals : Native American stories and wildlife activities for children /

Caduto, Michael J.



Date Published:1991

Unicorn diaries : Bo and the dragon-pup /

Elliott, Rebecca,


Rainbow Tinseltail (called Bo) has never actually seen a dragon, but when things start going missing from Sparklegrove School for Unicorns, all clues seem to point to a dragon pup called Scorch. But when Scorch does not return to the dragon caves, Bo and her friends become worried that he has gotten lost in the forest and they set out to find their new friend.
Date Published:2020

Seeing stars

Ramm, Meggie,


"Once a year, a star falls on Spooky Isle. But this is no ordinary star, it's a wishing star, and will grant the wish of one lucky island resident. Batcat has been looking forward to this day all year but when it becomes clear that their wish isn't going to come true, they become quiet, withdrawn, and oh-so . . . blue. Literally. Al the Ghost will do anything to help their friend-after all, Batcat has always had Al's back, now Al can return the favor! With an uplifting message about supporting our friends and loved ones, Star Search has all the heart and hilarity that are Meggie Ramm's trademarks in the marvelous world of Batcat"--
Date Published:2026

"Once a year, a star falls on Spooky Isle. But this is no ordinary star, it's a wishing star, and will grant the wish of one lucky island resident. Batcat has been looking forward to this day all year but when it becomes clear that their wish isn't going to come true, they become quiet, withdrawn, and oh-so . . . blue. Literally. Al the Ghost will do anything to help their friend-after all, Batcat has always had Al's back, now Al can return the favor! With an uplifting message about supporting our friends and loved ones, Star Search has all the heart and hilarity that are Meggie Ramm's trademarks in the marvelous world of Batcat"--

Date Published:2026

Horses

Gibbons, Gail


Presents information on horses, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and how to ride a horse.
Date Published:2003

Thanks a lot, Universe

Lucas, Chad.


Brian has always been anxious, whether at home or in class or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself, and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed into foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn't know if things will ever be 'normal' again... Ezra's always been popular. He's friends with most of the kids on his basketball team--even Brian, who usually keeps to himself. But now, some of his friends have been acting differently, and Brian seems to be pulling away. Ezra wants to help, but he worries if he's too nice to Brian, his friends will realize that he has a crush on him... But when Brian and his brother run away, Ezra has no choice but to take the leap and reach out. Both boys have to decide if they're willing to risk sharing parts of themselves they'd rather hide. But if they can be brave, they might just find the best in themselves--and each other.
Date Published:2021

Brian has always been anxious, whether at home or in class or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself, and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed into foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn't know if things will ever be 'normal' again... Ezra's always been popular. He's friends with most of the kids on his basketball team--even Brian, who usually keeps to himself. But now, some of his friends have been acting differently, and Brian seems to be pulling away. Ezra wants to help, but he worries if he's too nice to Brian, his friends will realize that he has a crush on him... But when Brian and his brother run away, Ezra has no choice but to take the leap and reach out. Both boys have to decide if they're willing to risk sharing parts of themselves they'd rather hide. But if they can be brave, they might just find the best in themselves--and each other.

Date Published:2021

Dinosaurs

Laird, Jenny, 1969-,


"A Stepping Stone book." A world of dinosaurs -- Fossils -- Dinosaur hunters -- Flesh- eaters -- Plant-eaters -- Sea monsters and flying creatures -- What happened to the dinosaurs? -- Dinosaur neighbors. When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Dinosaurs Before Dark, they had lots of questions about dinosaurs. Learn more along with them as they track the facts about these amazing prehistoric creatures. Find out the answers to things like: What did dinosaurs look like? Where did they live? How did they survive? What's the difference between flesh-eaters and plant-eaters? And, of course, how did the dinosaurs die? There's so much to learn, so come along on this prehistoric adventure with Jack and Annie as they investigate and discover the world of dinosaurs.
Date Published:2025

"A Stepping Stone book." A world of dinosaurs -- Fossils -- Dinosaur hunters -- Flesh- eaters -- Plant-eaters -- Sea monsters and flying creatures -- What happened to the dinosaurs? -- Dinosaur neighbors. When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Dinosaurs Before Dark, they had lots of questions about dinosaurs. Learn more along with them as they track the facts about these amazing prehistoric creatures. Find out the answers to things like: What did dinosaurs look like? Where did they live? How did they survive? What's the difference between flesh-eaters and plant-eaters? And, of course, how did the dinosaurs die? There's so much to learn, so come along on this prehistoric adventure with Jack and Annie as they investigate and discover the world of dinosaurs.

Date Published:2025

We're off to find the witch's house

Krieb, Richard


Variant title: We are off to find the witch's house. Simple, rhyming text follows a group of children as they creep down the street, passing ever more frightening creatures, on their way to pay a holiday call on a witch.
Date Published:2005

Small things

Tregonning, Mel, 1983-2014,


"Originally published by Allen & Unwin: Crow's Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 2016"--Title page verso. "With afterword by Barbara Coloroso, author of Kids Are Worth It!"--Jacket. An empowering wordless graphic picture book that gets to the heart of a young boy's anxiety and opens the way for dialogue about acceptance, vulnerability, and the universal experience of worry.
Date Published:2018

Moon song

Goade, Michaela,


Features a foldout page. A young Tlingit girl comforts her cousin, who is afraid of the dark, by singing a song of moonlight and the ocean.
Date Published:2025

Forever our home : Kâkikê kîkinaw /

Simpson, Tonya,


This gentle picture-book lullaby is a celebration of the plants and animals of the Prairies and a meditation on the sacred, ancestral connections between Indigenous children and their Traditional Territories.
Date Published:2023

The wolf suit

Sharp, Sid,


A lonely sheep thinks he can protect himself in the scary forest with the ultimate disguise: a Wolf Suit. A hilarious and touching debut about the pressures of conformity and conquering fear by finding community.
Date Published:2022

You were made for this world : celebrated Indigenous voices speak to young people /


Water -- Tobacco -- Cedar -- Sweetgrass -- Sage. "Every young person deserves the chance to feel like they belong, that they are recognized, that they matter. In the spirit of A Velocity of Being: Letters to a Young Reader, [this collection] brings together forty Indigenous writers, artists, activists, athletes, scholars, and thinkers with a joint purpose: to celebrate the potential of young people, to share a sense of joy and pride in language, traditional and personal stories and teachings, and shared experiences, and to honor young people for who they are and what they dream of. Including contributions from activist Autumn Peltier, singer/songwriter Tanya Tagaq, hockey player Ethan Bear, Governor General's Award-winning author David A. Robertson, artists Chief Lady Bird and Christi Belcourt, illustrator Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, and dozens of others, this ... collaborative collection urges readers to think about who they are, where they come from and where they're going, with a warm familiarity that will inspire you to see yourself and your community with proud eyes"--
Date Published:2025

Water -- Tobacco -- Cedar -- Sweetgrass -- Sage. "Every young person deserves the chance to feel like they belong, that they are recognized, that they matter. In the spirit of A Velocity of Being: Letters to a Young Reader, [this collection] brings together forty Indigenous writers, artists, activists, athletes, scholars, and thinkers with a joint purpose: to celebrate the potential of young people, to share a sense of joy and pride in language, traditional and personal stories and teachings, and shared experiences, and to honor young people for who they are and what they dream of. Including contributions from activist Autumn Peltier, singer/songwriter Tanya Tagaq, hockey player Ethan Bear, Governor General's Award-winning author David A. Robertson, artists Chief Lady Bird and Christi Belcourt, illustrator Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, and dozens of others, this ... collaborative collection urges readers to think about who they are, where they come from and where they're going, with a warm familiarity that will inspire you to see yourself and your community with proud eyes"--

Date Published:2025

The list of things that will not change

Stead, Rebecca,


Despite her parents' divorce, her father's coming out as gay, and his plans to marry his boyfriend, ten-year-old Bea is reassured by her parents' unconditional love, excited about getting a stepsister, and haunted by something she did last summer at her father's lake house.
Date Published:2020

Dogsledding and extreme sports : a nonfiction companion to Magic tree house #54, Balto of the Blue Dawn /

Osborne, Mary Pope,


"A Stepping Stone Book." "A nonfiction companion to Magic Tree House #54: Balto of the Blue dawn."--
Date Published:2016

Space

Nakamura, Mei,


"A Stepping Stone book." "A graphic novel adaptation of the nonfiction chapter book, where Jack and Annie from the Magic Tree House guide readers through facts about astronomy, the planets, space exploration, and more!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025