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Kittens! Kittens! Kittens! / by Kann, Victoria.;
Pinkalicious and Peter get a big surprise when their foster cat has kittens! Caring for six rambunctious kittens is a huge challenge. Will Pinkalicious and Peter be able to convince Mommy and Daddy to let them keep them? Pinkalicious: Kittens! Kittens! Kittens! is a Level One I Can Read which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peter on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Pinkalicious (Fictitious character); Kittens; Cats;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Reactions : an illustrated exploration of elements, molecules, and change in the universe / by Gray, Theodore W.; Mann, Nick.;
Chemistry is magic -- Magnets -- Glowsticks -- The meaning of magic -- Ancient magic was mostly chemistry -- The reactions I remember from when I was but a wee lad -- Atoms, elements, molecules, reactions -- Elements, molecules, reactions -- Energy -- The life of a bullet -- The arrow of time -- Entropy -- Fantastic reactions and where to find them -- In the classroom -- In the kitchen -- In the lab -- In a factory -- On the street -- In you -- On the origin of light and color -- Electromagnetic waves -- Sound waves and light waves -- Absorbing light -- Making light -- The ancient Chinese art of chemical arranging -- The wombat problem in chemistry -- The boring chapter -- Watching paint dry -- Watching grass grow -- Watching water boil -- The need for speed -- Weathering -- Fire -- Fast fire -- Detonation -- The fastest reaction of all.LSC
Subjects: Molecules.; Molecular structure.; Chemical elements.; Chemistry.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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American Sign Language for beginners : learn signing essentials in 30 days / by Barlow, Rochelle,author.; Bueti, James,photographer.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 170) and index.A 30-day beginner's guide for learning American Sign Language. There's an easy way to leap right in to learning American Sign Language (ASL). American Sign Language for Beginners delivers 30 days of lessons that will help you sign with those in your home, community, and classroom. From letters and numbers to essential vocabulary and grammar basics, this beginner's guide provides the essentials needed to develop a solid foundation for American Sign Language in the real world. Each daily lesson takes less than 30 minutes to complete and focuses on a single set of vocabulary or ASL grammar. Throughout the course, you'll find key phrases, helpful memory tips, signing practice activities, and insight into deaf culture.
Subjects: American Sign Language.; Deaf;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Remember who you are / by Prince, Leona.; Prince, Gabrielle.; General, Sara.;
"You are more powerful than you imagine. In this lyrical picture book, young readers are reminded of their cultural roots, the wisdom of their ancestors and their own potential. Each page offers an affirmation about identity, respect, love and truth, encouraging all children to embrace their unique gifts and power. From the resilience flowing through their veins to the knowledge written in the stars, Remember Who You Are inspires children t o see themselves as integral parts of their community, capable of great leadership and great kindness. Perfect for bedtime reading and classroom discussions, this book fosters a deep sense of belonging and pride by celebrating Indigenous heritage and reminding young readers who they truly are."--
Subjects: Picture books.; Identity (Psychology) in children; Ethnicity; Group identity; Indigenous peoples; Genealogy; Self-actualization (Psychology);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Banned books for kids : reading lists and activities for teaching kids to read censored literature / by Scales, Pat R.,author.; Blume, Judy,writer of foreword.; American Library Association,issuing body.;
Includes bibliographical references."In our polarized environment, the censorship and outright banning of children's books that some people deem to be controversial or objectionable remains a major concern for schools, libraries, and communities across the United States. Intellectual freedom champion, the American Library Association, created Teaching Banned Books to Kids, a guide that includes both contemporary books that have been banned and classic literature that continues to be under attack for political and/or religious reasons. Parents, school and public librarians, library and information sciences students, and classroom educators will find the assistance and support they need to defend these challenged books with an informed response while ensuring access to young book lovers"--
Subjects: Challenged books; Children's libraries; Children's literature; Children's stories, American; Children; Freedom of speech; Prohibited books; Teenagers; Young adult literature; Young adults' libraries;
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Flyboy / by LeBlanc, Kasey,author.;
"After an incident at his school leaves closeted trans teenager Asher Sullivan needing stitches, his mother betrays him in the worst possible way-she sends him to Catholic school for his senior year. Now he has to contend with hideous plaid skirts, cranky nuns, and #bathroomJesus. Nighttime brings an escape for Asher when he dreams of the Midnight Circus-the one place where he is seen for the boy he truly is. Too bad it exists only in his sleep. Or at least, that's what he believes, until the day his annoyingly attractive trapeze rival, Apollo, walks out of his dreams and into his classroom heels of this realization that the magical circus might be real, Asher also learns that his time there is limited."--013+.Grades 10-12.
Subjects: Transgender fiction.; Queer fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Imaginary places; Sexual minorities; Transgender people; Imaginary places; LGBTQ+ people; Transgender people;
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Fancy pants / by Quigley, Dawn.; Audibert, Tara,1975-;
"Filled with lots of glitter, raised pinkies, and humorous misunderstandings, this second book in the Jo Jo Makoons series--written by Dawn Quigley and illustrated by Tara Audibert--is filled with the joy of a young Ojibwe girl discovering her very own special shine from the inside out. First grader Jo Jo Makoons knows how to do a lot of things, like how to play jump rope, how to hide her peas in her milk, and how to be helpful in her classroom. But there's one thing Jo Jo doesn't know how to do: be fancy. She has a lot to learn before her Aunt Annie's wedding! Favorite purple unicorn notebook in hand, Jo Jo starts exploring her Ojibwe community to find ways to be fancy."--Provided by publisher.Ages 6-10.LSC
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Social problem fiction.; Ojibwa Indians; Etiquette; Weddings; Girls; Ojibwe;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cultures of growth : how the new science of mindset can transform individuals, teams, and organizations / by Murphy, Mary C.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Social psychologist Mary Murphy offers a groundbreaking reconsideration of individual and team success -- showing how to create and sustain a growth mindset in any organization's culture. In Cultures of Growth, Dweck's protege, Mary Murphy, a social psychologist at both Stanford and Indiana University, shows that mindset transcends individuals. A growth mindset culture can transform any group, team, or classroom to reach breakthroughs while also helping each person achieve their potential. Murphy's original decade-long research reveals that organizations and teams more geared toward growth inspire deeper learning, spark collaboration, spur innovation, and build trust necessary for risk-taking and inclusion. They are also less likely to cheat, cut corners, or steal each other's ideas. And they're more likely to achieve top results.
Subjects: Corporate culture.; Leadership; Success.; Teams in the workplace.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Beyond bananas and condoms : the LGBTQIA+ inclusive sex education you never got at school / by Whitnell, Dee,author,illustrator.;
"Whatever your age, gender or identity -- there's one thing we seem to all have in common: how little we learnt in school about sex, relationships, gender identity, and sexuality. This sex-positive resource aims to provide the inclusive sex education you didn't get in the classroom -- complete with illustrations that show our beautiful, baffling bodies in all their glory. With chapters on gender, sexuality and expression, genitalia and hormones, sexual health and contraception, and the importance of boundaries and consent -- this comprehensive guide celebrates identities of all kinds -- and embraces the difference between cisgender and gender-diverse experiences. If your school sex-ed was much too cishet, this is the shame-free guide you need to explore bodies, boundaries and pleasure -- without a banana in sight"--
Subjects: Gender identity; Interpersonal relations; Sex instruction for children; Sex instruction for teenagers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The spin / by Stroman, Marcus,1991-;
Everyone knows Marcus Stroman as a baseball player. He loves the sport, and yes, he probably has a shot at the pros. But "baseball player" doesn't totally define him. Why won't anyone also see him as a basketball player or a musician? While he loves being known for what he does well, he's struggling because people are trying to limit him to just one thing. Literally how high up a mountain does Marcus need to climb to be completely free of what everyone else sees? How can he protect himself from the online zings, the chatter, and the opinions? When you walk out on the field or that court, how much criticism is fair play? With some perspective from a new view, Marcus realizes that no matter what field, court, or classroom he's in, he has to block some shots.Ages 8-12.
Subjects: Autobiographical fiction.; Sports fiction.; Baseball; Baseball players; Friendship; Self-confidence; Identity (Psychology); Identity (Philosophical concept);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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